Hello,
Wow, can you believe it is Thursday, September 5th, 2019?
Almost one week into September.
Close to the official day of FALL or Autumn.
I remain home with the boy.
After 26 hours without diarrhea (which was what the Vet had wanted) and while I was on the phone with the Vet’s Assistant; the only time that I had left him alone outside he had D.
I was glad that I had decided to check once I was off the phone.
We had a pretty quiet evening.
I knew that he really wanted to go for a walk but cleaning up D is not fun and not easy to do.
So we had a quiet evening.
He had his bland diet and was not happy when I had a vegetable stir fry with his fav vegetables but they have to be eaten.
I feel so badly for him and he is being so strong and shows little frustration with it all.
After that phone call (at 5:00 p.m.) and my find in the yard; I called the clinic back once again and asked to have his Dr. call me back.
When she was finished with her patients she called back.
I explained what happened and was told …. it has only been a short time on the medication …. we have to give it time to work.
Dr. K said that if there was no change meaning he had not had a regular bowel movement – it would be back to have blood work done to get to the bottom of things.
Bedtime went per norm.
Keeping the time close to our regular time.
He woke up at 2:08 a.m. ….. not sure why.
Seemed like he wanted to go downstairs and possibly outside, so down we went.
I grabbed my sweater and flip flops and out we went.
He just stood and breathed in the night air.
No signs of distress, I attempted to coax him to come down to the grass but to no avail.
So back into the house.
This time I decided to just crash on the sofa.
No point going back upstairs.
I do not remember if it was 5 something or closer to 6 when we woke up and went back outside.
Only peed.
Back into the house and then had his first meal of the day and his meds.
I am thankful that I purchased two packages of chicken on Sunday and froze one (as yesterday I had to cook the second one).
After that …. outside….
Nothing ….
Back to the sofa for bit more sleep.
Up around 7:45 or so and decided to get dressed and go for a walk.
He had been sitting in his chair and was watching the children out on their way to school.
Other pups out for walks.
So I decided that it would be worth the fresh air for both of us although we have been spending quite a lot of time outside.
So dressed and ready and out the door.
The coolness of the morning air felt so refreshing on our faces as we strolled down the sidewalk toward the park.
We were not at the park for more than a couple of minutes and he took the pooping stance.
I held my breath.
Then without further …. out came D, this time no gas, no flying through the air.
I guess that is an improvement.
I cleaned it up as good as I could …. thankfully I had taken paper towel and several extra bags.
Just after I had wiped his bum with paper towel … a young boy on a bike came over to where we were and said “I like your dog, is it a he or a she.”
I replied “he and his name is Alvin.”
We had a nice conversation ….. I told him that Alvin was not feeling well but not catchy for him.
He said that he had a cat and wanted to pet Alvin.
Which he gently did.
We chatted about school …. he was going into grade 5.
When I asked which school he was attending …. he said the name that I had not heard of and pointed to the south.
Then he said …. no it is ….. and mentioned that he has moved a few times and forgot.
Poor little guy.
It was nice.
We continued for a couple of minutes together him on his bike and us walking.
He said “thank you I enjoyed our chat.”
Wow, from a grade five boy …. must be an old soul.
I was glad to have some conversation not about diarrhea.
Well I guess we are back to it.
I need coffee ….. and in less than one hour it will be time for Alvin’s second small meal of the day.
I sure hope that by the end of this day things are different and that the poop is good.
Never so much talk of poop in my life ….
I am grateful for the sunshine as it has made our time at home in and out of the house much easier.
Feeling a bit frustrated but trying to be patient and keep positive thoughts rattling round my brain.
We never know what is coming round the corner, do we?
I guess all we can do is our best …. be kind and respectful …..
Patience ….. having patience is important.
As I laid on the sofa earlier, the blinds were open enough to see our front tree.
I noted how many of the leaves had already started to turn yellow.
In that moment I was watching the leaves and branches sway gently in the breeze.
It seemed as though time had stood still for just that one moment in time.
In that moment life was perfection.
Alvin was laying in his chair … in his happy place.
I was taking in the view.
Life was perfect.
Wishing you all a happy Thursday.
Time for coffee, I think.
Being kind and respectful to yourself is just as important as it is to be toward others.
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 