The Team Jackson Saga: Part One

Yes, I time hop.

The app, I’m not…..like…..an alien or something.

I also check Facebook memories. Well, mostly because I’ve been determined to delete all comments/memories/posts related to a certain ex. No need to keep that toxicity around.

This morning’s social media time traveling led me to a stark reminder.

It’s been SEVEN YEARS since the Team Jackson saga.

What is the Team Jackson saga you ask?

Read on. Originally published in my blogger blog in June of 2015:

#TeamJackson

Jackson, Tyler’s last roommate, came home Friday night after 5 days in the hospital.

Thursday he underwent a lifesaving cystotomy to remove badly infected scar tissue and stones that became lodged in his bladder and urethra. He will have a post-op this coming Friday and is on an even more strict special diet.

Even Sophie, Tyler’s successor, needs to be on the same diet since Jackson had a habit of stealing her food when I wasn’t looking. Jackson even became a “godson” to two new amazing godparents that quite literally saved his life in every possible way.

They know who they are, and I am beyond grateful for the great lengths you both went to make sure Jackson got the care he needed. Without you both, I would have had to say goodbye. I love you both and I will never be able to thank you enough.

Jackson is a lot more like himself. Alert, meowing, cuddling, and sleeping away the effects of the surgery in his favorite window. A week ago he was really in a bad way, so to see him bounce back has warmed my heart. The thought of losing him not 3 years after adopting him was too painful a thought to contemplate.

This past week Jackson even had a #TeamJackson campaign on Facebook and a massive outpouring of love and support. Jackson’s vet updates were followed eagerly, and the love and care that so many people showed quite literally kept me going this week, especially during those several times when his prognosis was quite poor. Each and every one of you has my heartfelt gratitude.

I would also like to thank Animal General of East Norwich, and in particular Dr. Lee and Dr. Leonhardt, who actually performed the surgery. You are an amazing team of vets that went to great lengths to truly care, be compassionate, and get to the heart of Jackson’s problem and work out a solution that best suited his needs. You also quite literally saved his life.

#TeamJackson strong!