My head hurt a wee bit this morning as I tried to sweat alcohol from last night out of my system at the gym. I should know better than to get overserved at my age.
We were celebrating two things last night - I turned 44 and we got the first good news about Victor from the vet in a week. YEAH
Yesterday when I woke up he seemed more 'himself'. This was a huge change from Saturday morning when the vet told us to take him home and keep him 'comfortable'. At that time because his red blood cell count cell was so low we were told if it kept dropping we would either have to consider euthanasia or a full blood transfusion. We took things quite quiet over the weekend - cancelling all of our plans, and just spending time at home.
Yesterday morning I took Victor into the vets for the fifth visit in less than a week. The vet took him away, saying in his booming voice 'this poor little boy has lots of problems!' to his assistant. Later, when he brought the results of Victor's blood work to me he had a small smile on his face. Vic's red blood cell count had risen from 12 % to 15 %. Still well below the normal, but at least we were going in the right direction. Later when we left the vet said - we won't need to see you for two days now - the longest we have gone without being in since Victor took ill.
Paul called as I drove home so I gave him the good news. He was happy.
Mom called later to sing happy birthday to me - she was overjoyed to hear about Victor.
Paul was going to take me out for dinner over the weekend for my birthday but that got cancelled. In the end, I cooked my own special dinner but I was happy to do so.
We started off with a great martini - a Feng Shui made with green tea liquer.
Dinner was my favourite grilled lamb loin chops with garlic and herb yoghurt sauce, grilled vegetables with feta and rice.
Later I opened gifts outside.
Yes, I was spoiled!
Mind you, the only person I didn't hear from yesterday was my own sister. Hmmm Not even an e-mail! Guess who will be served hot dogs when she comes up for vacation in a few weeks? ;-)
It seems you have lots to celebrate, Jerry! Happy, happy birthday (altho it seems that that has been well taken care of!)
And that's great news about Victor, I hope he's on the mend (he looks very content in that photo!)
Posted by: sandrac | July 15, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Happy Birthday, Jerry.... Late wishes though. It sounds like you had a wonderful celebration.
Victor is well-loved and here are all the best wishes for a full recovery. Keep the blood count up!
Posted by: Eden | July 16, 2008 at 01:14 AM
Thanks Sandra - Victor was actually a happy kitty on the weekend. We never let him outside but figured - he is dieing anyway - why not? He LOVED it. If he gets better we will have created a little feline monster I think.
Thanks Eden!
Posted by: Jerry | July 16, 2008 at 06:38 AM
(Sorry if this posts twice; the first attempt came back with an error message.)
Happy Birthday, Jerry! How does one become "overserved" if it's self-service? Hmmm.
Posted by: Brad'll Do It | July 16, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Happy birthday to you and I'm so happy that your kitty is doing better.
Posted by: Annie | July 16, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I'm so happy to read that Victor is better now. That's probably the best b-day present you got!
Belated Feliz Cumpleaños!
Posted by: María I. | July 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Jerry, so glad you had good news about Victor on your birthday. The dinner and drinks and presents look fabulous.
Posted by: Krista | July 16, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Brad - Paul made the amrtinis. I did the rest of the overserving! LOL
Thanks Annie and Maria.
Krista - you're right about the best birthday gift!
Posted by: Jerry | July 16, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Happy Birthday Jerry!! Looks like you enjoyed your evening even if they weren't your original plans.
I hope everything works out for Victor.
Posted by: Ice Tea For Me | July 17, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Belated happy birthday! May your 44th year be (one of) your best! Good news about the cat too. I often find myself overserved. How can something that feels so good at the time be so miserable the next day?
Posted by: MarionP | July 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Thanks Linda - Victor had a great check up today.
Marion - it just isn't fair, is it? Especially on your birthday. ARGH
Posted by: Jerry | July 18, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Happy belated Jerry.... hugs to Victor...hope he continues to feel well....
you were wondering how some folks find your blog.. well, today I was googling recipes for Empire Cookies...that's how I came to be here... just a hop from that page to your Main...and voila...I'z here!
Posted by: BumbleVee | July 21, 2008 at 03:22 PM
That is too funny BumbleVee - I LOVE those cookies BTW - a bit of my grandmother!
Posted by: Jerry | July 22, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Happy Birthday really late...I am having trouble keeping up with Jerryville News this summer...so I have little marathon sessions of catching up...this is one of those sessions! Looks like it was a happy one!
Posted by: Kayte | July 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Thanks Kayte - I've noticed that all blog traffic has dropped off a bit in the summer. Could it be thta we're away from our computers and enjoying life a bit? If that is the case then it is a good thing in my books!
Posted by: Jerry | August 01, 2008 at 05:49 AM
The post looks funny and interesting.
Belated Happy birthday wishes and regarding about feng shui, it will make you have more prosperity, financial abundance and wealth
Posted by: feng shui | August 07, 2008 at 01:38 AM
Thanks 'feng shui'!
Posted by: Jerry | August 07, 2008 at 09:08 AM