Gilbert the Good – feeling guilty
It wasn’t my fault, not really. We were having fun near the big pond in the forest when I saw two dogs coming towards me and raced to greet them.
Unfortunately, I tripped Barry up and he flew gracefully through the air and landed headfirst. He tried to stand up but he felt woozy and had to lie down in a mosquito nest in a ditch. I mean, he didn’t choose to lie in a mosquito nest – it just happened to be there.
He couldn’t stand up without falling over so an ambulance came. The ambulance people checked all his vital signs and found them suitably vital but decided he should go to hospital as he had banged his head. Meanwhile, James came to take Roxy and me home.
Then Gareth, Susannah’s brother, arrived to help.
When the doctor said Barry could be discharged, Susannah and Gareth suggested that it might be better to wait until he could stand up without feeling dizzy and sick and needing to sit down again. So, he stayed in hospital.
Susannah’s sisters, Bethan and Gillian, came on different days to satisfy themselves he was okay.
This all happened almost six weeks ago. Susannah has been taking Roxy and me out every morning but now Barry’s head is fine and Janice’s knee is much better so they are walking us again and everything is back to normal . . . but I still feel a bit guilty.
TTFN
Gilbert
Guilt is a terrible burden and we all know you are sorry so perhaps you can let this go now and just remember to be watchful before you race to greet your friends next time.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: I will, I will.
DeleteOh dear Gilbert. What did you do! At least all is well now but do try to more careful. Humans can be quite fragile.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: The thing is, I'm still a puppy but I'm quite big and strong, but I will be more careful, promise.
DeleteOh, Gilbert, what an accident! So easily done too. I'm glad all the humans concerned are much better but, maybe, just be a bit more careful for the future. And no more guilt, OK? xx
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you, Joy. I'll try, honest. x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Janice - so glad Barry is safely at home and all is well. Poor Gilbert - he knows doesn't he? Youngsters always keen to get on with things - frankly I"m not sure as adults much changes?! Just so pleased all is well - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you, Hilary. I'll try not to rush about . . .
Deleteoh Gilbert - we were wondering why we had not heard so much from you lately. We understand that you didn't mean it, and we are pleased to read that Barry is better now - concussion is not a fund thing. We love to see your sweet face. xxx Mr T and F
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. I have been keeping a low (ish) profile x
ReplyDeleteOh dear, Gilbert! Glad to hear Barry is Ok, though. Better be careful before you dash off again in future! xxx
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: I try, I really try . . . x x x
DeletePlease pass on gentle scritches
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. I love people making a fuss of me :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Gilbert, we feel it was hardly your fault, but we are pleased that Barry is now feeling better.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you. I'm trying to be really careful now ;-)
ReplyDeleteAccidents happens, Gilbert. All is forgiven.
ReplyDeleteGilbert says: Thank you for understanding.
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