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Few weeks back at Martin Place association was promoting greyhounds as pets. Anyone on AFF keeps one as pet?
 
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I have a friend who has a ex-racing rescue. He likes to sleep.
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Wish the dog next door belonging to recently- moved- in neighbours next door but one would sleep! Barks incessantly (and I mean it, truly he's kept it up since about 11 today) I assume when they are out. I am going to put a note in their letterbox; I'm so sick of it, and it must be driving their immediate neighbours who have a baby absolutely barmy. Our two dogs only bark if someone comes to the door.
 
Trying not to be maudlin but my mum had a severe brain bleed on Saturday morning. She had been on warfarin following a stroke last year. I've spent the weekend with her and today she is still with us but not for long. She is in Residential Care and has been since the stroke. She has always said she loved it here and I have posted/vented that I did not want to end up in care like every female family member I've known.

We are travelling the end of life journey and the weekend was full of sadness, laughter, memories, stories and Christmas Carols. My niece smuggled her Labrador in for a visit late on Saturday night. I would not have missed this weekend for the world. My niece and I were the only family to visit as my brother (her father) was stuck interstate but my niece and I, with Mum have shared a very special journey. She has a PhD, two babies and is obviously all grown up but what she did with Mum and me over the weekend made me realise what an amazing woman she has become.

What has blown me away is the loving care she has been receiving from her carers. They are full of tears. They say they aren't supposed to have favourites but they say mum is theirs. I know by the look in their faces they are not just saying that. I get it.

This Wednesday is Mum and Dad's 65th wedding anniversary. Dad left us after their 50th. I hope and pray Mum will be with him on their 65th.

Give your family a hug this Christmas and never leave them without saying you love them. Thats all that matters.

(And AFF has been a wonderful distraction when emotional exhaustion takes over)
 
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Tough times Pushka, but always made that little bit easier with the love and support of family. Thinking of you as we had a very similar event 2 years ago.
 
Our thoughts are with you Pushka.
Obviously a difficult time but it seems as though your mum will not suffer pain and be surrounded by loving people.That is something I wish for when the time comes.
 
So sorry to hear Pushka. Also had a similar situation recently with my grandmother. Just know your family here are thinking about you as well.
 
Thinking of you Pushka. It's a tough journey; my grandma has a fall three years ago that resulted in a severe brain bleed. Keep thinking about the good times.
 
Best wishes Pushka. Focus on the good times, I'm sure there's been plenty!

Quite the weekend for it, found out my only remaining grandparent has a fairly aggressive form of cancer which has now spread to the bones as well. Difficult being on the other side of the globe, but when Mrs Flashback and I were over last we both spent some time with him which was most enjoyable.
 
Hang in there Pushka. Keep talking to her - saying thanks, and words of love, and goodbye are so important - hearing is the last sense to go, I believe. Thoughts are with you at this time
 
You have probably already done this many times but just in case...

Thank her for all she done for you and your children - and helped you with.

Tell her you admire her etc.

Never too late.
 
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