Pixie can't see
Last night, as it was raining before switching to snow, I let Pixie out, and then found her WAY past the line for her electric fence (guess I need to replace the batteries). I didn't think much about it until this morning when lots of other things made me go "oh my god, she can't really see" - usually they catch their treat - she had no idea it was thrown. I give them both their pills with a bit of peanut butter on my finger - she couldn't find my finger until I put my hand down flat on the floor. My nephew came over and she went to go outside, and fell down the stairs. You go to pick her up or pet her and she jumps because she doesn't know you are doing that. And when outside, she hunches up, walks around in circles, and shakes badly. =(
I'm sure she's going to be fine - I think that it's just the transition that is going to suck - I noticed yesterday that her eyes are very cloudy, all over, whereas before they were only a little on the sides - but it's very sad. And it's going to be a learning process for us too - now she won't see the car coming, she won't see the edge of the deck, she won't see people walking around - and we're going to have to be extra sensitive and pay way more attention than we've been used to.
Just got back from seeing Ender's Game with my brother's oldest - when he was younger, he was bullied a lot, and after reading this book, I bought him a copy and told him to read it, and he did - twice apparently, once then and once last year in high school. The story is very deep and engaging for a "kids book" (as many are) - but the main character is a brilliant young man who is bullied in every way imaginable, and it shows his transformation into an inspiring, empathetic leader. It also has many other meanings, most of which I forgot until I was on the edge of my seat hiding my face during this movie - well done, although it really is just the cream of the story skimmed from the top, because so much was left out. I had asked John to see it with me because the book meant a lot to me, and I wanted to see the story with someone who felt the same way - in a way I was worried it'd be weird just the two of us, but it was really fun.
Now i have to read the next book. =)
I'm sure she's going to be fine - I think that it's just the transition that is going to suck - I noticed yesterday that her eyes are very cloudy, all over, whereas before they were only a little on the sides - but it's very sad. And it's going to be a learning process for us too - now she won't see the car coming, she won't see the edge of the deck, she won't see people walking around - and we're going to have to be extra sensitive and pay way more attention than we've been used to.
Just got back from seeing Ender's Game with my brother's oldest - when he was younger, he was bullied a lot, and after reading this book, I bought him a copy and told him to read it, and he did - twice apparently, once then and once last year in high school. The story is very deep and engaging for a "kids book" (as many are) - but the main character is a brilliant young man who is bullied in every way imaginable, and it shows his transformation into an inspiring, empathetic leader. It also has many other meanings, most of which I forgot until I was on the edge of my seat hiding my face during this movie - well done, although it really is just the cream of the story skimmed from the top, because so much was left out. I had asked John to see it with me because the book meant a lot to me, and I wanted to see the story with someone who felt the same way - in a way I was worried it'd be weird just the two of us, but it was really fun.
Now i have to read the next book. =)