Ok, I need some QI support!

Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

I know your pain (((Alice)))

--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
"AliceW" wrote in message
...
: Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have
not
: heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
: For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to
have
: seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
: her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
: I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
: do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
: did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
: decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she
had
: left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
: basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
: pizza from a room away!
:
: I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
: strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
: the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
: and Paisley, through this.
:
: --
: Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
: http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
: "Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
: grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack
:
:
:
:

Oh Alice, so sorry you've come to this place in loving QI relationships.
Our first Yorkie, at 17, got where he could not see, could not hear,
obviously was in pain and was so confused. We struggled trying to make the
troubles to go away but finally had to let him go.
No. We really didn't let him go. He's waiting for us at the Rainbow
Bridge. The most terrible and kind act of love for your precious pup is to
turn her loose. The longing for your sweet Miss Paisley will always be with
you, but you will be knowing that you loved her enough to let her go.
Sympathy, tears and understanding, Polly




"AliceW" wrote in message
...
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have
not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to
have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she
had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

(((((((((Alice))))))))) (((((((((DH)))))))))))) and the
((((((((((((((furbabies)))))))))

--
Cindy from MO


"AliceW" wrote in message
...
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have
not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to
have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she
had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

In article ,
"AliceW" wrote:

Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.


{{{{{Hugs}}}}} Alice, I know how awful it is to come home to find that
your dear little QI is in the middle of a seizure. What's even worse is
worrying about whether she had one while I was away and couldn't comfort
her. The decision you're facing is one of the hardest -- I'm wishing you
the strength to be able to make the right choice at the right time.
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

Alice

You will find the strength. I didn't think that I could but I did. When
our Tyler was in pain and whimpered to even do his duty, I knew it was time.
The vet came to our home to do what was needed and we held him in our arms
as he slipped away. The hardest thing I have ever done in my life, but the
best for Tyler. As the vet said afterward, now he is peeing on every tree
in heaven. More than two years later and it still hurts. My parents just
had to do the same for Molly, his sister.

Hugs and tears of understanding

Steve


"AliceW" wrote in message
...
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

Oh Alice. I am so sorry. I know Miss Paisley has been lucky to have a
great home with you. Seems time on this earth always too short for
those we love, furry and human kind. You can make the right decision for
your dear pal. It is tough but really a loving one. My heart goes out
to you.
Hugs, Taria

AliceW wrote:
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

We were there a few years ago with our QI -- Charlie -- an 11 year old German Shepherd. Truly one
of the most difficult decisions I've ever made... on one hand... one of the easiest on the other.
This is truly the time to make the selfless decision. You will miss her... but you surely would not
want to prolong any pain she is having.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} from Michigan

Kate in MI


"AliceW" wrote in message
...
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

all my best to you and Miss Paisley. My Razzle is in much the same
predicament altho not with the seizures. She is a 15 yo Golden and she is
having as much trouble lying down some days as getting back up. Sight and
hearing are almost gone. and she um... leaks during the night.

I just don't have the heart to let her go yet.

Kellie

"AliceW" wrote in message
...
Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have
not
heard of her before, she is my 16 year old Westie, my sweet love of a pup.
For the past year, she has suffered from some malady that causes her to
have
seizures. We discovered that the leash caused some of them when we walked
her, so we stopped taking her for our weekend walks with Kirby and the DH.
I had been seeing a specialist in the spring and did all the tests I could
do without invasive measures. The vet had told me no matter what test we
did to figure out what was going on, it would not be good news. So we
decided to keep her comfortable and love her to pieces for the time she
had
left. In addition to whatever neurological issue she has, she is also
basically blind and mostly deaf. Although she can still smell a slice of
pizza from a room away!

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:12:11 -0400, "AliceW"
wrote:

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the
strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in
the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me-
and Paisley, through this.

(((Alice))) I know how difficult it is to say goodbye to a
cherished pet. But no matter how it hurts, it is the most
selfless and kind thing you can do for Paisley to ease her
suffering.

Nancy in NS
http://community.webshots.com/user/loves2quilt