Tuesday, January 15, 2008

As bad as this may sound...

I am praying and I am asking for your prayers, to let Riley go naturally before Thursday. I do not want my sister to have to make that decision and live with the question of "was it really the best option" for the rest of her life. The vets said they could do an MRI to see if they could see the mass on the heart any better, this test alone would cost +$1500, and surgery is quoted to be between $3000-5000...it is risky and there is a very small chance they would be able to get everything. Surgery might extend his life by days, weeks, months or it might not work at all. Sometimes a straight answer is all you need. Luckily my sister is very strong and very good at making BIG decisions. Me on the other hand, I would need someone to tell me what to do. I wish I had that strength she has.
I got to the gym last night and had a nice 40 min. run on the treadmill, I was worried my time off was going to make it a difficult night but the time flew by and if I didn't need to get home I probably would have lifted for another 30 minutes. I did find out that the gym I am going to is trying to start up a Boot camp class in the afternoons, my bod-buddy and I are very excited and the first names on the list!
WI is tomorrow. I will check in with you then!! Have a great day everyone!

1 comment:

Holly said...

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Riley. Those decisions are always tough no matter the situation. It's just important to support the person making the decision, it doesn't make the decision any easier but it is helpful to know you have a support system.

You've been such a great support system in the blogworld so I feel like you'll be a huge help to your sister.