Gone - February 2010

Toni was sick with gastroenteritis.

February 2010 will forever be remembered by me. Memphis had a month of cold weather with two snow events. Most nights the low was in the twenties! For a southern state this is a continued cold snap!! Also, Toni had a two week illness with nausea, vomiting, anorexia. The vet called it gastroenteritis and prescribed medications for infection and nausea and other gastric upsets. Food and water were restricted for three days to let her gut rest. Then we slowly introduced sips of ice water and ice chips. When we were allowed to give food, she would not eat.

James spent a few nights on the sofa with her. We prayed for her and us. We did not want her to suffer. (Are prayers for a dog appropriate?) She has recovered to about 90% of her former energy and personality.

Petey the rescue dog.

Pete was rescued. A home health nurse found him wondering a South Memphis street during the extreme freezing weather in January. He was hairless, skin and bones. He spent a month at the vet being treated for heart worms, the mange, and malnutrition. He is at the home of Deborah the nurse who rescued him. She brought him to our home for a "meet and greet".
It did not go well. Toni was not friendly and I did not want him. (I am being totally honest.)
James hopes to get a puppy soon - he could easily be a hoarder of anything living!

I finished reading this book about the life of Abigail Adams. She lived in the Boston area during the time of the American Revolution. Abigail was the first woman to be both the wife and mother of a US President. It was a great book and I was truly sad when I finished. I will miss traveling back to those times! Thanks, Melissa.
This book was a gift to James for Christmas by a doctor at MUH. It was written by a neurologist and is a great medical thriller. The action takes place in New York City and Ukraine. Another book that I am sorry to finish. I loved the locations. Thanks, Dr. W.

Several other events occurred during February 2010. The month is gone but the memory remains.......

.....TravelLady