What is the saying?

[jazzmynn]

A good friend’s cat is nearing the end of his life, dealing with cancer and other issues. He’s 12.5 years old. My friend is accepting his time is near, saying it’s quality over quantity. Isn’t there a saying that’s been shared on the forum, something along the lines of a day early is better than a week late? can someone please help me phrase it properly, I think it would really help her out. Thank you.

 

[Lisa]

You’ve basically got it. Better a day early than a week too late. It helps to put things on perspective. We want our furry friends to live forever, but alas, they do not. But we shouldn’t let them linger to ease our own pain when they may be suffering.

 

[jazzmynn]

Thanks so much Lisa, I’ll share it with her today.

 

[snowbunny]

We generally say "rather a day too early than a day too late". If you want to use day/week then I'd switch them to "rather a week too early rather than a day too late" would be my preference. Because a whole week too late would be horrific.

 

[Lisa]

We generally say "rather a day too early than a day too late". If you want to use day/week then I'd switch them to "rather a week too early rather than a day too late" would be my preference. Because a whole week too late would be horrific.

Yes, definitely. Makes more sense that way.

 

[jazzmynn]

Thank you both. I did have a good chat with her a short time ago…she has him booked in for next Wednesday, with the option of moving it sooner if she needs to. She feels better now that she has a plan.

 

[SwampDonkey]

 

[jazzmynn]

Thank you Swampy!