Sad Goodbye to our Pooches

Still purging belongings but worst of all, we had to say Goodbye to our pooches last night.

Bella, our King Charles Cavalier Spaniel (Size Extra Large), went to a lovely family. She has a new sister who is a Yorkie. They liked each other immediately. We've had Bella for 2 years. I couldn't help but think of the day I got her. It was a sad farewell but we're confident she will be happier. They're ready to take on her weight issue and they plan to take her to the beach near their home almost every day. If she gets back in shape she will be a beautiful dog again.

A sweet young couple took Vinnie, the silly little lovebug that showed up on our back deck a month ago. I found him early one morning. He was scared to death and freezing. We asked all our neighbors and no one knew where he came from. I posted a "found" ad on Craigslist too. No one claimed him. He was fun, adorable and already loved us so much that he howled when we left the house. Unfortunately we can't take any pets on this journey. Jonah was crushed that his new pal had to go. We convinced him that the old owners finally showed up. Ugh. It's been the toughest thing so far.

Visited with my family in Lynden on Sunday. We have a new baby in the family. Ava Elizabeth was born on Friday to my nephew and his wife. They were pretty exhausted so we didn't get to see her. Hopefully, I can get some newborn snuggles before we leave.

On the way home, we stopped in Bellingham to bring Taryn some Kleenex for her cold. I was conscious of the fact that I won't be able to do such seemingly insignificant things. Suddenly a box of Kleenex for my girl was a huge priority.

We've got a full schedule of lunches, dinners and Happy Hours with friends, family and former co-workers. It's starting to feel pretty surreal.

17 more days....