Mitzi died this morning. She looked so worn out this morning, not eating, not wanting to walk very far. So I took her to the vet’s and she died with me stroking her and telling her I loved her. It hurts of course because there was no way to know for sure it was what Mitzi wanted, but I felt at peace that, as much as I could know, it was indeed what Mitzi wanted. She was tired and in discomfort. I will miss her so very much.
Passenger's log on the Queen Mary 2: Dec 9th - First Day at Sea Didn't sleep well--think it was the soused mackerel at dinner. Anyway, R and I woke up at about 6:00 am and discussed the order of the day. Quite the swell outside and I can feel the roll of the ship. (No seasickness thank goodness!) Despite the mackerel, I was hungry so we went to King's Court at 6:30 a.m. Buffet with loads of choice of course. We sat in an alcove looking out at the ocean. Our server was from Croatia, Slavan. I asked him my burning question of the day--why did we get a free bottle of wine but a regular bottle of Diet Coke cost $3.75? Diet Pepsi is $1.00 less. Fruit juices are free on tap. Coffee, tea, milk, ditto. But you have to pay for soft drinks. Very odd. Slavan says it is because Cunard can't get a good contract with Coke. Hmmm.... our local School District back in Sierra Vista can negotiate .50 a can for the soda machines in the teachers' lounges but Cunard has to cha...
So sorry.
ReplyDeleteThey know when it's time. And having you there and stroking her and assuring her of love I'm sure helped her passing be more gentle.
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