The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Dewman · 05-23-2018, 09:40 AM - **3 Likes**

How cool is this!

I’ve been under the weather for the past couple of months,with some severe A-Fib problems and in the middle of it, my little buddy of 16 years passed over the Rainbow Bridge. As if that wasn’t enough, I had three kidney stone attacks (# 7, 8 &9!), during this time and last week I had to have two of them surgically removed! To say the least, it really took the wind out of my sails! Being inmy 70’s, I just don’t bounce back like I used to! But, I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel…. and I’m pretty sure it isn’t a train! I’m now able to get out a couple of times a day with my walker and prowl around the neighborhood, enjoying the fresh air and all the blooming flowers.

I’m the “neighborhood grandpa,” and it’s a title I hold with great pride. Yesterday evening, I wandered over to my friends on the corner and we sat out on the lawn and shot the breeze for awhile and their 11 year-old daughter, Lila (one of my “adopted” kids) joined the conversation. I’ve decided to get another dog and I asked Lila if she and her little friend Kiera would like to help me pick one out and help me name him. Her eyes lit up like diamonds and she had a smile from ear to ear! She was so tickled and was immediately off to tell her friend the news.

This is going to be such fun…. for all concerned.

**gordon_l34** · 05-23-2018, 10:44 AM

Hi,
All the best with your new dog when you choose it. I know what it is like. I still miss my dobermans and it has been five years since I lost the last one.
Glad to hear that your health is on the mend.
Regards.

**gaweidert** · 05-23-2018, 11:13 AM

Dewman, Glad to see you on the mend. I did not know this. I was out your way last week in Yellowstone. I am still trying to convince my wife to move to Idaho Falls.

**BigMackCam** · 05-23-2018, 11:32 AM - **1 Like**

Very sorry to hear you've had such a rough patch

But also very glad to hear you've decided to get another doggy, and how nice that you've asked Lila and Kiera to "help" (that's a very nice thing to do, Dewey). Good for you!

Dewman · 05-24-2018, 02:18 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the kind words, my friends. I'm so looking forward to my adventure with my adopted kids and a new puppy!

**BigMackCam** · 05-24-2018, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Thanks for the kind words, my friends. I'm so looking forward to my adventure with my adopted kids and a new puppy!

Photos, Dewey. Lots of photos

Dewman · 05-24-2018, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Photos, Dewey. Lots of photos

You can count on it, Mack!

Dewman · 05-24-2018, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Dewman, Glad to see you on the mend. I did not know this. I was out your way last week in Yellowstone. I am still trying to convince my wife to move to Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls is a nice area. Keep twisting her arm. You'll never regret the move!

**Cerebum** · 05-25-2018, 11:42 PM

What a nice positive thread

good luck with the puppy

I have an English springer spaniel and I cannot remember a single day when he hasn’t made me laugh out loud. He is also ridiculously photogenic

fingers crossed the progress continues and remember, 70 is the new 50

Dewman · 05-26-2018, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Again, I'll say THANK YOU for all the kind words and encouragement. I can't remember any significant length of time as an adult that I haven't shared my life with a dog. This is the first time I've had one that succumbed to "natural causes," and the longest (16 years) I've ever been owned by a dog. It has been a very difficult time and I've been so preoccupied with my physical problems that I haven't had the proper time to grieve his loss. But.... all things in time.

When I was a child, my mother's husband wouldn't allow me to have a dog, but as soon as I left home and got married, the FIRST thing I did was get a dog! I made sure that MY son grew up with a dog! He's now 48 and has never been without one his entire life!

**Sailor** · 05-26-2018, 06:58 AM

I'm glad you're recovering, my friend. I know what you mean about being in one's 70s - a good bit of the resilience of youth is missing, and getting the bounce back takes longer than it used to!

Enjoy finding that new pup - and don't forget to post pictures.

Jer

Dewman · 05-26-2018, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

I'm glad you're recovering, my friend. I know what you mean about being in one's 70s - a good bit of the resilience of youth is missing, and getting the bounce back takes longer than it used to!

Enjoy finding that new pup - and don't forget to post pictures.

Jer

Check your PM.

05-23-2018, 09:40 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	The Light at the End of the Tunnel How cool is this! I’ve been under the weather for the past couple of months,with some severe A-Fib problems and in the middle of it, my little buddy of 16 years passed over the Rainbow Bridge. As if that wasn’t enough, I had three kidney stone attacks (# 7, 8 &9!), during this time and last week I had to have two of them surgically removed! To say the least, it really took the wind out of my sails! Being inmy 70’s, I just don’t bounce back like I used to! But, I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel…. and I’m pretty sure it isn’t a train! I’m now able to get out a couple of times a day with my walker and prowl around the neighborhood, enjoying the fresh air and all the blooming flowers. I’m the “neighborhood grandpa,” and it’s a title I hold with great pride. Yesterday evening, I wandered over to my friends on the corner and we sat out on the lawn and shot the breeze for awhile and their 11 year-old daughter, Lila (one of my “adopted” kids) joined the conversation. I’ve decided to get another dog and I asked Lila if she and her little friend Kiera would like to help me pick one out and help me name him. Her eyes lit up like diamonds and she had a smile from ear to ear! She was so tickled and was immediately off to tell her friend the news. This is going to be such fun…. for all concerned.

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05-23-2018, 10:44 AM	#2
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi, All the best with your new dog when you choose it. I know what it is like. I still miss my dobermans and it has been five years since I lost the last one. Glad to hear that your health is on the mend. Regards.

05-23-2018, 11:13 AM	#3
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Dewman, Glad to see you on the mend. I did not know this. I was out your way last week in Yellowstone. I am still trying to convince my wife to move to Idaho Falls.

05-23-2018, 11:32 AM - 1 Like	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Very sorry to hear you've had such a rough patch But also very glad to hear you've decided to get another doggy, and how nice that you've asked Lila and Kiera to "help" (that's a very nice thing to do, Dewey). Good for you!

05-24-2018, 02:18 PM - 1 Like	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Thanks for the kind words, my friends. I'm so looking forward to my adventure with my adopted kids and a new puppy!

05-24-2018, 02:25 PM	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by Dewman Thanks for the kind words, my friends. I'm so looking forward to my adventure with my adopted kids and a new puppy! Photos, Dewey. Lots of photos

05-24-2018, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#7
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Photos, Dewey. Lots of photos You can count on it, Mack!

05-24-2018, 07:30 PM	#8
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by gaweidert Dewman, Glad to see you on the mend. I did not know this. I was out your way last week in Yellowstone. I am still trying to convince my wife to move to Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls is a nice area. Keep twisting her arm. You'll never regret the move!

05-25-2018, 11:42 PM	#9
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	What a nice positive thread good luck with the puppy I have an English springer spaniel and I cannot remember a single day when he hasn’t made me laugh out loud. He is also ridiculously photogenic fingers crossed the progress continues and remember, 70 is the new 50

05-26-2018, 06:58 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I'm glad you're recovering, my friend. I know what you mean about being in one's 70s - a good bit of the resilience of youth is missing, and getting the bounce back takes longer than it used to! Enjoy finding that new pup - and don't forget to post pictures. Jer

05-26-2018, 07:07 AM	#12
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor I'm glad you're recovering, my friend. I know what you mean about being in one's 70s - a good bit of the resilience of youth is missing, and getting the bounce back takes longer than it used to! Enjoy finding that new pup - and don't forget to post pictures. Jer Check your PM.