Cleaned the fridge this morning, followed by the freezer. Thankfully, didn't need to get rid of very much, just consolidated, organized. And scrubbed, of course. Needed, but not disgusting, not too bad - considering. My bruised knee objected, but I kept on.
Scurried over to the state liquor store when it opened at 1100. Found a bit of nice-ish sake. Sipped, as I sorted through the freezer, and licked (hazelnut chocolate chip) gelato*. The sort of thing I would feel self conscious about if not totally alone, feeling too self indulgent, more than a bit silly. I don't mind sharing - after, but in the midst? Well, at that point, it isn't a story yet.
Finished After Alice, very impressed. Planning to go back and read more of Gregory Maguire's books, as well as Alice in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass.
Talked with the vet, she called to follow up. I'm in tears, because we are not going to stuff him in a bag to take him back, nor are we giving him more sub-q fluids. He's a remarkably tolerant cat, but those two things he has clearly indicated his refusal of. So, we will listen to him, and let him be. Vet very understanding, I thanked her profusely for getting him past this. Assured her we'd only give him wet (meaning homemade) food, laxatives, brush him weekly, provide easy to reach water, and let him set the pace. We know this means he may not live too much longer, but with cats - you never know. They have their own time, and we can't interfere. At least not to any effect.
We are trying to treat him as we would want to be treated, inasmuch as we can interpret him. After so many years of listening to him, we fervently hope we understand. As well as galumphing humans can.
He's a bit better this morning, eating well. At least he likes my cooking. Still working on Eleanor. ("But... I LIKE kibble!")
*Those gelato containers we'd already cleaned proved a key tool in the organization.
4 comments:
sometimes when i am sad and world weary i happen to read your blog and feel a little better.
i want to say something about the cleaning, or moby, but i don't have words.
carry on.
flask,
No words needed. I am touched.
Carrying on.
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Hoping for the best for all concerned.
For our planned road trip next summer, perhaps we too should stop the subQ for our cat. You've given me something to think about.
The freezer out in the garage needs to be thawed and de-iced; I'm waiting for colder weather as our garage is not heated, nor insulated, so putting the frozen food out is not harmful to the food.
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