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Sad news - My dd's dog passed earlier this week.
KidsHappen replied to KidsHappen's topic in The Chat Board
It was not the same dd as the one with the sick SO. He is doing really well, feeling even better than before he got sick. This is the dd whose dog had meslothemlioma. He was sick for quite a while so it wasn't a shock and she was somewhat prepared. She probably won't try to get a dal while living in an apartment especially as busy as they are but I know she looks forward to when she can do that. -
He was eight years old and she has had him since he was a puppy. I am heartbroken for her but also relieved as she was intending to continue care as long as she was able and it was costing her a fortune. I just hope that she gives herself time to grieve before getting a new puppy. I remember how devastating it was when we lost our last two dogs. She as always wanted a Dalmatian but she lives in an apartment so I don't know if that is possible. Plus she has two cats and a ferret to consider when getting a new puppy.
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if you had to relo, your top 3 picks (and why)?
KidsHappen replied to prairiewindmomma's topic in The Chat Board
Well I don't really see us moving anywhere else because all of my children and grandchildren live here but my hubby and I always assumed we would retire to the gulf coast of FL. We also both love Mass. generally in the Boston area and finally if we were just dreaming and didn't need to worry about the cost maybe NYC. -
Controversial topic: is "Fast Car" a girl song or not?
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That was awesome! It gave me goosebumps. I love the diversity of the crowd and seeing TS singing along offstage. -
He seems well between appointments, a little ill after chemo and clearly struggling when fluid has built up again. He could probably continue this cycle for quite awhile if she could afford it but they don't think he will ever recover completely and he isn't ill enough to put down. It is a hard spot to be in. I will find the link for the GoFundMe and PM it to you.
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My brother sold his house to move about 90 miles east to live closer to my oldest brother who is in a nursing facility following a massive stroke. My dd finally found a house she could afford here in TN. She bought a 100 year old house about 2 hours southwest of us around the first of Nov. The house is huge and needs some work but it is livable and we get to see them and the grandkids on a regular basis again. So all my girls are close again which is great because everyone's budget is a little tight right now. The oldest had to cut some hours at their restaurant because they can't keep enough employees so their income is down a little, #2 is refurbishing her 100 year old house, #3 is back in college full time for a second degree, #4 is dealing with her sick dog and #5 is recovering from the reduced income due to SO's health issues. My hubby is finally officially retired and receiving his SS and VA disability. The monthly amount is about the same as his previous take home only we have to pay all of my medical and dental out of that so things are a little tighter. There is still a possibility he will get SS disability and we are really hoping he does because it would give us a little breathing room and ability to help the kids as needed until the economy recovers and we all get through our current financial struggles. My hubby is also driving for Doordash to make a little extra income so that helps too. The last year has been rough but we are hoping that 2024 will be better than say the last 5.
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So he has been home about six weeks now and is doing great, so much better than I expected. He is already back at work with lots of support from his coworkers. We have finally received invoices for most everything but rehab and the total was almost $300,000. Luckily they have to pay very little of that and he is going on TNCare so that will cover his cardiac rehab. We did eventually find out that the original causes was MRSA. That was what was in his back although we don't know how that happened as there was no outward scar or marks. Anyhow that progressed to sepsis and then endocarditis. Considering how bad things were we really have had the best possible outcome so far. Thanks again to everyone for their support through this.
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So it turned out that the dog had cancer of the pericardium. He needed a cardiac surgeon to remove the tumor and to drain the fluid build up monthly. The dog also has an oncologist for chemo and radiation. She has spent about $20,000 on him in the last 6 months. She has maxed out her credit and just started a GoFundMe today. She has tried many of the charities and she doesn't qualify for any of them for various reasons. The biggest issue is that he is not cured so the costs are ongoing and we don't know if he ever will be cured. My hubby just got his first SS check this month so we will try to funnel some to her as we can but we are really living paycheck to paycheck so it won't be a lot. We lost our Golden to cancer about 8 years ago so we know how heart breaking it can be and I really wish I could fix this for her.
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I got queenly. I choose to take this in its original context.
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Oh Katie, I am so sorry. As you know we went through the same thing twice over in the past 3 years and my hubby eventually had to retire. We completely depleted our savings and then there were months where we were literally living on charity. It was the most challenging time in our marriage. I really hope that things go so much better for you are yours. You will be in my thoughts.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Wrapping paper and cookie cutters.
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It is 67 degrees and sunny here.