In early October, the health of our fifteen-year-old calico Faith started declining.
After a short, intense, and very expensive health crisis, Faith was diagnosed with small cell lymphoma in early April 2022.
We opted for palliative care instead of treatment after she stabilized and after we had consulted with experts and our finances.
But Faith has continued to do well - until October. It was strange since her bloodwork was perfect. But we adjusted to the mindset she would not be with us for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
Her treatment was modified. But that didn't help. So we made a decision for humane euthanasia in the home.
An hour before the veterinarian arrived, Faith responded to her new care plan, and the euthanasia was canceled.
She has continued to do well and her weight had continued to climb, 10.9 when Rebekah weighed Faith a week ago. In fact, Faith is chomping away at her food bowl as I write these words.
Faith was with us for Thanksgiving. And she was with us for Christmas, too.
For that reason, I asked Rebekah to take a photo of us by the Christmas tree last night.
Faith hates being held, although she will tolerate it for brief moments.
You'll see a much more relaxed photo of her beneath this one.
May your own holiday season be filled with faith, whatever "holiday" and "faith" mean to you.
She's such a ham for the camera!
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