I was able to visit Carol yesterday evening and she was clearly feeling a little better. Her big news was that she touched the “grab rail” on the side of her bed and realized that she could feel the texture of the rail surface! Clearly she has a long way to go… but she is “going”, and in the right direction! Apparently tentative plans are being made to move her from her current location to a rehab area which, again, clearly suggests that the staff belief she is progressing well.
I will not be able to visit her today, but then Ray really needs some special attention. Speaking of Ray…….
He has been very good and, not unexpectedly, a lot more “clingy” than usual. Whereas he has often curled up somewhere on my bed while I am sitting on the edge working on my laptop, he just started curling up right behind me and with his nose pushed up against me.
He was in this position, and presumably asleep, when I needed to get up and start preparations for lunch. I got up gently so as not to disturb him and went to the kitchen. I was in there probably for about 2 minutes when I heard him yelp…. heard 75lbs of clumsiness hit the floor… and saw Ray come charging into the kitchen whereupon he stopped and just looked at me!
My interpretation covered a number of options:
- There was a cat outside.
- He realized that he might be missing out on something tasty.
- He woke up and thought he had been abandoned.
All things being considered, I decided that the last one was a strong possibility and decided that separation anxiety training was not a good idea at that time. Hopefully today will be more productive in that area.
A New Direction Perhaps? 
I’m so glad to hear Carol is improving! Thanks for taking the time to provide updates.
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Not a problem Ann. There are quite a few people who like to stay in touch with events (and it is instant “Post material”!).
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Nice to hear about Carol’s process. That Ray is just something else! 😎🐕
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“Something else” describes him perfectly! 🙂
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Glad to hear that Carol is progressing! Will continue praying for her to be able to keep moving forward step by step. Awww on Ray!! Dogs are such caring and loving animals!Enjoy spending time with him today! Will be good for both of you.
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I am glad that Carol’s condition is improving and I feel through your words how relieved you are.
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Ray, you didn’t fall off the bed, did you? Hang in there, my friend. It seems like forever, but your Mom will be coming back home to you.
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Hi Lexi. I slept with my Dad last night. Well it started off that way, but I went to the sofa eventually ‘cos he moves around so much! Woof! Ray.
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I can imagine how you would’ve felt if you woke up and Ray wasn’t where he was when you fell asleep. I’d be yelping, too!
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True!
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So hard. You can’t just explain it to him and tell him it will be ok. Carol is in worse shape than I thought. Wishing her the best on her journey.
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Thx Kate. It is sad that he can have no understanding but, upon reflection, perhaps that is good? We’ll never know.
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Good news about Carol’s progress. Ray is behaving in a very predictable manner – he misses his other human as much as you do. Best wishes to all of you.
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Thx Hester. I can only imagine what he will be like when she comes home. I am expecting to have to restrain him otherwise he could put her right back in hospital as a result of over-exuberance on his part!
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I can imagine – 75 lbs of very happy dog!
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I think you may be right about the last option Colin. Whilst you don’t want to go overboard with the extra attention which could be counter productive, with Carol so poorly, you are the big IT in Ray’s world right now.
Glad to hear some positive news about Carol. Best wishes to you all.
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Thx Di. Today is the day to catch up on various garden and house chores and, more importantly, to spend some time with Ray in the garden. 🙂
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#3. We are having a heat spell here in California and Yule has been going to the back bedroom where it is cool to sleep. Every so often he comes running out to the family room, sees that I am there and just heads back to the bedroom. The summer heat seems to make him more anxious. Good news with Carol and hope the rehab place is close by so you will be able to continue to visit. Perhaps the rehab place will be less lenient and allow Ray to come visit.
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Hopefully all will be back to “normal” before too long.
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