Still no sign... But, I'm doing better

[carpet gator]

I'm sorry I haven't been posting very much lately. I've just needed some time to refocus. We went camping last weekend and it really helped. I've realized that staying sad and depressed is not going to bring Mack back-- and he certainly would not want me to feel that way, either. I've done everything I can to hopefully bring him home safely, but I have to leave it in God's hands.

In the meantime, I have 3 other little dachsies who I love so dearly and I would absoultely never forgive myself if I lost one of them in the same fashion as I lost my Mack. So, this past week, DH and I have been working on a fence for our back yard. We have taken apart the pen and are going to use is for the back fencing. Our neighbors to our right have a privacy fence, so we're going to pick up where their's leaves off and use the pen sections to fence the 100' span across the back line. Then, in talking with our left-side neighbors, they are wanting to put up a fence as well, so they are going to go in with us and help us erect privacy fencing on that side. Two gates on either side and it's done. We hope to be finished by the end of the week.

Because (tidbit of good news, here), Jeremy has found a new job and starts next Monday! It's not going to pay as much, but it's closer and they are going to provide him with a company car and gas card.

I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and well wishes for us. Especially those who sent PM's and e-mails. It has given me an enormous amount of inner peace and hope. I still have faith that he could return to us, although I know the chances of that happening are increasingly slim. But, somehow, I know, regardless, he will be okay. And someday, we will see him again.

[lotsadox]

I'm so sorry that Mack hasn't come back to you. But very happy about Jeremy's new job and the new fence. :hug2: :hug2:

[kpm_tex]

I'm sorry Mack has not eturned :( But I am glad to hear that the job situation is looking up... the fence will give you a lot of piece of mind too. :hugs1:

[PennyLover]

:hugs1: I'm sorry Mack is still missing. Good to hear that your outlook is positive though. A positive attitude does wonders. :hug2:

[Irminsul]

Glad to hear you are seeing the bright side of life again. Good idea to finish that fence. I'll still keep thinking of Mack. :hugs1:

[AgileOllie]

I'm so sorry that Mack is still missing. Have you set up live-traps? They really do work!
You're in our prayers
Tonya

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Has anyone checked your old home?? Glad about the job. Sometimes dogs are missing for a while and they end up home so there is still hope:pray: :pray: :pray: . More rays :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for him, wherever he is that he is afe.

[Patt]

Connie, I am sorry Mack hasn't returned yet but there is always hope. I will keep sending positive thoughts and keep him in my :pray: :pray: .

Congratulations to Jeremy on his new job. :heart:

[maryanne]

Good that you're feeling positive. Hopefully Mack may still turn up, but you're right not to dwell on it too much. Fingers still crossed for you.

[Mark]

Our deepest sympathies, prayers for the inconceivable and DBB Healing RAYZ for the wounds you're left with. :rayz: :bowing2: :pray: :sob:

[Joyce]

So sorry Mack has not returned. Good luck to hubby with the new job. So glad the fence job is going well.

[Tasha's Mom]

I'm glad you have a little good news, Jeremy has a new job and soon a completely fenced yard. More come home :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for Mack. We all know they do come back, sometimes after years, so don't lose hope. :hug2:

[tiggermiss]

Sending more and more :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for the safe return of Mack.
You will always be in my thoughts and :pray: ers.

[TessieMom]

Sending more come home rays! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Marion]

Thanks so much for the update Connie - you, your family and little Mack are still very much in my :pray:ers.

[M&MDapple]

Its good to hear that you have some good news. We are all still thinking about you & your family. Hoping & Praying that Mack finds his way home :pray:

[SirOliversMom]

Thank you for the update Connie. I'm so sorry that Mack is still missing. More :rayz: :rayz: that he will eventually find his way back home.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

I'm gonna do the St. Francis Prayer for him so keep the faith.

[Chapo's Mom]

Keep the faith! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for you and your family! He may still be out there!

[duchiesmom]

Hang in there, we love you and are still thinking of you and praying for Mack daily.

Congrats to Jeremy on the new job- that gas card is worth a lot these days.

[DoxieCrazy]

I will continue to pray that Mack finds his way back home to you.

I am glad you are feeling better.

:hugs1:

[loogie]

Thank you for the update. I am too busy lately to read much on the board but always am on the lookout for news about Mack.

A fence is a great idea. I was always trying to convince my ex to fence his yard and unfortunately it wasn't until Riley died that it occurred to him that it might be a good idea. He was so stubborn about not putting up a fence. I guess that's why he's now the "ex"...

More rayz that Mack will come home or that he at least somewhere safe and warm.

Also - congrats about the new job! A car and gas card is a MAJOR bonus these days!

[kerie0408]

:comfort: :comfort: :comfort: hang in there!!

[cburd6]

I wanted you to know that we adopted a wire hair stray from a shelter; we found her through petfinder. We intended on going through DARE or Coast to Coast D rescue but I logged on to Petfinder and she was found on the side of the road. The reason I am writing is that I thought you would like to know that your baby may be very safe, warm and loved right now, as is Kady to us. I often think of the people who may have loved her before and hope that their pain isnt stifling and that they know in their hearts she is okay. Both pups we have in our lives (including Kady) like to play run away games. We have taken Kady to clicker training and hope that the emergency recall she has learned helps us someday if necessary. We love and take care of Kady as if she was a child (and I am a single mom of two) and I am sure Mack is out there. He may come back; but if not, please know that he is probably well taken care of . Your story touched my heart.