What’s New On My Book Shelf #374 and The Sunday Post

Posted: August 16, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Well, it’s not been much fun for me recently. Firstly a hand injury has kept me from doing much of anything on my computer. I can at least work while wearing a brace to keep movement restricted but it is very painful. And then I had to put my dog, Quigley to sleep. I’d had him for 15 years. He was dumped inside the fence of my back yard as a pup and was the best sweetest boy. I feel his absence all of the time. When I reach over to rub his ears. When I come in the door and look for him to peer up at me from his favorite spot on the couch. For him to look in at me through the window when he wants let back inside. And when he comes over and lays his head on my knee to have his cheeks rubbed. I was there when he took his last breath, and as hard as that was, I’m glad I was with him.  I recall something I’d read once in an Ann Lander’s column and thought I’d share it with you.

A DOG`S PLEA

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world`s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this Earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

Stay safe and take care!

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Other posts on my blog this week.

The Spectacle Of Souls by Jessica Julien ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

The Magdalene Deception by Gary McAvoy ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Death At High Tide ~ An Island Sisters Mystery by Hannah Dennison

Peachy Scream ~ A Georgia B&B Mystery by Anna Gerard

The Other Side Of The Looking Glass by Kathleen Harryman

Books From The Back Log #50 ~ Dark Rising

The Friday 56 #227 ~ In The Blue Hour

All Done With It ~ A Dreamwalker Mystery by Maggie Toussaint

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Comments
  1. Greg says:

    Oh I’m so sorry to hear about Quigley! It’s so hard to lose a beloved pet and friend! I’m glad he had 15 good years with you. Take care of yourself and I hope your hand feels better soon as well.

  2. Sam@WLABB says:

    ((HUGS)) Fifteen years is such a long time to have with a pet. What a gift! I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry about the hand too. I hope you can find some relief and heal quickly.

  3. Gayathri Lakshminarayanan says:

    I am so sorry about Quigley! The poem is heartbreaking. I am sure he was glad you were with him till his last breath.

  4. sjhigbee says:

    Fifteen years is a testament to your loving care, Laura – but that space where you keep looking for doggy love must be a constant ache. Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem and I hope the coming week is a kinder one:)x

  5. Tammy says:

    Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear about Quigley😥 How sad, and I am dreading that day with my dogs, who are 13 and 10. Take care, Laura ❤

  6. limabean74 says:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. He was one lucky pup to have found you. Losing a beloved pet is one of the hardest things. My heart breaks for you. I know that feeling too well.
    I hope you hand feels better soon and this week is a good one for you.
    HUGS! oxox

  7. Sophie @BewareOfTheReader says:

    OMG Laura I am just cryong for you now!!! I am so so sorry for your loss
    . I really hope next week will be way better!

  8. proxyfish says:

    I am so sorry about Quigley, Laura. That’s so terribly heartbreaking. 🙁 Wishing you all the best this week.

  9. I’m so sorry about Quigley. I can’t imagine the pain. My dogs are getting older and I am terrified of the day I have to let them go.

  10. Northwoman says:

    I am so so sorry. We lost Gina 2 years ago after nearly 17 years and for awhile I thought I couldn’t have another dog. But after about a year, we got Lulu and we adore her. Take care of yourself. I hope with the brace you will be healing quickly. I don’t know if heat or cold would help it. I used to do cold to reduce inflammation but you may not have the same thing as I did.

    Anne – Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post   

  11. Lelia T says:

    Laura, my heart is breaking for you right now. Quigley (I love his name) must have been a true joy for you but you were for him, too.

    Hope your hand heals quickly!

  12. I am so sorry you lost your furry companion! You almost made me cry! I recently lost a fur baby too so I know how hard it is as I still expect her to be down at the foot of the stairs in the morning waiting for me as she couldn’t climb the stairs. 🙁

    Take care! *hugs*
    Stormi
    Week in Review

  13. yvonne473 says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. I recently lost one of my kitties and it’s so hard, I know. Many hugs to you. Take care.

  14. vvb32 says:

    Tough week for you. Hope this one is a good one.

  15. i am SO sorry laura. he had a great life and i am sure he loved you and cole very much. sorry to hear about your hand. don’t worry about blogging, we’ll be here for you. 🙂
    sherry @ fundinmental

  16. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas) says:

    Oh no. I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is always hard. Sending you hugs!

  17. I am so sorry your week had been a bad one. Losing a pet is terrible. I’m so very sorry you are going through this. I send you love and positive thoughts!

  18. alisbooks says:

    I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know it’s heartbreaking. I’m wishing you peace and that this week will bring some joy and speedy healing for your hand.

  19. Those words you quoted reduced me to tears. I’m so sorry about your lovely Quigley. He’ll be forever at peace at the furry kennels in the sky, watching over you x

  20. Katherine says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about your dog. It’s so rough and it’s strange how many little habits you have that are based on your fur baby. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and that your hand feels better.

  21. Berls says:

    I’m so sorry, what a rough week. I hope your hand gets better quickly – we depend on our ability to use the computer way too much these days (without pain!). And I’m SO SORRY about Quigley. Pets are family, so I know it’s hard. That poem made me choke up a bit. I couldn’t help but think of our Buffy and how well she’s done adjusting to having a baby in the home. She’s just family and wants to keep being loved. I hope to get 15 years with her – that’s a great life span for a dog.

    Here’s to a better week! Stay safe ❤️

  22. fuonlyknew says:

    Thank you all so much for your thoughts. I wanted to respond to all of them but I dissolve in a mess of tears. I’m doing better but still miss Quigley so much:)

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