Robbie’s home with us, and already moving around better than she was before the operation. Still has a touch of the anesthetic, but has begun to eat again.
We have four medications we have to administer to her twice a day. Two are easy; two are hard. Neither of us has veterinarian skills, so getting these medicines into her is a major effort. We dassn’t lift her up–not with that big incision down there–and dare not provoke a struggle. Hopefully we’ll learn how to do this.
Again, her prognosis is not good, but we still have recourse to prayer. Lord, we have done everything we could and should do. Now we need your help.
I prayed for Robbie (and Lee and Patty) all through Mass this morning, and I keep praying all the time. It’s so hard to watch our loved pets suffering. I’ve often thought that it’s harder to stand at the foot of the Cross than to hang on it ourselves.
I’ve thought that, too, Phoebe.
When I went through this sort of thing, about 4 years ago, it was very hard. I did all that I reasonably could and left it at that. You’ll do the right thing and always keep praying.
Whenever I see difficult situations, I try to remember that God did not make this world to be a place of grievous events and hardship, for man, nor animal. In Genesis, we are told that God gave the animal world vegetation for food, so apparently predation was not part of the original plan. I remember the words of Romans 8:20-21: “For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” At every step of creation, God saw that His works were good, but when mankind sinned, the good was tainted.
Romans 8:22 says: “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.” So it’s not just humans that have paid for Adam’s sin, but untold numbers of completely innocent animals have been affected as well. Just as God gave mankind His Son as a ransomer, we know that God loves all of His creation and wants to restore all of creation to the state where it can once again be considered to be truly “good”, in the sense that God meant it.
Just this morning, I saw a video comprised of various clips of all sorts of wild animals showing affection towards humans and seeking human attention. There were bears (including Polar Bears), lions, tigers, a leopard, a jaguar, hyenas, wolves, fox, and all sorts of animals that seemed to be very willing to show affection for humans. Obviously, our relationship with the animal realm was meant to be affectionate and there is no doubt in my mind that the original plan was for humans to live in absolute harmony with animals. That is one reason that our pets have such a hold on us; this was apparently meant to be, and animals really are part of our families.
Keep praying, and I will too. Pray for Robbie, pray for yourself & Patty and pray in accordance with the second to last verse in scripture, Revelation 22:20: “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”
Thanks for that!
Jean-Pierre Hallet used to say that almost all animals, wild or domestic, could be won over by love, patience, and affection. To prove it, he tamed an adult rhinoceros to the point where he could ride on its back.
Eye has not seen and ear has not heard the wonderful things that are in store for us. Even the youngest of children love animals. Somehow I think that we will see some amazing things with animals.
One of our cats looks almost just like Robbie, and every time I see her, I pray that Robbie will fully recover. In the meantime, I know you’ll keep on loving her, which is what she needs right now. Hoping for a miracle here…we know God can provide one if it’s in His will.
Although the doctor gave a bad prognosis, Robbie seems to feel much, much better, making progress by the hour. I hardly know what to think of it.
There have been lots of prayers. Still, be prepared for a possible reversal. Meanwhile, we continue to pray.
Don’t think I’ve forgotten that possibility.
Still praying for Robbie, Lee…