Well, it was an emotional morning. The vet said that Marko is starting to fail, based on the sound of his lungs, but can't offer any clear reason why beyond old age and complications with his diabetes. I think Phil and I are ready to let him go with some grace, but it will be a few weeks. We want to get some last photos, and just in general want a little more time since he isn't in major distress. While we could try a barrage of tests to figure out what was wrong, at almost 11 with so many ailments, I don't think I would put him through the pain of trying to correct them, whatever they might be. He had a good day today, mentally. No staring off into corners or sleeping in our closet today, so for that I'm thankful.
I even exercised a little today. I did 300 jump ropes, 150 situps, and some balancing work on the balance ball.
Food did ok too. I had enough calories left over for dessert, and it helped a lot after the day I had:
6:30am - Diet Dr Pepper
8:00am - Bagel and Cream Cheese 150 cal
10:30am - Hummus and Flat Bread 150 cal
12:30pm - Arugula salad with Feta and Balsamic 225 cal
1:30pm - Fiber One Bar 140 cal
2:30pm - Banana 90 cal
5:00pm - Chicken Lettuce Wraps 300 cal
8:30pm - 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream with 1 TB caramel sauce 150 cal
Total: 1205 calories with a small amount burned in exercise
I'll take it. Time for bed.
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