Saturday, June 7, 2008
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Well Grandma came through for Jack this morning. She got him to eat some of his dry dog food with his favorite Grandma food, bacon. He has an upset stomach, so I am going to try Pepcid and also some pumpkin. I think he is a bit sluggish since the surgery because he is not eating enough. Hopefully the pumpkin, which he hates, will help.
My housesitter again just sat in my house, so last night I did a sinkful of dishes. Today, I am going to the horses to check the pen and then to yard work for the rest of the day, mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding. Normally I love this but when it hasn't been touched for so long, it becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. It will be a pleasure when I catch up and can sit back and enjoy the yard. Tomorrow is supposed to rain, so I can play catch up inside tomorrow. No rest for the weary.
Didn't mean to sound complaining. I am just about all in and things are just piling up on me. I have been gone too much and no one to help when I am gone. Just sweeping the floor which I did before I left last week would have been helpful. I think I am just overwhelmed right now and tired to boot, so it seems impossible to catch up. This time next week hopefully things will be looking up. Then I can start painting the house. Oh boy, don't even think about that! HA! I just love climbing on ladders.
The one thing that makes all this stuff seem so insignificant is that I have Jack with me by some miracle. And he is getting better every day and that is all because of you.
Love and big Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack -
June 7, 2008 at 11:07:00 AM EDT
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Got a call from the surgeon yesterday, which is the first I have spoken to her since the surgery. I had inquired about the biopsy before I left. My phone actually rang, but it cut off befoe I could ask any questions. She wanted to tell me they had found live active cancer cells in the biopsy and how disappointed she was. I have found her to be a really pessimistic person so since the phone was cutting out, I could not really hear what she was saying except that Dr. Bommarito was disappointed too. I will have to call the hospital Monday and talk to him. He had told me the tumor looked dead, but probably there were live cells in the center, but the perimeters were all dead. Now I don't know whether they sound live cells on the perimeter. I am trying ot keep a positive thought, but I have been imagining all the cells gone and now I am scared again. Wish she hadn't called. Ignorance is bliss they say.
Today my favorite cousins are coming through town and I am looking forward to seeing them. Hardly ever get to see them anymore since Amy left Colorado State. So this will be a treat for me and mom. Her cat Bomber just went to the Rainbow Bridge last week, so I know she is sad. We can cheer each other up. They are the most fun people I know. I have another set of cousins on my dad's side who live in Atlanta, that I feel the same way about. It is nice to have such wonderful family.
Please all pray for Jack. Help me visualize that cancer away. You are so wonderful to care for Jack and me. God bless you.
Love and Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack -
June 8, 2008 at 1:00:00 PM EDT
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You know I don't think I have stated strongly enough how I feel about all of you have come to Jack's rescue through this blog. He would be dead by the end of summer without you all stepping in to save him. I had exhausted any resouces I had. Without this blog and the kindness of complete strangers, I would have been desolate. So please remember how much you all mean to me. I know many of you are friends of family members, some old friends from childhood, others people who have no connection to me whatsoever. I can't tell you how much this has meant. And I know many of you have been supporting Jack and me since last fall. God bless you each and every one. Please pray for us.
On another note, my dear friend Joanna who started this blog to help me and Jack, needs some prayers, too. When she started this blog, I was totally unaware of what she was doing. Many of you know me and I don't even understand the least little thing about computers. It is a miracle I can post here! (Seriously!) Back to Jo. She has a wonderful little Westie with bladder cancer named Mike. He was diagnosed about the same time as Jack last fall. Mike's treatment plan was not as fortunate as Jack's, but Jo is caring for him every day. Some days are good and some days are not so good. But please everyone pray for her and Mike. She so unselfishly spent so much time helping me and Jack even through bad days with Mike. I love her so much and only wish I could be there with her and give her a big hug. Unfortunately she lives 3 states away. You see I have never met Joanna in person, but look what she has given me and Jack. May the Good Lord, care for her and Mike and I am personally praying for a miracle.
Love and Husky hugs,
Debbie and jack -
June 8, 2008 at 2:09:00 PM EDT
Well Grandma came through for Jack this morning. She got him to eat some of his dry dog food with his favorite Grandma food, bacon. He has an upset stomach, so I am going to try Pepcid and also some pumpkin. I think he is a bit sluggish since the surgery because he is not eating enough. Hopefully the pumpkin, which he hates, will help.
My housesitter again just sat in my house, so last night I did a sinkful of dishes. Today, I am going to the horses to check the pen and then to yard work for the rest of the day, mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding. Normally I love this but when it hasn't been touched for so long, it becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. It will be a pleasure when I catch up and can sit back and enjoy the yard. Tomorrow is supposed to rain, so I can play catch up inside tomorrow. No rest for the weary.
Didn't mean to sound complaining. I am just about all in and things are just piling up on me. I have been gone too much and no one to help when I am gone. Just sweeping the floor which I did before I left last week would have been helpful. I think I am just overwhelmed right now and tired to boot, so it seems impossible to catch up. This time next week hopefully things will be looking up. Then I can start painting the house. Oh boy, don't even think about that! HA! I just love climbing on ladders.
The one thing that makes all this stuff seem so insignificant is that I have Jack with me by some miracle. And he is getting better every day and that is all because of you.
Love and big Husky hugs,
Debbie and Jack
June 7, 2008 11:07:00 AM EDT
Had an uneventful ride home today. Jack is very excited to be here. The closer we got the more excited he got. The smells change as we get closer to home. Of course we did not go directly home, but to the horses. Had to rebuild the pen and pen up three horses. They are just too fat and we worry about founder. That took until around 8:30 pm. Went to the store and got essentials, like dog food, and just now got over to my mom's. Thought the AC would be good for Jack. However, I think it was cooler at my house with the fans, since my mom has it set on nearly 80. She must be cold! Oh well, we are here for the night and early to rise to check the penned horses. Then Jack and I will spend the day doing yard work. I tell you it is a jungle out there in my yard. Too much rain and too little time in the yard.
Jack ate a little today. Nothing good for him. I stopped and got him a hot dog at a convenience store. YUCK! But at least he did eat it. Then I got him to eat a few pieces of pork chop I pulled off a bone. Would not touch anything else I tried to feed him Hopefully in the morning Grandma will fix him something he likes.
I am sure now that he is home, he will perk up and begin to get better. I swear he is almost completely healed. It is amazing.
And all because of you. Love you all
Debbie and Jack
June 7, 2008 1:18:00 AM EDT