April 9th 2009 6:05 pm
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Hello dearest friends,
Just wanted to get one more Sheppy diary entry in, by me, before he takes over all diary entries from The Bridge. These last two weeks have been more than rough, they have been impossible. But.......
I am semi-content. My biggest wish was to be with my Shep, as he passed. And, I was. I was there to comfort him, to let him know how much I loved/LOVE, him. To let him know that I was there, holding him, kissing that soft little head, and rubbing that sweet little butterscotch belly. I don't know how he did it, but he ALWAYS smelled like Sweet-Tarts. He honestly did! I even made my parents smell him every time they came to visit. Their response was, "He smells like a blueberry Sweet-Tart!" He always smelled like candy. It really was the oddest thing.
As for his personality, he was 'one-of-a-kind'. He was goofy, he was happy, he was smart as hell, his intelligence sort of 'creeped' me out,
his devotion and love was unwavering, he was adoring, protective, (actually threw his body against my front door during a wind storm, growling and all puffed up, because he thought someone was trying to break in), he was a 'snuggle-kitty', that firmly believed in drooling, purring, rubbing, against EVERYONE. He was happy. He was so very special. That little face that I love so much is gone, and I think of him 24/7.
Thank you, to all of my friends, JoJo's friends, and Sheppy's friends. I will personalize all of my thank-you notes. But, at this moment, I would just like to send you love.
Love,
Precious Shep, JoJo, and Kate xoxoxoxoxo
March 23rd 2009 1:18 pm
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Thank you all for your kindness, purrs, prayers, and friendship. My Sheppy has officially crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge. He was so tired, and his little body just couldn't handle anymore injections, medications, etc. It was a quick and peaceful crossing, and I am so thankful that I was there, holding on to him, as he took his last breath. Prior to going to the Cats Only Clinic, I took him outside, and sat with him in the sun. He hasn't been an outdoor kitty for 11 years, so I thought he might like to lie in the grass one last time. He did. He sniffed, found a spot of grass in the shade, and purred. We sat there for 30 minutes. He was content, and in no pain. By the time we arrived at Cats Only, he knew it was time. The vet was very sweet, kind, and caring, and I will be forever grateful for that. Sheppy will be cremated with his beloved 'Boogie Mat', catnip banana, catnip kitty, and a letter that I wrote to him today. The vet placed him on his mat, surrounded by his toys, and tucked the letter that I wrote in between his front legs.
I consider myself incredibly lucky, and blessed, to have had such a special and wonderful personality come into my life. He was, and always will be, so very loved. I also consider myself honored to have been loved by him. He was my sweet boy, and he loved me so. He was the definition of a 'mama's boy', through and through.
Godspeed, my sweet prince. Your Mommy will love you forever and ever.
Kate
February 14th 2009 6:45 am
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Hello to all of my kitty friends! Mommy just wanted me to pop in and give an update regarding my condition.
The last 3 weeks have been pretty yucky. Mommy took me to Med-Vet on Feb. 6, HOPING that my blood count was going to be better. It wasn't. Which meant no chemo. for me. In fact, Dr. Fulton (my Oncologist) mentioned that it might be time to think about the Rainbow Bridge. Because my blood count was so low, 2000, my body was not fighting off any infections. I wasn't eating, my fur was falling out, my breathing was labored, and all I wanted to do was sleep. I didn't even want to be touched. I tried to purr for Mommy to make her feel better, but that made it too difficult for me to breathe. Mommy spent 5 days trying to prepare herself for the inevitable. She contacted my pill-girlfriend, Andrea, and began making arrangements for my trip to the Bridge. Mommy cried all day, every day....and it made me sad.
However, when I saw Dr. Fulton last week, she mentioned to Mommy that we still had two options. One was a blood transfusion. Mommy said absolutely NOT! Not only was a blood transfusion going to be stressful for me, there was no guarantee that it would even work. The only other option, besides the Rainbow Bridge, was to try injections.
Dr. Fulton gave Mommy syringes filled with Epogen (stimulates red blood cells) and Neupogen (stimulates white blood cells, and prevents infections). Mommy had to give me injections every day for 3 days, and then tapered off to every other day, with my last one being injected 2 days ago. Mommy was TERRIFIED! She has never had to give me an injection. Plus, I've become so thin, she was afraid that she would hurt me. But, it had to be done. Andrea came over to show Mommy how to do it....it's been years since JoJo needed them, so Mommy was a bit rusty. I began my injections Feb. 7, and by Feb. 9, I was perking up, eating, and my breathing was becoming regular again. By Feb. 12, I was my old self! I have been feasting on roast beef, turkey, tuna, and salmon! I constantly follow Mommy to the kitchen now and DEMAND my food. Dr. Fulton said to give me ANYTHING I WANT. As long as I'm eating, it's a good sign.
Which brings us to Feb. 13. Mommy dropped me off at Med-Vet for a recheck yesterday morning. By 10:00 AM, Med-Vet called, and I was ready to be picked up. Mommy was floored! Apparently, my white blood cell count was normal, AND my red blood cell count was climbing nicely! I was able to have my chemo.! Mommy was so happy. She said that I'm at that point in my life where I will no longer get chemo. on a regular basis. At this point, it's only going to be done if I start developing fluid in my lungs again. Once I do, which is inevitable, and if I'm no longer reacting to the Epogen and Neupogen, it will be time to prepare for the Rainbow Bridge. However, until then, I have made somewhat of a come-back. I'm just not ready yet!
Also, I would like to personally thank all of my kitty friends for their well-wishes, paw power, and purrs! Thank you Maggie May, Hazel Lucy, Sally Maria, sweet Abby, Alex Finnegan, fabulous Isaac, Ashley, Tailer, and, before her sad passing, precious Scootie-Scoot. Thank you all SO MUCH! The McCormick family could not go through this without each and every one of you. We love you all so much.
Much love and head-bonks,
Sheppy
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