On 8/17/2019 6:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,
>
> sniff
>
> I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
> is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older.Â* No one knows how old I
> am.
>
> I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
> like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
> and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.
>
> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
> it's just me.
>
> What is needed to do this?Â* Only 1 thing.Â* Heart.
>
> ====
>
> Â*Â* Oh, Carol I am so sorry.Â* I know exactly how that feels((Â* It is
> very hard to cope but I find that I can get over it a bit faster by
> getting another rescue to love

Â* Max wasn't a rescue , but his mother was . We also have had a
succession of givers of unconditional love ... and while it hurts when
they leave us , their gift of love makes it worth the pain .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !