Monthly Archives: August 2009
Puppy love
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model of being alive.” – Gilda Radner
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4 Updates and 3 Videos
In hindsight I realized that I cursed myself when I wrote in my last post that things were finally settling down! Ah, well. I’ll probably never learn. So here’s what went on over the past nine days: 1. My sister … Continue reading
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Fly Hunting and Nap Taking
Things have settled down significantly around here. Emmett is home and recuperating. Though the surgery went well, they removed everything from skin down to the tendons to get as much of the tumor as possible, so he has a four-week … Continue reading
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The Saga Continues
We met with the specialist this morning. He was fantastic. He explained everything calmly and clearly, and presented us with a concise picture of what we’re facing. And it’s not what we thought. Emmett’s x-rays showed that he has two … Continue reading
Curveballs and a Bright Beacon of HOPE
So. This morning. Emmett’s appointment. We bucked up, said no crying, we need to be brave for Emmett. Deep breaths, etc. We drive to the animal hospital making lame attempts and jokes and reaching into the backseat to rub his … Continue reading
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A day of “lasting” and of tremendous gratitude
I caught myself “lasting” nearly everything today. Today is the last day Emmett will eat breakfast on four legs. Today is the last day Emmett will wrestle Lucas to the ground on four legs. Today is the last day Emmett … Continue reading
Wednesday’s the day…
Wednesday is the day. We take him to surgery at 9 AM, and he’ll have to stay for at least one night but perhaps up to three nights depending upon how fast he’s recovering. I am relieved beyond belief that … Continue reading
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The Big Decision
The past few weeks careened past us leaving everything in their wake, everything except one question: What are we going to do? We met with the oncologist. He was wonderful, kind, thorough, honest. He presented us with the two options … Continue reading
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