Thank You, My Darling Jay...

Darling Jay,

It's been five days since you left us. Even though we still have Brandy and Whisky, the whole house seemed so quiet without you.

I wake up in the middle of the nights, wanting to check on you. In the mornings, I wake up thinking you are still with us. Your Aunty JM misses you too - she prepared your medication for you this morning, and goes to sleep every night with a silky terrier soft toy who is now wearing your tee-shirts.

I hope you will not blame me for letting you go. You deserved to go in dignity, and not having quality life will not be something you would have wanted.

I am glad I took a few days off work the week before to bring you out - you had fun on the beach on Tuesday, and at the park on Wednesday.

I am grateful you waited for me on the day you passed on. Thank you for allowing me to make the decision to let you go with dignity.

Thank you for allowing me to be able to hold you as you drift off to the other world.

Thank you for choosing me as your owner some 18 years ago. It's been a great pleasure being able to share your life all these years.

Thank you for showing me 4 years back that you wanted to live on. You gave us an extra four years together.

Thank you for being with me, while I transit from childhood to adulthood. You shared many milestones of my life with me, memories of which I hold dear in my heart.

Thank you for showing me that you were tired. You allowed me to make the decision for you when your heartbeat slowed down.

Enjoy yourself in Heaven, my darling. Hope you have already met Coco, Joy, Fufu and all your departed friends.

I promise you that I will do more good deeds in my lifetime on earth, so that I can be reunited with you in Heaven when my time comes.

Till we meet again,
J

Goodbye, Jay...

It is with great sadness that I am announcing to all that our beloved miracle boy, Jay had left us.

He passed away in my arms at 1725hrs on 03rd June 20009. He was a ripe old 18 years old.

Jay fought a brave battle and lived a full life. In recent days, he had been having seizures more frequently, and when his heart slowed down (we rushed him to the vet when we realised he was having high fever), I took the painful decision not to perform CPR on him.

I believe that the decision was made in Jay's best interest - he was not having quality life as he was fitting 5, 6 times daily.

I respected Jay's life, and fought in full support when he chose to live on after he collapsed from renal failure some four years back. I ensured that I spared no expenses, and gave him the best possible medical attention.

This time, I believe Jay wants to give up. As his owner, I have to respect and support that too. Prolonging his life (yet not being able to enjoy life) was not something Jay would have wanted.

Jay has since been cremated, and his ashes were placed beside Coco. Both of them are at home, and forever looking over the family.

Jay was lucky to have some many friends who grieved along with us in his passing. He was also very lucky to have a dedicated vet, who went out of his way to support us. He celebrated with the family when Jay got better, and grieved with us when it was time to let go.

Thank you all for your friendship. I believe the friendships made through Jay will be sustained even though Jay is no longer with us. Take care!

Death by Godiva chocolate... Almost!

J was invited to preview the Christmas collection at Godiva's last evening. As she was able to bring along a friend, she invited Jiejie Eil along (why not me?!).

At the preview, there was free flow of Godiva chocolates and liqueur. J, being a chocolate lover, was happily eating the chocolates.

After downing 3 truffles, she started to feel the chocolate high! But being greedy, she continued to eat until she got high on chocolates. High until she felt a little giddy. Only then did she finally stopped.

Godiva also gave out free chocolates for guests to bring home. D and Aunty JM promptly finished the yummy chocolates which J brought home. J did not touch any more chocolates as she overdosed on it. Serve her right for being greedy!

These days, Aunty JM sleeps in J's room with me. At 2am this morning, I awoken as I was feeling a little peckish. I whined and whined, but the two women continued sleeping!!

I was getting more and more hungry! In the end, I peed on Aunty JM as a last resort. Heehee, that worked and she IMMEDIATELY jumped up! And I got my supper... Smart, ain't I?

Maybe I shouldn't whine next time.. just pee will do! hiak hiak hiak

Review Updates!

I just came back from Uncle E's as he wanted to check on me.

Generally, he is very happy with my progress. My blood was checked and my white blood cells are back to normal range. YAY!!!

That means that I no longer have the nasty infection but I still got to continue with my antibiotics.

My temperature was also normal.

All in all, that's good news! Everybody is happy!!! I hope I get to go out this weekend though...

Unwell :(

I am not feeling well again. :(

Everything started last Thursday. J was out for dinner with a friend when Aunty JM told J that I suddenly don't look good.

I was shivering, although my body felt very hot. I also refused to eat (which only happens if I'm ill). I also refused to move, and Aunty JM is unable to open my mouth. In fact, I look a little lifeless.

It was already 9pm when J rushed home and decided to activate Uncle E. Poor Uncle E had to rush back to his clinic.

I had high fever (41 degrees when the normal for doggies is 38.5 to 39.5) and my bloodwork showed that my white blood cells reading was twice the normal range.

An infection (although no visible signs were found) was suspected. Uncle E gave me two jabs, and sent me home with some antibiotics. J was told to monitor my temperature and sponge me if need be. She was also told to call/update him on my condition.

Upon reaching home, Aunty JM and J started to sponge me. It seemed to work and my temperature slowly reached normal range.

Just as everything seem fine, I started to have seizure! It was not the petite ones which I used to have. Instead, I suffered from major fits (grand mal seizure). Luckily, J had in place the procedure to follow should I suffer from fits.

Aunty JM rushed to lower the air conditioner, and get the sedation drugs while J comforted me. It was already 1am but S got the whole family up.

I suffered two bouts, after which I was disoriented for the next 4 hours. J, seeing that the fits have stopped, did not sedate me. She did not want to disturb Uncle E by calling him, and only dropped him a text message on my condition.

I only managed to go to sleep at 5am that morning. Uncle E, who was worried about me, awoken to check on messages/missed call and read J's message. He replied to ask J to send me in that morning for him to monitor, and told J to get some sleep since I was already sleeping.

In the morning, I was sent to Uncle E, and J accompanied me for the whole day. I did not suffer any more seizures since then. Until today, the whole family and Uncle E are still on high alert and constantly monitoring my condition.

We are grateful to Uncle E for being there for us yet again. He even bought J a good lunch at an Italian restaurant that day when I was supposed to be in for monitoring.

J told me that everyone is hoping I will get well again, and that all my friends are worried about me. Thanks for all your concern. Me will try my best again!

Parents' 30th Wedding Anniversary

Remember my blog very very long time back about the secret mission?

Well, it was actually the celebration of the 30th Wedding Anniversary of D and M. It was planned by J, S, and of course my playmates and I.

That explains for my lack of updates. We have been busy!!! *crosses paw that people will not find out this is an excuse*

The dinner was held at a local 5 star hotel, and was a small and cozy event. I think all the guests enjoyed. Of course, the people who enjoyed the most were D and M.

J is now very poor after the dinner (or so she says)... she funded most of the dinner.

Apparently, the guest had a range of wine (champagne, two kinds of red/white wine and dessert wine). Also, there was a dessert buffet at the end of the dinner.

All the guests went back with (1) Jewellery Box by hotel, (2) Placard which is a photo frame, (3) Box of chocolate, and (4) A personalized gift!!!

It was the first time for us at a hotel and boy, did we enjoy!!! Here are some photos of us before the dinner.







We doggies were involved in the pre-dinner cocktail and march-in.

During the cocktail, we doggies mingled with the guests. We wore our Gucci jackets/bandanna (thanks, Jiejie Eil for convincing J to get them for us!) .

Just before the march-in, we went to the hotel room to change into our tuxedos. J and S marched in with us doggies first, followed by our parents.

After the march-in, Aunty JM brought us to the hotel room, and we were able to spend the night there!

Aunty JM had her dinner delivered to the room, while we enjoyed cake/cookies which J had bought for us. We had a fantastic night! I hope J brings us for a hotel stay again!

J wish to thank Jiejie Eil, for helping out with us on that night. You have been an invaluable help!

Also, I wish to wish my parents a Happy 30th Anniversary!!! Jay loves you very much!!! *kiss kiss*

Anemia no more, and welcoming Jaymobile!

I am no longer anemic! The eprex treatment helped me once again.

Both J and Uncle E are so happy.

Another thing to be happy about - my Jaymobile is finally here!

J told me that whenever she brings me out, she uses one of the family cars. Now, we have a car which we can truly call our own!!!

Uncle E was so excited for J too, and messaged her a few times to enquire about the delivery.

J is collecting Jaymobile this evening. We are so happy!