Recovery
(Warning: Graphic images follow.)
One year ago, Rocky had no chance. Too old, too weak, they said.
One week ago, Rocky risked having his leg amputated. We'll see how it goes, she said.
One hour ago, Rocky came home, much to his relief -- shaky, but on all four legs. I'm not going down without a fight, he said.
Thank you all so much for your thoughts, well-wishes, and prayers! It's been a difficult week, and recovery looks to be long and frustrating. But I think we'll manage; he's a tough one, my baby.
I suppose the copy of The New Paper serves as a good scale; this was the reason for all the pain, anxiety, and tears -- but through it all, the courage and strength of a 15-year-old dog. The monster lump that is no more.
Thank You, God. You did it again.
***
On a side note, the vet said that he was going to be drowsy for the rest of the night. In the true spirit of doggy resilience, he hasn't so much as sat down since we got home. Despite the ambling, and inability to walk five steps before falling down, he's still at it -- more bewildered than anyone else at his new symmetry.
Perhaps what makes all of the pain and worry worth it, is this ability of his to surprise me at every turn; because of him, I've learnt that it is possible to love someone more and more with each passing day.
One year ago, Rocky had no chance. Too old, too weak, they said.
One week ago, Rocky risked having his leg amputated. We'll see how it goes, she said.
One hour ago, Rocky came home, much to his relief -- shaky, but on all four legs. I'm not going down without a fight, he said.
Thank you all so much for your thoughts, well-wishes, and prayers! It's been a difficult week, and recovery looks to be long and frustrating. But I think we'll manage; he's a tough one, my baby.
I suppose the copy of The New Paper serves as a good scale; this was the reason for all the pain, anxiety, and tears -- but through it all, the courage and strength of a 15-year-old dog. The monster lump that is no more.
Thank You, God. You did it again.
***
On a side note, the vet said that he was going to be drowsy for the rest of the night. In the true spirit of doggy resilience, he hasn't so much as sat down since we got home. Despite the ambling, and inability to walk five steps before falling down, he's still at it -- more bewildered than anyone else at his new symmetry.
Perhaps what makes all of the pain and worry worth it, is this ability of his to surprise me at every turn; because of him, I've learnt that it is possible to love someone more and more with each passing day.
posted by Laughingcow at 8:24 pm
4 Comments:
Good to see Rocky up and running. :) Btw, I just had to comment...when I first saw the picture, it looked like a Sadako climbing out of a TV set, with head bowed.
Man! That's what my cousin once said of my mobile phone wallpaper (of Rocky)! And it was an entirely different shot. Poor Rocky. I gotta start taking more flattering pictures of the guy.
yay, and thank God. =)
Yes we have a LOT to be thankful for! :)
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