Sunday, June 5, 2011

What dreamers see .





Wilf was in the vets surgery by eight in the morning . It's a horrid thing to say but I was delighted that the prim Parisienne wasn't working . A combination of jet lag , worry , and two sleepless nights might have made me less than diplomatic . Instead the family fellow was ushered straight into the surgery by Rachel , one of the senior partners . She tickled him under the chin and gave him a kiss on top of his head . The family fellow responded to this feminine attention by being on his very best behaviour . He was too busy having his male ego boosted to notice as she carefully cut the hair on his legs with a pair of scissors and then took a blood sample . A full hours worth of tests . Kidney functions fine . Cholesterol and liver readings off the scale . Could be stress , could be the cancer spreading , could be the cumulative effects of the cortisone , or a combination of all three . His arthritis more advanced . An injection to deal with the irritation that caused the manic paw biting. We're given her private cell phone number . " He seems fine now but give me a call if he starts to vomit or passes blood " .

He spends most of the day asleep. My gardening shoes acting as his pillow . A sure fire way to make sure that I don't wander off again without him knowing . Late at night he wanders upstairs and joins me in the den for the Toulouse - Montpellier rugby finals . He settles across my feet with a reassuring sigh . " Don't think I'm ready to hang up my boots just yet " . I laugh . It just goes to show that faith is all that dreamers need to see into the future .

32 comments:

  1. Please feel better Wilfy...wishing you comfort dear one.
    xo J~

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  2. Awe bless his heart he is the sweetest boy and loves you so much.

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  3. Well Wilfy you look most comfortable there after your big visit to the vet. And I always thought that old shoes were for chewing, it never occurred to me to use one as a pillow. The things we young lads can learn from you older chaps.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  4. I am the shoe sleeper here. So glad the parisienne is gone, but feel for other animals she may be called on to treat.

    We're happy Wilf is feeling more comfortable.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  5. I'm pleased that the vets visit went well. I hope that his water intake starts to moderate and things calm down a bit for you.

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  6. Happy to read that our beloved Wilfee feels better. You, Angus, and the Font, are living such stressfull moments.
    The photos are so touching, seeing him on your shoes as a pillow, and cuddling up against his "doudou".
    Thanks for sharing Angus.
    I wish you three, a beautiful Sunday. Cuddles and bisous to Wilfee. AmitiƩs to you.

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  7. Thank God in heaven you are relaxing with Angus, dearest Wilf. It is 2:08AM and we couldn't sleep from worry. Have a lovely day surrounded by your flock, love. They are all home. No job left to do. Put your mind at ease. We know the medications will help to make you more comfortable. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. God bless

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  8. The last quote in your post is spot on, and I think that your faith has got to be greater than your fear of what's ahead.

    I hope its been a quiet and restful day for both of you!

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  9. Dream on , dearest Wilf and all the while may you have gentle peaceful moments with your loved ones...such a relief the vet was one of the senior partners.DBH

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  10. once again, a sigh of relief. i lost my pon to cancer 8 months ago. he was 13 yrs old, and tho he retained his eyesight and smell and hearing right to the end, he too, was content to sleep and take short walks (then none.) finally he just enjoyed sitting on the lawn and basking in the sunshine with that pon smile they have. i learned contentment from Zeke. Wilf is second in my heart and i'm not amazed how he got there. he is a little buddy to us all. tj (tammy)

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  11. i just had a great idea.. and had to post again.. next time you have to give a speech or counsel or whatever it is you do... make them come to you!!! tempt them with the beauty of the south of france and let wilfee toss a ball or two with them. could change the whole dynamic of your work! tj :)

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  12. He's walking with you in his dreams. Your shoes probably smell of all the places you go together, and he is right beside you!

    Have a wonderful weekend! We will be thinking of you and Wilf.

    Sam

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  13. Wilf, keep the faith. It's what gets us all through life.

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  14. There is such sweetness in that photo of Wilf so contented, with his head on your shoes and a favorite toy between his paws. Once again you've touched my heart, Wilfee.

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  15. Those photos are so dear. How not tear up at all the tenderness that surrounds him and his obvious contentment.

    We hope your family fellow is dreaming of all the joys he has known with you both and his brother -- and that those dreams continue.

    xxx Joan

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  16. Kisses and hugs to you Wilf. Shoes make the best pillows. They smell like our people :)

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  17. Bless his soul. My husband and I talked of Wilf over dinner... I was worried all day. Love his choice of pillows. Still sleeping on your feet. Good sign.

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  18. Everyone in my family hears about the trials of Wilf, thank goodness he is over this one. So touching to see him drawing comfort from the things he loves.

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  19. No pain and Angus's gardening shoes - sigh; Wilf - you are a most beloved dog, deservedly so. Prayers and thoughts continue. I can now breathe again. Personal numbers a God send right now :).

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  20. So glad you were not going to garden today, it is important not to upset the little bear. Wilf, please continue to amuse your parents, they are counting on you to brighten their day!And, oh yes, could you possibly have enough toys?

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  21. I was sooooooooooo worried about Wilf after yesterday's post! I know he's not my dog and I've never met him but I love him all the same.

    I'm relieved to hear he seems to be doing a little bit better.

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  22. Sending you lots of love today, Wilf. Clearly, all of your followers are "keeping the faith.."


    xxx

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  23. hang in there, wilf! i'm glad you got to see friendly miss rachel and are more comfortable now.
    i love that first picture of you sleeping on the shoes. booker likes to do the same thing. :)

    the booker man and asa's mama

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  24. It sounds like you have a vet worth her weight in gold!

    I love the shoe sleepers! It's like they keep a sacred trust. Our second Greyhound, Hawk, used to steal our shoes from the back hallway and carry them to his bed to sleep with. There's just something so endearing about the habit!

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  25. I'm so happy that Wilf is a bit better. You tell your stories with such gentle love that I fall into an easy dreamy state as I read, kind of like Wilf. My fingers are crossed that your family fellow keeps improving.

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  26. Dearest Wilf! I pray you are resting better since the visit to the vet. I confess great concern for you. You remain in my prayers, as well as Angus and the Font....comfort for the 3 of you and many more wonderful easy days ahead. Your pictures fill my heart with joy. May God bless and keep you all.

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  27. be better soon dear Fluffy. You are one of the most endearing faces i've seen since we found you on the red bandana day. Try to make it for this year's green bandana day ya!

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  28. it's never easy watching someone we love in pain. it makes all the difference in the world to have the Rachels surround us at that time.

    big hugs to Wilf from all of us at Wild Dingo.

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  29. So happy that he is still here with US - for the liver functions - LEGALON works miracles - hoping the very best Susanne

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  30. To live another day to love...what we all want really.

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