Today we lost our dear sweet Dana. She was having a difficult time jumping yesterday morning and I knew things were a little "off." By dinner time, Dana just laid down next to her food bowl and wouldn't get up or eat. Our on-call vet gave me some instructions but basically there was little we could do. Dana has had hyper thyroid and kidney disease for the past two years. But she's been a fighter and stayed spunky and active all this time. I knew when she curled up next to me and looked at me last night that she was done fighting. I spent the night lying next to her, giving her sips of water. Finally this morning I knew she was getting worse and not rallying back, so I took her in to our vet. The vet confirmed she was in final kidney failure and I had to say my good-byes. Difficult, difficult morning.
The kids were of course crying and hysterical last night. My friend from Texas is visiting this week and while I am sorry she had to be part of a sad good-bye, I am SO glad she is here to comfort and distract the kids for me. The girls just left on a road trip for a few days and I am glad Katherine has some time away with her BFF. I pray it is a healing and joyful time for her amidst so much pain this year!
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