The present

I had a lovely Christmas. Lately I do not like being alone at all, so it was nice to have several extra visiting humans in tow. Nephew Tony got me a very thoughtful present: a purple with yellow trim plastic cube that allows for total privacy. Though I much appreciate the gesture, I’m not up to doing very much these days.

My sole nutrition comes mostly through a syringe filled with lactose free whole milk and special prescription food. I was feeling very weak yesterday but I managed to wait at the door for the humans to come home from work. Then I was whisked off for fluid treatment and steroids at the vet. They checked my heartbeat and pronounced it sturdy. The tech said maybe I was having a bad day and the fluid treatment would kick in.

I came home to cuddle and try to get about. Jen wrapped me in towels for warmth and I slept fitfully in her arms all night.This morning I have not been able to pick up my neck, and my back legs are very wobbly. I took pain meds and am sleeping on my whale. There’s no beauty in death, only resignation, at best.

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