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Miss Molly in England, Laburnum Street, Taunton (2025)

28/08/2025

I was really surprised to hear that as it is National Rainbow Bridge day we were being given the opportunity to send special messages to our loved ones!
So here I am, I've been here nearly a month, it took me some time to settle in to be honest but it's such a wonderful place , never ending meadows with trees and flowers and there's a lovely clear water stream.
Wonderful sniffing opportunities and that stream provides not only refreshing drinks but a lovely paddle!
As I crossed the bridge on that Monday evening 5th August...there was a beautiful yellow beam of light bathing me and it took away that nasty lymphoma....which just couldn't be cured down on Earth.In it's place I have the most pretty mauve gossamer wings.
The first few days were strange but I was taken under the wing of a very kindly older dog and slowly but surely I have made new friends.
Your messages to mum after my crossing were very comforting to me...I know you will all look out for her as she makes a new life without me at her side.
I treasure the wonderful times I had with mum and so many of you...I'm forever grateful for the opportunity I was given to have the very best life and to experience. I love you all..especially my mum xx🌈🌈🌈🌈

06/08/2025

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04/08/2025

For the first time since 27 July 2020 this is Miss Molly in England 's heartbroken mum writing to you and sadly I have to tell you that at 8.55pm my darling girl crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
She had deteriorated quite rapidly yesterday and today I made the heartbreaking decision, letting my head rule my heart, that I had to let her go.
We spent the day at home...her favourite happy place. She was sleepy most of the time, but as I pored over the thousands of photos I have, I talked to her about the wonderful times we had shared.
I know I am biased but she really was the most perfect dog, loving and loyal.
She helped heal my broken heart more than she ever knew.
What a fighter she was, lasting just over three months since that devastating diagnosis...when Ian the vet said she had perhaps a month. Tonight she resisted the sedation and it took an hour before she closed her eyes and went to sleep forever knowing how much she was loved, not just by me but by all of you who read her blog and all those she met.
Rest in eternal peace my angel...you will remain in my heart and the hearts of all your friends for ever💔💔

04/08/2025

My post today will be late...around 9 pm UK time.

03/08/2025

Not my best day by a long chalk! I didn't get up until 8 and after a puddle I just couldn't face my breakfast!
We went out at 8.30 and met up with Simba and Gill Robinson , as we trotted off into the park Simba and I kept looking towards the place where we park...Where was Marianna (Mirela Barbu ?) "She's usually here by now" we muttered to each other.
Mum then dropped a bombshell....Marianna was off on holiday in Romania! She added, " Guys, youll have to make do with Gill and I"
I really wasn't feeling very energetic and my panting has increased...a few little runs then I had to sit down and catch my breath. Simba and I exchanged glances but kept schtum!
We saw the Welsh collies and then three very lively springers...way too energetic for me as I sat away from them.
Despite not wanting breakfast I was tempted by treats...not mum's though as she only had boring charcoal bones,.Gills were far more tasty.
Simba and I had a foraging in one of the spots where we often dig...but it wasn't an excavation day, just a little rummage around.
Earlier than usual, due to me being under par, we hit the road home.
Mum did her utmost to tempt me to eat,she tried me with scrambled egg...I refused then finally cooking sausages...and she managed to get me to eat one slice...that was the all important bit concealing the steroid.
The rest of the morning I was either laying on the rug or out in the garden.At lunchtime I ate three more slices of sausage.
This afternoon we spent some time with the menfolk, where I ate three TUC crackers before resuming my usual lounging position.
Home and back out into the garden, mum just gave me my tea but I only wanted a little more sausage...and yes there was the steroid tablet inside one slice.
Mum is very concerned...and she's very sad....I wish I felt hungry as I know this would cheer her up... but I've got virtually no appetite 😔
Who knows what tomorrow will bring...will I be like that rubber ball and bounce back? I'm not sure🤔🤔🐾🐾

02/08/2025

It's been a lovely warm and sunny day...just perfect for being in a relaxation mode.
I got up just before 8, across to puddle patch...and then out into the garden. Breakfast was served there but I only had about three bits of chicken...fortunately one of which contained the magic steroid pill.
We went out about 9.30 and as we traversed the Minster grounds I gained praise for a good meter reading.
We then went down to St James Street where we sat and conversed with the lovely Marianna( Mirela Barbu ).We wanted to see her as she is off on holiday tomorrow.
Mum bought me a scrumptious chunky sausage roll...oh boy was it good? It was super delicious. Given that I'd hardly eaten my breakfast it went down a treat....far superior to chicken and kibbles.
We walked into town with Marianna and went into the PDSA shop...and a little further on we bumped into Radu Barbu , I went straight up to him and greeted him like an old friend...which of course he is.
Home and out again into the garden...mum had a hospital appointment this afternoon and left me enjoying the warmth of my place on the patio.
I've just eaten my tea, chicken , kibbles plus lovely tasty tuna...very nice but nothing beats a chunky sausage roll from cafe 9/15!
I think by tomorrow morning I will be up to a little runaround with Simba...and possible some excavation work.🐾🐾

01/08/2025

It's three, that's THREE, months ago today that the vet diagnosed I had lymphoma and I swear I heard him him say ...one month! Well I've proved him wrong and although I'm far from being the dog I was I'm still here!
As I mentioned yesterday I was very tired, "dog tired" in fact following my afternoon trip to French Weir, and mum got quite concerned at my excessive panting. I'd only eaten a little of my evening meal...but old habits die hard and later on I was asking mum for chicken, two helpings to be precise after which I slept like a log.
I was awake just before 8 this morning and ready to empty my bladder. Breakfast was just a nibbling of the chicken and then it was out into the garden while mum went to have her hair done and a sneaky coffee with a friend.
It's been sunny and cooler than yesterday but I was very comfortable just lying out on the patio watching mum's washing swirling around on the rotary airer.
Mum returned some time after 11 and after a coffee out in the garden she took me out for a walk and the meter challenge...suffice it to say we were both pleased with the result...not the highest but quite satisfactory.
We weren't out more than 20 minutes as I declined a trip to Victoria Park preferring to head home to continue my day of " R and R"...that means rest and relaxation or rest and recuperation.
Consequently after sharing a little of mum's lunchtime roll, eaten here in the garden, I have continued to relax. Not so mum, she ironed all the laundry I'd watched drying before coming out to read her book with me by her side.
Soon it will be mealtime, hopefully I'll do justice to whatever mum puts in front of me.
Not a lot going on tomorrow although we have a morning coffee date with Marianna before she goes off on holiday. I shall then rest up in preparation for meeting Simba, and maybe Marley on Sunday morning.🐾🐾

31/07/2025

Off my breakfast again..so not the best start to the day plus a low meter reading. We did go into the shop and as usual I just laid there beside mum as she worked.
When we returned home I made mum happy by eating most of that breakfast meal before trotting off into the garden.
Being Thursday I was looking forward to seeing my longtime friend Pat Finn , another of my very favourite people who apart from Gill Attrill was the first friend I made here, she and Don had come to see me on my 2nd day in England.
We met today at our usual place near the bridge...and we spotted some young ducklings by the river. When we reached French Weir I went straight to the river for a much needed drink. After some rain this morning the afternoon had turned out to be really lovely with very warm sunshine.
At the Weir cafe we sat under a big umbrella where it was nice and cool...I had the customary icecream but a little later much to my shame , I was 🤮!
As we got to our street we stopped to have a chat with Stephen Stutt and Sue Hind .
When we reached home I was served my meal, mum wasn't sure if I would eat it given I had been sick but I ate just the chicken which mum said was fine by her.
I feel OK...but am very tired...maybe I'll have a restful day tomorrow?🐾🐾

30/07/2025

After giving mum, a scare yesterday I am pleased to report that last evening I ate my late afternoon tea with relish( and I don't mean the culinary type).
Phew what a relief...and mum was over the moon!
Today I woke fairly early and received a cuddle from mum on behalf of Roz Banwell before I trotted over to the recently mown puddle patch.
Returning home I then tucked into my breakfast bringing words of praise from mum, apparently I am the bestest girl in the world!
The sun soon came out and it's been a beautiful hot and sunny day...just ideal for lounging around in the garden.
Mid morning we ventured out, poometer score best not mentioned! I was delighted when we headed towards The Tea Room in Bath Place and even more pleased when mum shared a bacon bap with me. I even licked the hand of Jayne Fulcher and she was so pleased she gave me two treats which I was happy to receive.
This afternoon , while mum went off on one of her now frequent medical appointments I returned to my happy place in the garden and here I shall stay.... maybe until the sun goes down? I could well have my meal here I do love dining alfresco.
Facebook has been reminding us of events 5 years ago as I slowly settled into life here...and it was on 30th July 2020 that I met the most lovely lady called Marianna ( Mirela Barbu )...as you can see from the photo of that meeting I was very much in my timid stage but as time passed I quickly fell in love ❤️with her and she's one of my very favourite people.
Mum and I will be off to work tomorrow morning and seeing Pat Finn in the afternoon...the forecast isn't looking wonderful so paws crossed we'll get to have a walk...and possibly I'll have an icecream 🙏🐾🐾

29/07/2025

Definitely not my finest day! I was sick overnight although mum has only recently discovered that and I have virtually no appetite.
Woke just before 9 and out for a puddle, came back and mum served my breakfast....I sat and looked at it but wasn't at all interested. Mum added a little mackerel to try and titilate my taste buds and as she was off to the doctors left my plate in front of me hoping it would be empty on her return.
I'm afraid she was disappointed 😞
We went out for a walk when mum returned and bumped into Sue and stopped to have a chat...I just laid down. Chat over, off we went to Victoria Park and before we reached there I scored a 7/10. In the park I enjoyed a little newsgathering as I sniffed around. We strolled home...encountering not one but two cats...a stranger and one of " those" black cats with whom I am not at all friendly.
Mum, aware of the fact that I had not taken my steroid( always concealed in my breakfast) scrambled some eggs for me...adding that miraculous white pill....but again I refused to eat.
Finally Mum tried me with a few M and S biscuits...and these were just too tempting and I ate three...and she managed to get me to take the pill.
All morning there had been a celestial battle as the sun fought to break through dark clouds...and some rain. But early afternoon the sun was declared the winner and as it is pleasantly warm I've been out in the garden.
5 years ago I was such a wimp...for some reason I didn't want to walk into the kitchen which of course leads to the garden. Mum had to take me down the street and into the lane at the back of our house into the garden...and there's a photo today of that first time I discovered the garden. To return to the house I was then encouraged to enter through the utility room into the kitchen...success!
The big question now is....will I eat my main meal🤔? Tune in tomorrow folks to discover whether I did!🐾🐾

28/07/2025

Just like the sun I had a lie-in this morning...yesterday had tired me out.
Unlike the sun I was up around 10 when I was taken out..I made straight for Puddle patch 2 and with my bladder emptied I then pleased mum with a 10/10 score on that draftted poometer. I took was very pleased . I was rather reluctant however to eat my breakfast, mum tried to encourage me by adding some tuna but it took a good 30 minutes before I felt inclined to tuck in..and even then I left the kibbles.
With the sun now fully awake and firmly in control of the sky we went out and walked into town, first stop was the PDSA shop where mum needed to see Donna Greenow . She and Julie Porter were having their coffee break so we joined them...once again I was happy to let Donna stroke me.
At my request we then headed to The Shed where we managed to get an outside table, no apricot flapjacks again..but toasted malted bread and marmalade was an acceptable alternative. As the toast was finished a few huge raindrops fell and fearing a downpour we hastily headed into town...but no more rain fell!
Home and lunch then outside into the garden while mum disappeared to meet Paul. I slept solidly until mum arrived back and I've actually had an early tea.
On Saturday Mum shared a photo of me when I was much slimmer than now, Gillian Keogh had said I could have modelled for pet food adverts. This prompted mum to recall the shock she got when she ordered a special seat covering for the car...just look at the picture on the packaging! A dead ringer for me and at the time , 5 years ago, mum suspected I was leading a double life...I had to reassure her I wasn't...although it did make me think if a modelling career was a possibility? Mum's putting that photo into this post...together with one taken this morning as I patiently waited for my toast at The Shed 🐾🐾

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