Saying Goodbye to Chance & Hello to Maysa

 

As some of you may not have known, we lost Chance early this autumn. She was 12yrs of age. She developed an inflamed disc, which caused her a lot of pain. She had a great life. She was happy & well cared for. We will miss her.

This was one of the last photos that was taken of her.

We miss this goofy face.

The day that Chance crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, we received a phone call from the guy at the shelter, where Chance was born. He had said that he had a girl for us. We waited a week to meet this girl. Well, she is now part of our family. She’ll never replace Chance, but she does fill the emptiness that was left.

So, meet Maysa. She’s 2 1/2 yrs old. She’s special too, like Chance. She was born with a curve in her spine. She has several discs that are fused together, right from birth. She is sweet & very loving. Oh, and spoiled already. 

Maysa

This is one of the first pictures that was taken of her. It is from the first day, on her ride to her new home.

As you can tell, she’s settled in quite nicely. The couches are hers & she loves all the toys.

This last photo really shows her back.

So thank you for saying good-bye to Chance with me & welcoming Maysa.

Maysa says come back again soon to say hi.

Remembrance Day Blog–repost

 

Please Remember Them

Today, here in Canada is Remembrance Day.  This is the day that we honour our veterans from World War I, World War II, The Korean War. 

In the town where I live, there were 16 young men who gave up their lives, so that we may be free.  Each year, during our Remembrance Day Services, we honour them, by placing a poppy on a cross, as each of their names is called out one by one.

Scripture is read, poems are read.  A Remembrance Day message is given.  All this is done, so that the price of freedom is not forgotten.Our National anthem is sung, Last Post is played.  There is a 2 minute silence. Reveille is played.  An act of Remembrance is recited.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them”

“We will remember them” being said by all.

Wreaths are laid, one by one. Starting with the Government of Canada down to anybody who would like to lay a wreath for anybody else that you wish to remember on this day.

The Queen’s anthem is then sung.  “God Save the Queen”

I am a member of The Royal Canadian Legion.  It’s an organization that was made up of veterans for veterans.  I volunteer my time to go to meetings, set up for the Remembrance Day service, deliver poppies to the community.

I am honoured to know a few veterans, who are still with us & live in the area. They come to the services wearing their medals with honour. If you ask them what they are, they will proudly tell you.

So, today on 11th hour, the 11th day of the 11th month; please take a few minutes of silence to remember those who have fought for our country, so that you may be free today.

In Flanders Fields

The World’s Most Famous WAR MEMORIAL POEM

By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

 

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Composed at the battlefront on May 3, 1915

during the second battle of Ypres, Belgium