I spend a lot of time here and I usually don't discuss much other than K-State football and basketball. But as you spend time at these places you get to know people pretty well, maybe not like face to face, but the relationship is real. Many of you I have met and I enjoyed meeting very much. I will also say that I know everyone goes through tough times and I am always careful about sharing stuff like this because I don't want to make light of what others are going through (and I know everyone goes through tough stuff) or bring too much attention to myself.
Today and this weekend have been very sad for the _FAN family (my wife and 2 boys). We don't know for sure, but all indications are that our dog Skipper is dying. He hasn't eaten for a week after we took him to the vet to get looked at last Monday. The vet wasn't really sure what was wrong and he was put on some antibiotics and other medications according to the best diagnosis the vet could give. Unfortunately none of that has worked and he has continued to not eat and daily gets weaker and weaker. Its one thing to deal with death, its quite another to watch death happening right before your eyes. I'm as optimistic as they come and tomorrow the vet is supposed to check on him again, but sometimes it seems you can tell, and everything looks and feels like the end. We are doing all we can to make him feel comfortable and spend quality time with him and its hard. I also understand the "its just a dog" sentiment in situations like this (because its something I usually think myself) but for me this time it hasn't been that way.
I apologize for bringing sad news (and probably meaningless news to most) and I know posts like this are probably more for the poster than the readers, but I think this is a good place to come and share because I feel connected with many of you.
