These 4 photos are tiny pieces of projects I am working on but can't show here yet. I don't want any of you to think I've been a slug and sitting around doing NOTHING....because I have been VERY busy....I just can't talk about any of it quite yet! So...for now, here are some "sneak peeks". Two are finished already and two are in progress (and about 3 others are barely begun)....and SOMEDAY I will be able to show them all to you here!
Also....on a serious note, please keep good thoughts for us as we helplessly watch our dog going through some health issues that I think are signaling the beginning of the end for him. He is over 12 years old and has been losing control of his legs.......falling over even when standing still (but otherwise trying to run and play as usual). All his labwork came back "okay" ($354 worth of "okay") and they have no clue what is happening. We can't justify putting him through all kinds of other tests at his age and if they found it is a tumor or a neurological problem, we'd not subject him to surgery anyway. So....we wait and see what happens. As long as he isn't in pain and is eating and drinking, we can do that. If, however, he stops eating or drinking or is in pain, we will have to make the big decision...the one every pet owner dreads.
Also....on a serious note, please keep good thoughts for us as we helplessly watch our dog going through some health issues that I think are signaling the beginning of the end for him. He is over 12 years old and has been losing control of his legs.......falling over even when standing still (but otherwise trying to run and play as usual). All his labwork came back "okay" ($354 worth of "okay") and they have no clue what is happening. We can't justify putting him through all kinds of other tests at his age and if they found it is a tumor or a neurological problem, we'd not subject him to surgery anyway. So....we wait and see what happens. As long as he isn't in pain and is eating and drinking, we can do that. If, however, he stops eating or drinking or is in pain, we will have to make the big decision...the one every pet owner dreads.
33 comments:
Oh the suspence!! Love the cat? fabric. Sorry about your furbaby- hope things turn out well. I've never had to make that decision- but I know it would be tough. Hugs.
My heart goes out to you as you go through this with your dog.
Great sneak peeks....I can't wait to see more!
Love all the little sneak peeks! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing. So sorry to hear about what your dog is going through. Lots of good thoughts coming your way.
Your projects look very interesting!
Sorry to hear about your baby's health issues. Having been thru that I know how difficult it is.
we're pulling for Pepi, maybe its a temp situatioin. Can't wait to see the surprises
Yummy fabrics you have there (you tease) and such a variety too. My thoughts are with you and your aging family member xx
hugs
Miche'le
Oh your a tease!! LOL can't wait to see what you have be working on!
Prayers out for your baby, heart breaking I know!
You are in my prayers because I have been there.
all the projects look interesting and now i want to know more about them......so sorry about your dog, we went through that several years back, haven't got another dog since..though i want one
Dang sneak peeks!! I'm so nosey LOL
Oh Pat, I'm so sorry your fur baby is having issues. My heart goes out to you!!
Crispy
Love the little peeks of your project. I look forward to seeing it complete. I'm sorry to hear that your dog is going through this health issue, and wish all of you well as you deal with it.
Oh Pat, pets are so much a part of our families.....I'm sending you and the family warm thoughts and hugs.
Lots of us are in the same boat with pets. I'll send a private note.
Pretty fabrics you are working with!
Sending good thoughts for your canine friend! It is so hard to watch them age.
Love the sneak peeks! Sorry about your dog. But it's obvious he's had a long and happy life with you. Can't ask for more than that for him.
Sending positive thoughts to your dog. It is always so tough.
Love all of the snapshots of what you are working on there..
So sorry to hear about your dog. I know that is such a tough decision. Enjoy the time with him, as he has been a good companion for many years.
Has your vet suggested glucosamine for your pet. I started giving mine a product called Phycox. It is for dogs and contains glucosamine and fish oil. My dog was having the same issues and after a couple of months on this she is fine.
{hugs} Good luck!
My heart just slumped when I read about your doggy. I'm such an animal lover and take it all way to personally. I know how you all must be worried.
Thanks for the peeks Pat...I'll be back to see more. Always am.
Pat, I am so sorry about your furbaby. We lost 3 of ours just this year: 17 year old rat terrier, 15 year old tomcat, and 6 year old guinea pig. So I feel your distress. Prayer said for you and your dog. I am loving the little peeks, especially the cat fabric. I'll be watching for the reveal. Have a great day. Winona
I am so sorry for your dog... we had to make the ultimate decision before we moved here 4 years ago. Poor Teddy had what we thought was arthritis and eventually found out through an xray was bone cancer. He was in such agony...
We have had to make this decision with 3 dogs now in our married life and it's one you realize that goes along with being a pet owner...
Love the peeks...;-)
Sorry about your lil sweetie.
I know you all will do your very best by him.
Sadly all caring pet owners have been where you are at some point.
Hugs to you and Pepi.
Lola
Can't wait to see the reveals when your projects are done Pat.
Hugs to you while you deal with your aging puppy. It's hard, no question.
You love to tease us, don't you?
I'm sorry about your older dog, and if he's not in pain, just love him lots..eat, sleep..that's what all of us oldsters like to do.
I'm dealing with an older cat too, and he's doing better now...after $285 worth of vet tests. I'm giving him a 1/2 capsule (cut off the tip) of Fish Oil Omega 3 once a day and he's been acting like his old self. You might try it
Hugs, thoughts, and prayers for your furbaby...
I love the sneek peeks... How fun!
I have two older dogs too, and I worry all the time about them. My heart goes out to you.
Micki
Sorry about your dog.....
can't wait for the unveiling.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your sweet pooch... so hard to see our family members aging!
hugs
SheilaC
Pat, My heart goes out to you in regards to you loving pet. After just losing little Muffin, I know where you are coming from.
Muffin had trouble with her legs standing, etc. The vet. ran many tests, and one came back that said she had "Cushing's Disease". My vet. told me that a pet loses their muscle having that disease. I also had to put her on ID dog food. Sometimes she would run and play, but the vet. said that sudden burst of energy was coming from when Muffin wasn't thinking. Most of the time Muffin would just lay in her little bed, but otherwise had trouble getting around and up the stairs sometimes. The vet. said she would probably only make it until the week end, but Father God blessed me with her for a couple more months. That's when she started getting where she had problems walking and getting around most of the time. June 3rd I took her to the groomer as usual. June 4th she wouldn't eat, and didn't act right, so I took her to the vet. The vet. told me it was time now, because she was suffering, so I did what I had to do. Muffin would come up to me and scratch my arm often. I think she was trying to tell me about how she felt in her own special way, as she'd never done that before. I had to realize we had our shared moments, and wonderful times together. Right now I try to keep myself busy so I don't think about it much, but I do my prayers all of the time for her. She is now with Father God, and he is taking care of her now until I join her later. I'am having a terrible time yet dealing with it. Like someone said, that's what we deal with when we are pet owners. They are like little children to us, and have given us so much of their love. Muffin was right there beside me thru everything. I put little over a thousand to save my little girl, but the vet. said not to put any more money, because to give her medicine, etc. wouldn't do her any good anyway, as sick as she was, so she suggested for me to say "goodbye" to my little girl.
It's hard, Pat, very hard. I'am so sorry that you and your family are going thru this. Best of luck, and God bless. I'll say prayers for your pet also, my dear friend. God bless.
Oh my! Our wonderful companion and loyal pet of 14 years went through a terrible time with our move and her failure to adjust to new surroundings. We did $240 worth of tests and then she did stop eating. Nothing would convince her to eat and we had to make that sad decision about 10 days ago. We miss her!
Thanks for the little snippets of what you're working on. Will be anxious to see more! :) So sorry for what you're going through with your dog. A year or so ago, we thought we were losing Speck. Even the vet thought he wasn't going to make it. None of the tests we had revealed anything and like you, we could see spending over $2,000 for the diagnostic tests that might show something. He just got over it after about a month of lots of meds and has been fine ever since. I hope if your dog can be "fixed", it happens quickly and if not, I hope the suffering for him and for you all isn't too long. It's so sad to watch and so hard to know what to do.
You have lots of cut things in process Pat! Waiting to see more.
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