That's not to say I don't enjoy an outing to some new place, especially if it involves lots of off-lead running over the hills or through the woods of course.
Ever since I was a wee puppy I have been visiting Nottingham, which is where I am now. I soon learned there was a different routine here with the Human Grandparents, but it was a nice one, involving walks by the River Trent and afternoon tea and cakes in front of the telly (BBC News Channel).
It has been over a year now since Human Grandad lived here. When I last saw him he was in a different home, and then I had to get used to not seeing him at all.
The house has felt a bit empty, but there was still Human Granny. I got into the habit of resting my head against her arthritic foot every evening as she ate her dinner very very slowly.
But last week, everything seemed to change again. I noticed HGY needed help walking, and then couldn't walk at all. Doctors came and went. On Sunday I overheard Gail, sounding very anxious, saying again and again: "No Mother, I'm not Peggy I'm GAIL. Your daughter Gail, remember".
Then on Sunday night, in the middle of the night, my beauty sleep was disturbed when a big van with flashing lights arrived in the driveway and next thing I knew two burly gentlemen were carrying HGY down the stairs and into the van.
I haven't seen HGY since, but Gail tells me she is in hospital, very ill. The doctors seem flummoxed and the earlier diagnosis of Parkinsonism is now in doubt.
Oh I do hope Human Granny is going to be OK. I am missing her ever so.
This afternoon I am going to tell Gail to make a proper cup of tea, in a warmed tea pot covered by a tea cosy, then to drink it from a nice china cup with a saucer, sat in front of the TV tuned to the BBC News Channel, and we can pretend everything is just the same.
I don't like change.
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Oh Bertie.
ReplyDeleteWe don't like change either! Sending you, Gail and HGY lots of love (and gentle woofs) from the other side of the world.
With paws crossed for HGY,
Riley and his family.
Sendin you, your human granny, and Gail lotsa luv and POTP.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeletePOTP indeed... the tea in china and the news channel sound like about the very best self-nurturing you can do. Nothing can alter the course of events, but you can surely do everything to minimise the effects of the changes taking places.
Feel the ether dear friends; it is embracing you. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Oh dear, don't like those kinds of changes, Bertie. We'll just keep sending hugs in your direction. Cuddle up to Gail during the news....
ReplyDeleteOh Gail and Bertie, so sorry to hear HGY is still poorly.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs and loves from us, take very good care of yourselves.
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Oh Bertie my sweet we are so sorry for the changes and we so hope granny is home soon all better and well. We pray for her and have our fingers and paws crossed. Have a tremendous Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Oh goodness... I'm sending big hugs and bigger prayers dat human Granny gets to feeling better soon...
ReplyDeleteOh, Bertie and Gail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tough time. We are sending you all the love possible. We really hope that Human Granny is going to be okay.
We think afternoon tea today is a must. And BBC News.
Thinking of you.
Tootsie & Renee & Dachshund Daddy
Bertie. I am very sad for both you and Gail, and thinking of you lots. What a worrying time. I couldn't agree more that restoring a small routine will be comforting and hopefully give some brief escape from the worries at hand. H&H send their best!
ReplyDeleteBertie ...I'm sorry you and Gail are going through all this and facing this change, which is certainly not the kind of change any of us want to face. Please give Gail extra love and support from us. My assistant knows this stress all too well as both of her parents have faced some major health problems recently, too. XOXO
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Those don't sound like good changes. Thinking of both of you.
ReplyDeleteYour idea is perfect Bertie - sometimes you just need to put a routine back in place so everything feels normal even for a little while. We will be saying lots of prayers for Granny and hope they find out what is wrong soon
ReplyDeleteWe find that change is very hard and it often upsets us, so we know how you feel.
ReplyDeleteWe are sorry to hear about HGY and will keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Dear sweet Bertie and Gail.
ReplyDeleteMom and I are so very very sorry to read that human Granny has been taken to the hospital and feeling so poorly. I know Gail is sick with worry and you are worried about Gail keeping well. I think a nice cup of tea in a pretty cup by that window will give her some peaceful times. You are very wise Bertie and Mom and I send you both lots of hugs and we send kitty kisses to Human Granny we know how dearly you both love her
Hugs madi your bfff and Mom
Bertie I'm so sad with you and your Gail. Such a change is the worst...But I love the way to have a cup of tea in front of tv and to think that nothing has changed. I hope it will work that you can spend an afternoon that way...
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Oh dear, Bertie. We are so sorry for Gail and Human Granny. You have the right idea to sit for a cup of tea. It will be so good for Gail. Lifting up prayers,
ReplyDeleteMarley
Neither do we! We have received a request to put your granny on our POTP page so we will set that up in a minute . . .
ReplyDeletePOTP to you all,
Murphy & Stanley
Bertie, we think a nice cup of tea by the telly is very much in order. We have our paws crossed for HGY, for Gail and foy you.
ReplyDelete-Bart, Ruby and Otto
Oh Bertie, I'm so sorry your Human Granny is doing poorly. We're keeping all of our paws crossed super tight for her, and for you and Gail too.. Please give Gail a gentle kiss and wiggle from us. I know you'll help her feel better.
ReplyDeleteBertie - Through a changing world the love and devotion of a family fellow is a constant.
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry your HGY isn't home with you right now and hope she will be soon. It's scary when things change. Sending purrs and tail wags and a hug for Gail.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry that you and your Miss Gail are going through these sad changes... We have our POTP going fur your grammy... and fur Miss Gail and You...
ReplyDeleteThe nice Tea time would be very relaxing fur your Gail.. GO FUR IT, Bertie...
Oh Bertie we like routine too. We have all our feets crossed for Granny
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
Routine is key. Anything else and I'll pee on the floor. We are thinking of you and Gail and your Granny.
ReplyDeleteBertie, I know you'll be a comfort to Gail in this very hard time. Perhaps you could share her tea....Tell Gail we are hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteJust read about your Human Granny on the POTP blog Bertie......we're sending lots of purrs for your Granny that she will be alright and home soon so you can take good care of her!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sammy
We sending tons of POTP for you, Gail, and Granny. Stay close to Gail and give her lots of snuggles while she drinks her tea.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, Bertie! I know you're a big help to Gail while human Granny is in the hospital, but I'm sure Gail is still very sad and worried. Tons of prayers and good thoughts are being sent your way for her to have a quick recovery! And tell Gail that confusion is not unexpected in older humans when they get ill; the good news is that when they get well, the confusion also can go away. So paws crossed that that's true for human Granny, like it was for our human Granny!
ReplyDeleteMadi is right, Bertie. Gail probably needs a nice cup of tea. She also probably needs a nice walk in the country with you. Remember when you were laid up with your unfortunate injury and how cranky Gail got before she took her bike ride? Meanwhile, I join with wfts Fuzzy and Callie to wish all the best for Human Granny.
ReplyDeleteOh Bertie. We can only send you our love and we hope you can feel our arms around you and your Gail, in a gentle hug. Mates you are in our hearts. Love to you all and special love for your Granny.
ReplyDeleteNo worries, and LOVE, Stella and Rory and Carol x x x
Dear Bertie, you need to be extra good for Gail right now because she will be very worried over HGY. A tough time right right, sending all our love to you both.
ReplyDeleteRubie and her mum xxx
Poor dear Bertie and your poor mum and HGY we are thinking of you
ReplyDeleteretro rover
oh dear Bertie...we are thinking of you
ReplyDeleteEdgar and his mum
Prayers - we are thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
Oh Bertie and Mum we are thinking of you and sending you POTP, prayers and a great big {{hug}}.
ReplyDeleteMarty, Mom and the Gang
We are sorry to read this news. Bertie do make Gail sit down and have a cup of proper tea, to take time to care for herself so that she can recharge for HGY. I will keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSweet William The Scot
We have our paws tightly crossed for your HGY. We do so hope she can come home soon. Look after Gail and be a good boy Bertie.
ReplyDeleteMolly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie x