Is it Tuesday night already?
I just got back from the vet and the news is not good. 2 weeks ago I took my 9 year old boxer, Casey to the vet as she had a broken nail that did not want to fall off. They cut the nail and put her on meds. Now shes bothering it more. Now, after that $350 bill and taking her today to get more meds at $60ish. I am now looking at $500-$800 to have her toe removed. It seems like everything around me is breaking as well. Our dishwasher is leaking, the washer stopped spinning and it won’t stop raining long enough for me to clean up the pool.
Kiddo is living with us, basically starting next week when school starts. It’s been a mad rush these last few days with the drama leading up to this choice and the piles of paperwork.
Oh, and someone called me fat yesterday. Not just one someone, but a few separate groups of people.
My headspace is cluttered. I need a break.
So, I could use some fun. Let’s have a food party, shall we?
This week’s Features:
This week’s Most Clicked was:
10Foil Packet Meals from Home. Made. Interest
The MOST CLICKED is always my featured picture which runs on my home page!
Last week we had an AMAZING DOUBLE FEATURE! Cheesy Kielbasa Zucchini and Pasta Bake from Family Living on a Budget was featured by TWO Hosts last week – Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos and I Heart Food.
Because of this she has earned the esteemed DOUBLE FEATURE button to display on her site (which she will receive via e-mail). This happens because each host chooses her own favorite or favorites to feature each week. None of us knows what the others are choosing until the party goes live, so more than one host may choose the same recipe link! A very special CONGRATULATIONS goes to Anna for achieving this honor – only two others have done so!
YUMS PERSONAL FAVORITE :
I try really hard to stick to my low carb lifestyle. There are times when I just want a piece of bread, some pasta or rice or even a potato. I know I shouldn’t because I will have terrible gut pain later in the day. I have also been trying to get my calories under control so I can get back on track to weight loss and healthier lifestyle. I knew I was going to have to check out these Cauliflower Wings from Linda over at Best of Long Island and Central Florida. While wings are low carb, they are no really low in calories. I loved cauliflower and all the fun recipes I can make with it so I am really looking forward to trying this recipe.
CONGRATULATIONS to you ALL!
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Poor Casey, I really hope she’s not in too much pain!
Thank you for the party, and give a hug to Casey for me
I gave Casey a nice big hug. She loved it. They have her on painkillers and so shes sleeping a bit. I think shes ok. She perks up and runs a bit in the yard before bed time. In a few days she will have surgery and she can heal from there.
Oh my, Chrystal, it sounds like you’ve got a plateful of stuff going on at the moment. I hope things settle down soon! Your sweet little dog – I hope you’ll keep us updated on her progress.
Remember – it’s just a moment in time : ) Things will improve soon.
I do hope things get better Robyn. I often feel like I have been dealing with the stress of life for way too many years. I really could use some peace and relaxation! I’ll keep you posted on Casey. Her surgery is Tuesday. I’ll give you a buzz someplace and let you know.
Poor doggie and hope he’s feeling better soon! Thanks for these foil packet meals – we love these when we are camping!
You certainly haven’t had a good time of it lately. I’m so sorry for all the yuck. I love the link-ups though!
Thank you. I hope things turn around soon.
Oh no! Last year, the same thing happened to our dog, Chase. I hope Casey gets better soon!
He had his toe removed? Is he at all bothered by it now?
Oh no, poor Casey! Vet bills can really add up, but they are part of the family, so it’s not like there is even a question.
Very true and we have some years where all we have to pay is the yearly exam and shots, tags/registration, heart meds and flea meds. Oh, and grooming. When her brother Cain became sick years ago with seizures it was pretty obvious it was a brain tumor. We tried so hard to raise the $5k for MRI but just failed. We were both in the middle of school and even with a fundraiser it just wasn’t good. I was able to raise enough to keep his medications going and he did give me 2 more wonderful years before the cancer took over his body. So, I will do what I have to in order to make sure Casey is taken care of and comfortable.
Goodness! When it rains it pours. Sorry, Mama!
I know, right?!?!
I’m so sorry to hear about your dog! I hope she recovers quickly!
Thank you so much!
This has been a rough week for many I know. I’m sending many positive thoughts your way that things turn around quickly for you!
Thank you!
Thanks for the great linky party! I added my dinner ideas!
Thank you for joining.
Sorry to hear about all the problems. If you find that you’ll need more pet medications, check with your local wholesale club – Sam’s Club, Costco. It doesn’t require a membership to use the pharmacy and the rates on pet medications is much better than what you would pay at the vet. Our dog had cancer and lost her eye (it was either her eye or all of her). Our vet is the one who recommended we get the medications from the wholesale club!
I know our local pharmacy has a list of pet meds that are on the generic list, too. I just never think to ask because I live in such a rural area that Sams Club is 30 minutes or more away and not convenient. My vet is literally less than a country block from me.
What an awesome collection of ideas. I’m always in need of meal plan inspiration!
Aww, your poor doggie! 🙁 And it always seems like everything goes wrong at once, unfortunately.
And always when you are not prepared!
Wow. You’ve certainly got a lot going on. I’m sorry to hear about your dog. I work at a vet, and that looks more like a tumor on the nail bed than a broken nail. Did the vet make a mention of that at all? I noticed that toe is larger than the others. You should definitely have that toe removed ASAP. Hope your pooch is okay!
A few months ago Casey slid into the stairs in our garage. It was rainy and wet. Her and the little dog were running in. I think she moved to fast to get out of little dogs way. You could tell she hurt her paw. But was fine a little while later. We all stub our toes/feet so I never thought much of it. About a month later I noticed a crack in her nail. I’ve dealt with cracked nailed. Usually they just fall off as the nail continues to grow. She’s been to the groomers and had her nail clipped a few times since the injury. Well, about 3 weeks ago it really started to push to the side. Which is what you see in the photo above that was taken at the vet the first time we went in. They were concerned that the nail coming it was pushing against the old nail and things were just not working out right in her toe. So, they clipped the nail off all the way. That is what you can see in the other pic of the toe with no nail. That was about 2 weeks ago. She went a week on pain killers and antibiotics. We thought things were getting better. Shes been off them a week now. The last couple days it really started to bother her again. She started licking it and it was sensitive to the touch. It’s also much more swollen than before. So I took her to the vet again. I didn’t post any photos of that here. Now they are worried that there is some infection and it has spread. My vet and tech said this is pretty common to have to remove a toe. I find it weird but whatever they have to do. I am however paying the extra $250 fee to have the to sent away for testing to make sure their isn’t a blood infection or tumors that could be cancerous. Having lost a boxer to brain cancer 2 years ago, its not really something I take lightly. The soonest we can get it removed is Tuesday. Shes on painkillers and another round of antibiotics. Hopefully, all goes well!
What’s up with calling you fat? Talk about rude.
As I have learned many times in life, sometimes people can be.
I would say you have a lot on your plate, but I think it’s more like having a lot on your buffet table. Hang in there!
Love that!
I LOVE making foil packaged meals! It started when we were camping and made “Camp Fire Chicken”! I now love making it at home on the grill or in the oven!
My mom used to make them when I was growing up because there was no big mess to clean up!
Sorry for you and your poor pooch. Losing a toe isn’t fun. I loved the foil packet post too – so many great ideas!
Her surgery is next week. I am prepping a nice cozy bed for her since I wont be able to get her up on the bed. She sleeps with me at night and usually I help prop her up so she can climb up. With that foot hurting we wont be able to and I can’t lift her.
Oh my goodness! I do hope your week gets better and Casey heals up! Food makes me happy too 🙂
Thank you and me too!
Poor Casey. Sounds like you have a lot going on.
I am so sad for her.
Ok- I am going to try to “spin” all of that negative crap around for you! #1- You are an amazing pet owner and your puppy is lucky to have such a compassionate owner. #2- You came up with a wonderful foil packet dinner- no need to put dishes in the dishwasher! #3- I am not sure who called you fat… but at least YOU aren’t rude:) I would pick having extra pounds over rudeness everyday of the week!
1. Thank you so much.
2. I wish I could claim that as mine! 🙂
3. I wanted to say something to them so bad but it was best for me to just walk away.
I’m sorry that people are so cruel. It’s so easy to say “don’t worry about what people say” but it hurts. It hurts to know that someone would go out of their way to make your day a little harder. I feel bad for you, but I feel worse for them because there has to be something going on or something missing inside of them to make them act like that.
(((hugs)))
That is pretty much how I look at it. I have really bad self esteem lately because I have gained a lot of weight this year due to so much stress and my depression. So, hearing that just made things that much worse.
Sorry that your dog had to have its toe removed. Always fun to have those unexpected expenses.
The nail was removed 2 weeks ago. Next week we have to get the toe removed. Not really looking forward to it.
Wow, so many great things linked up to go check out. Thanks!
Welcome!
it’s never just one thing at once!! i’m so sorry. i would ask around on facebook- our washer broke last week and a friend of a friend’s husband does some appliance repair on the side so we paid $150 instead of 450.
My mom and I ripped it apart and found the problem. I’ve ordered a part. I have pretty handy mom.
Ugh! Isn’t that the way it always happens, in 3’s? I hope your pup starts feeling better soon and everything seems to be on the up and up.
Everything falls apart at once!
you’re poor little puppy. hope next week is better for you
Thank you. I hope so too.
First off, I cannot believe the nerve of some people. If you don’t have anything nice to say – you don’t say anything at all. HOW RUDE! Second, I hope your dog has a speedy recovery :(…. lastly. Thanks for the link up. I always find fun stuff here to try!
Thank you for everything!
What a rough week. People can be so mean sometimes. Horrible
Yes they can. It sure hasn’t been a fun week.
Poor dog! And you…you’ve been under alot of stress. Hope you can find some time to relax and regroup. I read the other article about someone calling you fat too….that was a pretty horrible thing. I’m glad you spoke up to the woman in the hot tub.
Just another day in my crazy life. I seriously need my own tiny space to retreat to.
Sounds like you need some good pampering girl. Hope you have a better day today. 🙂
Awe poor puppy! I can’t believe someone said that about your weight and your tattoos. Who the heck do people think they are?
Awwww poor baby pup! xoxo So sorry to hear that. Time to give you some love, too! xoxo
Poor dog! Glad the doggie is on the mend.
I want to try some of the foil meals. Sounds like an easy dinner.
I love foil meals. They’re easy and fun to make. Not only that but they are delicious.