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Fritz, you sure do wear the pants in your family, don't you buddy?
I hope Fritz is feeling okay. That seems unusual for him not to eat. And we all know, Fritz loves to eat! Take care King Fritz. Rest your tummy today so you can eat lots of food tomorrow.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/flippyfellow.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/sweetboy.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/sweetypie.jpg Fritz all fours up,head on dad's lap,caught Dad coughing,I'm on the carpet and Fritz is on my lap in these next two pictures.Marlene is here,Fritz got her shoe and now has a blanket under the table.We have board that goes from the couch to the wheelchair,have to take one arm off the chair,all we have to do is slide dad on the board with one of the cushions underneath and i just use one arm,much easier for me and my back and arm.FritZ had some of my Ham sandwich at lunch,so his eating is fine,he just wants to spend a little more time with dad in the morning.
I love the picture of you with all fours up Fritz!! Those little paws are so cute. You look like a little stuffie-what a cute doll!!
I hope you're eating good buddy!! Be a good boy :D
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/hungryfritz.jpg Fritz having cereal this morning.Fritz also had toast,and a little bit of Porridge.Dad has awful trouble eating Porridge,starts coughing,so maybe it is better if he has Ensure.It wasn't bad getting Fritz to bed,he come out from the couch on his own and I picked him up and into bed.No problem,though he did whine a bit later.Fritz was wit dad,a worker just com eto see dad, and talk about his problems swallowing.Try some sort of powder that thickens up what the drinks so it will go down better.Once she was her,Fritz was fine.Shortly,someone is coming to do bloodwork,has to do with the Riluzole he is taking for ALS.
Fritz, we know you have a really big job taking care of Papa, Fritzie. With all these visitors, it seems hard sometimes doesn't it? We hope you and Papa, Barry, and Mom have a good day today and Papa is able to eat and swallow better. You're adorable cutie!! :)
Hey there Fritz!
Some of your expressions have me laughing out loud :D You are quite a character!
I know exactly what you're talking about, the powder you can add to anything to make it easier to swallow. I hope it helps him.
You are such a good boy Fritz! Always helping where ever you can lend a paw to make Papa feel better!!
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/panting.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/tightspot.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/myaunt.jpg Fritz on Mom's knee,panting after a big play with his soccer ball,in between the couch and the end table and here is Fritz on my Aunt Wilhelmina's(my mom's sister).Her name came from the Queen of the Netherlands in the Early 20th century.My Grandmother was into Royalty and she and my Grandfather took my Mom and my Aunt to see the King of England and the Queen Mom go by here by train in 1939.Fritz gave my Aunt kisses,tried taking her shoe,got on her lap,and layed by her feet.Fritz is now waiting for supper,won't get any until his is gone.Going to have Fish Sticks and French fries.
Well now we know why he's called King Fritz! Because he sort of has some royal blood in him. ;)
Fritz is such a handsome little guy!
Yes!! Fritz does come from real royalty--we knew it all along :) You look great Fritzie!! Your Aunt is quite a pretty lady, Barry. :) I love the story.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/beddyfritz.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/sitterdown.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/sitterup.jpg Fritz in Mom and dad's bed this morning, and sitting down and sitting up for breakfast from me.Fritz wouldn't go to his own bed,doughnuts didn't entice him,so I left him and shortly after he was running up the stairs and he slept in their bed all night,is with dad on the couch now.Dad tried Raisin Bran this morning,didn't work, coughed it up.Dad told mom yesterday he had timgling in his feet for about anh our,don't know what it means,our family doctor is comomg to see him on Wednesday,so we will see what he says.He always seems to be in pain when he tries lifting his feet,so maybe there is some feeling dowen there yet.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/chairzynap.jpg Fritz snoozing in the chair.Dad has gone to the hospital.He has trouble urinating today, he was taken by Ambulance.let you know what develops.He is in a bed now,they still haven't looked at him yet.Mom just phoned and they put a catheter in and he will be in there for 2 or 3 days.
I hope something can be done to help your Dad - we are all thinking of you
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/mypal.jpg My pal Fritz snoozing on the pillow.He hopes that Dad will come home soon.For those who don't dad had to go the hospital,had trouble urinating ,so we called an ambulance and Mom phoned not long ago to say they had put a catheter in and he will be there 2 or 3 days.I am a liitle worried,but i am sure he will be home as soon as possible and be with his little pal.There are no beds available at our hospital,so now mom phoned to say he is going by Ambulance to Lakeridge Health Oshawa ,10 miles away.Mom sounds a little worried,she rather have him closer,nothing can be done about it.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad Barry. I bet Fritz misses him so much. He looks so sweet sleeping on the pillow. Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))
Oh my goodness, Barry. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please update as soon as you can. You know I'm sending tons of prayers up to all of you. Don't worry Fritzie :( Papa will be back soon. :( GET WELL PAPA!!!
I'm so sorry the learn of this setback today Barry.
I will keep all of you in my Positive thoughts and Prayers for a quick rebound!!!!!
Please Get Well Papa!!!!!!
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/shuteye.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/gazeboy.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/napsyboy.jpg Fritz shutting his eyes while i take his picture,in the window upstairs and in my bed snoozing.That is where he slept last night,at my feet most of the time or at the edge of it.Dad is in Oshawa now,he was tired after his long day,don't know how he slept last night, everybody is going to see him today,don't know about myself,maybe have to look after the two dogs.Fritz right now is on ther couch,right where dad sits when he is in the livingroom.Had a little snow,an inch or so,shoveled ours and a neighbor around the corner.Might be some on Monday,supposed to be in the 50's by mid-week.
Fritz is missing his Papa. No doubt. We send get well wishes to Papa and hope he gets to come home to his loving family soon. :) He knows he has a cute boy waiting for him ;)
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
I always enjoy the "titles" to your pictures!!!
In this latest post, I like "Shuteye" because Fritz looks mellow and assured that all is well~ Yep, he misses his Papa, but you are his Pal too!!!
We all miss Papa , Fritz~ And, We are sending our Good Thoughts Your Way !!
Give Mom a {{PT HUG}}} too!!!
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/patient.jpg Fritz snoozing on the pillow late this afternoon,patiently waiting for mommy to come home from seeing dad.I went with Larry this afternoon to see Dad,I go into the room,mom says "Look who's here" and dad was happy and sad at the same time ,he was glad to see me,but i think he misses his little pal and he wants to come home,hasn't been told when yet,might be Monday,it's the weekend and not much testing is done on weekends.He did urinate a bit,that's good.He didn't have much sleep last night,another man in there talked in his sleep all night,dad didn't like it.he didn't like the food they had,potatoes and broccoli,so Larry went out to get some soup,we then got the nurse to go down and she brought back some Cream of Cauliflower,ate that up,Larry brought back Butternut Squash and had some of that.he had some tea,Apple Juice and ensure,has not had the coughing and choking problems he had here at home.He used a shoveling motion with his arms,askn if I had done the snow,I told him yes,he got into the crying,he misses doing the snowplowing.Marlene was on her way to the washroom when she saw a man with a little white dog,she asked what kind it was ,he said a Poodle.Marlene had him come in the room with the dog,he looked almost like Fritz.he brought him right up to dad,tried to get the dog to kiss him,no luck.The only reason i think the dog was there ,it might be a therapy dog.Marlene thanked him,he said no problem.dad wa happy to see the dog,din't get all emotional since it looked like Fritz.Dad wanted Mom and Marlene to stay until 6,so they are now on their way home.Shannon may go and see him tomorrow,that will cheer him up.
Barry, I'm just in tears reading your story. Please give my best to your Dad and I send best wishes to you and all the family too. I keep praying for all of you every day. Kisses to Fritz from us.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
I'm sooo glad that Papa got to eat something , other than the hospital food!!!
I think of You and your family, every single day!!! You are "gravity on this Earth" for soooo many Pet Talk Members!!!
Prayers that all goes Well ~
Barry I am sorry your dad has been hospitalized, but when we are sick that is the place we need to be. I hope that he can come home soon. I know you and your mom and Fritz all miss him. As always, the pictures of Fritz in the window just melt me. What a cutie pie. :)
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/newsynap.jpg Fritz snoozin gnext to mom,Mom reading the The Toronto Star.Fritz slept on their bed,curled right where dad would sleep.He had his toast and cereal this morning,had some of his food with gravy.i am going with Larry to see Dad at 20 to 11,Mom and Marlene are going to church first,then coming over and shortly after that,Larry and I can come home,Mom and Marlene didn't get out of there until 7.dad didn't ant Marlene to go and needed his legs move,they get sore and stiff if they are still for too long.It was a long day for Mom,we had some pizza when she got home.
I know all of you are tired, Barry. I hope your Dad is getting some help and he will be able to return home soon. I know his little buddy really misses him. It will be a joyful reunion when Papa and Fritz see each other again. Kisses to Fritz and more {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for all of you.
Barry, I'm just reading about your dad. I hope he's getting the treatment he needs at the hospital. I wish Fritz could go & visit him. I know that would cheer your Dad up.
Please keep us posted on your Dad.
Take care.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/watchyboy.jpg Fritz looking out the front window this afternoon.Saw dad again.Larry and i just got there and he had just come back from having x-rays.His prostate is enlarged and they are doing some procedure at some point tomorrow.They stuck something up his back ends,tomorrow it is the other way.i hope this all they do,Mom says he couldn't stand an operation the way he is.He had a good sleep from 7 last night to 6;30 this morning.Didn't like Corn Flakes for breakfast,but did eat Yogurt and had Ensure an some Apple Juice.He made a joke ,he asked if i had cut the grass,no,I said,too cold for that and snow on the ground.he asked about fritz ,he got upset again,told him where fritz had been sleeping.Lunch washed potatoes and some vegetable,hard to tell what,they looked soft and mushy,the way dad has to eat them.had to wake him up for supper,had potatoes,turnip and roast beef,all fixed up so he could eat it.Mom was ready to leave ton,Marlene wasn't,the nurses got dad fixed up in bed,still after they left,dad needed his feet moved again ,got out of there at 7,.Mom got big macs, she had toast this morning and had a doughnut all dayThe day is too long for her,is worn out and has a headache everytime she gets home,Jason was there for an hour and a half.dad liked that ,he got a hug and Jason hugged his mother too, wish Larry wouldn't be that stubborn and talked to his kids.He said while going in if one of his kids was there ,he wouldn't go in.Shannon hadn't got there yet,Jason was to get in touch and get her to go over.dad had wanted to get our Maple tree trimmed,so maybe one day this week,he will come and me and his brother- in law Brian will help.fritz is now under the little couch in the rec room,don't know where he ll sleep tonight.I just found out this was the first time in 3 years that Marlene and Jason,wish his Dad Larry would give in
Fritz!! You look so cute at the window, looking out at the snow. What a pretty picture!! :)
You all are going through some very trying times Barry. Very hard on everybody. I hope your Mom will get some rest and not get too worn down. I hope they can soon find something to help your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/cuddlyguy.jpg http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/newsynappy.jpg Fritz cuddled up in their bed,he slept there again last night and on Mom's lap while she is reading the paper this morning.This procedure gets done sometime between 7 this morning and 3 this afternoon,he hasn't had food since after midnight,so he will be hungry.We are going later, Larry may be taking us,the weather may turn bad,none of us like driving in bad weather.Shannon called Mom this morning,don't know if she is going,she has daycare at her place.I 'll let you all know how it goes,here is hoping it does.
You look so warm and cozy, Fritz. Sleep tight little man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Barry. Extra prayers for your Dad are coming his way. Looking forward to hearing the update and hoping for the best news possible. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
I wish there was a way Fritz could visit his Dad.
I will be thinking of your Dad today.
Take care.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/ttowelguy.jpg Fritz under the dining room table with a tea towel.He had a sleep on it and would get up to move when he thought we might take it from him.The hospital phoned at 11 this morning asking when Mom was coming,dad was getting upset,wants to come home ,still hadn't done the procdure yet.I stayed behind this time,it was only Mom and Marlene going and Larry is at work,so I am here babysitting Fritz .He is up between the two pillows of their bed sleeping,waiting for someone to come home.Had a few wet flurries flying around here today,a little rain later and in the 50's by later in the week.Let you now what transpires.mom phoned at 25 to 4 and he hadn't had it done yet,was to be 10 am,they got behind,he is uneasy,mom not happy.Hopefully it will be done todayd,he can't have anything to eat until they do it and he hasn't ate in almost a day can't afford to lose anymore weight.Still nothing new.Larry phoned here,Marlene had phoned him,this was 6:30 and said they were taking him down.He just phoned again about 8:00,and apparently still had not taken him down,maybe 9-9:30 now.Mom must be fit to be tied with all these delays.Dad has had nothing to eat all day,he could starve if they don't hurry up with his .Turning out to be another long and trying day.fritz is upstairs,he could be with me,but i think he isn the window,he is missing his papa and so am I.
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/dearboy.jpg Fritz on the pillow on the bed.he stayed up there all night,never came down to me,only to go outside.Not in good humour,dad tried getting out of bed today.Dad finally had it done tonight a between 8 and 9.Shannon and her husband came to see him that's good,he never looked at Marlene for some reason,at least he come.They gave dad some pills to calm him down,he can have a good sleep and have a better day tomorrow and can have some food,just had intra venous today,no solid food.We will need help here at home mom can only do so much.Don't when he is coming back here,maybe know tomorrow.
Awwwwww........you and Barry hang in there Fritzie. We know you're missing Papa and Papa is missing both of you. Being in the hospital is so hard, Barry. I hope your Dad gets to come home tomorrow and they have been able to help him at that point. It's just frustrating for everyone. Take care. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
http://usera.imagecave.com/fritz85/beddynappy.jpg Fritz this mornin sleeping in their bed.He first slept with me last night,then at around 2 this morning ,Fritz got off my bed and went to sleep with mom.I hope dad had a good sleep,wasn't in the best of humour yesterday.They gave him something to sleep and something for depression.Hopefully Mom and Marlene will find dad in better humour .Hope the results of the procedure will be known today,so we know when dad can come home.Jason phoned today,thanking Grandma for Lauren's Birthday card,she is 7 today and my niece Shannon(Jason's sister)will be 30 tommorrow.Jason hopes to come sometime tomorrow and trim the tree,weather permitting.
Barry I hope that the results of your dad's procedure will be encouraging. I am so sorry that it was delayed over and over. That must have been horrible for him and for your mom.
It seems like Fritz knew your mom needed a little company in bed last night and decided he'd snuggle with her for half of the night. Let's all hope that your dad comes home soon.
There's that sleepy little guy!! How cute you are buddy. It sounds like you're trying to take care of everyone in the house for Papa. We hope you get to see him soon.
It sounds like they're trying some things to help your Dad, Barry. I hope it all works for the best. :)
Oh Fritz misses Papa so much. Poor little guy. Are you making copies of these photos for your Dad to see? I'm sure he would love to see Fritz sleeping in his bed...keeping his Mom all nice & warm.