Santa has come early - Gratitude | Health Update of Gigi

My morning started with a lot of stress, panic, and tension. I have left my dog, Gigi, at the clinic for her surgery. Finally, I have decided to have her "Spayed"; the procedure is known as an "Ovariohysterectomy" so that I can give her a good life. It was a big decision for me and I took this decision thinking about her health condition because last time she lost a lot of blood during her heat period. The cause of the excess blood was a bladder infection and her immune system is weak. The cost of the entire process with a thorough body check-up is around 600 euros and it's expensive. But instead of thinking about cost, my only priority is Gigi's health and I am ready to spend any amount for her health. I have been saving money for a couple of months for her treatment so it is not a problem now considering our life condition...

Seeing her senseless body after strong Anesthesia and leaving her at the clinic is breaking my heart. I couldn't hold my tears when she lay down on my lap. I wish I could have had enough words to explain that sadness and grief. But thinking about her future life, I am staying strong. I came back home already and the vet said she will call me when Gigi will be ready for the walk and after that, I can bring her home. This short time separation made me realize how much I love her and how much I love being around her, my room is completely empty now without her...

People often ask me the story of my Ukraine life and often look at me thinking how she ended up in the Netherlands with her dog. Nowadays I really enjoy telling my story to whoever asks me.

I don't have any photos of Gigi otherwise I would have shared her current situation. My mind didn't allow me to take photos of her condition.

Anyway, my plan was to write a post talking about this Holiday Season because Dear Santa has arrived at my home early this year.

Today's temperature is -3 degree celsius but it feels like -6 degrees celsius. It's not very cold compared to Kharkiv but it is still cold. The rays from the sun always feel like a blessing during this time of the year. Canals and lakes are almost frozen, I saw a thin layer of ice on the surface of the water.

Seagulls and ducks are walking on the thin layer of ice searching for food. It was beautiful to see...

While walking, someone may notice a small patch of snow. Leaves are turned into frost already, like small ice chunks. Silence of nature can be felt this time; the calmness of winter.

I took these photos while walking with Gigi toward the clinic. Today is a bright, clear day otherwise most of the days are dark, misty, and gloomy. Mysterious and interesting weather in the Netherlands. I will go to Amsterdam soon to experience the winter there...

^{The sculpture was interesting though...}

^{Shining and nice day in winter; feels like a blessing...}

Santa has come early :

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I received a surprisingly large mail from Katowice, Poland a day before yesterday. It was heavy and it was sent by @polish.hive.

Well, the entire shopping has done by Jagoda. I always admire thoughtful gifts but this surprise was beyond my imagination. I still can't believe how Jagoda knew what is necessary for me. She sent almost everything that I was thinking to purchase and all of the products are necessary things. I wondered how she knows and reads my mind and sends everything. I couldn't hold my curiosity after opening the package so I asked her directly how she knew what I need. Her answer was sweet and made me cry... The beautiful fact is that she thought about me, spent her precious time to think what I need, and sent them from Poland to the Netherlands. Such kind of bonding is very difficult to create nowadays and rarely people can create such unconditional connection and relationship. I am fortunate...

This is the sweetest surprise from Poland and I am really grateful to @asia-pl, @sk1920, and @jocieprosza once again...You guys will spoil me a lot...

Last but not least, I have received a heavy package from Germany sent by @bulldog-joy and this was also another surprise for me. Anna sent a large package for Gigi before and this time she didn't even inform me that she sent a package. Well, when I went to open the package, I stopped because it says open on Christmas day. So, I have decided I will open it on Xmas eve.

The love I have received from the Hive community is unforgettable and I have found friends and family here. I am lucky and I know many people are not lucky like me. I am lucky because people keep me in their thoughts and it is something that can't be achieved so easily.

P:S: Gigi's surgery went well and she is doing better now. Yesterday she was in pain, and slept all day after coming home but today she is much better and started going out for a short walk...

Thanks for reading... See you soon...

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Love

Priyan...

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^{I am @priyanarc.... An architect, a dreamer, and a passionate writer who loves to write about life. I try to present my own perspective and experiences. Please leave your feedback and criticism because it's the only way I can know and reach your mind and thought easily...}

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