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At least he's smiley. :D



Edit: HE WALKED! Only a few steps before his legs gave out, but HE WALKED!

So, as I said earlier, my dad went to visit Kaipo today.

When he first got there, Kaipo was completely catatonic (dogatonic?) and didn't even look like himself. My dad, never one to give up easily, kept tying to play with him for about 20 minutes, when Kaipo finally snapped out of it and started wagging his tail and trying to get up.

Now, he still can't get up, but at least he's trying! My dad said he really "looked like himself" by the time he left and was still wagging. So there's the first step in a positive direction so far!

They're pretty sure now what he had was a stroke, accompanied by 4 seizures. The biggest thing that still needs to happen is he needs to be able to get up, so that's what we're all praying for right now.

The heavens are telling the glory of God, and all creation is shouting for joy!
Come, dance in the forest, come, play in the field, and sing, sing to the glory of the Lord!

My dad went to visit and he wagged his tail!

Starting time: 1:31am
Name: Twirly/Ann
Sisters: 1, Kristin
Brothers: None
Shoe size: 8.5
Height: 5’6”

Where do you live: Gainesville, Florida
Favorite drinks: Rum and coke! Unsweet tea, Coke Zero. Water!
Favorite breakfast: Whole wheat tortilla with Egg Beaters, mushrooms, onions, and feta cheese
Have you ever been on a plane?: No, I swam to the mainland from Hawaii.
Swam in the ocean: Before I could walk, and more times than I can count.
Fallen asleep at school: And snored....
Broken someone's heart: Yes
Fell off your chair: Not meeeeee....
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Yep, I'm lame like that.
Saved e-mails: Always, these days.

What is your room like: Small and crowded, but full of love. <3
What's right beside you: Duck!
What is the last thing you ate: Well, I'm DRINKING wine right now, but the last thing I ATE was a slice of apple buttermilk bread.
Ever had chicken pox: In kindergarten.
Sore throat: Who hasn't?
Stitches: Only after surgery.
Broken nose: Klutzy as I am, I really haven't broken much... so, no.

Do you believe in love at first sight: No
Like picnics: I want to have one SO badly!
Who was/were the last person/people you danced with: Paul, in the kitchen. :D
Last person who made you smile: My Duck, of course.
You last yelled at: ...my Duck, of course.

Today did you:
Talk to someone you like: Yep
Kiss anyone: Of course... unfortunately, the first one I kissed today was a rat.
Get sick: Almost, out of sheer emotional distress.
Talk to an ex: Nope
Miss someone: My pup :(
Eat: Duh?

Best feeling in the world: Being in Paul's arms
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: Sometimes
What's under your bed: Collapsed boxes for moving purposes
Who do you really hate: Barack Obama?
What time is it now? 1:42am, and I need more wine.

SECOND SECTION
Random:

• Is there a person who is on your mind now: Paul, and Kaipo (if dogs count)


• Do you have any siblings: See above?


• Do you want children: Yep!


• Do you smile often: Not as often as I should.


• Do you like your hand-writing: Heh. Have you seen it? No.


• Are your toe nails painted: Rarely, and not now.


• Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: Um. No one's?


• What color shirt are you wearing now: Grey


• What were you doing at 7:00 p.m. yesterday: I don't remember... probably sitting at the computer.


• I can't wait till: Graduation! And the wedding!


• Are you a friendly person: At first, but I'm also easy to piss off.


• Do you have any pets: Ha. Haha. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.


• Where is the person you have feelings for right now?: Immediately to my right.


• Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now?: Is this survery meant for 12-year-olds?


• Do you sleep with the TV on?: I used to, but it would give me strange dreams.


• What are you doing right now?: This?


• Have you ever crawled through a window?: Yes, after a car accident, getting out of the flipped-over vehicle.


• Can you handle the truth?: I prefer it. I don't like playing games.


• Are you too forgiving?: Very much so.


• Are you closer to your mother or father?: Possible Mom, but very close to both.


• Who was the last person you cried in front of?: Paul


• How many people can you say you've really loved?: I thought I knew love before, but I really didn't until Paul.


• Do you eat healthy?: Mostly!


• Do you still have pictures of you & your ex?: Only from senior prom because... well, it's senior prom.


• Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?: All too often.


• If you're having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to?: Paul, Ashley, or Chris.


• Are you loud or quiet most of the time?: Oh, quiet. Totally. And 100% sarcastic.


• Are you confident?: Never. (Seriously this time.)

THIRD SECTION
5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
1) Going to Catholic school
2) Writing a lot
3) Being a total perfectionist
4) Reading a lot
5) Playing softball

5 things on my to-do list today:
1) Put away laundry
2) Watch stats lectures
3) Clean the room
4) Finish a book
5) Read for my FL archaeology class

5 snacks I enjoy:
1) Pears
2) Pringles Stix
3) Welch's fruit snacks
4) Yogurt
5) Half a whole wheat bagel

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1) Pay off student debt
2) Get more pets
3) Pay off my parents' house
4) Travel
5) Invest

5 of my bad habits:
1) Procrastination
2) LiveJournal
3) Cracking my neck
4) Chewing on my lower lip
5) Staying up all night

5 places I have lived in:
1) Kaneohe, Hawaii
2) Kailua, Hawaii
3) Orlando, Florida (SE)
4) Orlando, Florida (SW)
5) Gainesville, Florida

5 jobs I've had:
1) Student
2) Attractions attendant (at Universal)
3) Theater tech
4) Um. Science center volunteer?
5) Fiancee?


Okay, now I'm slightly buzzed. Mmm, wine. Night!

Reading: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Reading: Letters to a Young Conservative by Dinesh D'Souza
Next: Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge

Any recommendations?

They're pretty sure it's a brain tumor.

He keeps having seizures. He is completely dazed and doesn't recognize my dad.

There are signs he's in extreme distress. There are signs of severe brain damage.

Even if we get him home, he'll never be the same dog again. Chances are, he won't regain bodily function.


I want to throw up.

1. What is your occupation right now? Student, theater tech
2. What color are your socks right now? Barefoot!
3. What are you listening to right now? The sound of the A/C unit downstairs. And my own typing.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Freshly sliced pears. Mm.
5. Can you drive a stick shift? CAN I? Yes. Will there be a clutch left afterwards? Likely not.
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My dad, about Kaipo.
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you/last posted this? Naw. ;) (PS- It was miintikwa, and she posted this ooooh 2 months ago?)
8. How old are you today? 22
9. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football or basketball.
10. What is your favorite drink? Rum and coke, or Coke Zero in general.
11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Frequently in high school, generally to a red or auburn. Dyed it black in July 2007, but that was the last time.
12. Favorite food? All things Mexican.
13. What is the last movie you watched? The Express at a "sneak preview."
14. Favorite day of the year? November 12 or December 25.
15. How do you vent anger? In volatile, profane rants and the occasional hitting on inanimate objects.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child? Do books count? I was CONSTANTLY reading.
17. What is your favorite season? Fall!
18. Cherries or Blueberries? Mmm, blueberries! In cereal, especially!
19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? If I take the time to email them, I don't think at least a confirmation of receipt is too much to ask for.
20. Who is the most likely to respond? DJ
21. Who is least likely to respond? chather
22. Living arrangements? Small 1/1 with my fiance in Gainesville, as well as our mouse, three rats, and 2 betta fish.
23. When was the last time you cried? Heh, I've been tearing up all day....
24. What is on the floor of your closet? A ton of stuff we didn't have room to put anywhere else.
25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? I think maybe piecesofcandy. If she isn't the person whose been on my flist the longest, she's certainly close.
26. What did you do last night? You know, I had an AMAZING night and I really should right about it. I think I will at the end of this.
27. What inspires you? God, love/Paul, music.
28. What are you most afraid of? Death, fire, mannequins, and dragonflies. Yes, I'm weird.
29. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Ew, red meat. I rarely touch it.
30. Favorite dog breed? Ooh. Bad question for a survey that's supposed to be distracting me. Golden retrievers, obviously.
31. Favorite day of the week? Tuesday. Don't know why, likely because I was born on a Tuesday.
32. How many states have you lived in? Three- Hawaii, Florida, and confusion. Or is that two?


Now, about last night.

Last night was WONDERFUL. I did some core training (crunches and such) and then I jogged for 15 minutes! Without a break! I was so proud of myself, and I felt excellent. Then, Paul came home and we went for a relaxing walk in the cool night air, then sat on the balcony and drank rum and cokes and talked about everything. Then we played some video games and curled up and went to bed, with the windows open a cool breeze wafting over us.

It was perfect. :D

Then I woke up when my mom called me about Kaipo. :(

I guess this failed to distract me.

I posted an update to a few canine-related communities, both on LJ and Spark, and the text of it is below. It includes some updated information.

I also have a favor to ask. If you have a flist with people who know about animals, PLEASE spread it around! The biggest battle right now is not knowing what's wrong, and I just need to find that one person who has an idea the vet hasn't thought of!


Hi everyone.

Normally I'd post an intro, but I'm somewhat under emergency conditions right now.

My nearly-13-year-old golden retriever suddenly couldn't move last night. Whenever my dad went near him, he'd growl but he couldn't get up. Then, he started having frequent seizures. My dad took him to an emergency vet overnight and they hydrated him, but had no idea what was wrong. He has a high fever and has also lost control of his bodily functions. He is at his main vet right now, where they are keeping him and trying to figure out what's wrong.

So far, they've ruled out most toxins and infections. The leading theories are epilepsy or a brain tumor. I also found this article and told my dad about it, since that's what he eats and they just opened up a new bag. I figured an infestation was at least a possibility worth investigating.

He gets hematomas in his ear flaps every now and then, and he has some typical allergies and arthritis, but is otherwise in good health. Does anyone have any clue of other possibilities I could investigate or talk to the vet about? I'm kinda in a panic.