Take My Inspiration From Our Dogs.

The Temptation by Danny Sillada.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Sillada

Yesterday I took a 2 mg diazepam 30 minutes before Richie transferred me to the wheelchair from the shower chair.

After organising my posture and making the necessary adjustments, Richie sprayed me with perfume and put in my choice of earrings.

Then I tried to hold the joystick and turn the wheelchair around and leave the room, and it worked.

Was a most glorious feeling to feel myself steering the wheelchair with no problems into the front room.

Happy days indeed, felt very good about that, very good indeed, so today will try without the diazepam and see what that is like.

If it is too difficult then I may have to take 2 mg of diazepam to facilitate my steering, certainly will take it this Thursday, for the hospital appointment, when I have to get into the lift and down to the mobility bus and into the bus.

Also on the 17 th to the Drive by Truckers gig, I sent them a mail telling them I would be at their concert and my worries that being in a wheelchair I might not see them well.

Got a lovely response from Jenn, the bass player, who gave me the name of their tour manager and sound man, for in case we needed assistance at the gig to see them properly.

Really nice of her to respond am very much looking forward to the gig next week Wednesday, the one bus trip I am looking forward to 100%.

The one good thing that is happening, after the sadness of Richie’s father dying weekend before last.

Sadly Spike’s condition is getting worse, we hope the clinic in Utrecht can help if not we will have to make a difficult decision; just thinking about it has made us both cry alot today.

We can’t leave our little chum to deteriorate, especially if there is no prospect of a recovery and only of him getting worse and being in pain.

So we will have to let the vet put our little friend to sleep, that will be very difficult for us both and for Marleen too who will miss her little pack mate.

Will miss him so much, he is such a lovely little fellow, he has been such a lovely playmate, and m ‘big’ protector, our Spike.

Also the progression of my MS is not good news right now and it is a cold and grey November day too.

For now we are going to stay hopeful and optimistic and enjoy Spike’s company and face up to whatever needs facing when it actually happens.

Going to take my inspiration from our dogs and live for the moment, the here and now.

Keeping Us Happy And Amused.

Spike is not well it’s very worrying, his walking has been getting worse, he has lost control of his back legs, but despite this he is still a happy dog.

He has many cheerful and playful moments, which is lovely to see, also how well he copes with his wobbly legs.

We got quite worried that we won't have our beautiful little friend for too much longer, so Richie took him to the vets.

Who thought it could be one of two things, both of which could be treated, neither could be cured but medicine could reduce the effects.

This would give Spike another three to four years of a good life, where he would be able to run and play without any problems.

Blood samples were taken and these were sent off to the laboratory for testing, took three weeks to get the results.

We had hoped the blood tests would tell us more but sadly nothing was found, so now we need to take Spike to see a neurologist.

We were lucky to get an appointment at 10.25 on Friday 12 October to the Animal Clinic which is part of Utrecht University.

This is one of the teaching clinics where vets get trained; it seems to have a good reputation.

Now Richie will go to Utrecht on Friday 12 October, with Spike to see if they can help.

Hope they can, would give alot to have him fit again and hear him running full tilt around the apartment.

He is such a sweet dog, my special little friend who takes his job very seriously to keep us both happy and amused.

A Wet Wednesday In October.

 

Today has been a cold, grey and rainy day; it stopped raining briefly only to start pouring with rain minutes later.

The day was cheered up considerably by the arrival of my beautiful new Cerise Pink Tiger Faux Fur Gothic Punk Cape.




I bought it on EBay from Rachael @ Rem-Designs, a wonderful designer who has lovely things on her EBay shop and on her website: http://www.rem-designs.co.uk/ and you can find her on Face: rem-designs.co.uk.

Her attention to detail is very good, her clothes are great designs and well made, with everything finished excellently.

Tomorrow I will get Richie to take a photo of me wearing the cape and the matching fingerless gloves Rachael, made as an extra for me which she included for nothing along with a cute little bag.



All in all a good positive experience, one I would recommend 100% to other people, an added bonus if you live in the UK is free postage.

It has been lovely to meet these two bloggers recently:

Karen @ Meandering...One moment please.

My random musings, thoughts and observations as I meander along life's many paths.

http://meanderone.blogspot.com/

And

Robin @ Wheelchair Bird

http://wheelchairbird.blogspot.com/

And to visit Kris’s new blog:

Kris’s new blog @ Where to Vegan

http://www.wheretovegan.com/

And to revisit old favourites like:

Cranky @ Musings of a Cranky Caregiver
A Blog About the Random Stuff that Floats Through My Brain
http://musingsofacrankycaregiver.blogspot.com/

And

Joan @ Joan’s New Musings
Musings of a retired Scot.
http://joansnewmusings.blogspot.com/

And

Friko @ Friko’s Musings
http://frikosmusings.blogspot.com/

And

Libby @ Thoughts….. Usually With Attitude
http://libybil.blogspot.com/

And

Diane @ A Stellar Life
Living a life with Multiple Sclerosis and all the rest. This blog will include my views on current events, disability issues, entertainment and silliness, politics, health issues, and I am sure to offend some; but the celebration of diversity is my main goal.

http://dj-astellarlife.blogspot.com/

Despite the gloomy weather it has been a day made more pleasant by the cape arriving and reading other peoples blogs.

And by getting Spike an appointment at the Animal Clinic in Utrecht on 12 November to see a Neurologist.

It is worrying that recent blood tests did not show any reasons for his wobbly back legs, we are hoping the clinic will be able to find the cause and be able to treat Spike..

Gloomy wet Wednesday in October outside but trying to keep happy and optimistic here inside.