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2.20.2012

Stalin Update | The Truth Hurts.

Someone's having the Monday blues.
After restraining myself from seeing him over the weekend, I finally found the courage to visit Stalin today. I knew beforehand of the hapless condition that he's in, so I had to psych myself with the reality that I had to face. At the vet's clinic, I came face-to-face with the bitter truth. And it hurts. It hurts pretty bad.

My Stalin is nowhere near to recovery. He's actually made a turn for the worse. When we got to the clinic, he was just lying inside his cage, hooked to an IV, and breathing very heavily. Yue kept on calling his name, and it took awhile for Stalin to respond. It seemed like even his hearing and eyesight were failing. When he finally recognized me, he attempted to get up. But his knees buckled, and he fell flat on his stomach. Seeing him that weak yet trying to stand up despite the pain tore my heart apart. I didn't have the strength to fight back the tears either, and the next thing I knew I was sobbing amidst the barking of the other patient dogs.

It could be tonight, or tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow. I must brace myself for more pain, as the worst is yet to come.

Yue: Mommy, hindi na ba gagaling si Stalin? Diba dinala na sya sa doctor? (Mommy, isn't Stalin going to get better? Didn't we take him to the doctor?)
Me: Baka hindi na eh... (He might not...)
Yue: (looking upset) Mommy, ayoko ng ibang dog ha. Gusto ko si Stalin lang. (Mommy, I don't want another dog. I only want Stalin.)
Me: Ako din. Gusto ko si Stalin lang. (Me too. I only want Stalin.)


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28 comments:

  1. So sad....(((HUGS))) Hope everything goes well.

    http://erica-sweetonyou.blogspot.com

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  2. It's so sad to lose a loved pet.



    Happy Blue Monday. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.

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  3. May I cry with you? I know the hurt!

    Hugs,

    John

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  4. Thank you everyone. Your kind words are very much appreciated.

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  5. I'm so sorry..seeing anyone you love in pain, even a pet, hurts so much and makes you feel completely helpless. {hugs}

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  6. I am so sorry..he knows you all love him.



    Connecting from "Get connected tuesday"..a new follower! (I am very sorry..I think this is not the right place to say this..)

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  7. Oh so sorry about Stalin. Our new dog Max had an accident last week and he is in a cast now..

    Please come by when you get a chance and see my BLUE, have a great week.

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  8. oww :( nako nakakasad naman sis, be strong for your kid..still praying for your family

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  9. Praying for you and for Stalin. Hang in there.

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  10. Awww... Nakaka-sad. Reminds me of my friend who just lost her dog a month ago. That was very devastating. Praying for you sis and Yue! (I love his name nga pala, ;-)

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  11. how sad..i can't imagine myself if my Kenet will suffer from any serious illnesses..huhuhuhu!

    dropping by from BPC!

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  12. yay! am back for WW entry.. :D hope you can drop by at my entries.. :|

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  13. It's hard to lose a pet you love. Take care. Dropping by for WW. Hope you can also drop by my entry.

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  14. Sadness:( That is really hard..

    Visiting from the BPC Challenge- hope you can stop by:)

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  15. That's why my mom never wanted to have another dog, but she's such a dog lover she ended up adopting one. I have been there before girl and my mom had to take our dog to the vet, but it didn't make it. It sure his heart breaking. I am so sorry about that.

    Visiting via BPC.

    Adin B

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  16. your post made me cry. i bet your son is very sad of this news. such a cute dog.. sayang. i have pet kitty here, we always take him to the vet kc diabetic sya. and he is in diet. so funny ano na may ganun din na condition ang mga animals like human do. so sad to hear about stalin

    visting from BPC
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  17. how sad. my mojo was also sick for more than a week, but he is getting better now. visiting from Project 365 Blog Photo Challenge. hope you visit my entry momsicle's travel adventure

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  18. I am so sorry to hear that, hugs for you visiting from WW.
    My Daily Mumbles

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  19. That is so sad, hugs for you and stalin...my late visit from 366 Bog Photot Challenge: http://www.shahzmusing.com/2012/02/52-366-photo-blog-challenge-the-whole-family/.

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  20. Hugs to you my dear,napa-iyak naman ako sa post mo...

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    Visiting for Wednesday Whites

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  21. Sorry to hear about it...Late visit from #52 challenge.

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  22. the truth really hurts. poor little boy..
    i am here again sis for WW. here is my take
    http://myphotomeme.com/2012/02/21/building-mr-snowman/

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  23. Thank you for the kind words, everyone. I am deeply touched with all your comments. :)

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  24. Visiting for WW- hope you can stop by:)

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  25. so sorry about Stalin Sis :-( that is very sad :-( Hope you feel better soon :-)Visiting late from Wednesday Whites, hope that you can return the visit too.

    http://www.adventurousjessy.com/2012/02/riding-on-a-white-horse.html

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  26. awww,sorry to hear about Stalin, sis. Hope he is better now.
    Thanks for joining Wednesday Whites last week! Here for a very late visit.

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