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Grey's Anatomy. I don't know if anything has ever tugged at my heart as much as Doc having to be put to sleep. I just kept thinking about my Cody. One reason I did not want a dog was because of the inevitable. As many know, death scares the hell out of me. Or maybe it's just cause it hurts too damn much. Dave and I often avoid the subject of Cody getting old. He's almost 6 now. Still young, but he is part of Dave and I. He is our illegitimate dog and my mom's first granddog. We were engaged and living together when we got him. When Cody gets in trouble, I still call him by my maiden name! Dave always corrects me though. Stop it, Jana. Don't even think about it. Anyway, Blue and I were talking after the show. The part in the Vet's office was the hardest for us both. Crazy?! I was babysitting my niece and nephew while watching the show. I was trying to hide it from them that I was crying....over a dog. Whew, I looked and they were both asleep. I just knew I would get the third degree. With JJ, he would make sure he told everybody that Aunt Jana cried when the dog got put to sleep.

Periodically, Dave and I talk about getting another dog for Cody to play with. Seeing dogs play together makes us feel bad for not having Cody a friend. He's been an only dog for so long. We are starting to seriously discuss it again. The cons about getting another dog are 1) Two big dogs to feed 2) Two big dogs to board when we go on vacations 3) The vet bills for TWO dogs. If we do decide to get another dog, it won't be until after we get back from Destin later this summer. It's something to think about.

I know I don't have any children to talk about so bear with me when I talk about my Cody Pie! Yes, Cody Pie. We often sing "Cody Pie, Honey Bun". Don't ask.