Austin on stage waiting to receive his diploma:
Austin and his wonderful teacher!
Later for dinner, we went to Coldstone for ice cream. That was it, ice cream for dinner!! YUMMY!
On a really sad note, our dog, Raven, passed away on Monday morning. We woke up, he seemed fine, and I went to put him out and he fell over in the kitchen with what we thought was a seizure, but really ended up being a stroke. He had three more before we could rush him to the vet. The doctor called me at work, and told me I had to rush down there if I wanted to see him, that his heart was giving out. By the time I got there, the poor guy was barely hanging on. It was so SAD to say goodbye to Raven. He has been with me for 12 years, and he came to me when I needed him most in my life. We've been through a lot, but he's always been there. We all are very very sad, and it has been a hard couple of days without him. We'll miss you Raven.
19 comments:
It's hard to belive that our little boy has graduated kindergarten and heading to first grade. It's so much fun listening to him and seeing his excitement as he reads. Austin I am so proud of you.
Raven you will be missed. Being a part of my life for 8 years, being our ring bearer at our wedding, and just being a big part of our family. It's hard to say good bye. You were the best.
Congrats to Austin!
Yum to Coldstone.
Congrats to Austin! I hope he had a great summer. I'm so sorry about your dog- it is such a hard thing to say goodbye to a member of your family- I hope, in time, the sorrow you feel now is replaced with smiles filled with happy memories....
Meg
I am so sorry about Raven. My thoughts are with you.
Oh I'm so sorry about Raven! So hard, just so hard...
Congratulations to Austin. Wow, huge milestone.
A BIG congratulations to Austin! He looks like such a sweet boy! :)
...and I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. That can be so hard.... they become parts of our families! Hang in there.
It was Raven's time to go. He got you through the "tough" times & now knows you are taken care of.
Happy Grad, Austin!
I am so sorry for your loss. What a special puppy.
Keep smilin!
So sorry about your loss... I also just lost my pup of 13 years and I know how it feels. He'll be with you always.
Cold Stone for dinner? You're my kind of mama!
Sorry to hear about Raven. Anon is right: He'll always be with you.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about your pup. Your Raven. No wonder you guys are having icecream for dinner...well, that and the grad party.
Life can be so Yin/Yang sometimes.
I'm happy and sad. Hugs, you. XO
That is how my mom felt and now I am going into high school!!!! WOW!!!! The good old days of kindergarten and first grade!!!! He is precious!!!
O...and I am incredibly sorry about the loss of your dog :(
I'm so sorry to hear about Raven, Stacey. It is so so sad to say goodbye to such a beloved member of the family. I still cry about Murphy who left us in March. My heart is with you and your family.
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Congrats Austin! You should be very proud of all you have done. And you will love 1st grade! :)
I'm so sorry about Raven. I think losing a pet is one of the hardest things to go through. I hope you are able to find some peace.
On a happy note, congratulations to Austin! That is wonderful that he is doing so well in reading!
Yay for Austin! SO sorry about your doggy...
Keep up the reading, Austin!
So sorry about Raven - sounds like a wonderful dog. Keep your memories alive through pictures and reminiscing and he'll stay with you forever. Sending a hug from Chicago.
Hi Stacey,
Hope you guys had fun camping this weekend. Sorry about losing Raven. I know all about smart, little, black doggies that come to you when you need them most. That was my Blacksnappydog....
Austin's a big boy now. Next year he'll have his own desk! Congrats!
Anna
It sneaks up doesn't it? Austin looks so handsome! Congrats to him and happy summer. We will have to see each other soon.
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