Good Morning All! Even though today is the last day of July 2022, I thought it appropriate to title this post “Alvin.” We had a really good sleep last night as it cooled down and with one of our trusty fans we slept until 5:00 a.m. from about 10:30 p.m. Then up and outside to go pee & poo, not me, Alvin of course. He had his glucosamine chew and then to the sofa for some more sleep before up to eat. He lasted until 6:15 and then we were up and he had his breakfast. We went outside and he just stayed on the deck for a few minutes drinking in the fresh cool morning air. It wasn’t until 9:00 a.m. that I bounced up off the sofa ready to start the day. Alvin was still sleeping so I quietly went into the kitchen to put on a pot of coffee. A couple of minutes later he was up. He is wherever I am. I was going to come upstairs and get dressed but he wanted to go outside and as a good Momma, I went outside with him. He sounded like he was coughing or sneezing hard to tell but it was not until he started madly eating grass, maybe not madly but eating grass nonetheless that I realized he had been trying to throw up. He did this yesterday a couple of times as well. But I missed the signs. He is on medication to prevent him from throwing up. His last pill is later today. He ate the grass and then we came back into the house. He did not try to throw up but went straight to his water bowl and drank a good big drink. We are now upstairs as I wanted to get dressed. I am watching him carefully for any unusual moves. He is resting on his belly as he always does in front of the office doorway. My poor boy. The drama continues. I hope that he is okay. This all makes me wonder. We won’t know anything more until Tuesday. I guess we will be trying to score that urine sample as soon as possible on Tuesday morning. I had a couple of moments where I was not feeling very positive about his situation but now I am back on track. It will not help him if I am moping around, crying and distraught. He needs to feel my strength and positive demeanour. As difficult as it may be, I will be strong. I keep thinking all of our years together, our adventures and stories.
Okay, the story does continue. Thankfully it is cooler outside. After some coffee, I will see if he wants to go for a walk. Checking the temperature first, of course.
We will just enjoy the day together. There are some things that I would like to do, should do but he comes first. If that means cuddling with him and doing whatever I can for him, that is my top priority.
Okay, back downstairs. Sounds like he is snoring. A familiar good sound. I want many more good sounds for many more months and years.
I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Continuing to live this life with kindness, respect, compassion, patience, love, laughter, understanding, gratitude, focus, possibilities and coffee and with Alvin.
Always, Carol & Alvin
PS: 9 more sleeps until my 65th birthday.
My New Life @ 51 