Well, today — March 16th, 2006 — is Ketzl’s 9th birthday.
It’s a milestone I really never thought Ketzl would reach, but I suppose I shouldn’t be so pessimistic: I didn’t think she’d make it through to last spring, nor this calendar year, but she keeps surprising me.
Surprise is one of those things dogs deal with a lot better than we do. Dogs who lose limbs wake from their amputation, try to stand, look mildly surprised and then adjust. Just like that.
When she first got her wheelchair, Ketzl was a little surprised, but delighted that she could walk again, on her own. Seconds later, no surprise at all. It’s just one of those things.
The first time she fell over because her back and front legs were too weak to keep her upright: surprised. Seconds later, she looked at me in a way that clearly said “C’mon, Dave. You saw I was going to fall. Get with it!”
Me, I’m surprised every day I wake and she’s still there with us. But mostly, I’m surprised by how deeply I care.
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Happy Birthday, Ketzl! :lol:
- Jane
You're surprised how deeply you care?! Surely you jest. : ))
Those of us on the edge of your jouney are not surprised at all. Thank you for sharing.
I hope there was a smidgen of cake and ice cream, certainly a new toy.
I will now wipe my tears and go hug my daughter's damn 18 year old cat who refuses to die, as well as the rest of our brood. Hmmm, maybe get barbecue (and rib bones for the dogs) to celebrate.
Know there are plenty sharing the moment,
Tim
Alas, this puts much of the Mac/computer stuff back in (its rightful)perspective.
Birthday cheers Ketzel!
Well.............! I know every day is precious and very very special....! from my last child. Hugs to you Ketzel.. you very good looking friend, you look so young..Hello from ' Handsome ' a new blue eyed black haired feline left to die with his brother and sister in a plastic bag from birth, dumped in a rubbish bin on a railway station platform ( Melbourne, Australia.... I dont't believe it..!! ) Handsome's sister died and his brother has been adopted. Handsome comes home to me in a couple of weeks from the Vet's. Handsome will be 8 weeks and hopefully will live a blessed life with me just like Ketzel and my previous girl 'Mowzer '..
Happy Birthday Ketzel!!!
and best wishes to a really fine person who lives with you - Dave - who also happens to make some really FINE software.
Thanks Dave and thanks Ketzel...