This last piece is an e-mail follow-up from 2009...
Hi,
It's nearly impossible for me to believe that one year ago this week, we brought Sam home from the hospital after his mysterious 4 day illness. He turned 14 years old in January and is going strong. His appetite and attitude are fantastic, though he doesn't go up or down the stairs as fast as he used to. Snow is still one of his favorite things and I've attached a couple of pictures that Mike took on Sunday -almost 1 year from the day that Sam went to the emergency room with me in a full panic. The pictures show Sam relaxing in the snow, then rolling in the snow while eating snow, and then shaking off the snow. Sights that I never get tired of.
Sam keeps a busy schedule these days - kibble and supplements in the morning, followed by a carrot snack, then some rigorous napping followed up by an afternoon activity (such as barking at the neighbors' dog, chasing cats, teaching Mom some philosophy, cleaning up cat food off the floor, preparing for tax season, begging for more carrots, etc.), next up is a brisk round of napping, and the day culminates with dramatically greeting Mom or Uncle Michael when they come home, more kibble and supplements (and carrots), a final walk/run/roll in the snow and then AHHHHH bedtime.
I'll never forget the lessons that Sam taught me last year - and that he is still teaching me. Continuing to "let go" is an lifetime process and a rewarding one. Thanks to everyone for all their help during those difficult days - we really needed you and you were there. We don't know how much longer Sam will choose to be with us, but we'll try to value every day. We never really know how much time is left for anything, I guess...
All the best to everyone and hug your family (2 and 4 legged) from us!
Jen, Mike, Sam, Abby, Emmy, and the cats...
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