After much consideration (and stress) Dallin and I decided it would be better if we found another home for Bella and Asher (the cats). We have been looking for well over a month and today were able to place them. Even though we didn't have them for a super long time, it didn't make it any easier saying goodbye. And it was hard on the kids, Shelbi especially. It was almost like reliving everything with Tristan again. Sure there were times when they did things that made me mad, but I still loved them. And the house is strangely empty and I'm still crying....even though I know it was the right thing to do. A lot of me feels like a complete failure (on a happy note I mentioned this earlier and Gavin looks at me as he lays upside down on my bed and says, "You're not a failure, Mom! You're a winner!"). How did I get so lucky to have such a great kid?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Farewell
Posted by Team Bracken at 8:23 PM
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Don't worry, I know you're not a failure :) It is bittersweet though. We felt the same way when we gave our dog away when we moved from Idaho...
So....would you like a dog? I'm dying to get rid of mine.
Sometimes I imagine myself with a cat. And then I think about what my dog is doing to our yard and picture that kind of mess in the house.
I am glad you "placed" your cats (vs. the sack in the river option.) See what a winner you are!
Don't feel bad, you know what is best for your family. We haven't had much luck with our pets (except Jacob). One day I gave a way a puppy (Mika) and I was depressed for a while. But it was the right thing for us. Unfortunately, kids are good at reminding you that you got rid of them.
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