A quick update

Between work and personal life drama, I've been offline and insanely busy (and quite sad -- we might have to euthanize a pet, and I'm not coping well!). I'm reading a lot, but behind (so very behind) on reviews. My apologies to blog tour folks and authors, as well as blog friends I've ignored. I hope things settle down soon. I anticipate doing some catch up this weekend -- winners, and owed reviews -- and I hope to be back on schedule by Monday.

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  1. So sorry you're going through a rough patch. Don't worry about the blog stuff...we'll be here when you get back. ((HUGS))

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  2. So sorry to hear about your pet! Many sympathies and hugs!

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  3. I am so so sorry! Our 16 year old dog was diagnosed with dementia last week and I cried and cried so I understand what you're going through.

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  4. Big hugs to you and your family -- losing a pet is so incredibly difficult. :( Hang in there -- we're all thinking about you.

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  5. Audra, I hope that things are getting better, and I know how hard it can be to lose a pet, especially euthanasia. Charlee's mind was still hear and living well, but his body was failing him. I was wondering what happened to your National Poetry Month blog tour yesterday, but now I see. No worries, just post it whenever you can get to it.

    I am sending you virtual hugs....and big squeezes.

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  6. I am sorry that you are having a rough time over there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  7. Audra, I am so sad and am sending my love and hugs to you all right now. I also know how difficult it can be when the time comes to part with family (which is exactly how I feel it is when one of my pets has passed on). Please reach out at any time if you need anything from your extended online family.

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  10. Thinking about you audra. We will all be here when you get back. Take as much time as you need. Xo

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  11. I'm so sorry to hear about your pet! You're still in my thoughts - I know how hard it can be to say goodbye to a loved animal. Lots and lots of chocolate, my girl. At least, that's how I know to cope. I'll be sending internet hugs to you mentally
    :)

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  12. Audra, I am so sorry about your pet. When I had to put down Buddy it was so difficult. I know how hard it is for you. Many hugs coming your way.

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  13. I'm so sorry about your pet. We had to put our dog down last weekend. It was so hard. I hope you feel better soon.

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  14. Audra, I'm sorry to read how busy and stressed you've been. I'm even sorrier and extremely empathetic about your beloved fur-child. The decisions we have to make about their health and sometimes the end of their life are heart-breaking, painful and filled with angst. This past year I had to have one of my cats put to sleep so I understand what you're going through. It was an awful decision to have to make but it was the only humane thing to do. I tried to keep thinking how my kitty wouldn't suffer anymore. Try to focus on that, that your helping your pet, ending its suffering. It's not much consolation, I know. {{{{{Audra}}}}}}

    The light is always on and I amd so many others are hear for you. Take care of what you need to and lots of deep breaths.

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  15. Thinking of you! I hope you find peace and the energy to be back to normal in due time!

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  16. So sorry to hear about your pet. We had a scare with my kitty recently (she's 16), though it seems like she's going to be around for a little while longer. Plus I totally understand life taking precedence over blogging... Hope you feel better soon.

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