The vet didn't have time to come tonight, so Indy is still hanging in there.

Other big things have happened, too. Today Indy drank water twice, all on her own. And much more incredible: she used one of her hind legs. I was skeptical that the "collateral artery" generation could be so quick, but apparently it is! The feline body is truly amazing. She is still in a lot of pain, even with pain medication. But maybe it will subside? I will find out tomorrow. She doesn't walk or even sit up, but there was a major exception:
I took her out in her wicker basket-bed to the front lawn, because it's her favorite place. I wanted her to spend time in the sun and enjoying the outdoors for the last time. She became quite restless, and tried to get out of the basket. I set her on the grass, and she immediately RAN about 15 feet to the front door!!! I was in shock. One of the sad parts is that I know now that she must have felt vulnerable and terrified outside, even though I took her out as a special treat. So I got her situated in bed again, and I've been trying to decide how to proceed.

When I talked with the vet who does housecalls, he said he had to deal with an emergency, so he couldn't come over. But he also questioned my reasons for euthanasia, saying that maybe she could even live up to a year. So I need to talk with the specialists tomorrow and re-assess. IF she could have quality of life (walk, eat, little pain), I'd be so happy. But if not, I think it's best to put her out of her pain sooner, rather than later. I will know more tomorrow morning.