My father is definitely thinner. Frailer. His kidneys are failing him but I can’t decide whether he has lost his mind. He probably has, but I don’t want to face it. Most likely because, if he has lost his mind, I am not far behind him. But this is not about me.

My father needs to decide whether to go on dialysis. He’s old. And frail. And forgets things. Did I mention that? However, he has always been rather forgetful as he doesn’t pay attention.

There’s probably only one sure thing. Ama, our little dog who is supposed to be dead by now, will probably outlast us both. She doesn’t forget anything. The diagnostic blood test clearly didn’t tell the full story. The excess insulin in her system was from her pancreas correcting for the dawn phenomenon and not from a tumour. Ama is unusual but not that unusual. Thank Dog!

So here we all are. Not going strong, but still going. Hope you are too.

Take care and try to pay attention.

Kind Regards.
Tracy.

28 thoughts on “Unfinished Business”

  2. Oh, Tracy, I’m so sorry that your father is failing. Going on dialysis is a big decision. I’m glad to see that Ama is still hanging in there. Sending good thoughts your way.

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    1. Thank you, Liz. We are waiting to find out more about next steps for my father. Specifically, his partner is on a cruise for two weeks and when she returns, she will talk to us, his children, about it. Thank you for your good thoughts. It makes up for the sour taste in my mouth.
      Ama and I have been doing some short walks. She really looks forward to getting out for a good sniff.

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  4. So sorry to hear about your father Tracy, but glad to know that Ama is a fighter and strong. She probably knows that you need her now. Remember to take care of yourself through all of this. Sending positive thoughts your way.

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  7. Yep. I’m still going and Bear too. She sometimes wants to go the whole distance; sometimes not. Ama, you are Brave and Good. Tracy, my heart goes out to you dealing with this with your dad.

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    1. You are both doing so well for your age. 😉.
      Thank you. It is an interesting time for us all. We wait to get a full briefing from my father’s partner about next steps. She is currently on a cruise. So my father’s sister is looking after him. He is enjoying that.

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  8. I suppose the big question for your Dad is about the quality or quantity of his time left. I’ve seen so many treatments being thrust on the elderly when perhaps quality of life should have been discussed. Old age is not for the faint hearted.

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    1. Yes, that is a big question, Suzanne. I don’t know how they prepare the vein for dialysis. If it involves a general anaesthetic, I don’t think that would be good for him and could shorten his life considerably. But if he got through that, I am sure he could kick on for a while in good spirits.

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  9. Thinking of you at this time Tracy and I hope that whichever decision your father comes to will enhance the quality of his life. Sending love your way and please give sweet Ama a gentle pat from us all 🥰🐾❤️ xxx

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  12. I’m so sorry, Tracy! It’s hard to know what is right for our parents, and all we can do is support them as they make the important decisions. Aging can be tough…..

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