Change Is Hard

…but change is certain.

Mom has been sick.

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Penny here.

Just stopping in to tell you that mom has been sick. She got that covid thing and she’s been mostly in bed for a week.

I felt like Rin-Tin-Tin on these rocks at a rest stop!

Being the loyal canine I am I’ve mostly been in bed all week too.

At least she didn’t ask me to actually slide down this thing!

Even when mom had a fever and kept pushing me away cause she said I was too hot I pressed up against her cause I know what she really needed in order to feel better is more of me.

Mom says she has a picture of Katie in this same field.

Cause she couldn’t be out and about we haven’t had any adventures lately, but the pictures here are from my last set of adventures.

Mom said the light was really good here. I guess so. I only care about the treats.

Mom says we’ll get back on the road again in a few days. She says she’s mostly still tired.

Come on mom, stop messing with the camera!

Me? I not tired at all! I’m ready to go as soon as mom says the word.

What’s that over there, mom?

Until then, I remain mom’s heating pad. Whether she wants one or not.

I’m your heating pad and comforter, right mom?

Signing off now,

your warm and fuzzy girl Penny.

Don’t like those big birds, mom!

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

54 thoughts on “Mom has been sick.”

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  1. Helen
    February 22, 2024 at 4:58 pm

    Sorry your Mum has been sick. I think I’m still NOVID. I did have quite a reaction to the Shingles vaccine, chills and a bad headache. Hope your mu is feeling better.

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  2. Aunt Beth
    February 22, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    Ok Penny, kick it into Therapy Dog Mode! 

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:07 pm

      Good idea, Aunt Beth! I can practice my therapy dog skills! Mom says when I snuggle up to her I’m not supposed to sit on her head. What do you think? Should I try to finesse my technique some?

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  3. Laurie Graves
    February 22, 2024 at 5:37 pm

    Penny, so sorry to read that Mom has Covid. Tell her that I hope she gets better soon. In the meantime, you’re the sweetest little heating pad I have ever seen.

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  4. Carol
    February 22, 2024 at 5:43 pm

    oh mum, feel better! Hugs for you and for Penny.

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  5. Terri Webster Schrandt
    February 22, 2024 at 5:51 pm

    Aww, poor Dawn, take good care of her Penny!

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  6. trentpmcd
    February 22, 2024 at 7:40 pm

    Hi Penny, I hope you mom feels better soon so she can properly walk you! 

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    Of course I hope she feels better for own sake, too….

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  7. lois
    February 22, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    Dear Nurse Penny–you are the best! I hope your mom feels better soon. Maybe tell her you don’t need to go to any park–the backyard is just fine. I bet she smiles if you say that.

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  8. tajmutthall
    February 22, 2024 at 10:02 pm

    Warm and fuzzy heating pads are the best… or the worst! Hope your mom is up and at-’em soon.

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      Funny, that’s what mom says, Ms. Ellen! Sometimes she pushes me away but I’m persistent and just come back and sit on her! HA! She’s better now but we haven’t gone on any adventures. Mom says she’s tired still.

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  9. annhay1
    February 22, 2024 at 10:17 pm

    Penny, you might want to remind your mom that it isn’t just your heat that you’re giving her when you snuggle, it’s your love. Hope all is good to go for your mom real soon.

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:12 pm

      That’s a very good point, Miss Ann. Mom’s feeling better, but I still sit very close to her all night. Sometimes I lay right on top of her if I want to make sure she’s safe. She doesn’t mind so much. Mostly.

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  10. The Widow Badass
    February 22, 2024 at 11:56 pm

    Penny, you keep on taking such good care of Mom! 💕

    Deb

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  11. Michelle Novak
    February 23, 2024 at 12:38 am

    Oh, Dawn, I hope you feel much better soon.

    Penny, stay close, and help make her feel better! Whatever it takes!

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:14 pm

      Yep, it’s been a battle, but she’s feeling better. I still sleep right next to her to make sure there’s no relapse. No rest for the dog! Mom says in awhile she’ll feel good enough to take me on a walk in the woods. I can’t wait! They say next week we will have more beautiful weather! Mom says to tell you she hopes you are getting out to enjoy it too!

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  12. Dale
    February 23, 2024 at 8:07 am

    So sorry your mom has been sick. Covid can be such a beast. You just keep on giving her all your love. She’ll be better before you know it.

    I feel your pain, Dawn. Been there. Sending lotsa love.

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  13. connieelisabeth
    February 23, 2024 at 9:19 am

    I’m sorry you mom is sick, but it sounds like you are doing a good job getting her well again! Hugs to you both!

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  14. kathydoremus
    February 23, 2024 at 11:18 am

    Sorry you have been sick! But glad you’ve had such an attentive caregiver!

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:17 pm

      Oh yes, Ms. Kathy, I’ve been taking special care of my mom. Dad’s been helping too, he does all the work in the kitchen and stuff, and I keep a close eye on mom to make sure she gets her rest. It’s working and she’s feeling better!

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  15. Dakota/Caren/Cody
    February 23, 2024 at 12:20 pm

    Oh no Penny!! Please tell Mom to take good care of herself and to take it easy and to NOT rush herself to run around and do things (even if those things are going to the park!!) She needs to take it easy!!! Good job taking care of her Penny! xoxo

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you, Ms. Caren! I’ve been working day and night to make sure mom gets better! She says she’s tested negative 2x now so she’s lots better than she was! She says she’s still tired and wants to nap all the time. I’m not adverse to a good nap, so that all works out!

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  16. Parul Thakur
    February 23, 2024 at 1:41 pm

    Oh no! Hope your mum feels better soon

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  17. P. J. Grath
    February 23, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    Feel better soon, Dawn. Penny has been patient, but she’s still young — as you are well aware! Hugs!

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:19 pm

      I’m trying to be patient, Ms. Pamela, but it’s hard. The good news is I am not a morning dog so I let mom sleep in most mornings. The bad news is once we’re up I want to PLAY!!!! :) Mom is feeling better, so I think by next week we’ll probably be back to adventuring. Say HI! to Sunny for me!

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  18. Ruth
    February 23, 2024 at 2:58 pm

    Hope your recovery goes well, Dawn, take good care of yourself 🙂

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  19. sara
    February 23, 2024 at 4:37 pm

    Penny, you are such a sweet, good girl – taking care of your mama. I hope she’s feeling better soon. That fatigue can linger, but it sounds like you are an excellent therapy dog, which will surely boost your mama’s spirits.

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      I am definitely practicing my therapy dog skills, Ms. Sara. But it’s working cause mom is feeling better these days, and she tested negative 2x. She’s still tired though. Maybe next week she’ll reward me with a nice long walk.

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  20. Mike
    February 23, 2024 at 6:12 pm

    Tell Mom I hope she feels better soon.

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  21. Linda Schaub
    February 23, 2024 at 10:33 pm

    Pretty Penny, I hope Mom feels well soon and can take you on a long walk – maybe Monday, as tomorrow will be frosty feeling for sure!

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    • dawnkinster
      February 24, 2024 at 2:23 pm

      Hi Ms. Linda! Mom says she feels lots better, but she’s still tired. So she naps a lot. Today (Saturday) I am spending most of my day outside. It’s cold, but I love the cold, and there’s sunshine! Mom says I have to come in soon though as I’m barking at everybody. I say, well of course I am, mom, that’s my job!

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      • Linda Schaub
        February 25, 2024 at 7:28 pm

        That’s right Penny – you make sure you protect the house – that is your job! I am glad Mom is feeling better. Another blogger friend of mine and her husband just tested for Covid this weekend. Now we have a measles case in Michigan.

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  22. Joanne
    February 24, 2024 at 1:35 am

    What a loyal heating pad you are, Penny! Good girl. ❤ Tell Mom I hope she's feeling much better very soon. xx

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  23. Karma
    February 25, 2024 at 3:27 pm

    Good girl Penny! I’m sure you are helping mom recover. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventures.

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  24. DailyMusings
    February 28, 2024 at 4:26 pm

    So sorry to hear this Dawn! I hope you are on the road to recovery and doing better.

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  25. Debbie
    March 1, 2024 at 6:42 pm

    Aw, Penny, you make a lovely heating pad! If the stores knew how loyal and good you are, they’d sell out like hotcakes. Tell your mom I’m sorry she caught the COVID thing. Did she get vaccinated? I don’t know what that crud was that Domer brought home over Christmas (we never got tested), but it lasted way too long. Here’s hoping your mom is up and at ’em with you real soon!

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