I am so sorry for you - I keep checking here - once again so sorry

re-lit candle for Cookie. God please bring Cookie home soon.
Cookie needs more candles re-lit!

Gen - Though I just posted a private message to you I wanted to say something after I just read this post you wrote. I would hate to have this affect your marriage and family and, though I hate to say it, maybe you should listen to your husband. (maybe back off just a little from the search). I have read of couples who have had problems with their children or other family members and it tore the couples apart because of it. I know how Cookie is part of your family just as Brady is ours and though I am offering this advice I don't know if I could take it myself. The night back in Dec. that I thought my husband had opened the door and Brady ran out I was so upset with him (my husband) that I told him to be prepared to move if Brady didn't turn up. Something like this can very easily destroy a marriage. Please let me know if there is something I can do or a lead I can follow to take some of the burden off your shoulders so you can get back a little of the normallacy (spelling?) in your home. Every time I see someone walking a Yorkie outside of our development my heart skips a beat thinking "could that be Cookie"? My prayers are there for you continuously. Lorraine and Brady

Thank You Loraine.
This really means so much to me. Today was a good day in my home.
We were all together around the kitchen island just talking and laughing. I cooked and we all sat down and spent a good hour at the dining table just
our family. Something came up in our conversations about "mom's returning to her old self again, I thought it would never happen!"
My husband smiled and said "yes mommy is almost back but I know it will not be easy" It's very true and yes it has affected my marriage and my relationship with mydaughters. Things are looking very positive. I do need to step back a little.
Tomorrow is Cookie's 6th birthday. I dont know how I will be but I will make the best of it.
I found a cute little wooden trinket box at the Dollar Tree and it caught my attention when I read the writing on the lid. It has gold letters saying:

HOPE
Give My Spirit Peace Within
Let Each Day With Hope Begin

I put it next to my nightstand and Cookie's little collar and tags are in it.

Happy 6th Birthday My love, my heart and joy. I feel it in my heart that you are being cared for. I know you know how much mommy loves you and holding you tight in my heart.

Below are some pictures from his 3rd Birthday

Gen

Ditto, we all need a Reesiesdad in our lives to depend on. I am still thinking some way someone can look for a dog to buy. Someone they don't know. Someone said these dogs are expensive to buy and few of these people (it sound's like) could afford to purchase one. But if someone could invent a story of a way to give a puppy in exchange for an adult dog, then maybe that would please them more than Cookie... Who could turn down a yorkie puppy. Do you know anyone with a puppy or maybe a throw away at the pound. I just know people there would be like dog people anywhere and help in any way they can. I'm not to good for inventing stories but the thought of a puppy for an adult dog would appeal to anyone who was not attached to Cookie like you are. Just trying to be inventive. It sounds like you are getting back to your normal family life if it will ever be normal again. Sometimes we just have to have memories until the real thing happens and I just know it will... Sleep Well Jen
Jessie and Pooh

Gen, I am so heartbroken. You're post has me in tears. I can't imagine someone would keep your baby Cookie and you apart on his birthday.

Oh, Gen...... Those pic's are sooo cute... I have tried to write 3 replies and just could not.... till this!!!! I wanted to let you know, I would be thinking of you guys today, but didn't know how until I read you latest post. Those pics are awsome, now I know why you are an event/party planner/decorator.. His vest is so cute, I am betting you made it!!!!! Thanks for sharing that with us here at YT.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOKIE!!!!! may you be safe and happy, until you can be reunited with your MOMMY AND FAMILY!!!!

Love and hugs your way, Sharon, Joey and Cabella

Because most people only care about ME, I, Mine and to heck with anyone else. But that is OK, because Gen and Cookie has proved not everyone is that way. There are people like them, that make this crazy world a much better place to be. Putting themselves last, or putting aside something THEY would like or need to do to help someone else. Forgetting their heatbreak to give a kind word of encourgement to someone else....I guess those selfish ones just got stuck on themselves and never wants to give back to the world, OR GEN!!!!!!

you're so right.

Gen, I too am in tears after reading your post.
My heart just breaks for you.
I will continue to keep Cookie, you and your family in my prayers.

Love the saying on the trinket box.

:( Lord, pls bring Cookie back home!! Prayers for you and Cookie always. Never lose hope!

Happy Birthday Cookie! I wish you were home...:(

I'm bawling too... Gen, Cookie has the best mom in the world, and he needs to be in your arms again. I hug and hold my baby extra tight EVERYDAY because of you and Cookie, and I think of you and Cookie everyday. Happy Birthday, sweet Cookie.

I'd hoped that I could, in some way, help bring Cookie home but that hasn't happened yet. I'm prepared to keep going while you take a vacation from all of this, Genie. Like I said before, I still have an idea or two and will put that together today.

gigi9022, I'm nothing special. I recognized Genie as being someone with a heart and I'll do all I can, though I'm miles away in Michigan, to find an answer.

Happy Birthday Cookie, we're still trying to find you.

Please, Never,Never say you are nothing special. I live in a bautiful area and love it but truthfully I don't know of any one person who would be there for me like you have for Gen. You are one of the most beautiful loving, caring people I could ever hope to meet. Thank God you found Jen and are helping with this terrible agony she is asked to endure because someone WANTED something that was not hers. Selfishness is not even harsh enough to describe them. I thought you were near Gen in Fla. I have to start looking at the beginning to see where people are located. I cannot think of anything more endearing than what you are doing. I truly believe in God has a plan for us each and even though we don't understand while on that journey, it will help us on our next journey in life. There are so very many bad things that we could have happen in our lives.(Just watch the news). I will always keep you and Gen and Cookie in my prayers and never give up HOPE. We can only do so much and it is in God's hands. I am holding my little Poohbear closely and praying soon Jen will be doing the same with little Cookie. Happy Birthday Cookie . Gigi9022