More sad news, though not of a ferret nature
I haven't been at the computer for the past couple weeks, so I wasn't able to post. I've been down in Florida since May 26, and even though I'm writing this post on my laptop next to a pool in an absolutely beautiful setting, my heart is heavy. The day after we helped Mojo to the bridge, my dad went into surgery. The surgery seemed to go fine, but that night his heart stopped. They were able to bring him back, but he never came out of a coma. We turned off life support on Monday, May 29. It's been really tough the past couple weeks, but we're dealing. The ferrets are up with Steve in PA, and he's taking good care of them for me. I miss them so much. Less than I miss my dad right now, obviously, but getting through this without fuzzy love isn't making it any easier. I usually turn to them when I'm upset, and they make it better. So I've been asking Steve for twice daily updates on them
They seem to be getting over their grief for Mojo. At least they're playing again, rather than sleeping all together in a lump like they're afraid one of them is going to disappear if they don't keep each other in sight at all times. Cheeba is finished with his ulcer medication, and he's doing well. Steve said he's (Cheeba, not Steve) being a real brat, per usual. Sophie's diarrhea that she's had since the end of March (when she got her first Melatonin implant and went on Biaxin for 2 weeks) has cleared up. Jebabba is pigging out on baby food more and more, and putting on some weight. His poop is also looking better, without the weird jelly like substance he had for a while. Bonk is still his crazy little self, running around like a lunatic. That is one ferret that will always be a kit at heart.
So I sit here, with a Florida breeze wafting the smell of the ocean at me, and I think about my ferrets so I don't have to think about my Dad, hoping that the peacefulness of the afternoon will rub off on me just a little. I love you, Dad. Say hello to my fuzzies up there - I know you had a soft spot for them, no matter what you told me!
posted by Ms. Ferret @ 11:33 PM
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I surfed on over from TheFerretStore.com, as I hear you are the expert. :) Just last week, I was gifted with two of my first fuzzies from a local rescue in Washington state and they are absolutely wonderful!
I am very sorry for your loss, as I know how painful it can be to lose someone close to you. It seems you've had a few downs going on all at the same time, but yet you sound very strong and stable. I hope that your heart doesn't hurt for too long and that you smile more often than cry. And I know what you mean about fuzzies making everything all better.. I haven't laughed or loved this much in a long time. It's amazing.
Well, I may become an avid reader of your journal, as you seem like a wonderful person and you have tons of ferret experience, which I am hoping will help me to be the best parent ever.
-- Brandi
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