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April 29, 2005
Thanks to everyone!
Ya'll completely and truly are amazingly wonderful folks...!!! I appreciate ALL your emails and well wishes for Dex and me, its always hard for me to let go my feelings on this blog, and Brian said he was surprised that I opened up, but I just felt that I needed to let you know what's been going on with me, since my 'normal' routine wasn't normal any longer...I shouldn't be surprised that you are so kind, sweet and caring people, I talk to you all and know how compassionate you are...the warmth and comfort I've felt from you has been much needed and has made me less anxious and relieved some of my tension..and for that I will always think you're the best people in the world...
We just got back from our 2x weekly vet visit for fluids and he's doing ok...He's still eating, drinking and getting about and Brian and I have talked about how we feel he's coming along, and what we've decided was - as long as Dex is still chugging along, we'll just keep him going as best we can...I don't dread the vet visits as if each one is the last, I just look at them as 'maintenance' for him...even tho he's looking haggard he's still hanging in there and so am I...
So, today he's feelin' pretty good, he's stocked up on fluids, drinking water and food, and now he's settling in for a long nap...I feel like making a few beads as well...I taught a class yesterday (not the most optimal timing, but what can ya do?) and I've been away from the torch long enough that when I look at my work station, I don't recognize it...
I also have the second part of my riveting class tonight - have I made any of my homework? well, that'd be a big fat 'no'..so I hope to get at least SOME of the links made today so I can rivet them tonight..the nice thing is, the instructor is my buddy Mick, so I can get private help at a later date if I don't get anything done today...
The Whole Bead Show is here this weekend, starting today...but I think I'm gonna wait till Sunday to attend..I really don't need to be buying any beads this close to B&B and coming right off my Janice Peacock weekend, so I'm going to go with trepidation and probably leave my wallet at home...that's a good plan...But Andrea Guarino is here in town and I haven't seen her since October, so I need to stop by and say 'hi'...and maybe hang out for awhile...
Ok, I'm off to the land of fire and hammers...rivets and glass...hmmm...
Posted by Donner at April 29, 2005 10:08 AM
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Donna, I'm so glad to hear that Dex is chugging right along - he's the little train that could! Animals are so amazing in their ability to adapt. He'll do fine - he's got good, loving people to take care of him! Have fun at your class tonight and have a blast at the Bead & Button Show (take a couple of dollars at least with you girl - you never know what you will find!)
Posted by: Kathy James at April 29, 2005 11:39 AM
Donna,
I'm sorry that Dex has been having a bad time. I totally understand what this does to the routine. My Mike died of lung cancer a few weeks ago. I actually thought about posting about it here because you are such a cat person. I decided against it cause It wasn't about beads.
Take care of yourself so you can take care of him. Hugs.
Lori
Posted by: Lori Johnson at April 29, 2005 02:00 PM
BTW, my kitty who needed to drink...I bought her a $30 water recycler fountain thingy at pet store, and she LOVED IT! the water fountain type thing of it made her drink a lot more which we needed her to do.
Well worth the $$....(((HUG))) Nancy
Posted by: NancyB at April 29, 2005 03:18 PM
I've been thinking good thoughts towards you and Dexter--glad to know he's hanging in there, and hope he continues happy and comfortable as long as possible! Best wishes to you and yours,
Sue the ex-enamel freak
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at April 29, 2005 08:54 PM
Hi Donna,
I'm so sorry to hear that Dex is not doing well. It's incredibly difficult for us to see our pets (I'm a cat AND a dog person) suffer and not be able to do a lot to help. These wonderful creatures give us so very much and are as much members of our families (sometimes more) as our blood relatives. My heart goes out to you and to Dex. He knows he is safe, loved, and cared for. warmly, Beata
Posted by: Beata Gillis at April 30, 2005 11:47 PM