Monday, December 5, 2011

Colicky Piggy and Hope. High Hopes.

I took Pig to the vet today.  He's been in a lot of pain and my vet took another x-ray of Pig's stomach and discovered he has colic.  Basically, bad bacteria has formed in his stomach and he's having more trouble passing stool.  This creates a lot of pain.  In one short word: bellyache.  My vet gave me a bunch of medicine and I have to force feed Pig 3 times a day. My poor Piggy.  I just hope with enough medicine, love and care, he will become better.  I'm so very worried about him.  I pray this will pass.  I can't bear to lose him. 

I talked to my vet about going into the veterinary field.  He seemed really delighted.  He discussed the differences between a vet assistant and vet tech, and I'm certain I want to become an assistant.  So I've been doing research online.  Schools, grants for the disabled, salary etc.  I can't afford to go on-campus or move away, so I'm looking into online courses.  Found that there are grants available.  The only thing that disappointed me was the salary.  Vet assistants only get $24.5K a year.  The real big bucks go to the vet.  I'm wondering if I worked Part Time, if I could still get my Disability.  I need to do more research.  I just want to make a difference.

I got a letter from the collection agency today.  Gotta fill out paperwork and send it back, but I read the fine print and got so excited.  After 6 monthly payments I can apply for Financial Aid again.  Hence why I'm looking into going back to school.  I really hope I can fullfill my dream.  And write books on the side, of course :). 

I started illustrating my book last night.  I guess you could call them rough sketches.  I was happy with them until my Grandmother critiqued them.  Now I want to make changes.  This means more drawings.  Looking to get it finished in 3-6 months.  It's all going to fly by fast, I know it.

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