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About danielle

I am a rescue mom and school teacher. Gerry came to me from Texas, after he "failed" as a hunting dog. He had NOT had an easy life. I was three years divorced, and we saved each other. Last week I learned he has osteosarcoma. Our world feels upside down...while everyone else is right side up.

Back to work

This Monday….I was quiet.  Tuesday at the am faculty meeting I couldn’t look anyone in the eye, plus the impossible task of reading evaluations was stressed.  I don’t really remember Wednesday, and today, I felt FAR more ahead than behind.  … Continue reading

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“..You were only waiting for this moment to arise..”…

Serious Gerry scouting for birds. Goof ball Gerry running to me once I convinced him there were no more birds. These are priceless..just as he was. ..because the sound of his moaning and cough was more than I could bear … Continue reading

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..and now, the time has come…

I SWEAR, I’m truly not trying to be be cheesy, by putting this song on this post…TRULY.  I was born in 1968 (if that helps validate my embarrassed reason for picking the song to go with this entry.) Gerry lived … Continue reading

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I don’t know if I’ve mentioned…

When I call Gerry “my boy”, I mean it in the MOST sincerest of ways. I don’t recall if I’ve ever mentioned it, but I don’t have any children of my own.  (I think it makes me ABLE to be … Continue reading

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even though…

Mom has posted that funny picture,it truly was an EXCITING moment for her, andI want you to know that she has been so busy lately.  She always has morning time for ME though, to pet time awake.  Mom thinks that … Continue reading

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