Dearest Carol,

Oh Sweetie! I wish I had words that would truly comfort you, but I 
know from experience something about the decision you're facing with 
Fabian. Of course, Reeva and I will pray!

Honey, I know how much you love him, and I know how much it hurts. I 
feel so helpless because I'm a fixer, and so is Reeva, but I think 
this is one for Daddy Jesus. He's really the Only One who can ease 
your pain, and Fabian's. It tears me up to hear about this, but I 
just don't know how to continue from here. We will pray our hearts 
out. Just know that we are there with you and Mike in our hearts. 
Keep writing and talking to us, even when it hurts so bad your 
fingers don't want to move. Fall on Jesus and let Him put His Loving 
Arms around you. We wish we could give you hugs of support.


LOVE IN DADDY JESUS AND GOD'S MANY, MANY BLESSINGS,
Mari and Reeva Parry.


At 08:42 AM 6/28/06 +0100, Carol Pearson said:

>Hi all,
>
>Well, I think I'm one of those kinds of people for whom nothing 
>(almost) goes really well, without hitch, and lots of things never 
>happen because of others that come in the way . . ..  Get the picture?
>
>I just wanted to share with you all that my ex-guide dog, Fabian, 
>has very bad arthritis.  It started to get very bad about the middle 
>of last week and, just when I thought it could get no worse, today 
>he is literally creeping along.  The vet has given him steroids but 
>they're quite difficult to get down him.  For a few days I just 
>didn't react then, when Mike said something to me today I just 
>started to cry and cry.  The "in pieces" bit, with which I'm very 
>familiar, is beginning to set in - for how long I don't know!
>
>Meantime, I had to go away for a meeting on Monday and took Fabian 
>with me, being the best out of all solutions.  I had to carry him 
>upstairs - and those who know me well enough will know where that 
>left my back, wrists, etc.  Next Monday starts our week of camp, 
>following which we're supposed to be at another friend's, with 
>stairs to climb.  The vet will see us on Friday and by that time we 
>really ought to make our decision about next week, but it's not 
>looking good, whichever way I go!  I'm not even sure that I can cope 
>with it and it may be another thing I just don't do after all.
>
>Your prayers for us all would be much appreciated.  Please write me 
>also if you want.  Will things ever get better?  I am beginning to 
>think that that won't happen for me until I reach Heaven's door so 
>please, Lord, hurry up with that one!
>
>
>--
>Carol
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