Not much to report today. I guess that's a good thing. But then again Mike's still the same, so that's not good.

He finally got a bit of an appetite back yesterday, so that made me really happy. He actually ate the shredded cheese and some kibble. Of course I had to hand feed it to him, but at least he ate.

I fed them both around 2:00, and normally, if I was home, I'd feed them again maybe around 7:00 or 8:00... but last night I went out (for the first time in a very long time)... left around 5:30 and figured I'd be home by 9... but.. didn't get home until 11:30. On the way home, I realized that they must be starving. I didn't want to take the chance of Mike not eating again, so I stopped at Arby's and got them a roast beef sandwich. Oh my gosh.. I don't have to tell you how quickly his appetite came back. I was pretty careful as to how fast I was giving it to him, because I knew he'd scarf it down faster than he should if I didn't. As I fed him, I just prayed that he'd keep it down. And guess what... he did!!!!

Ya know... Gidget is really something else. I was gone for over six hours last night, and she didn't mess in her cage (of course there was only once or twice when she was younger that she did that, but being gone so long, I couldn't have scolded her if she had).... so.. tell me... why in the world does she have to go out so many times during the day when I'm home. I mean, she spends the night (up to 9 hours at a time) in her room and then again last night (six hours)... and even if she is just laying down instead of being so active, you'd think she'd have to go potty... I mean after all.. she does have a small bladder. She's such a little stinker... I think she just wants to go out because she's bored... but she's got to learn.. I'M NOT BORED and have other things to do than to let her in and out all the time. LOL At least it's not every five minutes like it was when she was learning... my gosh, I didn't think those days would ever end.

Hi Jennifer (and Emma too of course)... I hope you're feeling better now. The weather the past few days has been absolutely beautiful... in the 70's with low humidity. I can take this weather all year long... I know I"m dreaming, but it would be awesome wouldn't it?

I know how fast time can go sometimes. In October, it will be a year since I went to IMOM... thank God they were there for us... I would have lost Mike back then if they hadn't been there. I will be forever grateful to everyone there. As it is, this month (August) is when Mike first started having problems... I thought I would lose him then too... as a matter of fact, at that time, the vet told me I'd probably have to put him down because they thought his liver was failing (or at the least had liver cancer and wouldn't survive more than a month or two).... thank God they were wrong. While bladder cancer is no fun, at least my boy has had a chance to survive and have a decent quality of life this past year. I just feel so blessed that he's still with me, and all the diapering and cleaning and medication involved is so worth the effort just knowing that I can pet him and give him hugs and feel that beautiful soft hair against my face. I love seeing and listening to him eat and snore and even bark (although barking can be annoying, at least when he barks, it lets me know he feels good enough to do it). And the nose kisses I get from him are the closest thing to pure love anyone can imagine.

Give sweet Emma some big hugs from me and nose kisses from the Westie and the PESTie. LOL

I hope everyone is having a beautiful and healthy weekend. God Bless.

Love & Blessings

Jennifer & Emma said...

It has been awhile since I have had the time to post. It sounds like you have your hands full with miss gidget. It is frustrating when you know they get it. It took me forever to potty train emma and she still will have accidents every once in awhile. She justs stops pees and goes on without a thought.
I am sad to hear mike is having rough nights. I know how hard that must be for you. I hope that when it starts to cool down he wont feel as bad. I live near cincinnati and we are suppose to have great weather this weekend. I have been sick for a week and hope that the temp drop will help me breath. You and mike are always in my thoughts and prayers and I think about you often. I hadnt realized how long it had been since I first asked imom for help. I truly hope that things get better for you and I know that you are the best mom mike could have.
Lots of aussie hugs and kisses to you all,
Jennifer and Emma

August 9, 2008 7:45 AM