I am really, really REALLY sorry that I've not been around much lately. The will is there... it's just time that seems to be lacking. I do drop by as often as I can, but at the moment I seem to be trying to cram too many hours into the day.
Also I would like to apologise for not responding to comments... I know how annoying that can be, and I'm really sorry. (Especially to all those people who tried so hard to help me when I was having a few problems with my blog. I do apprecite your efforts, and I should have written and thanked you sooner.)
At the moment I am desperately trying to finish one book, get past the first draft on another, finish my illustrations for one that is coming out this year, and - most importantly - look after our old duchess, Florence.
Here she is last year, on her tenth birthday.
Ten may not sound like much for a dog, but in St Bernard terms it is extremely impressive. And now, alas, she seems to be fading, bit by bit, day by day. She's still alert and interested in everything that's going on around her, but she's slowing down a lot and needs a great deal more care.
More than anything, I would really appreciate the love and blessings of my blog friends on Florence's behalf. Our pets give us so much more than we can ever give them, it's only at the end that we have any opportunity to repay anything.
So please, forgive me if I'm not around much at the moment... I'm really a bit choked up.
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It's only when I really get back to blogging again that I will know for sure. But many, many thanks for your help!
we have exactly the same problem with Sax -he is old now and won't eat properly, lost loads of weight so took myself off to the pet shop to get him some treats today, he has had a scan which didn't show anything significant -he had a tumour removed four months ago so we were concerned.... I know exactly how you feel and how sad it is......sending lots of love and blessings to you and Flo and please don't apologise for not commenting and posting so much, neither have I and although we all miss you lots, we all understand-take care of you and yours and of course Flo ((hugs)) blessings and love Xxx
I'm glad you got a few week moments to let us know what is happening around you Tylluan.
Your book projects sound very interesting, but like anything on a personal production line, such things take up lots of time and push out anything that else.
It is lovely to meet Florence. Ten is a wonderful age for a St Berndard; a testament to a happy home. What more could a doggy want and what more could you offer her? You've all done so very well.