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katholeenie · Sep 13, 2011

Rough rough night.
 
Thanks for the thoughts/emails/pm's everyone.... they mean a lot. Sorry this is impersonal but it will be easier for me to respond once. 
 
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(((((((((((((((((((( Kath )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I thought something was up when you weren't posting as usual today. I'm so sorry hunnybunny. Jackjack has been a much loved beastie. Those butt wiggles and snuggles speak loudly in dog-terms of how happy he's been to be part of your dog pack.
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I wasn't posting yesterday because I was at work & dealing with incompetent clients. 
 
While Jack had that bladder infection last week, otherwise he showed NO signs of being ill. Sunday night I noticed his belly was distended & tight, and thought it was Bloat, but other than it being distended he didn't show any of the other signs.
 
Before I went to work yesterday morning I asked Dh to call the vet, which he did, but since J wasn't showing any other signs of illness they just said to keep an eye on him for a day or two. But @2 hours after I went to work, Dh called me saying his belly was even bigger, so I told him to take J in.
 
He did, they did some tests which were inconclusive, and kept J to do another test later. The later test showed the cancer in his liver. His belly is distended because the tumors are bleeding. Vet is afraid he wouldn't survive putting him under to biopsy to even see if chemo would be an option.
 
We're devastated. He is only 7. And the thing that really sucks is, while he is moving slower and obviously uncomfortable, he still squinches his face up into a smile and wacks his tail when you talk to him. Other than the belly he doesn't look sick, which only adds to the 'crap, are we doing the right thing?' I know we are. I don't want him to suffer. But jeez, this suck ASS.
 
He has been a much loved Beastie. I hope he knows that.
 
Gus knows there is something going on. He keeps pushing his head into & rubbing it on me. Not sure how he is going to react to this. Gaaaaaaa.
 
Sorry to start the thread with such a crappy story. I hope you guys have better days.
 
(((((((Parkers)))))))
 
Missing tons of stuff, but my brain isn't functioning right now.
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cranegirl · Sep 13, 2011

((((((((((((((Kath)))))))))))))))))))). Just that. 
(((((Kev and Tonya))))))
 
Sure have lots of sad life stuff going around here, but I'm glad you guys are sharing it. Sometimes being an adult just sucks. I wish I could have everyone who is struggling a bit right now and give you all cups of cocoa and big bowls of popcorn and blankies and we'd watch bad movies today.

I am officially sick. Yay. Bad cold--second time this summer. Can't miss work, too much to do. Gonna pluck through 4 miles this AM (snuffly just in my head) and then hopefully go home early.
 
(((((((((((((30's)))))))))))))).

missy1102 · Sep 13, 2011

Kath, I thought of you and jack and gus and B all night and you were the first I thought of this morning. All the love in the world to ya. My heart is so heavy for you.

Runninlaw · Sep 13, 2011

Yep, I have been thinking of you, DH, Jack and Gus too, Kath. Sending love and hugs to all of you.

wipaddler · Sep 13, 2011

aww Kath, I'm so sorry. We all love your pups and love the stories that you tell us. Please give him one more hug from all of us.

katholeenie · Sep 13, 2011

Just made the call. I want to barf. Our neighbor's sister (one of our vets) will see us at 9:40.
 
So not ready for this. I know they can't live forever, but we didn't have him nearly long enough.

Brandy · Sep 13, 2011

((kath))

NCRG71 · Sep 13, 2011

Oh shit, ((((((((((Kath)))))))))). I am so so sorry for all of you. <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">

bard73 · Sep 13, 2011

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This. I was tearing up last night while talking to Moonie about it and I'm tearing up again now. I didn't even react like this when my best friend went through this last week with her 11 y/o lab. But I love Gus and Jack and they are as much a part of this group as any of the people because of your stories. I know more about them and their personalities than I do some of the other 30's human children. Losing Jack will leave a hole in this group. Don't tell Gus, but Jack was secretly my favorite and I'm going to miss him a lot.
 
QOD- what is your favorite Jack story or photo? I love the photo Kath took of Jack surrounded by all the piggy banks. And the many many photos/stories of him snuggling with the blankets. And how he moped the entire time when Kath took Gus to the Cleveland area when Maria ran the Fools 50K and was gone for a night and day.

Litchfield Hills · Sep 13, 2011

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He has been a much loved Beastie. I hope he knows that.
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He still squinches his face up into a smile and wacks his tail when you talk to him.
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He knows he is loved. So heartsick for you and yours...
 
((((((KP))))))) Hopefully you Dad is done with pain. And I hope your surgery and rehab is successful.
 
(((((Theia and your Dad)))))

theia · Sep 13, 2011

Kath, please know that I'm sending you strength, love, and peace today. I wish there were better words to comfort you. 
 
(((KP))) and (((KP's dad)))
 
Hey Ron, Bard and Moon aren't the only 30s couple.

Well, I found out last night that the pill issue wasn't the only reason for discharge. They would have worked with him on that one. No, my dad got himself discharged for being verbally abusive to the nurse supervisor WHILE she was on the phone with her boss. Awesome. The nurse defended him, actually, but her boss said, "No way. He's outta here." 
 
And so it goes. More shit falls on me. The difference is, I have to take the abuse when he dishes it out on me.

gatorbob · Sep 13, 2011

Once again Kath, I am soooooo sorry that you have to go thru this now...
 
Hugs to Theia and Dad, and KP and Dad. 
 
Geez, just lots of hugs all around...

NCRG71 · Sep 13, 2011

QOD - the piggy bank pic was one of my all-time favorites too! And there was one of him snuggled amidst the laundry? 
 
Lots of strength vibes for (((((KP and Theia))))). And Brandy and Maria and Tonya...and anyone else who needs them. 
 
Man, this group could use a break right about now...or a vacation at least.

Timr1 · Sep 13, 2011

(((Kath))) - I'm so sorry. thoughts, vibes and prayers for you, DH and Gus. 
 
KP - I hope you can get that anke deal worked out. So sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember the beginning of the end with DW's mom a couple of years ago. 
 
Theia - hang in there. Sorry to hear the news about your Dad too. 
 
 
I just caught up and read yesterday's thread. Lots going on. Sorry I wasn't posting much over the weekend.
 
QOD1Y: I shared my 9/11 story with my running group while we were out on our long run Saturday morning. On 9/11 when the first plane hit, I was in a Delta flight from Atlanta to Louisville, KY. I was one of the over 5,000 planes that were landed in a 15 minute period when the FAA shut down the US airspace for the first time ever. Fortunately for me, we were already in range of our final destination and landed where we intended to. I was doing what I typically did on early morning flights...I was asleep in my window seat with my head leaned against the cabin wall. The jolt of the landing gear hitting the runway woke me from my sleep.
 
I checked my watch and noticed that we were 25 mins early. I thought that was a good sign for a good day. My boss(and very good friend) was flying in from Chicago and we had a full day of appointments up the road in Cincy, including one with my biggest client. I figured I would use the extra time to get ready for the day. When I turned on my cell phone, I had a VM from my wife, but I didn't listen to it or return her call. Instead, I called Chicago to talk to my executive assistant about some contracts that we would review with clients on this trip. Surprisingly, she told me that she was talking to Jim (boss/friend) on the other line. I told her his plane was scheduled to land for another 20 mins. she said he's already on the ground.
 
By this time, I was already up the concourse and nearing the baggage claim area of the airport. I walked passed a flat panel TV on the wall that had a large crowd around it. they were looking at CNN. The live picture was of the first tower with smoke coming out of it. I heard the reporter say that they thought that a light airplane had crashed into the tower. I didn't stop, but I remember thinking that that's an unfortunate accident. But, I had work to do. So, I continued to the downstairs, got my bag, got my car from Avis, put all of my stuff in the rental car and went back inside.
 
Since this was still technically, pre 9/11, I actually breezed right through security and headed back out to the gates to meet up with Jim who came in on United. I intercepted him and we stopped at Starbucks for some coffee. On our 2nd time past the CNN TV, things seemed to be a bit worse. The news reports were conflicting. I guess we had just walked away from the TV when the 2nd plane hit. When we got in the car and turned on the radio we had the ABC feed. Finally, the severity of what was going on started to sink in.
 
We drove out of the airport and headed for Cincy. Every few miles the situation would change. At first we thought we'd cancel that day's appointments but continue the trip and meet with clients on Tuesday in Dayton. Then the towers fell. Our company had to contact every person who was traveling that day. We got a call from our VP to check on us. She told us to cancel the trip and get home by any way possible. Jim managed to get a rental car at the Cincy airport so we continued on to there. We tried to call our friends who worked in our NYC office, but no phone lines would go through.
 
We we got to the Cincy Avis lot, it was completely empty, save for one car. We drove up to the service building and Jim and I went in. There were a half dozen different people arguing with counter personel. There was one Avis employee away from the comotion who was typing on a computer. Jim walked over to her and calmly said, "I'm James Tobolski." She looked up and said, "You're the guy. You're the guy who gets the last car." The one car sitting outside was Jim's. Everyone arguing was trying to get it. She handed Jim the keys and paperwork and we walked back outside. We debated on going to lunch together and watching the news...but decided that we both had long drives and we should just get on with it. 
 
So, I got back in my rental, Jim got in his and he headed back to Chicago and I headed for Birmingham. First, I had to retrace my steps back to Louisville before heading due south. About every two hours or so, Jim and I would talk via cellphones just to consult each other about what was going on. It was like we were still making the trip together. Also during the drive, I talked with DW, my parents and her parents. Her Dad is a retired Col. from the Army and worked in the pentagon, so he had some insight into what that situation was like. I stopped in Louisville at my favorite restaraunt, ordered a pizza and sat in the bar and watched the news with everyone else. About midmight, I walked in the front door of my house and got a hug from DW. I went into the room of DD who was 1.5 at the time and picked her up from her crib and gave her a hug too. It was a long long day. One, I'll never forget.

missy1102 · Sep 13, 2011

Qod: I loved the pics of jack in his sweater/ hoodie <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
(((theia)))

Timr1 · Sep 13, 2011

QOD: I always picture Jack with the look on his face that's in your current avatar. It looks like he's saying "What?"

Runninlaw · Sep 13, 2011

Oh Theia so sorry to hear that. So where is he going to go now?
 
Looking at the clock and I have tears in my eyes. Good bye Jack. ((((((Kath, DH, Gus))))))
 
Fuck you cancer. 
 
QOD: Hard to say as there are so many great ones with great facial expressions (and usually great captions). But the one with the piggies is definitely a fave.

praecipua · Sep 13, 2011

((((Kath)))) There are no words.
((((kp and pop)))) If this is the beginning of the end, I hope he finds peace and an end to pain.
((((theia and pop)))) I'm so sorry this is falling on you. I hope your dad's condition improves.
 
I wouldn't mind crane's popcorn, blanket and bad movies. I could crawl back in bed right now.

phdatc · Sep 13, 2011

QOD - Favorite Jack photo is the one with him in his "Security" fleece!
 
Theia, can you get some help with other family members... I think you have a brother? What about a home health aid for just a couple of hours a day? This is the hardest part of being an adult, is changing places with our parents.
 
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I agree. Hiding from the world sounds pretty good right now.

Brandy · Sep 13, 2011

me too
 
I need some me time bad
 
and some additional sleep
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I wouldn't mind crane's popcorn, blanket and bad movies. I could crawl back in bed right now.
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