Jake's recouperation, rehabilitation, and new life ahead of him are in God's hands and as a christian I am well aware that I needn't worry, yet I do.
What is it going to be like when I bring Jake home next week and he can no longer walk? Will he just be sitting around all day, unless I'm carrying him which of course I will be happy to do.
What will it be like for Jake not to be able to go to the bathroom by himself. I'll have to press on his bladder every so often to empty his bladder for him.
Will he be depressed? Will he eat?
My questions go on and on and my heart is so heavy.
I'm hoping that it's just tremendously hard right now because of the fact that Jake is in a Vet hospital 3 hours away...3 hours away from his mommy! (My sister lives not far from this vet hospital so she will be visiting Jake tomorrow. I'll go back down south on Friday, Howard will go on Saturday while I work, etc.)
I went and saw him today before we left to come home. He was sedated and laying quietly until he heard me talking to the vet tech. He turned his head and looked up at me. I got down on my hands and knees and gave him a kiss on the lips and told him I love him. Friends, it broke my heart because he started crying and moaning. I had to leave because I was crying so badly. This dog had some very serious, and expensive, surgery this morning and I didn't want to disturb him anymore. It broke my heart.
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Oh Linda, I am so sorry. Please know you and your baby are in my prayers. Hang in there.
Sending big HUGS your way!
Sweet Linda: we are praying for Jake and you. I know how difficult this is. You are loved and prayers are being lifted up. Kimberly
oh linda, i am so sorry. i am there (in spirit) with you....giving you and jake a big hug!
Oh, Linda...prayers are still being sent your way. I know how much our doggies mean. God bless him.
Linda,
I am SO sorry and I will be praying.
I understand how you feel. We had our little Molly for almost 16 years. She was the most precious little dog ever. In the summer of '07 she really began to get thin and wouldn't eat. The first time I took her to the vet, I could tell by the way he looked at me that she wouldn't be here much longer and that I might want to think about putting her to sleep. Her kidneys were failing. I was by myself with her and as we walked to the car I could barely make it without bawling outloud. I got in the car and it just hit me.
It was just so pitiful to see her so miserable that we finally made the decision to do it. The saddest part was my grown daughter lives an hour away and she had come to say her goodbyes. It just broke my heart watching her on the floor with her sweet little Molly.
I didn't think I could take her, but Kristen asked me to please not let anyone else. My sister offered and that was ok with Kristen. I'll never forget how sweet my sister was to take her in a little blanket and she assured me that she held her the whole time and it was peaceful. She also was so sweet to remove her little doggie bowls from the kitchen so that when I got home I wouldn't be as sad.
I've got tears streaming down my cheeks right now writing this. These pets are part of our family.
I cried at work every time someone would ask.
I'm praying that Jake will recover fully and be just as good as new!
Nothing is too hard for our God!
Love you Linda!
Valerie
Sending hugs to you...
Sending all the good thoughts and hugs I can.
i know, linda...
i am saying prayers. maggie is my jake:) there are so many products out there now; i feel sure that you will be able to make the best of his situation regardless. the main thing is that you love him, and he knows that!!!
take care, my sweet friend.
love,
dani
Oh no Linda - I'm so sorry about this. Little friends, are so important to family, and I can imagine your pain is great. I hope that he recovers quickly. Growing up with Dauchsunds we our childhood pet with back surgery, she was slow, but she was still our little dog. Take care and I am thinking of you.
Please call me Linda if you would like to talk. I am here for you & I am praying for you.
I am so sorry!
I'm just so heartbroken for you both...continuing to offer up lots and lots of prayers for you...
I am sorry Linda. So very very sorry. I know this is a struggle to have to think about. I know the tears all to well. I didn't realize how much our pets mean until we just lost Bentley. I will send prayers your way and here is a hug {{}}. Take care and keep us informed.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I woke this morning and ran in to check to see how you and Jake were doing.
Prayers guide us, and comfort us. I am sure many are going your way.
Your friend,
Janiece
Linda-My heart breaks for you! You are such a compassionate, sweet "mommy" to Jake. I pray that you will be able to find a way to all that you can to help your special doggy. HUGS coming your way!
Hi Linda,
I was just stopping by for a visit as I haven't been by in a while. I am so heartbroken for you to hear about your dear little Jake. Please count me in with the others who are praying for both of you.
Hugs,
Kim
I am crying with you and I don't even know you or little Jake in real life. I just know how sweet our dogs are, and how they are so much a party of our family. I pray everything will go well.
Oh Linda...I am soooo sorry about Jake. I don't know how you're handling it at all. I wouldn't be able to. I will be saying prayers constantly...God will heal.
Sending you and Jake many hugz,
Michele
Oh Linda,
I can only image how hard it is for you at this time. I have seen/read about having "wheelies" for dogs to get around when they can't walk. Maybe you can get one for him:) Take care.
Hugs for you.
Deb
Hi Linda,
I have prayed for doggies before. I will agree with you and pray for a speedy healing for little Jake.
You are in my prayers too Linda.
God Bless you,
Robin~♥
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