Cocoa needing more patience these days

That old age *sigh*... his right leg is getting more wonky. It seems that it
is his knee that isn't stable, so his right leg goes underneath and to the
left. When he walks, he often ends up laying over on his side. So far, he
has endured it patiently, but I cried this morning. It seems to have gotten
a little worse this week. I fear for when he can't walk anymore. I pray God
will take him home before this happens. I just couldn't euthanize this happy
and otherwise healthy boy. He is so loving and happy with his daily
activities, though somewhat more tired of the mobility effort. I just
keeping him going outside to exercise. I tried to explain it to him this
morning. He was licking the tears off my face :)

Please say a pray for the boy.

God Bless,
Arlette & Cocoa (don't worry mommie)

We will keep Cocoa in our nightly prayers. When Mr. Patches lost his leg I
eventually became his legs and carried him everywhere, including outside to
his favorite clover patch. Even the last five months when he had very
little mobility I would bring him his food and water throughout the day. I
don't think he suffered from quality of life issues as he liked all the
attention.

Rich & Miss Ivy
Mr. Patches ('till we meet again)