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Celebrating Daisy’s bonus time
Back when we were kids, my dad had an old time movie projector on which he would play family movies he had taken throughout the years. I remember the flicking sound of the 8mm film running through the reels, and watching the images flash on the screen. We kids loved to watch those old movies, most of them featuring our young family interacting with one another or being goofy in front of the camera.
Whenever dad wanted to get to a good part on the film, he would turn a knob on the projector and fast forward through the boring stuff. I would watch as fleeting images appear quickly on the screen, just little wisps of family and memories flying by at a rapid pace, until dad would stop the projector, pause, and then turn the knob and let the movie run at regular speed again.
To me, time is a lot like that film in the old movie projector. Sometimes it runs at regular speed and you sit back and soak in every little moment. At other times, it seems to go whipping by in fast forward mode and you only get the chance to see fleeting moments of days gone by. But every once in a while, the film stops, and in that moment something changes and you are forced to take stock.
Six months ago, I heard the words insulinoma and cancer and Daisy, and the film stopped. I was forced to take stock, and to take action. I remember those early days and the agonizing decision-making involved. So much happened so fast and yet, so much slowed down too. There is nothing like hearing your dog has cancer to make stop and take notice of all that is around you.
Looking back now, I am amazed at how much time has gone by. In fact, it wasn’t even until today that I realized six months had already passed since Daisy’s surgery to remove her insulinoma. I guess the film in the projector sped up again somewhere along the way huh?
Back in February, I had so many doubts about whether I was doing the right thing by going forward with the surgery. Today, I am grateful for the extra six months with my girl. I am hoping there will be even more.
We’ve made good use of our extra time together.
In the past six months (what I now consider bonus time), Daisy has…
Taken a vacation
Awoken to the sound of loons calling across the lake
Sniffed lots of new smells
Gone hiking in the woods of central Minnesota
Gotten extra lovin’ from her friends
Taken lots of extra walks in the woods
Hung out with family
Hiked Scharr’s Bluff in Hastings, MN
Enjoyed a perfect spring and summer in Minnesota
Swam in the Mississippi River (Twice!)
Enjoyed a lot of extra cuddle time
And even more cuddle time
Bonded with the person who loves her most
Can I get six more please?
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