Its happened. Death. Not sure when the Angel of Hamsters came and took Honey. I discovered Honey's lifeless body. I knew it was going to be sad. I accidently bumped her princess pink cage and nothing. No movement, nada. And I knew. Honey had left us and left me to spread the news. I had all afternoon to ponder what I was going to say. It took my hours even after she got home to work up the courage. When I told her, she made some hand gestures and ran upstairs. Several minutes later she came down in full ugly cry. The most important thing I did Friday was hold my little Dr. Doolittle as she mourned her invincible pet. She didn't ask why or where Honey was. She just cried and wanted to know if she could give her a funeral. Very proper, grown up and respectful. Rachel really is a mini Dr. Doolittle, she loves animals and they love her. I missed the funeral as I was participating in the Race for the Cure but when I got home, she was her happy self again and she wanted me to meet Midnight - her new boy hamster. She heard that they were nicer than the girl ones but I knew that she picked a boy in hopes that she would have a totally different result. Good luck my sweet girl. And I am proud of the way you handled giving Honey a proper and final resting place (right by your swingset so you can still keep an eye on her!)
Reflections on Christmas
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It's late on Christmas Eve--I'm bundled up in my new robe with ice on my
ankle. I sprained it today and am in a ton of pain! Complaints aside, I am
so exc...
12 years ago
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So sweet!! We handled many a pet loss over the years. It's always hard--even now, our two dogs are well into the teens--I know they won't last forever and I dread the day! One is my mom's little dog, Abby. Her loss especially will really upset Janet--they are so close. It's like a small part of Mom and Dad are still here with us!!
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