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teri88 · 06-09-2005, 08:27 AM

What a wonderful idea for a thread! Here's my story:
My name is Teri and I am a 45 year old mother of two. Megan is 12 and Kevin is 14. I have been married to my husband, Kenny for 17 years (next Saturday). He's the love of my life and I often wonder why he puts up with me! I worked as an x-ray and mammography technologist for just over 20 years. I loved the work, in operating rooms, ER's and mammo centers all over. (I spent most of the time working for a medical temp agency so I worked all over). 5 years ago I retired from x-ray for health reasons. Now I am a project manager for a pharmaceutical marketing company. I love my job. (especially since it gives me time to go on YT!) I was recently diagnosed with MS but we are dealing with it!

We have always had large dogs, and we have a lab now named Rusty who is 8 years old. My daughter was begging for a puppy for a long time. I fnally was able to talk my husband into it as long as we promised that it would be a small dog. OK we were clueless! We went to a pet store to look at puppies. I was looking at a cute little guy, I think it was a cocker spaniel. I said "That one is cute. And my husband says "I want this one" I turned around and he was holding a little Yorkie. My first reaction was "No, no, no" Too little. I've heard things, too much energy. Are you crazy? He handed me the puppy and he put his paws on my chest and licked my chin. I fell in love! We bought the puppy that night. We named him Bandit because he "stole our hearts".

As most of you know Bandit only lived with us a month. He died from congenital liver and metabolic problems. I was so heartbroken and I swore I'd never get another one. Then, I was taken under the wing of so many great people on YT who helped me heal. In the process I fell in love with yorkies! Last week we brought home Tucker who is 9 weeks old and two pounds of trouble! I adore him! Now I'm a real yorkie lover, and I can't imagine life without one!

As far as hobbies, aside from spoiling Tucker, they are:
My family, reading, geneology and the beach.

06-09-2005, 08:27 AM	#24
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	What a wonderful idea for a thread! Here's my story: My name is Teri and I am a 45 year old mother of two. Megan is 12 and Kevin is 14. I have been married to my husband, Kenny for 17 years (next Saturday). He's the love of my life and I often wonder why he puts up with me! I worked as an x-ray and mammography technologist for just over 20 years. I loved the work, in operating rooms, ER's and mammo centers all over. (I spent most of the time working for a medical temp agency so I worked all over). 5 years ago I retired from x-ray for health reasons. Now I am a project manager for a pharmaceutical marketing company. I love my job. (especially since it gives me time to go on YT!) I was recently diagnosed with MS but we are dealing with it! We have always had large dogs, and we have a lab now named Rusty who is 8 years old. My daughter was begging for a puppy for a long time. I fnally was able to talk my husband into it as long as we promised that it would be a small dog. OK we were clueless! We went to a pet store to look at puppies. I was looking at a cute little guy, I think it was a cocker spaniel. I said "That one is cute. And my husband says "I want this one" I turned around and he was holding a little Yorkie. My first reaction was "No, no, no" Too little. I've heard things, too much energy. Are you crazy? He handed me the puppy and he put his paws on my chest and licked my chin. I fell in love! We bought the puppy that night. We named him Bandit because he "stole our hearts". As most of you know Bandit only lived with us a month. He died from congenital liver and metabolic problems. I was so heartbroken and I swore I'd never get another one. Then, I was taken under the wing of so many great people on YT who helped me heal. In the process I fell in love with yorkies! Last week we brought home Tucker who is 9 weeks old and two pounds of trouble! I adore him! Now I'm a real yorkie lover, and I can't imagine life without one! As far as hobbies, aside from spoiling Tucker, they are: My family, reading, geneology and the beach. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS Last edited by teri88; 06-09-2005 at 08:34 AM.