Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell
Twiggy
“And who’s bright idea was this?”
“Looks like a Twiggy repellent device to me.”

 

The week has flown by. I’m not sure if it is because I don’t have my Christmas shopping started yet, or just a busy week. I always get a sense of panic when I don’t have my shopping done. This year is unusual in that I don’t even have an idea of the items to shop for as yet. Usually, I am ahead of the curve, but with all that’s been going on, I haven’t had the mental capacity to really concentrate.

Bailey takes a good deal of attention and time. She needs to go out every two hours which makes for a regulated day. On top of that, her medications and general care eat up some time as well. It isn’t the amount of time but the frequency of delivery.

We found out last week that the chemo treatments were causing some increased heart stress. So, for the second time, the cancer treatment was creating life-threatening problems. We have now stopped the chemotherapy. We know that in the end, this will shorten Bailey’s life. We also know that Bailey feels better without the treatment and so we are defaulting to quality vs. quantity. We tried everything, and now the objective is to make sure she is comfortable and loved for as long as she has.

Today’s JohnKu talks about hard decisions. I hope you all have a peaceful and fun weekend.

Decisions by John W. Howell © 2108

Some are easier,

Others are extremely tough. . .

All need to be made.

74 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

    1. We can still find cheer, GP. She is feeling okay and happy. She loves her food and laying in the sun. Right now it could not be any better. We know that condition will change but are looking at the blessing we have which gives us entry to the holiday spirit. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂

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  9. Ah ha … Twiggy proofing the tree. Well played – and much to her dismay. Pets are special, and I know Bailey’s health is difficult on you. Considered strength to you and Mrs. Howell. Good choice of quality vs. quantity. Cheers to her joys.

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  10. When I saw your beautiful tree earlier this week, I wondered about Twiggy. Questions answered now. 🙂 Hope you have a joy-filled Christmas even with the challenges, John. Blessings to you all.

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  11. What a mixture of laughter and sadness there is here. When I opened the page and saw that photo of Twiggy, I laughed in recognition. Been there and done that, as people say. I’ve been there in that hard decision making place, too, and understand the decision you made. Those two-hour intervals make it especially hard, but we do what we need to do. Blessings to you all.

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  12. We are thinking of you, and especially of Bailey. Those are difficult decisions, John, but they love us and trust us to make them. I hope the Twiggy-proofing holds – she looks like a tough little potato.

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  14. Excellent Twiggy repellent device. Hint: it don’t work with cats.

    Best wishes to Bailey, here is hoping that she has a fun and comfortable holiday season. If her stomach can handle it, maybe even a special dinner for Christmas.

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    1. Thank you, Greg. We had a Main Coon cat who loved to climb up into the tree and sleep on a limb. He weighed twenty-two pounds and shook every ornament off as he asended. We had plastic ornaments then. Thanks for the nice words about Bailey.

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  18. I’m sorry it didn’t work John, but I would have done it exactly the same way. Quality is important you are very right. Sending prayers for Baily and family.

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  22. John, I think I’d have opted for quality over quantity, too, in Bailey’s case. We love our dogs so much and we just can’t stand seeing them in pain — no wonder it’s been hard to find time and energy for you to shop. I love the tree in the doggie-pen and suspect he’s safest there. Fortunately, Dallas never bothers the Christmas tree though I imagine he wonders why it’s there! Blessings to all of you and continuing prayers for Bailey.

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  23. I would choose quality of life over quantity of life even for myself. Bailey will be loved to the end. Twiggy must have some cat genes if she is drawn to the tree! Good luck on keeping her away…she is a clever girl. Cheers for the weekend, John!

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  25. You had a hard decision to make, but you made it with Bailey’s welfare in mind. As you said, quality and love are all that matters. She’s blessed your lives, but you’ve also blessed hers. Hugs to all of you!

    I also have to mention that judging by the photo, Twiggy must have the curiosity of a cat 🙂

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  31. Excellent JohnKu. Quality over quantity is certainly a good choice, especially for Bailey. Give her a gentle hug for me, John. ❤️

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