Well a few weeks ago I let my motorcycle go, my a$$ just hurt too much to ride. This weekend both of our middle aged dogs health took a turn for the worse, the female went blind earlier this year, probably a brain cancer or something and is inconsolable, she constantly barks an whines, we pick her up and she's OK for a few minutes then starts in again, she don't respond to calls or commands very well any more so we suspect she is going deaf too. I suspect she is just frightened of the world closing in around her.

Our little male has had a few tumors in his chest and rear end and stopped eating last week and moans all the time. He started to vomit up anything we can get him to eat. We suspect he has a cancer too.

This will be the 4th and 5th dogs I've had to put down in my 50+ years and it never gets any easier. I'm afraid after this we won't get another pet - it's just too hard letting go.

So, I'm bummed beyond belief, I hope I don't seek food out as a refuge again. Seems like everywhere I look people are having fun with their dogs or riding a motorcycle having a good old time.

Maybe a convertiable for a midlife crisis.

I too am sorry for your loss. Maybe your wife was trying to shield you from the pain of having to make those hard decisions? I pray you find peace and comfort in the midst of your mourning. Isn't it wonderful that we are able to love and receive love from our animals? I won't be surprised if some lucky stray worms himself into your life again:). I really am sorry you are hurting.