Jonas, the dog we were fostering, went back to Freedom Service Dogs. A great, great dog. We hope he gets placed in a wonderful home; he deserves it. He will bless the home he joins.
Dean had his last surgery yesterday. It was outpatient, and he is doing fine. He has a pain pump device to wear for a few days, so only feels sore when moving. He took a week's vacation from work to recuperate. This is the last thing he needed done, so except for healing, getting strong, and follow-up visits, he is done! What a relief for him to be finally done.
Our beautiful old Sadie-dog has been getting sicker. We have been changing dressings on 3 of her legs. As of yesterday, the 4th leg is infected and very swollen. She no longer goes for walks, pretty much sleeps without moving all day long. She is panting, and short of breath. I think she is telling us that it is her time. She waited until now when Dean's treatments are over, because we needed her. We have an appointment with the vet late this afternoon.
Meanwhile, she is resting on her bed out on the patio. She can feel the breeze, see and hear the birds and bunnies. I think we will take a detour for her to see the South Valley Park one more time on the way to the vet's. And of course, we will take lots of cheese treats. Most of today will be a good one for her; as pleasant as we can make it. She has been more than a companion, and is a true family member. Thank you, Sadie, for everything. We will never forget you. You are a part of all of us and will reside in our hearts forever. Your wise old eyes may haunt me for a long time.
"To live in this world
you must be able
to do three things:
to love what is mortal;
to hold it
against your bones knowing
your own life depends on it;
and when the time comes to let it go,
to let it go."
Mary Oliver, from "Blackwater Woods"
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