Doggone it...

I'm back from the vet's office....sans Percy. He is staying for x-rays to check for a tumor. The doctor was not happy that he isn't any better....as a matter of fact he is worse. He has lost weight and can't support any weight on his hind legs. The steroids did nothing for him, so she is looking to see if maybe we are dealing with cancer. Goldens are prone to it, so before we make any decisions on using a wheelchair, she wants to rule it out. I have to wait until 12:30 for them to call with the results. Our options at that point would be....for a disk problem we would try shock therapy and the wheel chair. If, God forbid, it's cancer, well, I think the only humane thing to do would be to let him go. But....we don't know what it is yet so I'm not going to worry.

It's funny how people deal with stress in different ways. Some can't find the strength to get out of bed. Some will brew a pot of coffee and pace a hole in the floor. Then there is me, who cleans out and organizes the fridge, freezer and pantry by 7 am. LOL....I guess Percy's situation has been weighing heavily on my mind. I am trying to think positive. This morning I refused to use mascera only on my upper lashes....I put it on the bottom as well because I was POSITIVE I was not going to cry today. I knew he would be okay....

I took Betsy to the doctor yesterday and she ended up having a nasty sinus infection. She has two medications for that, and she also prescribed something for her migraines. Poor kid has really been suffering lately, but after taking the pill, she said it was like her head was "calm". I"m so glad that she got some relief.  After the doctor's office, we went to Walgreens to get her prescriptions and I ended up spending $40 on candles, Tylenol and makeup. They have the best smelling candles there. The brand is Patriot and last year I got two Christmas candles there that still smell like new when I burn them. Yesterday I got apple cider and cinnamon nutmeg. Betsy stole the cinnamon one from me....there is another one that they have called fall-something and I want it. It reminds me of my childhood for some reason. I haven't burned them yet....something about burning a fall scent in 90 degree weather is just wrong.

I also bought 2 bags of caramels for apples, and 2 bags of Hershey's candy because they were on sale. I am so proud of myself because....they are still in the cabinet....UNopened. That is huge for me. Of course, last night I dreamt that I went to the cabinet and when I pulled the bag out, it was open and John had been eating them. I was so mad at him, but the weird thing was that in the dream, I was telling myself that I didn't really want to eat them because I was hungry, but because I knew they were there.....hmmmm, I think my subconscience is trying to tell me something.

Well, I have some free time now, since the dog is not here and my sewing is done....woohoo....so I believe I will go mop the kitchen floor. Nothing like a tile floor mopped to pine-scented perfection to brighten your day!