Parker is doing well. He does not appear to be in pain and, as he sleeps in the same position for hours, I know he is not in strong discomfort. He plays a little and still wants to go outside. And he is still eating.
He has re-discovered Fancy Feast. After all the exotic varieties and expensive brands in which I have tried to interest him, he is, for the moment, eating Fancy Feast. Yesterday, he ate almost a tin of it for dinner, and then I cut up roasted chicken for his bed-time snack, and he consumed all the meat of a drumstick, and then some. And it all stayed down.
I watched Parker eat, hungrily, eagerly. When he cleaned his bowl, he wanted more. He wanted nothing at snack-time (eight o’clock) but before bed, he was peckish again, and had his favourite, chicken. Afterward, he stretched, and I stroked his still smooth and soft fur. We played: I pretended to step on him and he wrestled and kicked my foot. Finally, he groomed himself. He didn’t throw up last night or early this morning. Yesterday was a good day.
And yesterday was why good days with Parker are splendid days. He felt good. He filled his tummy and I know that he felt good. One day, he won’t. One day, he will not eat, and not eat ever again. He will feel pain, and no position in which he lies will bring him comfort. One day, the cancer that fills his body will win.
But not yesterday. Yesterday, Parker won. And yesterday cannot be erased. It is indelible, and long after he has left me, yesterday, and days like it, will remain. Yesterday was a good day. Yesterday was splendid.
Wonderful! Enjoy these days John as I'm sure Parker does. He clearly knows he is loved and cared for.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, John! Your love for Parker shines so bright, and he responds to it. So glad for your good day.
ReplyDeleteReading this brought tears to my eyes. I can only offer my hope that, for however long Parker is around, his splendid moments are many, and any pain at the end very short.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post! I hope Parker continues to have good days like that. ♥
ReplyDeleteGood on you Mr Parker.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that Parker had such a good day. A good day for him is also a good day for you, and I hope he has many more of them.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending loving purrs to Parker for more good days. Hope he keeps eating the Fancy Feast noms.
ReplyDeleteParker had a good day...he ate, he played, he had his Dad, and he wanted to be outside...that IS splendid. It makes me very happy. It was a day for him to also remember.
ReplyDeletewe are glad you recorded it here today too.....you know why ♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. May Parker and you share many more of these splendid days - days that are filled with happiness and love.
ReplyDeleteGlad he had a good day. Make the best of your time with him.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with Undine. John, you write so expressively and you brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteAlways always be grateful for those good days. We are purring there are many many more for you and Parker. And Parker we all love you dearly.
ReplyDeletePraying for many more days like that for Parker.
ReplyDeleteThis made me so happy that Parker had such a good day which made a good day for you! Like the others wrote this post brought tears to my eyes. Let's hope Parker has plenty more good days and thank you John for sharing these days with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good news! I'm happy about Parker's better state of being! I'm sending you virtual purrs!
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