Hanging In There!
Thanks to everyone for their prayers for me and my family.
We told 15-yr-old Courtney this afternoon. She had a tough time with and there were tears, but she's accepting it and she'll go through it just fine. Actually, "we" means the parents; I wasn't involved in the announcement because I was outside at the time because there are men working on our house this week, and I've found the coolest stuff to eat left over from their lunches every day.
I think the plan for me is to just let things take their course. I'm old - I think I've mentioned that many times - and treatment would be painful, with no real guarantees of a positive outcome. Plus, I've heard bad things about that chemo stuff. Believe me, no one wants to see a bald Cocker Spaniel. Although Melissa Etheridge looked pretty cool at the Grammys with her shaved head. But I'm not Melissa Etheridge; for one thing, I'm a dog. Plus, there are other differences - I don't play the guitar (and if I did, I wouldn't play an Ovation guitar), and I'm not a lesbian. I don't know many dogs who are lesbians. But I digress.
So, basically I'm feeling pretty good most of the time, but I do have good days and not-so-good days. I don't want to eat as much as normal, and my walks are getting a little harder. But I'm pretty happy, and it was so great to see Courtney when she came back from camp last night.
I have a vet appointment later this week, and I'll have more information at that time, including, to be blunt, how much time I can expect to be here. But, contrary to what many theologians believe, there are animals in Heaven, and I plan to continue my blog from there!
Yes, that's right. As long as I can get an internet connection (preferably DSL), you can expect to hear from me once in a while. My only concern is that I've heard rumors they use Mac's up there; I'm strictly a PC dog. But, those are only rumors and even if they prove to be true, I'm sure I can figure it out. I'm sure I'll be able to do lots of things I can't do now, like obey instructions, hear better, and smell a heck of a lot better. But, I'll let you know how it all turns out. Anyway, I'm getting ahead of myself; for now, I'm still in Torrance (believe me, that's not Heaven), and I'll continue to blog as often as I can.
Well, that's it for now. I'll talk to you later this week.
posted by Mabel @ 8:27 PM
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5 Comments:
Mabel, I am very sorry to hear about your "other than an ear infection" problems. I will keep you in my prayers every day. You are my best friend online and I hope to continue chatting with you as long as possible. My parents took me out of town this weekend and I thought of you often. They got upset with me quite a few times. You should see the looks on their faces when they come back to where they've abandoned me, (while they go out and have fun) and I've left a few surprises for them, some where it will take them a while to find them. Their noses will work pretty good in a few days! heehee. I just checked your blog and will continue to check daily as always to keep up with you. Please know that my mommy is very sad, cuz she told me she had a beautiful red cocker spaniel named Ginger who lived a very long time (13.5) years. She said Ginger survived 2 bouts with heart worms and finally died of plain ole old age. That is how I intend to go but as you know, the next car I run out if front of may change my plans. Mom says she's gonna tie me to the kitchen chair cuz she paid alot of something called dough for me and to me that doesnt make since cuz she makes dough alot and it seems pretty easy to make!?!?!?!? Oh well, I hope you feel better and if all else fails, ask for lots of pain medicine, I hurt my wind pipe and had to take some and I fellllllllllllllt realllllllly greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat! haha
God bless you for taking time out to let us know how things are going. Hugs and kisses....
;>) Roscoe
Hang in there Mabel. Glad to hear you're not going to have to go through all that chemo stuff - it can really mess you up. Better to continue to enjoy life as best you can.
I know you're not well, but try to be extra loving to your folks - they're really suffering just now too.
Mabel, I just wanted to let you know I am still here and praying for you. Take it easy!
Oops, I mistyped my address, I'll try again.
Mabel, don't you wish we could just chew up the blogger spam?
I just wanted to check and see if you were alright. I've been worried about you because you haven't been on in awhile.
God Bless.
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