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Post by ailishsmom on Jul 19, 2011 18:49:29 GMT -6
Let's save the Dollmaker for a really serious offense, maybe just a few of the wraiths from The Shadowlands. Thanks, guys.
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Post by JeannieHolmes on Jul 19, 2011 20:25:11 GMT -6
Shadowland wraiths on the way. I should probably warn you that they can be a little hard to get rid of once they settle in...not unlike in-laws.
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Post by ailishsmom on Jul 23, 2011 17:39:43 GMT -6
Today we had Bela Kitty put to sleep. He was 17 1/2 years old. We'd had him since he was 3 months old and Ailish was 5. He had been diabetic for the last 8 years or so and got insulin shots twice a day. He didn't seem to mind it at all. Over the last couple of months he went completely blind, but still got around. He could find his way up and down the stairs, to the food and to the bed. Over the last few days he really seemed to struggle with just standing up. He also seemed to have some...dementia or Alzheimer's, I guess. He would circle over and over in one spot. He was also completely incontinent, but he didn't seem to be in any pain. I guess part of me feels guilty. Did I just do it because I was tired of cleaning up pee? Big hole in my heart today.
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Post by JeannieHolmes on Jul 24, 2011 21:47:08 GMT -6
I'm so very sorry, T'. You didn't do it because you were tired of cleaning up after him. You did it because you loved him and didn't want to see him suffer even though he wasn't showing signs of pain. I completely understand your misery. I still agonize over my decision to have Hercules (the dog I had for several years and gave to my mom only to inherit him when she passed away) put to sleep last year. When pets are with us for that long, they cease to be pets and become children. Just know that Bela is watching over you and chasing clouds of catnip. Hugs to you. I know it's a small comfort, but it's the best I can do.
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Post by ailishsmom on Jul 25, 2011 19:47:02 GMT -6
Thanks, Jeannie. I know you understand completely. Hugs.
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Post by Michelle on Aug 1, 2011 18:25:58 GMT -6
: ( Still in my thoughts, T.
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Post by ailishsmom on Aug 1, 2011 20:20:15 GMT -6
Thanks 'chelle. Hug.
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Post by ailishsmom on Aug 12, 2011 20:15:38 GMT -6
For those who are counting (maybe no one but me ), I'm up to 2 months tobacco free and I've saved $380. That's vacation shoppin' money!
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Post by Skitty on Aug 14, 2011 18:48:04 GMT -6
Fabulous job T! I am so proud of you!!!! Buy yourself something purty!!! xoxox Yay You!!!
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