Keep on fighting...

Whew!  I made it through another night. The coughing during the night keeps us all awake.  Sorry MMM & DDD.

I hate taking that pill.  Yuck!  I gave up on the cream cheese.  No more hiding a pill in cream cheese!  I am on to her (bless her heart and good intentions). Last night she just shoved the pill into my mouth and held it  shut until I swallowed.  That was nasty.  However, this afternoon, I got the pill smashed up in some juicy warm homemade pot roast.  OK..I cooperated.

MMM feels badly leaving me alone at home when she goes to the health club so today she brought me along.  It was a blast riding in the car and barking at humans at stop lights and later in the parking lot.   When we got home, we went for a walk to Poop Park in the rain.  I tend to walk around the puddles, not through them, like some dogs. 

Yesterday, DDD sent MMM a cool email called A Pet's 10 Commandments.  I thought you might enjoy reading this, so here it is:

"A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS:

1.  My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2.  Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3.  Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4.  Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5.  Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6.  Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7.  Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8.  Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9.  Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank GOD for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of  them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.   Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!"

This blew me away!  I wish I had written this. My parents honored every one of these throughout my 11 plus years.  I have been very lucky to have them but then again, they've been lucky to have me.  MMM boo hooed when she read #10 and told me today that she will wait until I let her know that it time for me to go, not when she is tired of being up all night.  That's good 'cause I still have some fight left in me.  I really do...I really do...