tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post7367953735401161918..comments2023-06-14T09:09:33.713-07:00Comments on Simple Pleasures: Living a "Chipper" LifeTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487299243348055428noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-1961706607442039762012-05-16T05:08:41.685-07:002012-05-16T05:08:41.685-07:00Rose, I believe the only thing that would have bee...Rose, I believe the only thing that would have been more sad than Chipper's death would have been for him to reside in an institutional environment without the love he came to know from family.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487299243348055428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-2260040576470722562012-05-15T20:53:15.960-07:002012-05-15T20:53:15.960-07:00The Hubs and I have prepared our 'end of life&...The Hubs and I have prepared our 'end of life' paperwork. Should it become necessary, we want Hospice. We want to be in our home surrounded by those we love (and our doggies) when the end time is near. I like to think of it as Passover--passing from this life into the next and the doorpost has been covered by the blood of the lamb! It's funny sometimes, the things that come to mind. I want to write them down for my children and grandchildren to read. I spoke with my Mom and I've asked her to do the same. I told her I was sorry we didn't do something similar for my Grandma, my Nanny while she was alive. A recording would have been nice.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487299243348055428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-12123988951606774242012-05-15T19:29:58.745-07:002012-05-15T19:29:58.745-07:00You have written in such a way that I feel the lov...You have written in such a way that I feel the love that you feel for Chipper, my friend. You have a gift for writing; thank you for sharing it with us. <br />I wish that family took care of family today like they did back in the day. I believe that the family unit has broken to the point that it is almost beyond repair.<br />I'm so glad that Chipper had a loving family. I'm glad that you and Chipper had each other. His love lives on through you.<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-42513830456187984912012-05-15T18:44:40.892-07:002012-05-15T18:44:40.892-07:00Oh Tamara, it seems you were greatly loved too and...Oh Tamara, it seems you were greatly loved too and trading you for a new model was not on the agenda! :) What an insightful post, I really enjoyed it even though Chipper's end was so sad. Indeed a very, very special fellow.<br />Hugs<br />xRose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-67738323665164034872012-05-14T19:47:20.738-07:002012-05-14T19:47:20.738-07:00ugh. i used to get so car sick,
we would have to ...ugh. i used to get so car sick,<br />we would have to pull over for<br />me to throw up.<br /><br />we also lived for swimming!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-77374518111957910912012-05-14T17:39:32.292-07:002012-05-14T17:39:32.292-07:00Thanks Di! I just loved your blog, too!!! Oh my go...Thanks Di! I just loved your blog, too!!! Oh my goodness, what a blessing that visit was/is!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487299243348055428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7638818308450544491.post-24901326128546184982012-05-14T16:51:17.669-07:002012-05-14T16:51:17.669-07:00That was a good story Tamara. The ending was sad b...That was a good story Tamara. The ending was sad but it seems that Chipper taught you a lot of things. He made a difference in someone's life. I think that is something we all hope to do. Or should hope to do! <br />There is some very good story telling going on here! Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.com