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Originally Posted by Weily4Life  Jasmine is adorable. My previous post has much to do with my experience with my own Grandmother. A relationship between Grandparent and Grandchild can be so different and special compared to parent and child, at least in my case.
I was very close to one of my Grandma's. I do believe that was because I had the opportunity to stay at her house and do special things with her so many times because she lived so close. We stayed close and in contact even during her last 7 years of life when my situation moved me 600 miles away. When she fell and went in the hospital I quickly hopped an airplane to be by her side. She was confused but still knew who I was. The nurses even let me sleep in the empty bed next to her, so I was right there to calm her and help her when needed. Then when she went to the nursing home, something that she did not want to do and could not understand, I stayed with her day and evening for seven days helping her to adjust. (Her mind did clear up and she remained clear until the last few months of life). I made sure to get her a telephone for her room and pay the fees so we could stay connected. She lived 4 more years after going to the nursing home and we talked on the telephone at least weekly and I visited her once a year. I cherished this Grandma who passed away in December of 2006 at the age of 100. I have many fond memories of that Grandma.
Something I cannot say about my other Grandma whom I did not have time with and that lived 100 miles away.
Pets can be special, but grandchildren can not be replaced. I wish you many happy moments with Jasmine. |
That's a lovely little story. Wifey and Jasmine have such a close bond it verges on ridiculous. I love her dearly but to see my those two play together for hour after hour is remarkable. They are on the bouncy castle together, taking turns on the slide, it just goes on endlessly. They are unbelievably close. It's like there is an invisible piece of string between them!
I'm feeling a little guilty now for having to think so hard about risking their relationship!
I think a lot of my disappointment could have been as much frustration as wanting to have Millie. I really don't take kindly to ultimatums especially ones that I think are unreasonable. That's beginning to subside a little now and we're picking Jasmine up Saturday morning till Sunday evening!
We'll see what happens about any future canine family members.