Momma continues to improve. Breathing is in the normal range. She is still a little unsteady on her feet. She is seeking out food and water on her own. Were off of baby food and back on regular wet cat food. I honestly think this is a result of the heart medicine that she was given. I don’t think that this would be the case had that drug not been introduced. She is still a little hesitant to take medication but that isn’t completely abnormal. While I don’t know how much additional time I have with her, I am still amazed at the wobbly ride we have been on together. I’m in no way saying she isn’t going to die. Her condition is terminal and I think we may get a couple weeks, maybe a month if I am really fortunate. I will take every hour, every second that I can get where she is in a semi normal status. I do not want her in pain or suffering.
The other positive sign is that she is starting to follow me when I leave my room. Up in the morning, she is waiting at the bathroom door for me to walk to the kitchen. Up at lunch time, she is in the kitchen waiting on food. Up for any reason and she feels compelled to follow me. I’m super happy and over the moon. I just can’t put how thankful I am into words.
Marvin is back to normal as well. I gave him some attention last night. It was just the two of us, like normal. He fell asleep on my hand/arm. He’s back to eating and able to keep everything down. He’s got issues with walking but all things considered he does really well for a cat in his shape. He has so much love in his heart.
Gator is still sticking by me and sleeping with me on occasion.
I woke up wiped out again this morning. I tried a little bit to push myself but I just said 1 more day. Man I got in some serious sleep this morning. I didn’t want to get up but it was 10a and I knew that I couldn’t lay in bed all day long. I wanted to but nothing would get done and I am so far behind that today is a great day to ketchup.
Yesterday afternoon I found that my washer gave up the ghost. It’s a front loader that we bought back in 2003 and it’s a Maytag. It’s done an awesome job. I called for repair and learned that there is a bearing that would need to be replaced. That is $350 in it’s self. Plus the service call. There could be additional parts needed. It would be about two weeks before it was all done. The repair shop would get me a loaner so I could do laundry in the meantime. Sounds great but I don’t exactly have the Luck of the Irish. So I opted to buy a new machine. It’s a top loader by Amana. It doesn’t have the bells & whistles that my present machine has but it’s got what matters to me most. A water heater so you don’t wash on true cold water. The ability to auto sense water and the option for a 2nd rinse. Doesn’t take a lot to make me happy. I really didn’t want to spend the money but it’s the lesser of 2 evils and I think it’s the right choice. I kind of hate to part ways with the old machine but that’s the way it goes.
I had Thursday off for the dentist but cancelled my dental appointment because I made the decision to switch dentists. Going to my late spouses dentist which is much closer to home and they will send me a bill in the mail. I’m pleased but they don’t have availability until the end of March. I’m in no rush. Now that the washer issue arose they are delivering the new machine on Thursday. So it looks like it’s a good thing I scheduled the day off.
I worked on my taxes. When all is said and done as it stands right now, I will back enough to cover the new washer and maybe have $5 left over. Kind of sad. I make more so I got kicked into a higher tax bracket and I get a decent amount back but most of it goes right back to my home state where I live. I really would love a job that is based in my state versus having to work in a different state but that’s where the jobs are.
I could be wrong but I also think the brakes on the vehicle are starting to wear a bit. They have made a little noise lately that is of concern. I’ve got a ways to go before it’s time for an oil change but if the noises continue I will take it in to have it looked at. Brakes are essential and nothing to play with.
I am either going in tomorrow or working from home. I like the idea of being at home. I just hate the idea of leaving because I think that might be the tipping point where she decides to leave me. I didn’t come all this way and fight this hard for nothing. I mean she’s going when it’s her time regardless if I am awake, asleep, here or not here. I am just hesitant in leaving. I also kind of hate that I will be using Thursday. They will call in the morning and give me a 2 hour delivery window. Who knows what or when that will be. If we can knock this out quickly then I will have no issues with working the rest of the day from home. Friday I would really like to go in but probably will keep with the work from home theme if I am allowed. Then hopefully all goes well over the weekend and I can return to the office on Monday. I only have 3 days to work next week. I am out next Thursday & Friday so I can see the doctor and God knows I really need to see him. My blood sugar numbers are high again, I’m not sleeping that well and I have gained weight. I’m asking for HELP. I think the blood sugar is a result of the recent stress but the 3 month A1C test will prove or disprove that. So when it’s all said and done I am using 1 of my 4 weeks of vacation. Again not how I planned to start the year but thank God I have the time. Hopefully, things will calm down. I can tell you most probably when Momma does pass that I will take at least 1 day to myself, that’s my normal standard when I lose a pet.
So up to enjoy more time with the family before it’s time to eat supper and start the evening. I have made great progress today and am so proud of my little girl. Thanks for stopping by!
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