Utility Bar

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Pawcurious: With Veterinarian and Author Dr. V

Celebrating the truth that pets make people better.

  • RSS
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Google +
  • Goodreads
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Home
  • About
    • Bio
    • FAQ
  • Speaking
  • Pet Expert
  • Writing
  • Books
    • All Dogs Go to Kevin
    • Press
  • Blog
    • Picks of the Litter
    • Popular Posts
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Daily Life / Cancer sucks / Bittersweet moments

Bittersweet moments

May 29, 2009 by Dr. V

We had a busy weekend. Someone had a third birthday party, which meant a lot of fun. And cake. And boxes and trash, too. It was worth it.

Everyone pitched in that afternoon to get the place cleaned up. And by everyone, I mean my husband and I, since the kids had too many new things to play with to be able to concentrate much on helping. They took off into the front yard with Emmett.

What’s this? Past the detritus, I mean.

Yup. It’s Emmett under a trash bag.

The kids have a close relative who underwent chemotherapy this year. One of the things she used quite a bit was her chemo blanket- she’d always be wrapped in some sort of warm covering to ward off the chill.

I haven’t told the kids that Emmett is sick- it wouldn’t accomplish much, at this point, but those big shaved areas on his legs are hard to ignore, as is the fact that he comes to work with me several times a week now.

This is the first time I’ve ever seen my kids give Emmett a ‘blanket’.

They are more perceptive that I give them credit for. I always knew they were sweet, though.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Cancer sucks, Daily Life

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Chile says

    May 29, 2009 at 11:21 am

    Awwww, sweet kids (but I already knew that). They are definitely perceptive.

  2. Jamie says

    May 29, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Too stinkin adorable!

Primary Sidebar

Picks of the Litter

Popular Posts

  • Much Love to the Cat Guys
    Much Love to the Cat Guys
  • Three things to know about the jerky illnesses
    Three things to know about the jerky illnesses
  • Flash Mountain
    Flash Mountain
  • Litter Robot Review
    Litter Robot Review
  • Balls Done Two Ways: Schweddy Balls and Puppy Pops
    Balls Done Two Ways: Schweddy Balls and Puppy Pops
  • What You Should Know About the FDA Alert on Grain Free Dog Foods
    What You Should Know About the FDA Alert on Grain Free Dog Foods
  • That was a *close* one
    That was a *close* one
  • What Your Natural Health Magazine Doesn't Want You To Know
    What Your Natural Health Magazine Doesn't Want You To Know
  • Ode to the Ocelot
    Ode to the Ocelot
  • Be the Change: Dog Days of Summer Shelter Shower
    Be the Change: Dog Days of Summer Shelter Shower

Posts by Topic

Posts by Date

Footer

On Instagram

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username

On Facebook

On Pinterest

  • Game of Thrones Houses
  • Is It OK To Text a Vet Friend For Free Advice? – Pawcurious: With Veterinarian and Author Dr. V
  • How Not To Kill Your Cat This Easter
  • Infographic: "42 Funeral and Burial Rituals from Around the World"
  • Throwing a dog friendly Bark Party is the best way to meet new neighbors! Check out my tips for a successful dog meet-up and giveaway, sponsored by @StateFarm!
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • PR, Giveaways, and Brands
  • © Copyright 2009-2025 Pawcurious, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Web Design by Moxie Design Studios
Scroll Up