Caddo is very, very sick...

[Lopsi]

I called my best friend and asked her to post for me as I was unsure when I'd be able to update you all - and that it may be Monday before I'm able to really get back online.

I've had the absolute worst day of my life. *sigh*
Caddo had a massive seizure at 5:30 and was comatose for an hour or so, then he started having seizures one after another and never regained consciousness. I posted here to ask for help and read the first couple immediate replies which said to get him in ASAP which was the only thing I could think of to do, too... I slammed my computer shut, grabbed him, and off we went. He continued to seize even up till we got to the vet. His temp was so low it didn't register... they got it UP to 92.3 at one point... and our vet said she couldn't do anything for him and he was rushed to the Animal Hospital where he was in ICU all day. After getting him settled there, they let us say "bye"... which we knew would probably be the last... and we went home to find yet more tragedy.

Later this afternoon, the vet called and said that Caddo continued to have seizures and there wasn't much change in prognosis and they anticipated him to go at any moment... She called back later and talked to my husband - he hadn't made it.

When we got home, we found our house in flames. The red cross put us up in a dump hotel for 2 days, then we're on our own... and our insurance company isn't cooperating. In the mean time, I hacked in to someone else's internet near the hotel (they didn't even provide a CLOCK, much less internet).

I do see the private messages... I'm not going to read them. They're probably about Caddo and I just can't take it right now. If I delete something by mistake, please just resend it and take no offense.

Oh... and on the house fire... I totally freaked when I saw it... because I knew Pixie was inside. I was out of the truck and running before my husband stopped... Thank GOD of ALL days, it was THE day that we had problems with Caddo, rushed off, left the door unlocked, & called a friend to get our daughter... because they couldn't lock the door behind them. When our neighbor found the fire, she was able to get in and she rescued both Pixie and one of our cats... (the other wasn't rescued, but she managed to survive under my daughter's bed). The neighbor was devastated because she couldn't find the baby - his cage was open and he wasn't anywhere... so we told her that he wasn't in the house - he was in ICU and thats where we'd been. Preston is an outside (pug) dog, and he was able to sit in the far corner of the yard - we sent him to east texas to be with my husband's family until we can figure something out.

Anyway... we lost baby Caddo... and we lost our house... but I still have my husband, my daughter, and Pixie. And I found out just what great friends that I've made. One rescued Pixie and called the fire department, the other is helping tremendously with my daughter.

Here's pictures of the house...
1st - standing in the living room, shot of the fire place, wall, & window. Or what used to be.
2nd - dining room, looking up....
3rd - living room, looking up....
4th - outside shot of the dining room....

My daughter's room and my study didn't get anything but smoke damage. Our bedroom got *some* fire damage and smoke... it's most of the rest of the house that went up in flames.

For now, I bid my farewell... I'm not sure when I'll make it back on regularly... as for TXgurl, if your baby has ANY symptoms, get her checked ASAP. She offered us a *discount* on another baby... but I told her my house burnt too and I couldn't handle another baby and expenses and everything else. Besides, I'm too raw to try again.

[Txgurl06]

please read my PM LOPSI!

[scrapindee]

Oh my. You had an awful day. I'm sorry for all your losses. I just saw this thread about Caddo.

[red98vett]

OMG ! I'm SO SORRY ~!! What a horrible horrible day and I feel so bad he didn't make it To come home to your home on fire is unreal and I'm so glad you were able to save your other pets and you're all safe.....

Sending hugs and well wishes - I'm so sorry

[Patti]

How devastating for you to loose your baby and come back to your house burning. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. As far as the Insurance Company, if you are having problems demand to talk to the president. I worked in Insurance for 33 years and it gets attention. You should not have to deal with incompetent people with all your going through.

[camly]

OH MY GOODNESS!! I am so sorry for all that you have, had. and are going through. So sorry about caddo. I am happy though that your family is safe.

sending lots and lots and lots of prayer and hugs from the bottom of kikko's and my heart.

[TatumsMom]

I can't believe I missed this thread..... I am so very sorry for everything you've been going through. You have the right mind-set, your family is what's important and you still have them safe with you. So sorry you lost Caddo.... my deepest sympathies.

[ARCHIE]

I can't believe what I just read. I was checking on your baby and saw
this horrible nightmare.
Thank heavens your family is safe and your other pets are safe.
I am so very sorry that this happend to you and your family.
What else can one say. Please stay strong and support each
other through this very difficult time.
I hope the Ins. Co. comes through for you.
Prayer's coming to help you through this.


Carol & Buddy

[jp4m2]

I also checked in expecting to see an update on your baby.... I couldn't believe what I was reading...I felt like crying for you & you're family having to go through this devastation...Thank goodness everyone is safe....

[Akina]

I am sooo sorry for what you have been going through.
I am so sorry that you lost Caddo.
I'm glad your family and other 4 leg family made out O.K.
I don't know what I can do but if there is anything I can help you with, please PM me. I live so far away and not a wealthy person but if you need some help I'm sure I can squeez out some....
Momiji is sending puppy kisses to take away your tear......

Kana & Momiji

[stewartslucy]

Lopsi,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Caddo and your home.

This is just so unbelievable. I was really hoping to read a happy ending, but instead it gets worse.

I will pray for you and your loved ones to find the strength to get through this exptremely difficult time.

[IluvLucy]

I am so sorry that you're going thru all this! It's enough to lose Caddo, then to find your home in flames My heart breaks for you and I'm praying for you and your family.

[Lopsi]

Hi ya'll. We've been bouncing hotels the last few days, but we're finally settled in one hotel that we'll be in for at least a week. And we have internet access.
We're doing ok... We sent Preston (the pug) to east texas because we don't have a place for him. And we sent our cats to the humane society for the safe haven program. I don't like that they'll be sitting in a little cage together for the next month, but that's all I can do for them. If I can't get them back soon though, we'll have to turn them over for adoption. We've talked about it and we're ok with that if it does come to that. Pixie (the yorkie) is staying with me... but I have to work out something to do with her during the day. Our fish went to live with our neighboir (the one who so graciously rescued Pix and Addy). I'm sending my daughter to stay with my Mom until we get a steady place for her... we withdrew her from school, but hopefully she can come "home" soon. The insurance is trying to get us in to an apartment - but because of the weekend issue, it'll be sometime this week.
Anyway - we're doing ok. We're surviving... and I had my emotional breakdown on Thursday and got it all out. I've been dealing with it really well ever since then.

Another thing that saddens me though is that because of the fire, we were unable to be there for Caddo.. and then they offered us remains, and we had to deny because we couldn't do anything with him. Not even a burial. We never saw him again, and I'm sure if he had *any* brain function left, he probably wondered where we were all day.

Must close. Thanks for your support.

[LuvMySissy]

I can't believe I missed this thread. I am so terribly sorry for the loss of Caddo and then the horror of your house! You must be very strong to be able to make it through all of this. I'm glad you have little Pixie with you and I hope that she will be able to help you begin to heal.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. In the meantime I'm sending thoughts and prayers.

RIP Caddo.

[chachi]

I am very sorry for your tragic losses.