colorluvr
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Re: Getting older isn't so bad when you consider the alterna
My gorgeous shepherd, who had no symptoms until last weekend (prior to emergency surgery) was just diagnosed with Hemangiosarocoma.... long story short - a very aggressive cancer which will probably re-appear in 2 - 4 months (just guessing) on his liver, so his time with us is short. He came through surgery beautifully and is by my side right now, looking extremely healthly.... It is almost impossible to believe.
I understand that a pet's health problems in no way compares to the various health issues that many of you are going through, and I am in no way trying to put it on the same level, but he (and my female) are my constant companions and my husband and I are what is often referred to as "dog people". Our vacations are planned around our dogs, the various houses we have to rent when we move every two years are chosen with our dogs in mind.
I truly believe one of the reasons I'm still in relatively decent physical condition is the fact that I walk my dogs every day (when possible) and we take them on very long walks/hikes on most weekends.. they are truly like our children. My husband has no children and I have one son who is adamant that he never wants to have children, so my chances of being a grandmother are pretty much zero.... maybe that is why we are so involved with our two herding dogs.
I don't have any friends who live nearby because we move so often and I can't talk on the phone to any one right now without breaking down. I need somewhere to go to feel a connection, while at the same time, I just want to hide. I have made some really wonderful "online friends" that are great and supportive, but I don't want to overwhelm them every day with my all over the place emotions.
I joined this forum to "hang out" and share "getting older" stories, but I am going to need something more over the next few months....perhaps this forum will fit the bill.
Please bear with me if my posts seem all over the place (which is how I feel right now) or if I stop posting and just lurk.
JewelFreak said:Hey, Colorluvr, hope your pet was ok! Can sympathize. I have a 13-yr-old Siberian with spinal troubles & general age issues. I live in fear of an emergency with that sweet old man.
--- Laurie
My gorgeous shepherd, who had no symptoms until last weekend (prior to emergency surgery) was just diagnosed with Hemangiosarocoma.... long story short - a very aggressive cancer which will probably re-appear in 2 - 4 months (just guessing) on his liver, so his time with us is short. He came through surgery beautifully and is by my side right now, looking extremely healthly.... It is almost impossible to believe.
I understand that a pet's health problems in no way compares to the various health issues that many of you are going through, and I am in no way trying to put it on the same level, but he (and my female) are my constant companions and my husband and I are what is often referred to as "dog people". Our vacations are planned around our dogs, the various houses we have to rent when we move every two years are chosen with our dogs in mind.
I truly believe one of the reasons I'm still in relatively decent physical condition is the fact that I walk my dogs every day (when possible) and we take them on very long walks/hikes on most weekends.. they are truly like our children. My husband has no children and I have one son who is adamant that he never wants to have children, so my chances of being a grandmother are pretty much zero.... maybe that is why we are so involved with our two herding dogs.
I don't have any friends who live nearby because we move so often and I can't talk on the phone to any one right now without breaking down. I need somewhere to go to feel a connection, while at the same time, I just want to hide. I have made some really wonderful "online friends" that are great and supportive, but I don't want to overwhelm them every day with my all over the place emotions.
I joined this forum to "hang out" and share "getting older" stories, but I am going to need something more over the next few months....perhaps this forum will fit the bill.
Please bear with me if my posts seem all over the place (which is how I feel right now) or if I stop posting and just lurk.