Vet Visit.

 Vet Visit.

 

Thompson refused to put his right rear foot on the floor this morning, so we (both dogs and the old woman) all went to the vet at Colonial Park Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Julia at Western Hills could not see Thompson until two weeks from now, so that was not going to work. Anyway, a couple of vaccines and some x-rays later, we are back at home and the wallet is a little lighter. Now Thompson will be taking a little over $100 worth of pain meds each month, but at least they should make him feel better. What made me think he had allergies turned out to be pain in his legs and feet. Go figure. It hurt; so, he licked it. Poor baby. Here the old woman thought it was allergies or something like that. Anyway, now both dogs are happily lying together on this dog bed in the office.

 

A person would not think that sitting would hurt your body, would you? Well, Dearly Beloved, the old woman hurts after sitting just a bit. Thinking an ice pack may be in the mix this afternoon. Dadgumit! If this pain medication works for Thompson, might have to ask if people can take it! [just kidding!!!]

 

Picked up thirteen eggs from the nests a bit ago. The kids are going to have to send a grandchild soon or my fridge may fill up! The feed purchased yesterday is the good stuff—none of the wasteful scratch that we used to buy. They get good seed wheat, black sunflower seeds, and good protein percentage lay mash. Patty says she can tell from looking all the way from her house that my hens are fat and sassy. If it is a bad winter, maybe that extra weight will help them stay warm. Have thought about closing off the long section of the coop to plant some wheat for them to eat. Will have to think about it. That will be a lot of moving things around in there. Have a wagon and some other things stored inside. But may just resort to buying heads of cabbage.

 

Stopped on the way home for Chicken Express. Really did not have the energy to make something. The dogs love the roll dipped in gravy, and then they share just a bit of the chicken tenders as well. We are not spoiled, either!

 

Thinking a nap sounds pretty good about now. Thompson got me up two or three times last night whimpering and making noises. Thought maybe his tummy was upset, but he did not want outside. Guess he was aching. Understand completely.

 

Let us be grateful for rest and for relief of the pains that we have. Let us also be grateful for the wonderful animals that God has given us who love us and protect us. They are here to teach us unconditional love.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.