Where do I begin? The past several days have been very hard, emotionally. My 16-year old cat, Dante, started acting odd a couple of weeks ago--wasn't eating as much as normal, throwing up, staying under beds more, etc. I took him to the vet a week ago last Friday. He pumped him up with some B12 and fluids and sent us home with some hairball remedy. (His symptoms apparently suggested that he may have a hairball that he was having trouble "coughing" up.) Anyway, he really didn't get much better so we took him back to the vet last Wednesday. His diagnosis this time was that it was probably intestinal cancer--but he wanted to try one last thing. He said if he wasn't better by Sunday, then it most likely was cancer and there really wasn't much we could do--considering Dante's age.
Well, the medicine didn't work and on Sunday we had to make one of the hardest decisions ever. I know it was the right decision and the best thing for him, but OMG was it hard. I can't really seem to stop crying. I know it'll get easier with time, but right now it just hurts. I just wasn't ready to let him go.
And, on top of all of that, I've been sick since I came home from Atlanta last week. Diagnosis was strep throat so I'm on antibiotics for 10 days. It didn't keep me from running 6 miles on Saturday--just didn't do it in Clinton as I was one of the few who didn't read my email. :-) I showed up at the Rez, along with a handful of other people who didn't read their email. It was o.k. though. I came home and ran 6 miles on the treadmill. I actually felt pretty strong. But, it's always easier on the treadmill.
Yesterday, however, was a different story. I did my running outside and it was tough. Maybe because I'm more congested than I was on Saturday--I'm not sure. I had to do run/walk intervals. So, this afternoon I chose to do my running on the treadmill. I did 3 miles in 30 minutes, so I was pretty pleased. I just wish I could perform as well outdoors!!
I hope everyone's past few days have been better than mine. I'm looking forward to running with the group on Saturday---7 miles!!!!! Wow. We are actually doing this, you know?! See you all Saturday. (I'll be sure to check my email this time...)
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Sorry to hear about the cat. You are doing great just getting on the treadmill with all that going on. take care....cg
At least you showed up to do the run... period. Which is more than I could say if I had been diagnosed with strep throat. I have had it 3 times in my life, and once when I was 4 months pregnant. Needless to say, it was almost as bad as having the flu. Ugghhhh. Anyway, so sorry about your cat. Pets become like family, don't they?! Keep up the good work in your training!!!!! I'll keep you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your cat.
I feel your pain. I had to put my beloved 7 year old cat to sleep last year and I was honestly depressed for 6 months. I cried every time I came home to an empty house. Take care of yourself and just know that Dante loved you more than you loved him!
Sorry to hear about Dante. That was a tough decision to make. I've had "the crud" for weeks & can't shake it. You're doing so GREAT with your running! Treadmill running drives me nuts. See ya Saturday! :)
Cindy, I'm so sorry about Dante. I've been there twice and I remember how much that hurts.
Hope your strep is getting better. We missed you last week in Clinton
It is so tough to lose a pet. They are just another family member aren't they? Here's hoping you are feeling better physically, emotionally, and that your dog will love you twice as much.....:)
I have two cats that are totaly antisocial but it would be so hard to lose them! I am so sorry!
Our beloved dog Rudy died last year at 10 y/o and we could hardly stand it. They become your children!
Take care and hope you get to feeling better, physically and emotionally.
jana
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