Originally, I had planned to be ready for my trip by December 31 so that I could enjoy a couple of days doing nothing. Instead, I puttered around the house and didn’t get it as cleaned as I wanted, so I was going to spend Friday doing laundry, cleaning and packing. I had already gone shopping for things for my trip, so really, there wasn’t much else to do.
The day started off pretty well. I had made a list of things I needed to do and was slowly checking them off. However, my last day did not turn out to be anything at all like I wanted it to be. I had been dog sitting for a friend and this dog chewed up something I needed for my trip. So, I had to go and get a replacement part.
As many of you know, I used to have 2 dogs, Sheba and Roxee. Roxee went to doggie heaven in October and I didn’t want Sheba to be on her own, so I took her everywhere with me. Today was no different. I took Sheba with me to do my errands. She loves riding in my truck and going places with me, so off we went to buy last minute things. Sheba likes to sleep when we do errands and as I sat at an intersection, I took her picture. I thought she was quite cute in that position. Then, as I started to drive, I scratched her head and neck. Then, as I scratched her ear, I felt a lump. I thought it was strange for her to have such a big lump, so without even thinking, I turned around and went straight to the vet.
We spent close to 2 hrs waiting to see the doctor and it turns out that Sheba has a hematoma. She had to have surgery! I panicked because I wasn't prepared for this and Sheba still needed to have a bath before she wentto Jean's house while I was gone! I tried to postpone it until I got back, but it wouldn't have been the best case scenario for her, so I had to leave her overnight.
I was very uncomfortable to leave her there because we just happened to be in the same room where I let my Roxee go. I was very sad the whole time we were there. I also had visions of Sheba not coming back to me. However, I also knew that this was the best thing for her, so I consented for her to have her surgery. It was very hard for me to leave her there overnight because I really wasn't ready to be without her. You see, Sheba has been my sole company for the last few months. Imagine how heavy my heart felt as I watched her walk away...and look at me as if to ask, "Why am I going away? I don't want to go." I cried.
With Sheba at the vet, I went home and spent my very first night in over 7 years at that house...alone. I had never been alone at that house. It was a bit freaky and I kept looking for Sheba. I guess it was how she felt when we lost Roxee because she also kept looking for her. I hated it and realized just how much comfort I had with Sheba around because I knew she would alert me and protect me as needed.
I stayed up all night, cleaning and packing and crying for my Sheba and my Roxee.
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