A Word of Appreciation, to Wash Away That Bad Taste the Last Post Left You With

Cooper is in the doggy hospital having a surgery that is eerily similar to one I had a few months back (although in my case, the precipitating event was not swallowing a chunk of rawhide).  The poor little guy.  It's been a rough couple of days, but it could have been worse...

Thank you to my mom, who was reduced to a blubbering mess over her daughter's dog's health, and who made all my phone calls for me so I had one less thing to worry about.

Thank you to my mom's husband, who in one day morphed from relative stranger to caring friend, who drove out of his way in the middle of the workday to get me something to eat (when no one asked him to).

Thank you to my dad, who called me obsessively to check on Cooper's care, who told me not to make any "big decisions" about Cooper based on finances, because he would help if we needed it.

Thank you to my friends, who understood how important my dogs are to me, and who listened patiently even though they couldn't personally relate to the sadness I was feeling.

Thank you to the cute young receptionist at the Vet #3's office, who bent (broke) the rules and put me on a payment plan instead of demanding the entire balance at once, and who let me "sleep it off" in an unused room.

Thank you to Boyfriend, who finally said, "Thank you for doing all of this," and who brought me takeout Chinese when I really needed it.

Thank you to Louise, who has to be tired of listening to me bitch all the time, yet always lends an ear and offers to beat up Boyfriend when he is bad.

Thank you to Hank, who peed on Vet #2 when she charged me $82 just to tell me she couldn't help me.

Thank you to my friends in the computer, who always send kind emails and comments, and who remind me that someone cares when I feel most alone.

Thank you to the Universe, because even this shitty week could have been much, much worse without the beautiful people in my life.

Comments

[Katie]

It's nice to know that there are a few people looking out for you. I'm so sorry about your dog, I hope he's doing better soon.

[Louise]

You know I love listening to you, bitching or not. I'll never get tired of it. And besides, you listen to my kvetching plenty enough. We keep each other in balance.

I'm glad you have so many beautiful, wonderful people in your life.

Hoping for a speedy recovery for the Cooper-man.

[Jeannette]

I'm glad things are looking up for you, Rae. It's nice to see the universe rally around you at a time when you most need it. I hope Cooper is doing much better.

[Noelle]

I don't think your last post left a bad taste... more like "is her doggie OK??????" Hope he's recovering well after surgery.