Pickle part III

[LuvvsMickey]

The time has come. We went to the vet today, I don't want to get into details as my head is pounding and I just don't want to talk about it anymore. He is not in AGONY, but as we keep putting band aids on the issues, we are only being selfish and prolonging the inevitable and that's not fair to our boy. The vet was wonderful, told us to go home and talk it over, the three of us, as to what day we want to help Simon to cross over the Rainbow bridge... she mentioned Saturday as it's supposed to be a beautiful day and I completely broke down in the room and said, "I can't. That's my birthday!!" and sobbed like a fool for about 15 minutes.

So...I think we've decided to do this on Monday. We have to talk to Cassidie now. Mark didn't go into work as he wants to spend all of his time with Simon until Monday. He will have to go into work tomorrow night though. Not sure how Cass is going to take this as the vet will not allow her in the room. I understand her reasons, but I also think that I know my own child and if she wants to hold his paw and kiss him goodbye as he falls asleep, well, who am I to deny that. You can have your opinions, I don't care - just letting you know where we stand on the issue. She's 13 and he is her baby boy. If she wants to be there until the end, then I will fight for it. She gave me her cell number and personal email address so I could talk to her because she said I am going to change my mind a hundred times - but I'm not. I am not a selfish person and will not do that to him. He deserves the best, after all, that's what he's given to us these past 14 years.

So, off to have a family chat and decide on the day. Never in a million years did I think it was going to go down this way...he still has spunk. I am angry, I hate, but I love my boy and I will not see him suffer because we don't want to let him go.

We are devastated. I just can't believe this. Somebody wake me up from this nightmare!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, (((Tracy))) I am so very sorry. You know I have walked this road before and it is heartbreaking...I just ache so for you, Mark and Cassie. The most loving gift we can give our fur family member is to help them cross when the time comes. I swear, it takes more love than any other ....it pulls us by our deepest sorrow ....but we do it for them...and we are there, holding them, whispering in their ear how much we love them...until they fall gently and peacefully asleep....Our only peace is knowing we did not allow them to suffer.

I agree with you about Cassie being present...she is 13 and it could be far more difficult for her not to be allowed to be there and say goodbye....to see how gently and peacefully he will cross will help her. As her parent, that decision should be yours.

Is there another Vet in the practice that may have a different opinion?

Wish I had some words of comfort....I know the pain ...and your heart is shattered. I am here anytime 12/7 should you want or need to talk....

Much love...

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Simon is still with us. He's not it pain so we are trying a drug to help with his mobility. So far, so good. Just updating here because I know some are not around on facebook.

Life is busy and crazy insane here with recent events, so I'm probably going to unplug from the DIS. There's really no reason to be here when I don't have a trip planned and honestly, reading about other trips depresses me even more. Enjoy your adventures my old (not in years) friends!

Have a magical rest of the month, season, etc.! May you all be blessed with lots of pixie dust!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I missed the other updates, but I'm glad that Simon is doing ok. I'm with you on Cass being in the room if she wants. You and Mark know her better than the vet and know what she can handle. It's not like she's a 3 year old. She is 13 and Simon has been there her whole life. That being said, I have never been in the room when a pet crossed the rainbow bridge....Brian was there for Precious, and I was home with the kids. If there is a chance it would not go as expected, I would reconsider.

Hugs, my Pickles!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Hello Pickles! Where are you all hiding??

 

[KatMark]

I am so glad that Simon is still with you. As you know, we lost our Cookie a week ago yesterday. It is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

47 days until we are back at Disney.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Yes, I know Kat, and I am so sorry. I cried with you because we were "thisclose" with Simon. (((hugs))) We cried our hearts out from Sept 19th - Sept 22 as the 23rd was the date we had set to have it done at home. We talked to so many people during that time, emails flying back in forth with different vets, our heads were just spinning with advice and stories of others' experiences. Thank goodness for his original Veterinarian who talked us into trying the shot for his mobility. It was a horrible experience to go through, knowing that (at the time) we only had four more days with him because of the decision we had made. I know it's not the same, but think you understand what I am trying to convey. So far so good with the medication. He'll be watched very carefully and when the time comes, it's all arranged. I dread the day...

My sister had to put her furbaby (their very first dog, too) down due to cancer in her shoulder, the day before my birthday, which was the same weekend we were dealing with Simon. They only had her four years. But a blessed four years they were! It was a very snot filled weekend, believe me. Worst birthday ever. My sister and her family cried for about a week straight and slowly the days got better. It's been almost a month now and they smile when the speak of her now instead of crying. I hope you find that peace in your heart soon.

So happy you are heading to the World again. So many people going!

 

[KatMark]

Yes, I know Kat, and I am so sorry. I cried with you because we were "thisclose" with Simon. (((hugs))) We cried our hearts out from Sept 19th - Sept 22 as the 23rd was the date we had set to have it done at home. We talked to so many people during that time, emails flying back in forth with different vets, our heads were just spinning with advice and stories of others' experiences. Thank goodness for his original Veterinarian who talked us into trying the shot for his mobility. It was a horrible experience to go through, knowing that (at the time) we only had four more days with him because of the decision we had made. I know it's not the same, but think you understand what I am trying to convey. So far so good with the medication. He'll be watched very carefully and when the time comes, it's all arranged. I dread the day...

My sister had to put her furbaby (their very first dog, too) down due to cancer in her shoulder, the day before my birthday, which was the same weekend we were dealing with Simon. They only had her four years. But a blessed four years they were! It was a very snot filled weekend, believe me. Worst birthday ever. My sister and her family cried for about a week straight and slowly the days got better. It's been almost a month now and they smile when the speak of her now instead of crying. I hope you find that peace in your heart soon.

So happy you are heading to the World again. So many people going!

Thank you, Trac. It was the hardest day of my life. We had put one dog down 20 years ago, but I didn't go with for that one. This one I did and I truly thought the crying would never stop. I have had a better week, but I like to think that Cookie is up with my dad giving him lots of kisses and having him rub her the way she liked for hours on end.

I hope the medication keeps Simon with you yet for a long time.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Kathy! Again, I am so sorry about Cookie. You are right about her being up there with your Dad

Tracy, glad Simon is still doing well!

to all my other Pickle Peeps!

15 days!!!!!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

There's no doubt in my mind, Kathy, that it was the hardest day of your life.

I'm dreading it. It's hard to say how long this medication will work. Could be six months, could be two years. He will be 15 next year and is overweight, which is hard on him with his arthritis. That's what the injection is for. He's also on prednisone which makes it practically impossible to get any weight off him and he is not a walker - never was. All we can do is pray and take it one day at a time. We are blessed and very thankful for whatever time this drug will allow, although we did have an emergency vet visit yesterday for a different issue. He's on antibiotics now. I was playing nurse to both the dog and Mark. Good grief! I've already said, never again will I own another dog. This is my baby boy! It's just too darn painful. I'm in the minority in the house on that one, though. Ugh.

Keep the happy memories going and yes, she is getting her fav scratchies and loads of lovies from your Dad. ♥ What a treat!

Heather, my pickle pal! It's getting so close. I'm very happy for you and a tad green with envy that you are bunking at the resort I want to stay in so badly! Bucket list item to be tackled within two years. Fingers crossed.

Janet, Christine? Hellllllllllooooooooo? I know that Kari and Kelly are awol. Some day I hope they can return to the DIS.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I am tears reading the posts....
...never say never, Trace. We began adopting rescue fluffs to honor our babies who had crossed...best decision ever...so many furbabies in desperate need of loving homes.

Kathy, you know my heart still aches for you and Mark.

 

[KatMark]

Kathy! Again, I am so sorry about Cookie. You are right about her being up there with your Dad

Thank you.

15 days!!!!!

Have a great trip.

There's no doubt in my mind, Kathy, that it was the hardest day of your life.

It truly was; it was also like losing a part of my dad again...hard to understand.

I'm dreading it. It's hard to say how long this medication will work. Could be six months, could be two years. He will be 15 next year and is overweight, which is hard on him with his arthritis. That's what the injection is for. He's also on prednisone which makes it practically impossible to get any weight off him and he is not a walker - never was. All we can do is pray and take it one day at a time. We are blessed and very thankful for whatever time this drug will allow, although we did have an emergency vet visit yesterday for a different issue. He's on antibiotics now. I was playing nurse to both the dog and Mark. Good grief! I've already said, never again will I own another dog. This is my baby boy! It's just too darn painful. I'm in the minority in the house on that one, though. Ugh.

I am hoping that you will have him as long as you can where is is not suffering. Taking care of a dog and Mark...bless you girl. Mark and I both agree on no more dogs until we move to Florida.

Keep the happy memories going and yes, she is getting her fav scratchies and loads of lovies from your Dad. ♥ What a treat!

Thank you...I will.

I am tears reading the posts....
...never say never, Trace. We began adopting rescue fluffs to honor our babies who had crossed...best decision ever...so many furbabies in desperate need of loving homes.

Kathy, you know my heart still aches for you and Mark.

Thank you, Christine.

 

[Janet B]

TGIF!

Hello Pickles! Where are you all hiding??

This Pickle Peep is Popping in!

Simon is still with us. He's not it pain so we are trying a drug to help with his mobility. So far, so good. Just updating here because I know some are not around on facebook.

Life is busy and crazy insane here with recent events, so I'm probably going to unplug from the DIS. There's really no reason to be here when I don't have a trip planned and honestly, reading about other trips depresses me even more. Enjoy your adventures my old (not in years) friends!

Have a magical rest of the month, season, etc.! May you all be blessed with lots of pixie dust!

Trace, so grateful that this was not the time to say good bye to Simon Our pets are part of our familes and the pain of losing them is just as intense. Enjoy and snuggle with him as long as you can!

I am so glad that Simon is still with you. As you know, we lost our Cookie a week ago yesterday. It is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

47 days until we are back at Disney.

Kathy, don't know if you got my text, (I so hope youd did!) after finding out about losing your dear sweet cookie. Again, so sorry, it's such a painful and difficult decision to make, and it is made out of true love for our fur babies

Thank you, Trac. It was the hardest day of my life. We had put one dog down 20 years ago, but I didn't go with for that one. This one I did and I truly thought the crying would never stop. I have had a better week, but I like to think that Cookie is up with my dad giving him lots of kisses and having him rub her the way she liked for hours on end.

Kathy, this is so special and brings a tear to my eye. Your darn right they are together.

I often think of my Dad as my children have gotten older, and imaging him teasing Sam about her hair, and about boys... He always called her "Miss Pris" ... she was only 3 when he passed, so Sam's memories are from pix and our stories to her. Paul has some memories... My dad would play board game after board game with Paul. I still have some of those board games that I find hard to give away.

Kathy! Again, I am so sorry about Cookie. You are right about her being up there with your Dad

Tracy, glad Simon is still doing well!

to all my other Pickle Peeps!

15 days!!!!!

Hi Heather, you are so close to going "home"

There's no doubt in my mind, Kathy, that it was the hardest day of your life.

I'm dreading it. It's hard to say how long this medication will work. Could be six months, could be two years. He will be 15 next year and is overweight, which is hard on him with his arthritis. That's what the injection is for. He's also on prednisone which makes it practically impossible to get any weight off him and he is not a walker - never was. All we can do is pray and take it one day at a time. We are blessed and very thankful for whatever time this drug will allow, although we did have an emergency vet visit yesterday for a different issue. He's on antibiotics now. I was playing nurse to both the dog and Mark. Good grief! I've already said, never again will I own another dog. This is my baby boy! It's just too darn painful. I'm in the minority in the house on that one, though. Ugh.

Keep the happy memories going and yes, she is getting her fav scratchies and loads of lovies from your Dad. ♥ What a treat!

Trace, hoping that "your" boys are on the mend

Janet, Christine? Hellllllllllooooooooo? I know that Kari and Kelly are awol. Some day I hope they can return to the DIS.

I'm here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am tears reading the posts....
...never say never, Trace. We began adopting rescue fluffs to honor our babies who had crossed...best decision ever...so many furbabies in desperate need of loving homes.

Kathy, you know my heart still aches for you and Mark.

Christine, you give so much of yourself to your resued pups...so much love and friendship that had been so lacking in their lives.... a very special mom to them.

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Dear friends,

Over the past several months with my job changing with more and more responsibilities, its been so busy at work, then the summer came with trying to see my Mom and juggling Sam's marching band schedule, and seeing Paul (who is living in FL - oh but not Orlando - darn! )... and other commitements that I've been finding it hard to follow along timely with posts and TRs. Please know that I think of you all often; and know that you hold a special place in my heart.

Kathy, hoping to meet up in Disney in December with Rosie, oh, know it has to be brief but it will be great to say hello and give you a hug.

Hoping for loads of for all ....

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Had no idea you have a new job, Janet. Hope it's a good thing. *thumbs up*

To those going on trips soon, have a wonderful time and may you all be showered with pixie dust.

 

[KatMark]

Janet I did get your message sorry I didn't respond you Caught me at a bad time, thank you for the nice words. We are thinking a DIS meet at MK on the 4rd. To all my pickle friends have a great weekend

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Hi Pickle peeps!

I didn't see that you al have been posting. Sounds like things are busy for all of us. Hugs my friends! I can't believe my trip is almost here. We leave Friday!

 

[KatMark]

Hi Pickle peeps!

I didn't see that you al have been posting. Sounds like things are busy for all of us. Hugs my friends! I can't believe my trip is almost here. We leave Friday!

How exciting!!!! I'm sure you will have a magical time. 36 days for us.

Hope all of the pickles had a good weekend.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

I am so HAPPY for you Heather!! I know that you are working very hard this week. So many heading to see Mickey soon!

I have a question for those who've been to WDW at all different times of the year. Is June/July or early August recommended or are we out of our minds? (I am not concerned about events that are going on like Flower and Garden although that is a bonus or interested in the dining plan - just about weather and crowds. We won't be doing many park days. Heat is not an issue for us. We go inside when we've had enough sun.) As you know we used to go the last week in August, (not an option for us this year) so was wondering about these other times. Mark and I will have saved enough $$ for a vacation next year after some serious budgeting and drastic measures taken. I'm a woman on a mission. We're even debating going to Disneyland. Got some awesome flight quotes, however, that is a trip that we may want to take Cass with us. Decisions decisions.

We initially intended to renew our wedding vows at the same resort we stayed in the Dominican, but an April/early May trip for us is not possible. So, we are saving that for another year as we want it to be extra special.

Any suggestions/opinions about summer dates in WDW? Thankee!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Heather, so excited for you!!!

Tracy, so happy you will be planning a trip again!!m You know I have visited WDW just about every month...actually, I have visited every month multiple times.

June/July and early August are some of the busiest times of the year. Early June would be okay....it is going to be very hot and humid, but you are used to that in late August.

As northern schools get out, it will be busier, then by the last week of June and especially getting near July 4th it is absolutely mobbed. I will NEVER go back later than the first week of June or before mid (preferably late August). It is just too crowded, which makes it feel even hotter. Rates are higher too for June/July/early August.

If you could get away to first full week of June it should be okay - other than the heat. June is especially hot (ask a native...I never knew that until 2012).

Happy planning ..whenever you go, it will still be Disney! If not doing the parks much, maybe the crowd levels will not matter as much - but do stay away in July. Lines for POC were past the Jungle Cruise!

 

[KatMark]

I am so HAPPY for you Heather!! I know that you are working very hard this week. So many heading to see Mickey soon!

I have a question for those who've been to WDW at all different times of the year. Is June/July or early August recommended or are we out of our minds? (I am not concerned about events that are going on like Flower and Garden although that is a bonus or interested in the dining plan - just about weather and crowds. We won't be doing many park days. Heat is not an issue for us. We go inside when we've had enough sun.) As you know we used to go the last week in August, (not an option for us this year) so was wondering about these other times. Mark and I will have saved enough $$ for a vacation next year after some serious budgeting and drastic measures taken. I'm a woman on a mission. We're even debating going to Disneyland. Got some awesome flight quotes, however, that is a trip that we may want to take Cass with us. Decisions decisions.

We initially intended to renew our wedding vows at the same resort we stayed in the Dominican, but an April/early May trip for us is not possible. So, we are saving that for another year as we want it to be extra special.

Any suggestions/opinions about summer dates in WDW? Thankee!

June, first week, crowded, but not unbearable since you know what you are doing (unlike when we went with newbies this past June ). In fact, Mary, the girls and I are going May 29 - June 6 again next year so it wasn't all that bad (we won't have newbies this time). I've gone over 4th of July...NEVER again. As you know, we went August 15 - 22 this year; the crowds were very manageable most of the time, but the rain was horrendous. We definitely prefer the last part of August.