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!


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Carol
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