I was talking with the new vet yesterday at Banfield where Basil was getting a routine vaccination. We got on the subject of Bailey (her picture is hanging in the exam room) and the vet asked what type of cancer she had....my mind went totally blank. I could not think of the type of cancer to save my life. It wasn't until she listed several types and said Hemangiosarcoma that it hit me. So odd - I lived the nightmare of Hemangio for several months and now that Bailey is gone, I've completely blocked it out of my mind. Even writing this note...I went blank trying to recall the name. I suppose it is my mind trying to heal.
BaileyismNo one will deny - Arizona is beyond hot in the summer. A few years back, I decided to have Bocci and Bailey shaved in hopes to help them keep cool. Five years later, and I cannot stop laughing at these pictures. Bailey doesn't look too bad, but Bocci - OMG. The best part, they were both incredibly shy (almost embarrassed) by their new haircut. That was the first and last time they received a shave job.
I love that her photograph is in the vets office! She can watch over everyone from there. I think your mental blank IS a sign of healing and shows that you are remembering her for all the good times and the beauty she brought to your life. Lastly, poor Bocci...the indignity of that photo!
ReplyDeleteHah! I don't know how I missed these posts ... Love the pics. Sparky did the same thing every time, he'd refuse to go outside after a shave ... :)
ReplyDeleteKeep plugging along, you're doing good!
Hugs.