Back in Sync With Snow!

~Gus and Charlie~

Thank-you to all of you who have shared the loss of Cricket with us. Your words were not just words, they came from your hearts and were truly an expression of your feelings, and a reminder of the compassion, kindness and friendship of the blogging community.  I also received a call last evening from Cricket's vet. Dr. C's expertise as a vet really helped me to put everything into perspective--Her kind, supportive words as a friend also made a difference. (Thank-you Cyndie!)  Cricket may have been small in size, but she was big in spirit, and is missed.  

~Gus~

With Cricket's passing the week seemed to be out of sync. This morning began with snow falling. Usually I'm excited about the prospect of snow. But today I just wasn't. It was started snowing heavily as I began my commute to work.  After more than an hour on snowy, slick roads, in nearly standstill traffic I was not even half-way to my office. I was grateful when I got a call from the office manager telling me that the doctor had decided to close the office for the day.

I felt my mood starting to lift as I thought about a day at home. 

But first, I had to make a stop at the grocery store. Food is a great comforter (at least for me) and of course a snow day means snow-day food. I could go on and on about snow-day and comfort foods like tomato soup and grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, and hot tea or hot cocoa that we all know are perfect for cold days.  Today for whatever reason, I took a different route and it was a frozen pizza.

~Sheba~

Before that could be enjoyed, I knew that the dogs needed to enjoy their snow-day too.  

~Josh and Sheba, a favorite game!~

The cold air was another remedy that helped to lift my spirits as did watching the dogs enjoy the snow. Of course my lunch and nap helped too.  As the day comes to an end, I think we're all feeling better and back in sync.  

~Buddy wearing the cone of shame again, but enjoying the snow~

I hope your week is off to a good start!