Layla can no longer stand to eat, so we've open the Mamma's Lap Cafe. It takes her about 30 minutes to complete a meal, but she's a steady eater. She prefers brunch to be served around 2 pm. Sometimes she's in the kitchen after her dinner by 5:30, like everyone else. Other times, she prefers to eat later, 7 or even 8. Whatever she wants, we accommodate. We no longer leave her alone in the house because she gets stuck on her side. If no one rescues her, she can panic. Same at night: she sleeps in an x-pen by my side of the bed so she doesn't wander and so I can her her struggle and help her stand several times a night. Layla can still walk and poop/pee, but her back legs are weakening.
Both of our spirits are great. Layla has had such a remarkable life -- travel, service to Wounded Warriors, meeting celebrities -- that I can bring myself to be sad her sun is nearly set. She's brought me so many amazing people, like each one of you, and my days have been richer for journeying with her.
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