Saturday, November 24, 2012

our week has been complicated.  edgar has been ill.  it's been an up and down sort of week.  all sorts of anti-biotics and pain meds for our boy.  a huge infected wound on his leg, swollen to twice it's size with pitting edema.  and now bladder stones in his urethra, a catheter and surgery on monday morning.  and my friends have been doing all they can to make things easier.  last night, before the onset of bladder stones, i set up my quilts to take part in the most delightful yearly event at our local waldorf school.  tracy and i at side by side tables, her charming encaustics and my colorful literary quilts.  tom was home with edgar, while tracy and i had a fabulous evening meeting wonderful people and selling our items.  but in the night edgar's issues worsened.  i had hoped i would be able to take part in the event today as well.  instead we were at the vet's x-raying his bladder at 9 a.m.  and tracy took over my table completely, selling my stuff and her own and relieving all the stress i felt from feeling like i needed to be in two places at once. 

tonight we are exhausted.  we've been a little edgy.  nervous and frightened about edgar's surgery, about dealing with his catheter (hoping it stays in place), and the injections i need to give him.  there was a loud knock on the front door.  when i turned on the light, not a soul was there, but a brown paper package lay on the step.  and inside the most delightful fabrics, perfect for holiday napkins.  i don't know who found these perfect fabrics, (it feels very 'storybook robin-ish' to me), but they are simply perfect and i love them.  and i love my friends who take such good care of me and show me they care everyday, and then step it up even moreso, when i need it more. 


10 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh poor Edgar, hope it alls works out OK, beautiful fabric, take care,

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  2. Oh poor dear Edgar. I'm so sorry.

    I love the birdie fabric and am glad you got some cheer in the darkness.

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  3. Such sad news about your lovely Edgar, hoping for the best tomorrow for him.
    What a lovely surprise on the doorstep from someone who secretly knows you well, and wanted to lift your spirits.

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  4. Poor Edgar , I hope that all goes well tomorrow for him. I love reading about him. Sending good wishes from his doggy friends here in Portugal.
    A secret gift. That is so nice of your invisible friend. All will be revealed.
    good luck
    val

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  5. I really hope your beloved Edgar will be okay sooner.Robins are not commen birds in Japan, though I came to know they bring good luck.

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  6. What a lovely gesture Annette! Good to have such people arround you!
    I hope everything will go well with our boy there...he looks ingredibly cute : )

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  7. Light and love to you and yours ... loads of it. ♥♥♥

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  8. I'm so sorry to hear about Edgar. I know how hard it is to watch your beloved pet be in pain. I hope all goes well for you and Edgar tomorrow. I will pray for a good night and better day for all of you tomorrow.

    How wonderful that you had a surprise sitting on your porch! The fabric is lovely.

    Take care! :)

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  9. All of you are so lovely and you give me strength with your kindness. I read your comments of support and kindness from every corner of the world to Tom and Edgar too. Thank you so much. Your love is felt in a profound way.
    Xoxo

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  10. I'm so sorry to hear about Edgar's health issues. Hope his surgery goes well, and he will be on the mend soon. HOw lovely to receive a secret surprise package. all the best!

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