It's been a long few weeks
Sorry for not keeping up here lately... it's been a long couple of weeks. Both Miz Becky and I have been very busy at our respective jobs; we've also been trying to make the sale of the old house move forward, which takes a surprisingly long time.
Work for me has been very exciting and rewarding lately, but also very stressful. Tensions are running high, and I'm working way too many hours, but it's for something that I'm very excited about, so that makes it worth it. I wish I could be more explicit, but all I can do is promise that I'll have something very cool to show you, very soon.
The biggest stress around here lately is that we learned that Mr. Edgar, the younger of our two cats, has bladder cancer. There's nothing to be done, according to our vet, so we're focusing on palliative care for as long as he has left. Could be a few months, could be more, could be less. I'm going to miss the little, bitey, shredding punk.
heather, on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 1:56 PM:
I'm gonna miss the scrappy little guy too. BUT while he's with us, I'm gonna shower him with love and pets and cuddles every friday (and ignore the bites I get in response ;-)).
Savannah, on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 3:23 PM:
What sad news. I'm sorry. I wish Edgar great happiness in the time he has left.
Have you guys talked to him about it? After growing up with cats, I got the sense that they know a lot more than we think they do. Certainly they know when we're sad, as you guys must be with Edgar's news, and it upsets them. It may sound dumb and New Agey, but I wish I could go back to some of my dying cats and tell them they were dying but that it was okay and they were going to get good care and lots of love.
Michelle, on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 5:53 PM:
So sorry to hear that. I hope the vet can help you folks keep him as comfy as possible. *sigh*
Laura Z, on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11:28 AM:
I am so very sorry to hear this also, Dave. My sympathies to you, Becky, Rusty, and of course, to Edgar. May he be as comfortable as possible. Savannah - I don't think what you are suggesting is weird at all. Cats and dogs "know".