The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
And by waiting I mean waiting for the re-evaluation to see if the Palladia is helping. Â However…….I am not focusing on that. Â We are doing SO well. Â Patches is still getting the Palladia three times a week and the CBD oil once or twice a day. Â Her appetite is good, she’s snuggly, she plays, she barks and most of all, she’s HAPPY. Â It’s all we could have hoped for. Â I’m sure I’ve said it before but it’s worth saying again. Â I was so torn about whether or not to have her leg amputated. Â We are SO GLAD that we did. Â Patches quality of life has improved immensely. Â Nothing hurts anymore and the food service menu has changed tremendously for the better. Â Even her brother has benefited from everything we have learned not just about the cancer and the surgery, but also about appreciating the time you have and cherishing every new moment we’re given.
I told the vet last week when we went to have blood work (it was all good!), no matter what the outcome, I am grateful for the last four going on five months that we’ve had to make this dogs life a heaven on earth. Â And we have more time yet. Â Would I love for a miracle to happen? Â Yup. Â And I know it may not…….but it could. Â I won’t give up hope but I won’t get ridiculous either. Â I have learned that you do what you can but not at the expense of the quality of life. Â I’ve grown a lot from this experience. Â I wouldn’t wish it on anyone and I don’t want to have to go through it again. Â Given the same situation I would make all of the same choices. Â I think Patches would too.
And so I wait for the results but not a second goes by that I’m not loving on Patches and her brother, waiting on them, kissing and hugging them and letting them out at 2:37 am to go pee. Â We keep moving forward.
xoxo
Debbie And Patches
January 8, 2016 @ 1:19 am
Excellent insight on your thoughts and your process…Your approach is spot on.. Ive told people again and again. Ive learned waaaay more about cancer and treatments that I ever thought Id learn in my whole life.. quickly and still learning as new approaches are discovered and research advances…not to mention so many angles and view points per vet.
When people would say….wow thats a hard decision you had to make.. I say no! we removed a tumor… if you had a tumor would you keep it or remove it?… then its like suddenly crystal clear to non-animal people.
Love of love and licks to you guys…alway hope- prayers and strength..
Neka
& Steph
January 11, 2016 @ 7:56 pm
Thank you Steph, love and licks back lol. You put it so simply and I love that. I treat her the way I would treat anyone else. Get the tumor out, relieve the pain and take it from there. Everyone here is so smart and I learn from everyone and I feel the support and love and it helps me go on, remain hopeful and appreciate each moment, each day and each lick.
hugs and love,
xoxo
Debbie and Patches
January 8, 2016 @ 1:33 am
Debbie and Patches,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts today. You mirror our own feelings. Tipper’s 3 month ampuversary was just yesterday.
Like you, we feel that each day is a gift. We humans have so much to learn from life with our fur babies, don’t we?
We’ll say a prayer for Patches to find success with her meds and especially for her to continue enjoying many more happy days.
Julie and Tipper
January 11, 2016 @ 7:54 pm
Thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers. I will say a prayer for Tipper as well. Yeah…….they teach us so many life lessons. I don’t know how people who don’t have pets manage 🙂 We continue to have good days and I’ll take all I can get.
love and hugs to you and Tipper,
xoxo
Debbie and Patches
January 8, 2016 @ 4:13 am
Oh Debbie, to know how much this journey has made your pack stronger, well it’s just awesome. Physically and spiritually, the glue is stronger than ever and it shows. You are making the most of Every Single Day no matter what it brings and it really shows. Kudos to all of you for truly understanding how to Be More Dog.
xoxo
January 11, 2016 @ 7:53 pm
Thank you 🙂 I can’t say I’m proud of myself I’m just glad I’ve learned enough to appreciate the moments I still have rather dwell on what might come. It really isn’t easy but thanks to this community I’ve learned a lot in a safe and supportive environment. Thank you SO MUCH.
xoxo
Debbie and Patches