Why am I writing this?

I have known many, many people who have had their dogs die from cancer. In many cases, the cancer was too far advanced to treat. Of those who did treat, you don't know the details of what they went through. It sounds quite simple when summarized with 'we went though chemo and he lived 2 years'. There is a whole lot more emotion and decisions to be made. Treatment is not always simple.

This blog is my own personal experience. Some days are filled with frustration, others are filled with laughter. If anyone is offended, I can't apologize for my emotions. I typed what I felt at the time. It does not mean I feel the same today. If you want clarification, just ask. No matter my frustrations, I know my vet and oncologist are doing a fantastic job of caring for Arri. He just is not co-operating by being a 'typical' case.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

January 21& 22:

January 21, 2012:  Day off from treatment.  I am so glad because I am tired.  I am trying to limit myself to only making 5 cakes a week.  It is do-able but mentally exhausting.  After driving all day, I don’t start ‘work’ until 5 pm .  I have frequently worked 12, 14, even 18 hour days.  That is much different than working 2 different jobs. It doesn't require a mental shift.   I admire the people who do work two jobs.  You may not do it out of choice but the fact that you are able to, is impressive.   It is ‘bride’ time.  For the next 3 Saturdays, I have bridal consultations/tastings every hour from 9 -3.  I also have OCD when it comes to snow on the driveway.  I cannot stand it when cars drive over the un- shoveled drive.  So last night, at 10:00 pm, I was shoveling 4 inches hoping we don’t get much more.  Thankfully we didn’t so I went back to bed after feeding the critters.
January 22, 2012:  Day off from treatment  We really did take the day off from just about everything.
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