Dogs and things

First of all here's the savoury baklava with squash, leeks, chickpeas, spices etc.

There were two new faces in Zac's last night, a young couple with their two dogs (in pushchairs). They told us they had three dogs but one was currently with the vet after being poisoned and having fits. They were living in a tent near the sea front.

Halfway through the bible study the young man's phone rang. He went out to answer it and came in a few moments later saying, "It's bad news. Our dog has died." For the next ten minutes or so bible study was halted while they cried and talked about their dogs. Lots of us could sympathise with what they were going through.

We've had all sorts of incidents in Zac's before but a dog dying was a first. 

I think I have mentioned another couple who used to come regularly - until the man decided he didn't like the seating arrangements and now they only come when Sean is leading. Well, they were there last night. After the meeting I asked the woman if she'd like to take home some bananas we had left. She didn't answer but, like a little scared mouse, looked up at her husband. He didn't speak so she very timidly gave the slightest of nods before shrinking down a bit further in her seat.

I have almost certainly told you about this couple before. I have big problems with the husband and long to punch him in his big fat belly.

When I got home it was to a lit-up George outside.

He made me very happy as I remembered, on Tuesday evenings, Husband used to let George out so he could sit in the garden and wait for me to come home. Last night I had to make do with making a fuss of lit-up George.

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I have been hanging on to the hope that Husband may have his op before Christmas. Then I realised that it is two weeks to Christmas today. As there is a ten day isolation period before the op it would be a miracle if it happens before Christmas or even this year. I was so hoping we could start the new year with a clean bill of health but it doesn't look likely.

To cheer us up on our walk today we discussed where we would go on holiday when he has new heart bits. A cruise on the Norwegian fjords is top of the list, well, after visiting Italy to see the family. Or possibly before depending on how soon Husband is up to driving all the way - and he doesn't want to fly. Then eurocamping in France, and I also fancy a river cruise to those old cities like Vienna and Budapest. 

But we shall see. A healthy husband is our first priority.