diva

diva is slowly slowing down. actually, a bunch of slowdowns happened all at once, and now a creeping towards places i don't want to think about. she sleeps most of the day & night, despite my attempts to lure her out of nappy land with Pink Gorilla and Sheepy, her very favorite toys. her "nest" behind husband's comfy chair has all her other friends lined up in a circle around her blankie, as if a human hand arranged them. her little walk is now a big walk, with her needing to be carried the last few yards. i think the hardest thing for me right now is her eyes - more times then before, she'll look at me as if she is completely stumped as to where she is and what she is supposed to do. yesterday she bit the cat. they have had a cautious friendship for the past few years, with diva even allowing kitty to sleep on the Sacred Woobie during the day (this is the blankie at the foot of the bed). i am patient with her, giving hugs and spending extra tummy rub time, knowing from watching Kita that this could be a final few days/weeks or years. we have been through a lot together.

she is my love.