Today is the first day that I am using voice commands to
create and edit documents in Word documents.
I often have fleeting thoughts about writing ideas for either a blog, a
book, or an article. I do not take the
time to write them down, so most of them are lost. Using voice commands is a new way for me to
write what I’m thinking, and since I can speak far faster and more effectively
than I can type, I pray that I may be able to write more often and more
effectively.
Today I want to talk about my dog Buddy. Buddy is my rescue dog who is a Cocker Spaniel,
and our best guess is that he is about 12 years old. He came to us in 2008 during a period in
which I went back to work on a full-time basis after having retired from GM a
few years before that. My dog Honey was
an only dog (also a Cocker Spaniel), and I felt guilty that she was home alone all day, despite the
fact that I hired a mid - day walking service for her. So, I began my search online for an adult
cocker, male, who was in need of a good forever home. Within just a few weeks into my search we
found Buddy, and it was love at first sight.
Buddy is a lover, and just loves to be loved. He is an affectionate dog, and very good
natured. He has been a wonderful addition
to the Mcfarland household, and a wonderful dog brother to Honey. It saddens me that Buddy has an inoperable tumor
on his left hind leg that is growing rapidly.
The veterinarian says that the tumor cannot be removed, no matter if it
is benign or malignant; it is just in a bad spot, and to remove it would mean
amputating his leg. At his age, it is
not advised that we do a leg amputation.
So, we have entered a period of the “the long goodbye.” I will keep him comfortable, will note any
distress, pain, or changes in his eating or pooping habits, and show him all
the love and attention that I can possibly give.
I’ve never experienced this before with a beloved pet. I just pray that I will have the strength and
courage to do the right thing at the right time. I love you Buddy. I promise to take care of you for all of your
life, until the end of your life. That
is my a promise to you.
