Holly Chessman

Picture of a big heart surrounded by smaller hearts.

Good morning BlueSky friends! I have elbow surgery today so:

Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other.

I will too.

Hi Phoenix! So lovely to hear from you!

I’m actually going to go into elbow surgery in a few hours. Always keeping life exciting!

Thank you. I do have so many great memories of Betty - it helps a lot to think about them and remember the joy rather than think about the pain.

Thank you so much. 💕

Thank you. It’s hard, but I’m focusing on the many good memories. 💕

Thank you. I keep thinking about how much she was adored. I have 4 kids and all of us gave her love and attention. She was a good pup and deserved all the love she got.

Thank you 💕

Thank you. She has a special home in me right next to Ollie, my previous dog who passed away about 14 years ago. Somewhere they are playing together, waiting for the day when their humans join them.

Thank you. She was such a love. She was a rescue - so scared at first but she became so sweet and adorable. I could never resist those big eyes.

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Thank you. I’m trying to remember that I don’t have to be ok. It’s all right - even normal! - to cry for a while.

LOL! Yeah, beagles have that howl and sharp bark that is not their best trait! 😂😂😂 Thanks for making me smile. 💕

Tri-color beagle looking tired, on a couch, leaning against a pillow and under a blanket.

She surely will.

This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.

Thank you so much for the shout-out, Princess!

Thank you. It hurts so much. I’m looking forward to when I can think of her with more smiles, less pain.

Thank you 💕

Thank you. I keep thinking about that. She was originally abused. She was so scared and shaky when she first came to us. She became so loving, gentle, and sweet with all the adoration and care she received. She and I were both lucky to know each other.

Thank you 💕

Agreed

Thank you 💕

Thank you. 💕💕💖

Thank you. One step at a time, I will get through this. But it’s a difficult path to follow.

Yeah, I’m reeling. Now I want an equal share of good things to happen to balance the scales.

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Thank you. It will get better after I get through tomorrow’s surgery. It will take time. But it will get better.

Exactly this. I am telling myself it’s ok to feel bad for a while. But there are good things every day to remember too: my child laughing, my two remaining dogs giving me cuddles, my husband bringing me tea, etc.

A bird stands next to a black cat. Under them are the words, “I deserve to be happy.”

Thank you, Finch App. I do deserve to be happy. Somehow, having a goofy little bird tell me that helps. 😀

I’m sure you’re right. The wound is fresh right now, but someday I’ll smile remembering her instead of crying.

Love me some Sheryl Crow! Yeah, I could use a few days of equally good news. Like someone magically started a fundraiser for me and every movie star I love contributed and now I have a million dollars to pay for my kids’ education or something…