Ok, I know it’s a funny title but it’s relevant.
Mufasa is 2 weeks post-op and running around, going down stairs, chewing his bones and living his new 3-legged life without looking back. He started taking the drug Palladia 4 days ago. So far, no ill side effects…but also no miraculous shrinking of tumors. You hear stories and even though you think, “gosh I really have to be patient and realistic,” somewhere back there you’re also thinking, “but THEIR dog’s tumors started shrinking after 1 dose!”
Sigh…another lesson in life. Do the best you can, be patient and appreciate even the smallest of triumphs.
Mufasa is the love of my life, but amidst all of this I somehow forgot I have another love. A 1400 pound one who needs my time as well. Today, Mufasa and I drove out to the stables to see our horse, “Lucky”. His original name was Bucky B Lucky. He is Seattle Slew’s grandson, and he raced successfully for 2 years prior to breaking his leg. The owner decided that after all that hard running and the high purses he won, he would be rewarded with a trip to the slaughter yard. He was rescued 1 day before the trucks came and fell into my life about a year ago. He and Mufasa do well together…very respectful of one another’s space. So I rode for a while, then the 3 of us spent time in the pasture. I soaked up the sun and the love of my 2 boys, Lucky ate grass and Mufasa ate…….well, lets just leave it at that.
My point is that I have delved into spending every free moment of time with Mufasa and have forgotten about others who need my love as well. Ultimately, Mufasa always accompanies me anyway. So why and how did I “forget”. I don’t really know the answer to that but I do know that Mufasa enjoys these outings as much as I do. If it makes us both happier, I need to be sure to include the whole “family”.
Mufasa is taking a nap now, after a great morning, and I am watching him. The sound of him breathing makes me smile. Tomorrow we’ll have another adventure, and I will put the worries about the Palladia behind me. Either it will work, or it won’t. Meanwhile, there is sun to soak up and grass to nibble on and big smelly creatures who leave behind really yummy treats to snack on (hahahaha, gross!).
So, still not time to mourn, but perhaps also not time to worry too much.