First, for the fact that Tilly sailed through surgery yesterday without any complications. Incredible! He is home, resting in his man-cave in the front room. He cries if I leave him, but really is doing well, I think. He is able to walk, but is resting. HIs pre-op xrays looked good, and his liver values were lower than they’ve been in ages. Unbelievable strength for a 90 year old man!
Second, that I was able to take a personal day for tomorrow so I can be home to take care of him. And due to field trips the kids are taking, only one class is directly impacted (and they are working independently on computers, so it isn’t so bad.) Grateful. I will work from home.
Third, that a parent of former students responded to a request on the Facebook parents page asking about borrowing a dog pen. Today one was waiting at my door today. Talk about kindness!!!
Fourth, that my oil burner man came over last night at 8pm because I had no heat or hot water, even though he was miserably sick with a cold or flu. He didn’t want to wait as he was concerned about the birds being cold. He fixed it. How kind is that?
Fifth, that because the oil burner man was coming last night, I ran around picking the house up so it doesn’t feel so end-of-the-week horrid.
Sixth, that the good people in my Thursday Create class understood I needed to YET AGAIN postpone tonight’s class. Thank you for understanding.
Seventh, that the birds didn’t freak out and pull all their feathers over the fact that I overselpt today and had to run out of the house so fast I could only change their water and toss them pellets. And whole kiwis. Thanks, guys.
Eighth, that I was proved wrong about Mass Vet Referral Hospital. Yes, the cost was more than I can really afford. But the care was excellent.
Ninth, that so many people have expressed concern for my little fur-kid and me. Thank you for the support. Dona, my handler, is amazingly skilled at helping me navigate tough things like this. Thanks “sista from another mista.”
And, tenth, that it is almost time to go to bed as the “post-adrenaline-stress-response-flare” will surely come. I feel like I haven’t slept in ages. Tilly meds at 9, will retire early and set my alarm for him to get them. Goodnight!