[Xena's Daddy]

Hey Laurie,

I agree with Jlaak.........once the lungs are affected, that's a pretty clear signal. At least he is still eating though!! I know with Xena, the breathing & the food refusal came simultaneously. It was like all at once, she was through. Just keep a very close eye on him......he's relying on you to pick up on his body language. I think you will know when it's time...........

I'm all right. Yesterday was'nt too bad, but today feels pretty gloomy again. I picked up some of her stuff tonight & put it away. Not everything yet, but by the end of the weekend I will probably feel ready to do that. I have to put my bed back together, take down the ramp.....stuff like that. Everything's been exactly where she left it........including her last 1/2 eaten bully stick in the middle of the living room floor, and her squirrel under the living room table, which is where I found her Monday night. (That's when I realized things had changed...)

Anyhow, keep us updated...........
You'll get through this!! You just won't know it 'till afterwards............
MK