I just tried calling Debbie and got her voice mail. It's 1:00 her time which means the surgery is scheduled in 40 minutes. I'm praying she's at the hospital with him and getting him settled. I know she will call when she can. While I'm waiting for Debbie to call to let us know she arrived safely, I wanted to say a few words (well, probably more than just a few).
When I heard that Jack was a good candidate for this surgery that could literally save his life, I was ecstatic. However, my heart dropped when the funds were not available for him to go through it. How could he be so close to a cure and not be able to reach out for it? I knew that with all the people whose hearts have been touched by this dynamic duo that somehow we could all band together and save this beautiful boy's life. Little did I know what an outpouring of love we would find upon starting this blog.
For those of you who don't know much about them other than what you've read here... Debbie and Jack have supported so many pet parents with love, concern, prayers, laughter and tears during their times of crisis with their pets of all kinds. I can probably count at least fifty people she is in constant touch with that truly depend on her upbeat personality and honest affection to keep them going. I am one of those pet parents.
My Westie, Mike, has bladder cancer. Debbie and I both found out our best friends had cancer around the same time. Even though she had so much going on in her life with Jack's illness... she never skipped a beat in lifting my spirits and contacting me almost every day to let me know she cared. What a wonderful friend she has become. Even though Mike's days are limited, I know when the time comes for him to go to the Rainbow Bridge, I will have Debbie by my side... even though we live four states away... she is my comfort and has been many times in the past eight months that I have known her.
Debbie just called (2:19 EST and 1:19 CST)... she made it to Columbia and is on the way to the hospital... only ten minutes away.
Anyway... when I started this blog... I said a prayer. I had never done anything like this before, and outside of the blog I created for Mike... I had no experience on what to do or how to do it... but I said a little prayer that God would bring the right people at the right time to Jack's blog and maybe help save his life. Well... my prayers were more than answered.
You all, each and every one of you, have filled my heart with such joy these past few days. At the time of this writing, Jack's blog has received 434 hits. How amazing is that? This is Wednesday afternoon. I put the blog up on Friday night. If all of those hits don't show pure love... I don't know what does. All of the donors have given with warm hearts and loving wishes... all those who commented showed never ending support of Debbie and Jack... and each and every one of you who came to the blog to read about them... well... my heart is just bursting with gratefulness... for all of you.
You have not only afforded Debbie and the surgeons the opportunity to save Jack's life, but you have also shown her that the love she shows toward others can (and has) come back to her ten-fold. I guess it just goes to prove that old saying it true... that you reap what you sow... and you can never give out more than you will get in return.
So, for now, for all of you... each an every one of you... who has shown Debbie and Jack so much love... please accept my deepest appreciation and the blessings that you will receive for giving so much love and concern to a dog and his Mom... to strangers you have never met but who will be eternally grateful for you. We received donations and e-mails from all over the country... it's absolutely amazing how you all have pulled together in a time of need.
Myself... well... personally, this blog and the excitement it has created, has offered me a purpose I haven't felt in years. The rush of adrenaline and the anticipation of actually being able to do something for Jack is probably one of the most satisfying things I've ever done in my life. I have gone to bed each night and thanked the Lord for giving me this opportunity and thanked Him for each and every one of you. Now that we've more than reached our goal... perhaps I'll find some other way to reach out and help someone... maybe not... no one knows what the next day will bring.... but, whatever the future holds, I want to thank Debbie and Jack for allowing me the friendship they have offered and giving me a new purpose in life. I told you, Debbie and Jack have touched and changed lives... as you can tell... they certainly changed mine.
Thank you all so much... from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for responding to a dog named Jack.
When I heard that Jack was a good candidate for this surgery that could literally save his life, I was ecstatic. However, my heart dropped when the funds were not available for him to go through it. How could he be so close to a cure and not be able to reach out for it? I knew that with all the people whose hearts have been touched by this dynamic duo that somehow we could all band together and save this beautiful boy's life. Little did I know what an outpouring of love we would find upon starting this blog.
For those of you who don't know much about them other than what you've read here... Debbie and Jack have supported so many pet parents with love, concern, prayers, laughter and tears during their times of crisis with their pets of all kinds. I can probably count at least fifty people she is in constant touch with that truly depend on her upbeat personality and honest affection to keep them going. I am one of those pet parents.
My Westie, Mike, has bladder cancer. Debbie and I both found out our best friends had cancer around the same time. Even though she had so much going on in her life with Jack's illness... she never skipped a beat in lifting my spirits and contacting me almost every day to let me know she cared. What a wonderful friend she has become. Even though Mike's days are limited, I know when the time comes for him to go to the Rainbow Bridge, I will have Debbie by my side... even though we live four states away... she is my comfort and has been many times in the past eight months that I have known her.
Debbie just called (2:19 EST and 1:19 CST)... she made it to Columbia and is on the way to the hospital... only ten minutes away.
Anyway... when I started this blog... I said a prayer. I had never done anything like this before, and outside of the blog I created for Mike... I had no experience on what to do or how to do it... but I said a little prayer that God would bring the right people at the right time to Jack's blog and maybe help save his life. Well... my prayers were more than answered.
You all, each and every one of you, have filled my heart with such joy these past few days. At the time of this writing, Jack's blog has received 434 hits. How amazing is that? This is Wednesday afternoon. I put the blog up on Friday night. If all of those hits don't show pure love... I don't know what does. All of the donors have given with warm hearts and loving wishes... all those who commented showed never ending support of Debbie and Jack... and each and every one of you who came to the blog to read about them... well... my heart is just bursting with gratefulness... for all of you.
You have not only afforded Debbie and the surgeons the opportunity to save Jack's life, but you have also shown her that the love she shows toward others can (and has) come back to her ten-fold. I guess it just goes to prove that old saying it true... that you reap what you sow... and you can never give out more than you will get in return.
So, for now, for all of you... each an every one of you... who has shown Debbie and Jack so much love... please accept my deepest appreciation and the blessings that you will receive for giving so much love and concern to a dog and his Mom... to strangers you have never met but who will be eternally grateful for you. We received donations and e-mails from all over the country... it's absolutely amazing how you all have pulled together in a time of need.
Myself... well... personally, this blog and the excitement it has created, has offered me a purpose I haven't felt in years. The rush of adrenaline and the anticipation of actually being able to do something for Jack is probably one of the most satisfying things I've ever done in my life. I have gone to bed each night and thanked the Lord for giving me this opportunity and thanked Him for each and every one of you. Now that we've more than reached our goal... perhaps I'll find some other way to reach out and help someone... maybe not... no one knows what the next day will bring.... but, whatever the future holds, I want to thank Debbie and Jack for allowing me the friendship they have offered and giving me a new purpose in life. I told you, Debbie and Jack have touched and changed lives... as you can tell... they certainly changed mine.
Thank you all so much... from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for responding to a dog named Jack.
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Well talk about an emotional roller coaster for all of us today. Jack surgery is now going to be the first in the morning instead of this afternoon the last. Of course Jack does not mind a bit since he has been off food since midnight. When he heard the news that he could eat until midnight tonight, he headed straight for the treat jar at the hospital and now he has gotten catering service from the receptionist. His very own food and water bowl has been placed in front of him apologetically. So now we will wait one more night and gear up for tomorrow morning. We are still in awe of the wonderful support and donations we have received from so many people we have never met. Thank you so much again and I will keep you all posted.
Love and big Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack
Oh my, I was just reading through the blog and s aw the donation from Jack's special guardian angels who have gone to the Bridge. I know that each and everyone of your wonderful angels is watching out for Jack. Sweet angels that they are. I am touched deeply by this and I know Jack felt better when I told him.
Sending love to all the bridge kids who have been such a large part of all our lives.
love and Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack
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