4/21 – I am so tired, I can’t see.
Last night was tough.
Maggie had some trouble settling down. She would nap for 15 minutes, then get up and whine. I did take her out – that wasn’t it. I think she just wanted me to sleep on the dog bed with her. I did. She wanted to cuddle. I did. She wanted to feel safe. She did. Until the storm came…
Thunder and lightning? Really? She is PETRIFIED of both. I was praying that it would pass quickly. It lasted about an hour. That was somewhere between 3 and 4 am. I ended up giving her a Xanax because she shook so hard I thought she was going to pop her 70 staples. Yes, I said 70. On a different note, my muscles haven’t been this sore in MONTHS. I know I am getting a good workout but sheesh.
Tired and sore but STILL WORTH IT. She is stronger each day and happier each day.
One of these days I will get the nerve to post pictures of her scar. It was horrifying at first, now we are used to it. I wasn’t prepared though for the bruising from the harness. Purple belly, I feel so bad. Part of the process.