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Comment on Fun After Mass by Kris

Kris — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:44:51 +0000

Mine would totally want that.

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:25:31 +0000

The thing is, you really don’t know the time, effort, care and stress that goes in to having a puppy until you actually have one. You can imagine all sorts of cozy, heartwarming “boy and his dog” scenarios, but those are rarely the reality. I applaud you for making the heart wrenching, yet seemingly right, decision for your family. There is no shame in admitting you were wrong and then fixing it.

Comment on Fun After Mass by Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:56:35 +0000

That is an amazing bike. But I think, with the size of your family, that you need 2! I would be extremely tempted to buy it – just saying!

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by Amanda M.

Amanda M. — Sat, 19 May 2012 23:41:30 +0000

Oh dear. I am so sorry that people may have misjudged (or outright judged – I don’t know) when you wrote your original post. Pets are HARD work. We have 2 cats – and yes, I know cats are super easy and whatever – but we got them as kittens and kittens are little monsters packaged in this super cute little puffball with a teensy meow. More than I’d bargained for at the time, I will say that. We kept them and we love them, but I can also say I was lucky to be in a season of life where the extra work fit in to properly train them (yes, you can train a cat agains bad behaviors….even if they do them when we are asleep and can’t see them). The point is, we all have different seasons of life and it’s really okay when we are able to step back and realize we might need to step back and reassess what we can offer a pet. You blessed Enzo with a family that can totally enjoy him and he can enjoy them! In my little opinion, you did the right thing. XOXO

Comment on Quick Takes by Christy

Christy — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:39:45 +0000

I think the Lord is very kind to have provided a a good neighbor/family to take the dog. He knows your heart was in the right place, even if some people online are less forgiving:)

So, wow–Italia! Went there (like your sister) on my honeymoon in 2007. Jon and I are both Spanish/French speakers, and we got by just fine–I think I remember you writing that your husband spoke Spanish?

Anyway…we made it like a pilgrimage, not a hedonism-fest, and it was SO meaningful and refreshing. We bought a rosary near St. Peter’s, had it blessed by an elderly priest in the square. Then every time we could, we ducked into whatever church we walked by to pray a decade for some special intention. It was beautiful, and grace abounded!

I have a few books on the shelf about lodging in Italy’s monasteries (which are safe and clean!), and a Catholic’s Guide to Rome, etc. Please let me know if you’d be interested.

I look back on that time as a real gift from God, and we got to experience everything that makes us say “Italy” with that mystic excitement: the food, the gelato, the music, the architecture, the land, the history, the hot sun and the cold marble, the incorruptibles,…..

I hope it is as memorable for you and your husband. Truly.

Comment on Quick Takes by Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:14:54 +0000

Congrats on the trip to Italy! I just had to comment on the dog thing. We had the dog, which belonged to an older child who left home and the dog. Well, to tell you the truth, I am sure that I must have a longgg time in purgatory because of that dog and my attitude. We had a love/hate friendship. Now you and the dog are happy!

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by Tami

Tami — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:10:02 +0000

You made your mess your message! That’s an old saying, and it rings true. Kudos to you for acknowledging a mistake, and then exerting loving kindness and wisdom to work through it. And I will reiterate … I respect you, your honesty, and the love that you share so willingly with the world, not just here on your blog but in real life with everyone around you.

Your ultimate decision, while so very, very difficult to make (on many levels, because it’s hard to admit mistakes in the first place especially mistakes that impact your kids) was done out of love for both your family as well as little Enzo. It sounds like Enzo is in a happy pack, and the spirit of peace has been restored in your home and in your heart. Thank you for being so transparent with your readers, and helping us grow through your example.

I’d be happy to contribute to your .. “you know you’re a hard-core dog lover when” list. Just email me – I have dozens of examples!

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by Tommy

Tommy — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:46:57 +0000

Hi Rach, I’m glad you found a home for Enzo. When Karen texted Char and asked if we could take him I was sorely tempted, but we finally decided we couldn’t do it. I miss my Sophie but with all that goes on with us it would have been impossible for us to take care of him as we should. I have read your blog. I know it was a hard decision for you especially since two of the boys loved the pooch so much. but is seems God has provided a solution for you that works for everyone.
God Bless

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by Geneva

Geneva — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:55:02 +0000

This post tells a lot about community without outright stating it. That you had more than one concerned neighbor trying to help shoulder some of your burden is really inspiring. You did the right thing.

Comment on An Update on Our Dog by michelle @ this little light

michelle @ this little light — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:57:09 +0000

You did what was right for you and your family, and that’s ALWAYS the best decision. Plus, you found a warm and loving home for Enzo. Perhaps you were used as the vessel to get him to where HE needed to be, huh?! xoxo