Are you all doing well?

Dear users, dear authors,
how are you? How was your weekend?
How's the weather? Did you have a good meal?
Let me know.

Hi,

My three-week vacation is over, and I’m currently trying to get the
chaos on my desk under control.

The weekend was great. Yesterday, a very dear friend came over
and sewed me a skirt, and we had some delicious raclette.

The weather is really great. Later, I’m going to sit out in the garden
and do some crocheting. After all, I still have 14 unicorn keychains
to crochet.

Best regards, Heike

The final trip to the vet is ahead of me tomorrow, and it’s really weighing on me. Even though I know it’s the right decision, I’m not coping with it well at all.

Dear Petra,
I can totally relate. When I had to take my budgie to the vet back then, it almost broke my heart. But I couldn’t stand to see him suffer anymore.
I consoled myself with the thought that he could be free again ...

It’s completely understandable that you’re sad, and that’s okay. A new cat will find its way to you.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Petra, I think your Sternje can look back on a long and happy cat’s life under your loving care. It’s always hard to let a beloved pet go, but it’s for the best. I’ll be thinking of you especially tomorrow. Sending you a big hug.

Yes, it hurts a lot. But think of it as a final gift to your beloved.
Consider yourself hugged from afar.

Petra, I’m so sorry that your cat is being put to sleep.
But it will surely be a relief for him when he no longer has to suffer.
He’ll always remain in your memories.

Best wishes
Marion

Oh Petra, 
I'm so sorry, I'll be thinking of you very much tomorrow. 

Best wishes 
Sandra 

Dear Petra, I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow, too! Letting go of a family member who’s been with us for so many years is just so painful, even if it means a release for the animal.

Dear Petra, I hope you’ve managed to get through this difficult ordeal “okay.” A few years ago, we had to put our Benny to sleep. For him, it was a release, but for us, it was no consolation. Eventually, it gets easier—even if you’ll never forget your beloved pet.
I’m sending you a virtual hug and wishing you and your family lots of strength.

Best regards, Marlies

I would like to thank you for your kind, encouraging words.

Right now it still hurts quite a lot, but it was the right decision to let tomcat Stjerne take his final journey. I don’t think there is ever a right time to say goodbye.
But the memories remain, so my shop name will stay as it is too; I had actually wanted to change it.

@Petra,
wherever your cat may be right now, hopefully he’s doing better there.

Since you’ve carved out a good (sales) niche for yourself with the maritime items, it’s a good idea to keep your shop name and stick with it—or upload more maritime patterns. Precisely because you now have a niche, you shouldn’t change what makes your shop recognizable. You’re onto something worthwhile here.

@Josepha

Thank you so much—yes, I’ve found my style with the maritime-themed patterns, and I’ll definitely be keeping my shop name.

Oh, Petra, I’m just seeing this now. Big hugs to you!