Good news and horrible news

Just a quick update on my last post.

My wife made it through surgery with flying colors. They were able to repair the torn connective tissue on her hip. She is already feeling some relief from the operation. Thanks to all for their prayers/thoughts. We really appreciate it.

Unfortunately our dog Pig didn't make it. She steadilly went down hill yesterday. I was going to bring her to the vet, to do what had to be done. I picked her up to bring her inside so my wife could see her before I brought her. She was non responsive but still hangin in there when I brought her in the house. We sat and held her for a while, told her what a good companion she's been, and she died in our arms. She was ready to go. I'm deeply saddened, but I take consolation that we were both there, and she went quickly,. It feels weird this morning not doing her morning walk and feeding her.

She's in a better place now. Hopefully she is with her sister that passed away last year, and with our other dogs and cats that have passed on over the years. She was 11 years, and had multiple health issues. We really didn't expect her to live this long. She was a rescue dog and was near death when we found her, and the vet said to not get attached because her and her sister had very little chance of survival.

Here's a picture of Pig (her real name is Gabrielle, her sister was Xena), in Mardi Gras mode.

We'll miss you terribly my girl...