In those 6 years, we've sent a son on a full time mission, we've seen two daughters married, and we've been privileged to add three grandchildren to the family.
Lucky was especially good with our first grandchild, Eliza. She would toddle around the house, laughing and calling out "dog, dog". Sometimes she would laugh at him, sometimes she would scold him, and sometimes she would chase him. He was even tempered through the whole experience. I don't know how Eliza will ever understand the absence of her dear friend and playmate, "dog, dog".
We're going to miss you Lucky. We were lucky to have a dog like you...
13 December 2009
Lucky is gone...
For their eighth birthdays, our twins Heather and Heidi received a little Dachshund. He was a full grown stray, found and sheltered by a friend before he was given to the girls. They named him "Lucky" because "he was lucky to have a family like ours".
Today, just over six years later, Lucky has died. He died under the watchful care of two 14 year girls who loved and cherished him. He lived a good long life, and he brought joy and fun to those two girls. They are teenagers now, full of life and vigor. They have loved animals for years, and Lucky was one of the fortunate recipients of their love.
In those 6 years, we've sent a son on a full time mission, we've seen two daughters married, and we've been privileged to add three grandchildren to the family.
Lucky was especially good with our first grandchild, Eliza. She would toddle around the house, laughing and calling out "dog, dog". Sometimes she would laugh at him, sometimes she would scold him, and sometimes she would chase him. He was even tempered through the whole experience. I don't know how Eliza will ever understand the absence of her dear friend and playmate, "dog, dog".
We're going to miss you Lucky. We were lucky to have a dog like you...
In those 6 years, we've sent a son on a full time mission, we've seen two daughters married, and we've been privileged to add three grandchildren to the family.
Lucky was especially good with our first grandchild, Eliza. She would toddle around the house, laughing and calling out "dog, dog". Sometimes she would laugh at him, sometimes she would scold him, and sometimes she would chase him. He was even tempered through the whole experience. I don't know how Eliza will ever understand the absence of her dear friend and playmate, "dog, dog".
We're going to miss you Lucky. We were lucky to have a dog like you...
10 December 2009
Impassioned Learning - Buccaneer Scholars
Secrets of a Buccaneer Scholar: How Self-Education and the Pursuit of Passion Can Lead to a Lifetime of Success by James Marcus BachMy rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed the book enough that I filled it with my scribbles on various pages as I noted topics for discussion, things I should consider in my own educational journey. Thanks, James! View all my reviews >>
06 December 2009
Hailey Sommerfeldt!
I'm a grandfather for the third time! Rachel and Bruce had a beautiful baby girl last Wednesday evening. Mommy and baby are both doing fine, and Coleen is visiting to assist with household chores and child care for a week.
Congratulations to Bruce and Rachel!
Congratulations to Bruce and Rachel!
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