UPDATE ON HAPPI (SORT OF)

Happi hurt her front wrist.  The doctor took x-rays.  The x-rays were sent to a specialist for review.  Today I called Happi's doctor and he called me back to say the specialist reviewed the x-rays and wants to discuss his findings.  Unfortunately they played phone tag all day.  I am not sure this is good news or not so good news.  I am trying to stay positive.

Happi did way to much walking (bounding) up and down the stairs yesterday and today I tried to contain her.  She spent more time sleeping today which is good.

Fingers crossed she is going to be okay.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 365.  The final day of the Happiness Project!!!

I have a reason to be grateful today.  Remember when the raccoon fell and broke my fence?  Today my neighbor took pity on me and helped me by fixing my fence.  He bought all the supplies (my car is too small to cart the stuff home) and then built the fence.  He put a new 2x4 along the top and a new lattice along the front.  It looks great.  I put the lights back on the fence so the dogs can see going down the stairs.

I am incredibly lucky that my neighbor volunteered to do this for me.

Say farewell to the Happiness Project.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 364.  One more day of the Happiness Project.

I have been working very hard to put aside the past, take time for me, be happy, have fun and be grateful.  I am trying to take time for me, get out in the world and be adventurous.  And most of all keep the clutter out of my life.

This project has been something I have been so grateful for.  It has changed me for the better.  Am I a more happy person?  My answer is yes.  Compared to one year ago, I am happier.  I am busier but happier.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 363.  Today I had a very interesting experience.  I was at the supermarket shopping when the electricity went out.  It was a full on blackout of the whole neighborhood.  I didn't know it at the time, I just thought it was a momentary loss of electricity.  Then it lasted a long time.  The store was very dark and I (along with everyone else) brought out my phone and turned on my flashlight app.  I continued to get a few more items but didn't over do it.  I realized that the registers were run on electricity and would not be working.

Suddenly the Muzak came on.  I found out later it was on a backup system.  I got my few items and went up the registers.  I had heard that all employees were called up to the front to guard the doors since the security system was not working and they were worried people would walk out with food and alcohol. 

I got to the front and the self-service registers were also running on the back-up system.  There was a long line of people waiting in line.  The store announced that the blackout was the entire area and a technician was on the scene trying to fix it.  The electricity would be back on in 3 hours.  If we wanted we could leave our groceries and come back in three hours.  Th line went fairly fast and I checked out.  I only bought what I needed to make the soup for dinner and some other important things.

I got in my car and that is when I realized the street lights were also out.  Oh, the chaos that ensued.  There was a 6 way intersection with no street light.  Everyone just drove and it was a miracle that no one got in an accident.  I was happy to make it home in one piece.  It was quite an adventure!

Happi Update: She is resting comfortably.  The drugs are helping her stay sedated and restful.  Right now she is watching the MTV Video Music awards and can't wait to see Britney Spears perform.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 362.  I got some unhappy news today about Happi.  It turns out the pain she has been having is not her back or hips.  It is her front wrist.  Happi is a three-legged dog who lost her front left leg when she was a pup when she was hit by a car.  She has to hop when she walks and puts a tremendous amount of weight on her front leg.  Years ago she tore the ligament in her front leg and was on bed rest for two months.

Now the doctor is sending her x-rays to a specialist to get him to look at them and see what to do about it.  Fusing the bones is not a good option because it will limit her walking.

I always knew that she may lose her remaining front leg at some point.  She puts so much weight on that one leg and so many years of that weight is hard.  If I have to I will get her a little wheely cart.  She will have a full life no matter what.  She is a special dog who has been through so much in her few years.  She deserves the best I can give her.

So now I wait and see what the specialist says.  No matter what Happi gets the best life for as long as she can have it.  She brings so many so much joy.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 361.  Today I took Happi to the doctor's office.  They looked her over and decided to take x-rays.  She had x-rays about a month ago so they are going to compare them.  Happi seemed fine at the doctor's office.  Of course!  When she came home she slept for hours.  They gave me a new medicine called Gabapentin.  It is supposed to help with pain.

Tomorrow I get the results of the x-ray technician's findings.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 360.  Happi is still not coming upstairs except to eat.  I even made dinner and ice pops last night and she was a no show. Normally she would be lying on the kitchen floor waiting for something to drop. All she wants to do is sleep on my bed.

Poor baby.  So I called the doctor and he said he thinks it is her back but I should bring her in and get it checked out since it has been a week and she is acting so odd.  I have an appointment tomorrow.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 359.  Today is my good friend S birthday.  She is the most calm, loving, sweet, joyous and chill person I know.  I love being around her.  She brings out the best in me.  She is very supportive and positive.

I am grateful that she is in my life.  I am grateful that all my friends are in my life.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 358.  Today I went to get my teeth cleaned.  I just love getting my teeth cleaned.  I don't love the scraping but I love how my teeth feel when it is all done.  Of course like most people I need to floss more and I have to be more careful about not falling asleep without putting my night guard in but besides that, my teeth are pretty good.

Happi is spending all her time on my bed.  I am getting concerned because she doesn't come upstairs for any reason except to eat.  This is not like her.  I am contemplating calling the doctor if she doesn't get better soon.

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN OF THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

Day 357.  Today I took Happi for a walk and now she is laying next to me crying.  I think that was a bad idea.  I gave her some pain medicine now we have to wait for it to kick in.  If she isn't feeling better soon, I will call the doctor.

I hate leaving her alone but the dog sitter has been coming around to check on her.

Until tomorrow...