Sid Update
The medication they gave Sid has made him feel somewhat better. When I opened the door to his room today he actually walked down the hall, explored the bedroom and the bathroom. Yesterday he wasn't able to take more than two or three steps without lying down. I am relieved that his last few days on this earth he will be able to move around some and explore, as we all know that's what ferrets like to do.
My mom is here now, she's going to stay a few days. I am very relieved and glad she is here. It helps facing this somewhat easier...yesterday I was a mess. And, I can't promise I won't return to being a mess anytime soon...but for right now it has sunk in a little bit. My friend Heather is going to let me burry him in her yard so I have a place to go talk to him when he passes.
I really want to thank Heidi for all her support and talking to me yesterday. She's such a dear soul. I also want to thank Cristin, Jen, Emily, Ed, Amanda, Rob, Heather, and everyone who has given their support. I really acppreciate it.
I know to a lot of people, he is just a pet, but to people who have pets and have went through the painful process of losing one, they understand that it is a companion you're losing. Of course not a companion of human status, but of a status much different. The thing about pets is they are so forgiving. They don't care what you look like, or if you sit in your pajamas and eat a gross amount of cake, or if you don't agree with their religion or politics. They don't care if you're young or old, fat or thin, or what race you are. All they want is love, and they give that love in return-- which I feel represents one of the most innocent and sincerest forms of caring possible. That's why owning a pet is so refreshing and wonderful...they're so innocent. They require minimal care for all of the joy and smiles that they give. To take on a pet is to want to express love. It's not something you "have" to do, it's something you want to do. To be with that pet to the very end and do the best by them is returning the love they have given to you, and as their human caretakers, our responsibility.
My mom is here now, she's going to stay a few days. I am very relieved and glad she is here. It helps facing this somewhat easier...yesterday I was a mess. And, I can't promise I won't return to being a mess anytime soon...but for right now it has sunk in a little bit. My friend Heather is going to let me burry him in her yard so I have a place to go talk to him when he passes.
I really want to thank Heidi for all her support and talking to me yesterday. She's such a dear soul. I also want to thank Cristin, Jen, Emily, Ed, Amanda, Rob, Heather, and everyone who has given their support. I really acppreciate it.
I know to a lot of people, he is just a pet, but to people who have pets and have went through the painful process of losing one, they understand that it is a companion you're losing. Of course not a companion of human status, but of a status much different. The thing about pets is they are so forgiving. They don't care what you look like, or if you sit in your pajamas and eat a gross amount of cake, or if you don't agree with their religion or politics. They don't care if you're young or old, fat or thin, or what race you are. All they want is love, and they give that love in return-- which I feel represents one of the most innocent and sincerest forms of caring possible. That's why owning a pet is so refreshing and wonderful...they're so innocent. They require minimal care for all of the joy and smiles that they give. To take on a pet is to want to express love. It's not something you "have" to do, it's something you want to do. To be with that pet to the very end and do the best by them is returning the love they have given to you, and as their human caretakers, our responsibility.