Poor Brian had to take his beloved Niko into the vet this morning. Niko would have been 13 this June and had developed some kidney problems, as well as troubles with his back legs. It was "time." Niko was Brian's best friend and this was an extremely difficult decision for him to make. I know there are many, many of you who can relate to his sorrow.
On a more positive note...my procedure went extremely well yesterday and was far less uncomfortable than I had feared. They withdrew just over a litre of fluid from around my right lung and now we await the lab results. That news should be available some time early next week, I hope. The whole procedure took less than 20 minutes and all I really felt was one tiny needle prick and just a small amount of pressure when we were nearly done. All of the staff was exceptional and really put me at ease.
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Hats can say a lot about people
About Carol
- KB (for dear Carol)
- WRITTEN BY CAROL: January, 2001: found a lump on my own. Initial diagnosis of breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, clean margins, no lymph nodes involved. February, 2001: began 4 sessions of chemo (AC) July, 2001: underwent radiation to the right breast Sept, 2001: started Tamoxifen June, 2004: cancer metastasized to my bones July, 2004: had an oophorectomy (removal of my ovaries). Radiation to the neck. Started taking Aromasin, followed later by Femara. Began Zometa infusions August, 2005: Switched to Faslodex injections, along with the Zometa March, 2006: Still on the Zometa, started radiation to the left pelvic area. Will radiate right pelvic immediately after the left (20 sessions each) Plan is to start chemo pills, Xeloda, once radiation is complete
4 comments:
Sorry to hear of the loss of a loved one. Just plain ol sucks. All one can do is reflect on the many great times spent together and that all dogs do go to heaven.
Nate
I am so sorry to hear about Brian's dog. That is very sad, it's like losing a friend.
I'm glad that your procedure went well, and I will pray that the results are good.
Take care,
Jean
The Resurrection isn't just for people. You'll see your happy, healthy dog there, too. :)
Rev 21:4-5 "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new."
May this bring you some comfort.
in memory of Niko...
Just this side of heaven
is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills
for all of our special friends
so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water
and sunshine, and our friends
are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill
and old are restored to health
and vigor; those who were hurt
or maimed are made whole
and strong again,
just as we remember them
in our dreams of days
and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special
to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one
suddenly stops
and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent;
His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run
from the group,
flying over the green grass,
his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and
when you and your special friend
finally meet, you cling together
in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Love and prayers daily, Lois
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