Vetoryl / Cushings Disease - Dear Penny has passed

[marie adams]

Dearest Cindy,

I am here too to help in anyway I can.

Sending many many (((((HUGS)))))!!!!:)

[Bo's Mom]

Cindy,
Keep the strength up and know there are many people praying for you.

[Squirt's Mom]

Mornin' Cindy,

A giggle for you this morning -


OLD FRIENDS
Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the
years, they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures.
Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.
One day, they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me. I know we've been friends for a long time, but I just can't think of your name. I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is."
Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes, she just stared and glared at her.
Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?"

:D:p:p:D:p:p:D:p:p:D

[addy]

that is more than a giggle, Leslie, more like a good belly laugh hoot:D:D

I hope for a ray of sunshine for you today, dear Cindy!!!!!!

love you

[Altira]

Good morning from me too...

I know I already emailed you but .... Well... here I am too. I hope you enjoyed the pictures I sent. I went searching for them just for you. I hope you are feeling well enough to respond today. Are your mom and dad well enough to come visit you? Anyway... Stay rough my friend! Day one will be over soon. 8:::

[Cyn719]

Thanks angels......I needed a laugh Leslie:D

Going in at 8 am. Can't sleep......but today we picked up pennys ashes....they even made a paw print for us.....include was a card with a note from each of them.....Dr. Sweet ....her orthopedic...who was there when we put her to sleep.....Dr. Lester the IMS who was also there....and two techs Kerri and Melanie......such beautiful things hey had to say about my girl....then there was a letter from Dr Sweet saying they made a donation in Penny's name to a fund for low income families needing help to pay vet bills....that Penny was an amazing dog and left such an amazing impression on all of them....that they wanted to do this in her memory.....omg the tears just flowed......I'm happy my girl is home.......omg I can't tell you how much I miss her.....I guess I'm very emotional tonight....been crying for hours.....just telling her over and over how much I love her and how much mommy misses her. I know she knows we loved her so much.....
I will check in soon...will have my iPad. Love and hugs to everyone....thanks for being by my side....I have a private room so we will all fit in there together for the week!!:p:):):p xoxoxoxo

[Altira]

Oh gosh she's made room for us! Sob...

For all the times those vets left you waiting for return phone calls at least they can thru in the end.

Fear not precious Cindy. We are with you, praying for you. Right there with you. At your finger tips. In my pocket anytime!

If you feel a little heavy walking into the hospital today, smile because it's just all of us hugging you, wanting so much to help...

[Squirt's Mom]

~~whew~~ So glad you got a private room! I was not looking forward to rolling someone under the other bed at nite then dragging back up in the mornings. Not to mention all the tape it would have taken to keep them quiet and still! :p

Not a second will pass that you are alone, Cindy. We are all with you, Penny is with you, there are literally 100's of people all over the world you have never heard of who are praying for you, and sending healing energy to you, and energies for strength of knowledge and practice to your medical team. When the darkness comes, let yourself be still and you will feel us around you, wrapping you in our hope and strength until yours returns.

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[addy]

I get dibs on the chair by the bed for the first shift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D

We will all come in hospital gowns and pjs so we fit right in. You will never be alone. I hope you can put up with all of us, we can get a bit rowdy sometimes, but we will try to behave so the hospital doesn't throw us all out:D:D;)

love ya!!!!

[Cyn719]

Yup nice size room...we will all fit fine...I already feel all of you moving in....got here at 8 had radiation at 9 ...at 11 accessed port and hooked up o IV.....anti nausea meds coming soon the chemo.....uggggg...worse part....

I am glad ou are all here and so many people are praying or me....it is so very much appreciated! Update again.....hugs and love xoxo

[Jenny & Judi in MN]

your vet office was very sweet, and Penny deserved nothing less! Continuing to think of you Cyn, hang in there! xoox

[Nika'sMom]

Hi Cindy..I woke up this morning saying a prayer for you..I am there with you too my friend. You are such a strong person Cindy, and so loved by so many...I miss you, love and hugs Lynda

[mypuppy]

My sweet Cindy,

I'm bringing my own chair and parking it right by your side for your entire stay, making sure those doctors and nurses are putting all their love and sweat into you.

Extra loving and tight hugs coming your way this week girlfriend.

God loves you, and so do I.

Xoxoxoxo Jeanette and licks from my Princess

[Cyn719]

Thanks all........love you guys!!!!! Feel ok ....... Nausea kicks in overnight or tomorrow...ugh....but will take all meds possible!!!!

Thanks Jeanette......don't have to take a chair...have a nice pull out reclining chair here!! Lol.

You guys are the best!!!!!!

I will keep updated as long as I am ok to......


HUGSSSSSSS AND LOVEEEEEE xoxoxoxoxoxo

[Squirt's Mom]

If Jeanette and Addy will get out of the way, I will give you a HUGE hug this morning. MAN they are greedy!

Ok...there! I sent Jeanette after that hunky orderly and Addy is hiding under the bed for some reason! So here's your hug.....



HUGS!!!!!

[mypuppy]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Leslie, Im so greedy, I even got a nice warm blankie last night from sweet Cindy. Lol. Sorry your stunt didnt work. I won't leave Cindy's bedside even for hunky orderlies. BTW, I heard some moaning and groaning coming from under the bed last night while I kicked my heels. Oops, sorry Addy, didn't know that was you. :D.

Leslie, Addy, everyone I'm sure we can all squeeze in tightly in the recliner and I am more than happy to share my blankie.

Day 2 Cindy, almost gone. Stand strong.

We love you. Xo Jeanettw

[Cyn719]

Lol lol you guys are a riot. I have a handsome male nurse...hes the floor manager.....niceeeee. And I have another handsome one . My radiation tech....also niceeeee looking....alittle weird to have a make when radiating your pelvic are..:o:p....but I'm used to everyone poking and probing. Lol. Second day ok....tired....from the chemo and getting no sleep here! Omg nite time is like daytime! But they are all great!! Eating some.....food sucks today! How do you screw up chicken noodle soup! But waiting to see if I'm going to be sick also sucks.....they said 24 to 48 hr later....I started 430 yesterday....is when the sickness starts.....fingers crossed it doesn't happen at all!!! Ok talk soon.....take your sweaters...alittle old in here today! Lol gotta go my boy is coming to see me:D:) yay!!! Xoxo

[addy]

Hey, there sure are a lot of dust bunnies under this dang bed;);)
What the heck happened to my chair? Leslie, I had first dibs!!!! Move over Jeanette, let me squeeze in next to you. Does anyone want popcorn? I brought a movie we can watch. LOL, do you like my striped hospital gown? Shoot, is it open in the back?????:eek: Jeanette, HELP ME!!!

Sleep is not allowed in hospitals for some reason, I could never figure out why:confused::confused:

Now, Cindy, think positive, you are not going to get sick and if you do, it will only be a little bit.;);)

Can we all give Mike a hug?

[Bailey's Mom]

Hey Cindy-I got sick for you last week. It's all over and cleaned up. Done. Finito.
I need a smaller gown....all that weight I've lost. I want popcorn. Is it a comedy? Laurel & Hardy? Love those guys. Or maybe Lucy & Ethel on the chocolate factory line? I brought dominoes. It's really easy to learn if you don't already know how to play. You can also use them as building blocks and them crash them all down. They make a really loud noise on those hospital trays.
What's for dinner? Isn't it dinner time now?
-Susan

[addy]

Time for your morning hug


((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS< HUGS< HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))


Ha, Leslie and Jeanette are still sleeping, I'm the first one up:D:D:D:D

Wake up Sunshine!!!!!!!!

[Altira]

Good Morning!
http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=284&pictureid=4027

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

How are you feeling today? Hope you had very little nausea and are up to steak for supper tonite! :D

Earlier, I was at Wal-Mart buying a bag of dog food, and while in the check-out line a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. Why else would I be buying dog chow, RIGHT ??? :rolleyes: So on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the kibble diet again, and that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and all you do is load your pockets with little nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me.

I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle's butt and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Better watch what you ask me and be prepared for my answer. I have all the time in the world to think of crazy things to say.

Now that you've read this I have to confess, it's an old joke! :o

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[molly muffin]

Spew Alert Leslie!

Well at least the keyboard is still working, turning upside down and shaking seems to have gotten most of the "spewed" ice coffee out of it.

That was hilarious! I was rolling!

Thanks for the laugh
Sharlene

[Bailey's Mom]

I haven't had that good a laugh in a long time. Thanks Leslie!!:):D
-Susan

PS- Hope your day went well Cindy. You got some beyooteeful flowers today, I see. :D:D

[Altira]

I have heard "nothing" from Cindy today!!! If she's not talking, she's hurting!!! Cindy we love you!!! Hang on. Two more days and you can go home. We are all around you, holding your hand, WISHING THIS HURT AWAY!

8::: it's not fair! f#!@ing CHEMO!

[Cyn719]

Janis

You know me all to well......bad morning...felt so sick to stomach! Ugh. Got better then felt sick again....bring in new meds soon....on bag number three so the more chemo the more sick you feel....but hanging in there.......love the flowers!!


EVERYONE....thanks for rooming with me......I never feel alone....if anyone can think of a good movie let me know..I have netflicks on iPad......

Leslie. Need a good laugh and that was good!!! :D

so glad you are all by my side.....it means so much to me...

Ok my story for today besides feeling so sick....my first cousin is a Priest..actually a Monsignor and he came to see me today.......omg everyone was looking...I think they thought I was getting my last rights!!!!:D:D. It was funny........

I will keep posting I hope.......what movie we watching tonight???

Hugs and love xoxoxoxo

Moms thinking of you my penny girl......I feel you curled up on my bed with me...love you. Xoxo

[Altira]

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=284&pictureid=4042

Ok now somebody say something funny... sheesh

[Squirt's Mom]

Mornin' Cindy,

I hope your nite was a bit better and the sick wasn't too bad. You are so brave and so strong, Cindy...I am in awe of you.

Here is a morning giggle -

DOWN AT THE RETIREMENT CENTER

80-year-old Bessie bursts into the recreation room at the retirement home.

She holds her clenched fist in the air and announces, "Anyone who can guess what's in my hand can have sex with me tonight!"

An elderly gentleman in the rear shouts out, "An elephant?"

Bessie thinks a minute and says, "Close enough."


When we reach a certain, we just can't be picky any longer, huh? LOL

Many hugs and much love,
Leslie and the gang

[marie adams]

Hi Cindy,

So glad Leslie can tell a good joke and keep us in stitches!!!! I love the dog food story--wish I had been in line to hear it!!!!!:D:D:D

I am glad you do not feel alone and you have lots of roomies!!!:):)

Hang in there!!!!

((((HUGS))))

[Altira]

Yesterday I asked Cindy if she was going home today (meaning friday) this is what she said:

"No tomorrow. Hopefully.....bad day yesterday. Had reactions to meds...awful....so tired so very tired."

We sure hope you can go home now!

HUGS!

[addy]

Ohhh, that would be wonderful.

Sorry yesterday was such a bad day for our Cindy.

I am hoping today is better, sweetie.

Sending more hugs your way

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

I certainly hope you are on your way home today! That would be so wonderful to hear! I hope the worst of the sick is behind you and you will start to feel stronger with each passing day.

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[molly muffin]

Hi Cindy,

Hope today is a good day for you!

hugs,
Sharlene

[mypuppy]

Hi friends,

I communicated with Cindy's husband today, and just wanted to let you know she is home resting now. He thanks everyone for our prayers and thoughts.

Rest my sweet friend, and we will be patient and give you all the time you need now before you come back to us.

We love you incredibly much.

Tight hugs. Xo Jeanette

[Squirt's Mom]

:D:D Welcome HOME!!!!! :D:D

[Squirt's Mom]

A giggle to get you started this morning (along with so many hugs and so much love that room is buzzing with energy! ;)) -

SUPERSEX

An old lady with dementia was running up and down the halls in a nursing home.
As she ran, she would flip up the hem of her nightgown and say "Supersex."

She ran to an old man in a wheelchair, flipping her gown up at him, she said, "Supersex."

He sat silently for a moment or two and finally answered, "I'll take the soup."

[SasAndYunah]

Dear Cindy,

I am so glad for you that you are home now, there's no place like home, especially when we're feeling lousy :) Please know that we, all the way overhere, are thinking of you every day and wishing you well. So, that means that when everyone else is sleeping, you still have people thinking of you and sending you courage, strength and love... Around the clock there's always someone with you, in spirit and in thought.

Saskia and Mhina :)

[molly muffin]

Welcome home Cindy!

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[addy]

Hurrah,

I had on the magic red shoes, clicked my heels 3 times and said
"There is no place like home for Cindy".

and VOILA

you are home.

sleep tight and rest.

[Altira]

Silly Angels!

Hang in there Cindy.... Hang tough! Let nothing stop you from being well again!

[jmac]

Just wanted to stop by to tell you I think of you every day Cindy. So glad you're home. That must be such a relief. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

Julie

[Altira]

She's miserable! Soars in her mouth, she can't eat. This is just so unfair!

[frijole]

Cindy, joining the others in sending strength and prayers. Love, Kim

[Bailey's Mom]

How about ice cream or gelato? Maybe something through a straw?

I'm so sorry this is so rough Cindy. At least you have started down your path and part of it is behind you now.

Now......................SCREECH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
-Susan

[addy]

When I get really bad cancer sores, the dentist told me to swish liquid maalox around in my mouth, it sticks to the sores. I wonder if that would help?

Sending love and hugs

[Altira]

She said she went and had radiation today. She said its going to get worse before it gets better. Poor thing will it ever end! Obviously i dont know beans about cancer.

[molly muffin]

I remember my mom had sores in her mouth from radiation. I wish I could remember what she did for them. I seem to remember her having alot of ice cubes available.

Hope you get some breaks and feel better time during this Cindy.
Thinking of you,
hugs,
Sharlene

[Squirt's Mom]

Dear Cindy,

Sending love and hugs your way this morning. Hope the next few days aren't too bad. Just remember, you are not alone, darlin', never alone.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Bailey's Mom]

Here's your daily dose of......................

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/baby-wakes-up-with-every-emotion_n_1853746.html

[Altira]

CALLING ALL ANGELS! Her blood counts are dangeriosly low. She needs our prayers!

Big hugs Cindy!

[labblab]

CALLING ALL ANGELS! Her blood counts are dangeriosly low. She needs our prayers!

Big hugs Cindy!

Angel Marianne reporting for duty! :o

I am here, and fluttering as hard as I can! Stay strong, Cindy, and know how much love is beaming your way!!!!!!!

[frijole]

I'm here Cindy. Never left your side. Feel the strength I send. Know how much you are loved. Kim

[addy]

Love and prayers, Cindy, we are here for you.

[Squirt's Mom]

Hang on, Cindy....I know you are strong and a fierce fighter, we saw this with Penny. Now it's time to fight for yourself as hard as you did for her. Fight with all you have, honey.

Prayers and healing white light are constantly bathing you, you are always surrounded by love, hope, and faith.

Many hugs,
Leslie

[infoviewer]

Prayers and healing thoughts for you Cindy, stay strong and fight this evil cancer. Radiation is tough, but is killing the cancer cells. Love, JoAnne

[Jenny & Judi in MN]

thinking of you Cindy. Judi

[apollo6]

Thinking of you dear Cindy and sweet Penny.
I will be praying for your health and will being. It sucks.
Apollo will be joining Penny soon.
Hugs Sonja and Apollo
You have been so kind to so many of us. It is our turn to be there for you.

[molly muffin]

You can do this Cindy, we are all sending prayers and warrior princess vibes to you. You can kick this thing.

Hugs,
Sharlene

[Bailey's Mom]

Don't use all the seats up........I'm here as well! Think powerful, positive thoughts, Cindy. You have it in you to fight this.

Hugs,
Susan

[Altira]

Susan what a cute response. You elbowing your way through the crowd of well-wishers. Thank you to all the angels. To say she is miserable is putting it mildly. It's not only painful, it's scary and there is such a long way to go yet. I would fall off the face of the earth at just the thought of it.

Cindy I hope you're able to come here and know what is here for you. If love can cure you, you will find it here. Life is being so cruel to you and we all stand here in protest!

Sonja.... How sweet of you to stop in at a time like this. I hope Apollo is getting spoiled. Does he like ice cream? Chicken? My Mira loved peanut butter best. Tons of peanut butter in a kong toy. I kept the last jar.

[Squirt's Mom]

Mornin' Cindy,

I hope you are feeling a tad bit better this morning. Here are some giggles for you written by children when asked these questions -


1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)

-You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

-No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10


2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10


3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8


4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MUM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8


5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
-Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynn ette, age 8
(isn't she a treasure)

-On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10


6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

-When they're rich.
-- Pam , age 7

-The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7

-The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
- - Howard, age 8


7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child )


8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8

And the #1 Favorite is.......


9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

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:D:p:D:p:D:p Out of the mouth of babes! :D:p:D:p:D

[Bo's Mom]

Cindy,
I hope you are doing well. I think about you daily and I hope that those giggles they sent you made you laugh....because they sure put a smile on my face this moring. :D

[jmac]

Cindy,

I'm still here for you too. Thinking of you and sending prayers and strength to you every day. Hope you are feeling a bit better soon....

Julie & Hannah

[Nika'sMom]

(((((((((((Cindy))))))))))...I miss you.....hugs Lynda and Nika :(

[mypuppy]

I just wanted to say good morning to one truly amazing, awesome and very special friend, Cindy.


You are always in my thoughts, but mostly in my heart.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Tight hugs girlfriend.

Xo Jeanette, Princess and my family

[addy]

My heart too, Cindy, you are always in my heart too.

[Altira]

Cindy. I hope everything was ok at the doctors today.

[Squirt's Mom]

Holding you close in my heart.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))

[Altira]

Thinking of you all the time Cindy. I don't know very many people but the ones I do know know about you and pray for you too. Stay tough kiddo.

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

Hope things are a bit better today than they have been and that you are feeling a bit stronger. Hugs, prayers, healing white light and positive thoughts continue to surround you, sweetie.

A giggle for you today -

DRIVING

Two elderly women were out driving in a large car - both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to a major crossroad. The stoplight was red, but they just went on through.

The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, "I must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went through a red light."

After a few more minutes, they came to another major junction and the light was red again. Again, they went right through. The woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been red, but was really concerned that she was losing it. She was getting nervous.

At the next junction, sure enough, the light was red and they went on through.
So, she turned to the other woman and said, "Mildred, did you know that we just ran through three red lights in a row? You could have killed us both!"

Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh! Am I driving?"

:D:p:D:p:D:p:D

[Altira]

I don't know for sure but I think she has to go back to the hospital soon for another round of chemo. I hope she up to posting here soon.

[mypuppy]

Janis,

Im sorry to hear about your brother in law, but we all know every individual is different, as we have learned here also with our furbabies, so let's not give up hope and keep reinforcing only positive thoughts for our precious, sweet Cindy.

Warmest regards,

Jeanette

[jmac]

Cindy,

I'm thinking of you all the time and hoping for the very best. I hope you can feel the support of all of us and know that you are never alone.

Julie

[SasAndYunah]

Dear Cindy,

never far, always close in my heart :)

Sas and Mhina :)

[Altira]

Well I think her blood counts are going up and she seems in good spirts concidering. Strength isn't so good and there is a definite dread about the upcoming trip to the hospital. I hope all you angels will crowd into her room with her again. She liked the notion of you all being there. Could be a couple days from now. Don't flutter off too far.

[molly muffin]

Yay on the blood counts coming back up.

All angels are with her always, home or hospital. :) She is Never alone.

Hugs,
Sharlene

[Squirt's Mom]

Your angels are always by your side, Cindy. I am glad you feel a bit stronger and hope the trend continues. Please let us know when you have to go back to the hospital so I can get the chair this time! :p

Hugs and love,
Leslie and the gang

[Squirt's Mom]

Mornin' Cindy,

I hope you are feeling stronger today. You are always surrounded by love, prayers and healing energies, in all our hearts and on all our minds.

Here is a giggle for you -

ROMANCE

An older couple were lying in bed one night. The husband was falling asleep, but the wife was in a romantic mood and wanted to talk.

She said: "You used to hold my hand when we were courting."

Wearily, he reached across, held her hand for a second and tried to get back to sleep.

A few moments later she said: "Then, you used to kiss me."

Mildly irritated, he reached across, gave her a peck on the cheek and settled down to sleep.

Thirty seconds later she said: "Then, you used to bite my neck."

Angrily, he threw back the bed sheets and got out of bed.

"Where are you going?" she asked.

"To get my teeth!"

:p:D:p:D:p:D

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Bailey's Mom]

LOL!! I did not see that one coming! Good one, Leslie.
-susan

[Altira]

Jeanette... I hope you have heard something because its dead silent at my end right now.

[mypuppy]

Hi friends,
communicated with Cindy's husband this afternoon. Cindy is undergoing chemo treatments again, and he said it is "effecting her faster than the last time". She is very tired and run down. I emailed with Cindy this weekend, and was running a fever, and said same thing very tired, wiped out.

Prayers angels, need all your prayers for strength to help our Cindy get through this rough journey. I have great Faith for her.

Hope you and all the babies are happy and well.

I love you all always.

Tight ones. xo Jeanette

[Altira]

Jeanette.... Thank you so much for getting in touch with her husband. I feared as much. All I got to say is this damn better well work!! Tell her we love her. Damn it all!:mad::mad::mad:

[frijole]

Cindy, We are here by your side. Feed off of our strength, feel our love and know we are all praying for a speedy recovery. Love, Kim

[molly muffin]

Cindy,

You can do this. We'll all be here giving you all our strength to get through this.

hugs,
Sharlene

[Squirt's Mom]

Fight, Cindy, fight like mad, honey. We are with you, Penny is with you, 100's of people are praying for you daily. Love, hope, and faith CAN work miracles...and you are surrounded by all of that every second of every day.

Much love and many gentle hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Casey's Mom]

Dear Cindy - sending you prayers and lots of strength to help you get through this.

Love and many hugs,

[labblab]

Dearest Cindy, tons of prayers and strength flowing from my heart, too. We are all there beside you. I hope you can feel us!

Marianne

[addy]

So many people on your side, praying and cheering you on, hoping to give you strength.

A tidal wave of love and support is heading your way.

[Altira]

I'm taking the liberty of posting her email to me today. Poor Cindy...

"Hi ..the first round in aug was tough but i had not burning from radiation...This round is a little tougher.....can't eat...inside of mouth already starting breaking down...ouch! No appetite.....burns down there are starting to get bad. Very red very swollen....I have nine more rad treatments....the last nine days will be brutal...the burns will be severe......the chemo is doing a number on my blood counts.....hanging in there.....got to get to oct 10th then about ten days for the burns to start to heal.....will take like three or four weeks to be kinda back to normal......it will take long time for the fatigue to go away.....thanks for checking. Xoxoxoxoxo....praying the treating works"

[molly muffin]

Cindy, sending you much love and strength to get through this. It will all be worth it once it is over, you are healed and the treatment has worked. My mom went through the radiation and had the sores in her mouth. It was quite an awful thing to go through and totally exhausting but in the end the cancer was gone. That is what we all want for you. To be healthly and strong once this is over.

hugs,
Sharlene

[jmac]

Cindy,
Always thinking of you and sending strength and hugs your way. The end is in sight. Hang in there. We are all fluttering around you!

Love,
Julie & Hannah

[Altira]

Dear lord... please let Oct 10th come quickly... :(

[mypuppy]

Amen to that Janis, Amen!

xo Jeanette

[Altira]

She's says she may go home tomorrow. Her spirits seem to be holding ok. As my mom put it... They pretty much have to kill you so you can live. Liver and lung cancer killed my dog Mira two years ago. It was too late we didn't do chemo.

[molly muffin]

That is excellent news that she might be going home soon. A strong spirit and a "can do" attittude I think is an enormous help. A wonderful support system too cannot be ignored. Cindy has everything going for her.
We have the faith!

hugs,
Sharlene

[SasAndYunah]

Hugs, courage and all our best to you, Cindy...

Saskia and Mhina :)

[Altira]

No word today...:(

[mypuppy]

Hello friends,

Cindy went home yesterday, but is in pain. She cannot eat due to mouth sores. She is "exhausted". She thanks everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Love to all and the furbabies.

xo Jeanette

[addy]

We all love you, Cindy and are here for you.

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

I'm glad you're home and hope you are feeling much stronger as each day passes. There's something healing about being home in familiar surroundings. Rest, take nourishment when you can in any way you can, and keep fighting, honey. We are all beside you, holding your hand, walking with you down this path.

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[molly muffin]

Hi Cindy,

Glad you are home. I hope that you can get re-energized in your home and feel better. It all takes time sweetie. I know, my mom went through this too and while it's hard it's soooo doable. She conqured the cancer, you can too!

Hugs,
Sharlene

[Altira]

Ok well, I can tell you she is home enjoying some flowers I sent her. She didn't mention any pains. But I'm sure she has them...

[SasAndYunah]

Dear Cindy,

Still thinking of you....hoping you're feeling a bit better, even the tiniest bit would be great :) Sending you whatever it is you are in need of...wether it's hugs, smiles, strength, some plates to throw about...anything but soup. Remember, I am not a good soupcook ;)

Hugs,

Sas and Mhina :)

[Altira]

Jeanette have you heard anything?

[apollo6]

Dear Cindy you are in my prayers.
We are surrounding you with angels to protect and heal you.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

[Bailey's Mom]

Hi Cindy-Hoping it is getting just a little bit better for you.
-Susan

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

Been thinking of you and hoping the days are getting easier for you. Prayers, healing white light and candles continue.

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[mypuppy]

Hi,

Cindy had a bit of a setback this week with her treatments and had to go to hospital in the middle of the night for fluids and blood. Hopefully her last radiation treatment will be today, and hoping going home soon to recover.

Lots of love and prayers for our sweet and very brave friend.

xo Jeanette

[jmac]

Cindy,

Thinking of you lots and sending strength and prayers your way. I hope you'll be home recovering very soon!

Julie

[Casey's Mom]

Lots of love being sent your way Cindy :)

[Altira]

Please get well soon Cindy.... We miss you!

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

I hope you are feeling stronger and back home where you belong among those who love you most. You stay on my mind and in my heart daily, your name rises in my prayers and is spoken as my candles flame into life.

You are never alone, sweetie, never.

Many hugs and much love,
Leslie and the gang

[Altira]

Sorry it's been way too long since I posted. Last time I talked to her she said the burns were beginning to heal and the blood counts starting to come up. But it will be some time yet before she gets tested.

We love you Cindy. Please keep writing me.

[Cyn719]

Wanted to update.. Done with all treatment.....thank you Jeanette and Janis for keeping everyone updated...the severe burns are just about healed. This is an awful cancer and was an awful treatment. Left with bowel, bladder, digestive, vaginal issues....some get better. Right now just totally exhausted and extremely emotional. Crying all the time. A few nights ago I basically had a breakdown crying over Penny....I was so sick the last few weeks of her life....if I wasn't sick i would of been able to be with her more....I was emotionally not myself. Then when she collapsed I lost it. I didn't say goodbye the way I expected to. I stood over her and just yelled I love you penny mommy loves you so much...and I reach down and touched here face and I ran to my room......I should of laid on the floor and held her...I was out of my mind....so Dave had to sit with me for hours the other nite to calm me down....I feel I will never get over that.....I also don't know what's in store for me....don't know if treatment worked..if it did will it stay in remission...I'm really a mess....but I figured I could tell you all this since we are family. I love you all and your furbabies too. Thank you for all the support you have give me and my Penny....my son wants a dog so bad.....I cat until I can get on y feet....he's so sad about his dog and me....everything hit him at once....I see the hurt in his face....I pray I will be ok....thanks Janis and Jeanette for the cards and gifts.....Sas thank you for the postcards....hugs and kisses to all.....

Penny ......We love you ....please know how much we miss you...
Xoxoxoxoxo.

[Altira]

Oh Cindy we are just heart broken for you. You know the saying around hear we tell everyone. Don't bet yourself up over how Penny left. My gosh you more then anyone would be forgiven anything at that (this) time in your life. You did the best you could under the circumstances. Dogs are all forgiving and they sence things she likely knew you weren't well either. Even having said that I know all to well too the guilt. It's ok to cry. I actually believe when you do it gets out all those horrible feelings out. Gets them out and allows you to move on. You have been thru so much. So much more then anyone of us ever had. We can hardly imagine! But you made it back Cindy. You are back here and I'm certain so many will be greatful to speak to you directly and offer everything they can. Your back. You made it back. Now I can smile for you again. :-) no more tears. It's been so long since I sent you a smile. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-):-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-):-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) 8:::: :-) :-) :-) :-):-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-):-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-).

Ok maybe a little tears too.

:)

[Squirt's Mom]

Dear Cindy,

It is SO good to hear from you again! :cool::):cool::):cool: I am so glad you are feeling like chatting for a second with us.

Honey, there is no such phrase as "should have" when it comes to grief. There is no "right" way to face the loss of someone we love, no "right" way to react, no "right" way to suffer the pain. Grief is deeply personal and just as we humans vary widely, we each grieve in our own ways. I have a dear friend who was extremely close to her mother. Her mom died suddenly and my friend's reaction was to laugh hysterically the whole time the EMTs were working on her mom. She laughed during the funeral, she laughed at the burial. Everyone but those who knew her well, looked at her as if she needed a nice white straight jacket. It was almost a year before the tears came through the laughter and she was finally able to cry for her mom. The laughter was her mind's defense, her protection from the unbearable loss of her mother. And it was years and years before she could accept that her reaction was just fine, that there was nothing wrong with her causing her to laugh instead of cry, to finally put the guilt of that out of her life.

Penny knows you were with her, she knows what you felt, and how very much you love her and always will. I dare say, Penny knows you sacrificed yourself, your health, for her. She knew then and she knows now, that you were very ill and had been for some time, that you had given just about everything for her, to be with her and care for her as long as possible. There is a book that most folks know about and in that book it talks about a gift, saying something along the lines of - there is no greater gift man can offer than to give their life for one they love. Cindy, you literally put your life on the line to care for Penny in her final days, to give her the best care you could. I believe that fits the definition of "no greater gift" perfectly. ;)

I can only imagine what you are going through with all of this but please try to accept that Penny does not think you let her down in any way - ever. She does not feel that you failed her at the end. And she does not want you to worry about that now or at any time in the future. Penny only wants you to get well, to regain your strength, to be able to once again be active and participate in life with your own special brand of love and joy. Penny just wants you to be happy. She wants for you what you wanted for her.

We all want that same thing, too.

Prayers continue daily for all.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[labblab]

Cindy, I'm so grateful that you are able to write to us again and that it felt safe to you to share a bit of your burden. I totally agree with the things that Janis and Leslie have already said, and I want you to know that my heart resonates with you. I have so often wished I could have a do-over of my last night spent with my Barkis. If I could, I would lie down on the floor beside him, and hold him close during every moment. I would kiss him and hug him. But I was not able to do that in real life. There was such a pain inside of me, knowing that we were facing his last vet visit the next morning. The only way I could get through the night was to try to trick myself into thinking it wasn't so, and to pretend that everything was normal. So I slept in my own bed, and I missed those final precious moments. I wish with all my might I could have those moments back. And I could bearly even give him a short hug the next morning. That's all I could muster before we walked out the door. And unlike you, I was not facing any issues of my own. Not a single one.

But dearest Cindy, we each do the best we can at the time. We are imperfect humans, just doing the best we can. And as Leslie says, our actions in those final moments do not matter one whit in the face of the love that Penny always knew and felt. Those final moments were but the blink of an eye compared to the hours and days and months and years of love that still continue unchanged. And that is what Penny felt, always. I do believe that is true for Penny, just as I pray that is true for Barkis.

I am also so grateful that you are finished with this treatment. I cannot imagine how hard it is to now find a way to live with the uncertainty of things. But live you will!!! With us right here by your side, to share your doubts and worries, but also your joys and your victories. And today marks victory #1 as far as I'm concerned: YOU'RE BACK!!!! :) :) :)

Love, Marianne

[apollo6]

Dear Cindy and Angel Penny
I am praying for you. Try to be gentle with yourself. You have too much on your plate, dealing with recovering from your treatment and grieving Penny. You are going through too much. Be easy on your self. When you are more stronger than you can decide. I am going through the same feeling about Apollo's last day, I should have held him more and spent all day with him instead of driving over to Mom's. I feel so much guilt,cry all the time.
Penny was not there when you went through this , she was your strength, your support and it makes it twice as hard. You did all you could. Write us and know we are hear for you.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

[jmac]

Cindy,

It was so good to hear from you. I am so glad you are done with treatment, and will keep praying that it works and that you heal as much as possible. I am so sorry to hear you are struggling with Penny's death. Please don't beat yourself up about it. Penny knew how much you loved her and did everything you could for her. No one knows what they will do in a scary situation like that. Try to rest easily knowing that the last thing you told her was that you loved her. And remember how you fought for her for the last months of her life. You had so much going on and you have so much going on now. Try to spend your time now getting better. You did nothing wrong and you can't do anything to change what happened. Penny would want you to move forward. She knows how important she was to you. Please take care of yourself. I am so glad you shared with us. We are always here for you. I'm sending prayers and strength your way.

Love,
Julie

[Bailey's Mom]

Hi Cindy-
I cannot improve on the wonderful input you have received thus far, but I will try to add my recollection of one thing said to me or that I read after Palmer died. If I could have Palmer's last week back, he would not have spent 5 of those days in the ER receiving transfusions. I was acting on what I knew at the time. I was still trying to save Palmer. I had no idea in one week he would be gone. But one of the points I remember being made after Palmer died, and it may be in a poem, is that Palmer would not want me to be upset about his passing. Palmer would not want me to cry for very long. Palmer wants me to remember all the good times we had. How we loved one another. How special our relationship was. He has a piece of my heart and always will. The heart has this wonderful ability to expand. In time perhaps you will choose to take another furbaby under your wings. Your heart will have room for that when you are ready. Penny would want you to do that, if that is what you want. We all do the absolute best we can at any given moment. We cannot make them all Hallmark moments. Life does not work that way. It is what it is and none of us is perfect, nor would we want to be. We are humans with a very deep capacity to love our pets, and others. Had your love not been so profound, you would not be experiencing that pain you feel now. Penny knew your love. Penny knows your love.
-Susan

[Casey's Mom]

Hi Cindy, it was wonderful to hear from you. Susan said it so well that I can only say that I echo her sentiments. Penny would not want you to be sad. I am so glad that you felt strong enough to write to us but am sad that you are hurting so much. We are here for you honey with much love and prayers.

[addy]

Dear Cindy,

I am so sorry you are facing such an ordeal. No one should have such a burden. Please know we are all here for you and understand your feelings of Penny. We are here to listen and to support you, to encourage you, to just be there for you.

I believe, with all my heart, that Penny would not want you to carry this guilty burden. Sometimes, we have to say the guilt out loud a few times for it to go away.

So we are here to listen or for whatever else you need.

We all love you very much. Your strength is our strength.

love you dear Cindy,

[mypuppy]

we love you cindy....

Xoxoxoxoxoxo

jeanette, princess, the girls, and mom

[gummysmurf]

New to the forum but your posts have touched my heart. My thoughts are with you.

PS if your avatar is a picture of Penny, she had the sweetest face!

[molly muffin]

Cindy, so glad to hear from you. I really think that you were so sick and just didn't allow yourself a proper grieving process. All your energy had to go into survival. It sounds like it is really hitting you now and I am so very sorry about that.
You know though, I went back and was reading your thread from the beginning. My gosh, the lengths that you went to for your baby. I am still impressed. The way you tracked down Dr. Peterson and Dechra and would not stop. That was awesome! Take the time to that you need to say a goodbye if and when you feel like you can, but do not beat yourself up. You gave and you gave and then some more. Penny would not be happy to see you unhappy you know. :)

hugs,
Sharlene

[Altira]

I havn't heard anything in a very long time! Jeanette????:(

[mypuppy]

Hi Janis, Leslie and friends,

I spoke to Cindy the weekend before our hurricane. She is doing as well as can be expected after those awful treatments. She is trying to slowly recover from effects, and of course emotionally, it is very difficult for her to look beyond today.

Your continued prayers of hope and love are always a blessing for our sweet friend.

Tight hugs...XO......Jeanette

[labblab]

Dearest Cindy,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I am sending you hugs and prayers and SOOOOOOO many well wishes -- too many to count!! ;) :) :) :)

And most of all, I am wishing you peace and healing strength. :o

With love,
Marianne

[Squirt's Mom]

Oh my gosh! It's your BIRTHDAY!


Happy, happy Birthday!


And many more!

Hope you are enjoying your day and feeling a bit better, sweetie. I know that would be among the best gifts you could receive.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[mypuppy]

Hi again to all our friends,

Just got off the phone with Cindy, and she wanted me to update for her since she has no internet connection. She is getting ready to go into the hospital for a heart catherization tomorrow afternoon, as she is short of breath and having trouble getting around. Ughhhh:mad: Of course, all this on the day of her birthday. Grrrrrrrrrrr:mad::mad:

Hopefully her husband will have a chance to text after her procedure, and once I hear from him, I will try to post again.

Love to all,

xo Jeanette

[labblab]

Jeanette, thank you SO MUCH for updating us. We'll all be keeping Cindy in our prayers, that's for sure!

[Squirt's Mom]

Thanks for letting us know, Jeanette. Our prayers go with her!

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[addy]

Love and prayers Cindy

[frijole]

Love, prayers and birthday wishes Cindy. Hugs too! Kim

[mytil]

Thank Jeanette for letting us know. Please let her know we are all there with her.

Terry

[molly muffin]

Happy Birthday Cindy and best wishes!

Thanks Jeanette *hugs*

hugs,
Sharlene

[Casey's Mom]

Love and prayers Cindy :) You are so strong and we are here to make you stronger with our love....

[jmac]

Happy birthday, Cindy! I certainly wish it was happier for you. Sending strength and prayers to you...

Julie

[Bailey's Mom]

Happy birthday, Cindy! I wish peace and strength for you in this hard time.
-Susan

[Squirt's Mom]

Mornin' Cindy,

Just popping in to let you know you are thought of, prayed for, and lifted up daily by the love of your family here.

Many hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[infoviewer]

Praying and thinking of you this morning. May you be healed with the good thoughts of this forum and good care of physicians and God's love. Healing thoughts to you. Love JoAnne

[apollo6]

will be praying for you dear sweet Cindy. It has just been too much for you.
LOve, Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

[molly muffin]

Cindy, I hope that everything is okay and that you are beating this latest problem, so it can be full steam ahead on the road to a full recovery. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Cyn719]

Thank you Jeanette for posting for me..not sure it David got to you...our phone service has been up and down the last few days...couldn't get or send texts

Heart cath....found a slightly stiff heart and valve..causes heart not to expand like it should....so it causes tachycardia.....but the big problem is the inside of my heart is dry as a prune..also causes racing heart and dizziness and weakness...just .not retaining fluid there. Need IV fluids three times a week...increase salts

Also did a EP study...checks electrical currant in heart....thought I'd need an ablation...all that was fine..

Changed alot of heart meds....having some awful withdrawals....trying to adjust to new meds

Awful shakes...shortness of breath....terrible sweats.....some if swears from menopause....

Going for cat scan today.....Tuesday...first one since treatment....can't even explain how anxious I am.....well I'm posting at 1:30 am so you can tell I can't sleep.....

Thank you for the birthday wishes...didn't want to spend it in the hospital....but glad I know what is my heart problem

Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers also:)

Still missing our girl so much

My son is having an awful time still with it.....he just put a pic of her on twitter saying I miss her so much...someone told me he didn't....he's craving a dog so much....he comes home from school...his dog isn't here and his moms in bed sick...he's down....I just want to be able to be on my feet and do things.....especially so we can get a dog....

I know all my Angels will be with me tomorrow......hopefully I will have results but 4:00...I will post...or Jeanette will have contact with David

Love and hugs to you and your furbabies....

Miss you my Penny girl....you would of been ...you would of been 13 the bed of this week.....enjoy it with all your new friends....mom dad and bro love you and you are thought of everyday....you took a piece of our hearts with you......xoxoxo

[infoviewer]

Cindy, reading your post this morning and sending you good thoughts. Hope you have a good CAT scan report today. Sweet Penny is looking down and licking your face. I know your son will be able to get a puppy soon. There is nothing so sweet as a puppy with their comical antics. Waiting to hear that you are healthy and through with all this medical stuff. May God hold your hand today and every day. Love, JoAnne

[labblab]

Dearest Cindy,

We are all here, waiting alongside you and praying for a good result.

We are keeping your whole family in our hearts -- David, your brave sweet son, and precious Penny, too. I will be lighting a special birthday candle for Penny, because the day she was born is a day that will always be celebrated.

We love you, Cindy! Don't ever forget, OK????

Sending as many hugs as your spirit can hold,
Marianne

[SasAndYunah]

Dear sweet Cindy,

more love coming your way :) I'm not much here but you're never far from my thoughts... And you have Marianne to thank for it (since she sends you all the hugs your spirit can hold) but that leaves me with no other choice then to stuff your entire livingroom full with hugs :p :p Those hugs have to go somewhere, right? ;)

About menopause..here's a funny story. I'm right in the middle of it, the sweating, the hotflashes, the red face and....bursting into tears over everything and nothing. The other day, I was watching the birds in my garden and on the news they were saying that it was going to be a very cold night... And sure thing, there I went again, crying my eyes out for those little birds who would have to sit in the cold all night long, those poor little birds...I was about to knit them all sweaters to help keep them warm :D Menopause has turned me into a crazy woman, hahahaha...finally ;)

Dear Cindy, will be with you in thought for the cat-scan and everything else. Please hang in there!

Big hugs,

Saskia and Mhina :)

[Bo's Mom]

Cindy,
Sending healing thoughts to you and your family. Please know we are here to comfort you anytime you need.

[Squirt's Mom]

Dear Cindy,

Good to hear from you, honey! :) Soooo, you need to increase your salt intake, huh? COOL! That means you can have all the potato chips and Fritos you want, girl! WOOHOO! Two of my favorite food groups! :D

We are all with you today, fluttering around you and lending you our strength. Let us know what you learn as you can.

Hugs to you and your family,
Leslie and the gang


Happy Birthday, Penny!

[molly muffin]

Cindy! So glad to hear from you! Today is going to be a good news days, this is good week news you know, so only positive thoughts going into the CT scan. Remember, you are Cindy, you can beat anything that life throws at you! Hugs, Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Bailey's Mom]

Hi Cindy-great to "hear" your voice. Cindy-how old is your little boy? We got Palmer because when Ryan came along we already had Peaches. I felt like every child should experience the joy of a new puppy. The fact that Ryan was leaving for college did not deter me..........and Palmer was a very important part of Ryan's growth.....and all of us.
You have one tough battle on your hands and I admire your attitude in facing all that is in front of you. Attitude is over half of the battle, I think. Keep on fighting!
-Susan

[lulusmom]

Hi Cindy,

I was so glad to see your post today! All I gotta say is that you are amazing and I am in awe of you. You are one of the strongest women I've ever met. With a bit of help from your family here, who is always with you in spirit, I think you can conquer the world in quick order and then go get that pup that you and your boy want so badly. We'll be waiting here for that update so that we can help you spoil him/her. :)

Big hugs, lots of love and always remembering precious Penny
Glynda

[addy]

we love you

we love you even more

we love you more than words can say

[Casey's Mom]

Love and hugs Cindy - many prayers and much love being sent your way.

[labblab]

Jeanette, do you have any word yet on how Cindy's scan turned out?

No matter what, Cindy, we're right here by your side!!!!

Marianne

[marie adams]

Sending (((((HUGS))))) for me too!!!

[mypuppy]

Hi friends,

I'm so sorry I haven't posted. Things have been a bit hectic on my end. I did communicate with Cindy after her scan, and she said they seem to think it was clean, however, she still needs to be scanned several times again in a few months and biopsied as well.

As Glynda put it we should all be "in awe" of Cindy's deep strength throughout this extremely rough journey.

We love you Cindy, and we are not giving up on your fight either.

Tightest hugs. xo Jeanette

[molly muffin]

Awe indeed! Wonderful news. Thanks for posting Jeanette

Hugs, Sharlene

[Squirt's Mom]

YAY! Glad for the good report! Thanks, Jeanette!

Cindy, you keep fighting and know we are all pulling for you in all your awesomeness!
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[jmac]

That is fabulous news!!!!! Thinking of you Cindy!

Julie

[SoggyDoggy]

Hi Cindy

I'm brand new here but I have followed your post from page 1 right through to the end. I have to say you are one of the strongest people I have "met" and I am completely in awe of you. I wish you all the best and hope you get back on your feet at full steam in no time. Good luck honey, you can do it!

Naomi and the Boys.

[mypuppy]

hi Cindy,

Love ya much.

Xo

[Jenny & Judi in MN]

Cindy: I've been following you but not commenting much. I hope you are turning the corner. hugs, Judi

[Cyn719]

Yesterday would of been my girls 13th birthday

Happy Birthday my sweet girl....I hope you enjoyed it with all your new friends. We miss you each and every minute of everyday.

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo


Thanks Jeanette for posting.....

Not sure if I explained it right before...heart cath and EP study..
I had low volume in the right chamber of my heart ....which means no fluid...heart was very dehydrated....heart doesn't expand like it should ....stiff heart...from the radiation 23 yrs ago. I still get out of breath and heart still races...alittle better...adjusting meds....cat scan was clean...but it was to soon to do it .....breast MRI is after Thanksgiving...bone scan after that...fingers crossed..

Thank you to each and everyone one of you for your posts....I appreciate it so very much...

Love and hugs xoxo

[mypuppy]

Oh Cindy,
Penny was definitely looking down on you yesterday on her birthday. I know it was a hard day for you, but I'm sure Penny wants.her mommy to feel well again and wants you to know she is fine and happy. you must believe that.

take care of you.

Xo Jeanette

[Bailey's Mom]

You GO girl! Keep the good news coming!;)
Hugs,
Susan

[Cyn719]

I posted three days ago happy birthday to my beautiful penny.....I cried all day.......but on Sunday we adopted a 5 month boxer mix puppy.... Named her Bailey....she was in a high kill shelter and was brought to RI to a foster home...wasn't looking...just happened.....I hope she's healthy...have vet appt next week....never adopted from out of state before....she came from TN.....I will post pics soon....she's good ...sleeps great but likes to dig and put her paws on counter to see what she can get....put up anything she can in the house and out side.....like a hover.....handful...and she hates to hear no! So different from penny.....she loves to cuddle and has great qualities and us adorable.....but persistent when you say no.....maybe the boxer in her?? Post and pics soon. Xxoxo

[addy]

Cindy, I am soooooooo happy for you


HAPPY DANCE ALL DAY


I cant wait to see pictures and I am thinking God and Penny had a hand in this for sure:D:D:D:D:D:D

Oh Happy Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is just the medicine you need:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

IT'S A GIRL! IT'S A GIRL! :D:D What's her name, huh? What's her name? :D Can't wait to see the pics! Oh, you are going to have so much fun with her. What do son and hubby think about her?

Thank you for adopting her. One of the rescues I work for pulls dogs from high kill shelters in the south and takes them north, into Boston. They have pulled around 200 dogs in ARK alone since April! My fosters have gone from me directly into their forever homes, bypassing another foster up there, as have many of their other babies. What a lucky girl this one is to be adopted by YOU! :cool::cool::cool:

Oh, I can't wait to start hearing about the antics she has gotten up to! :p

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[jrepac]

Welcome Bailey! :)
I am sure that Penny is watching from above and smiling.

I've often thought about that....are the fur babies in heaven keeping an eye on their successors.....and sending them "secret messages" from above....sometimes I wonder. :D

Jeff & the Girls

[molly muffin]

A Bailey baby! How adorable. We want pictures!!!!!!!!!

What a great Thanksgiving! I hope you are feeling good. Don't over do it now!

love
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Cyn719]

Thanks everyone....I will post pic soon..having trouble posting pics so my son will have to do it when he gets home tomorrow night....she's so cute but omg so thickheaded....I hear boxers are like that......she seeps great...all night....sits for her cookies..greets people nicely....but had her mouth on every thing in the house...even chewing the end of the wine bottles on my wine rack!! I bought the bitter apple spray not helping.....she digs in everything...holes outside....she chews on your hand..teething...gently but I don't want her to do that. I gently tap her nose and say no loudly and she lashes back..not to bite just lashes back. I have to be patient she did come from a foster home where she lived with eight big adult dogs so she had to be tough...she really did what she wanted ....went on any furniture or tables she wanted to. Partially trained.....think some doggie classes are needed.....then she is the most cuddly pup ever. Think the boxer and ?? Lab mix is giving her mega energy!! Any suggestions?? I didn't go thru this with Penny...every dog is different. Hugs

[Bailey's Mom]

Cindy you are in for one wild, fantastic ride and I compliment you on your selection of a name!! ;);)

I am so happy for you and your family. Now don't overfeed her at Thanksgiving! Early on I overfed Bailey-all 2 lbs of her. She ate all of it and then sat on my shoulder for a few hours occasionally whimpering, poor thing. I guess I figured she would stop once she got full. Now THAT's ridiculous.

I too eagerly await pictures!!
-Susan

[infoviewer]

Cindy: That is wonderful, a new furbaby. I have had two boxers and they are beautiful dogs and really strong and have to be controlled with love. Luckily, this one is mixed with a laid back lab maybe. I am so happy for you and your family that you feel better and can enjoy Thanksgiving with a new funny furbaby. Much love, JoAnne

[Squirt's Mom]

I missed the name! I missed the name! WELCOME BAILEY!

Wild ride is right, girl! Don't think I've ever met a Boxer who wasn't on full tilt all the time and mix that with Lab on top? :p Oh my, what fun is in store for ya'll! But, I don't think I've ever met a Boxer who wasn't deeply attached to their family, very affectionate and devoted. It may take some time but with gentle consistency she will settle into the household routine. Just remember, there is no telling what kind of treatment or training she may have experienced before she came home to you so be patient. Saskia is really good at helping with things like this. ;)

I had a friend who had a Boxer that HATED lit cigarettes. If you tried to smoke with her around, suddenly there would be a brown blur buzz by your face and your smoke would be gone out of your mouth in a flash. She would stop, drop the cig, and proceed to bounce on it until it was smashed to smithereens. THEN turn and look at you like, "Geez, you humans are so stupid" and walk off, her back to you, her head held high. :p:D:p:D

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[labblab]

Omigosh Cindy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :eek: :) :eek: :) :eek: :) :eek:

I'm adding both smilies and OMG faces because I'm sure you're going to alternate between the two with such a wild child in the house!!! ;)

You're going to get tons of advice from all us well-meaning family members, and I know some advice will help and some won't. But here goes...

A lot of Bailey's mouthiness can come from the Lab part of her. We've had three retrievers now, and they are truly born to have something in their mouths!! Whenever they get excited for any reason, they always run to pick up a ball/toy to carry around in their mouth. My only suggestion with that part is to have tons of safe chew toys available throughout the house. So anytime she starts chewing on something she shouldn't, you can tell her to "trade" you for a substitute toy that she's allowed to have. You may just end up having to confine her to limited areas of your house for the time being -- where you can keep an eye on her. That's what we had to do with all three of our labs during their first year.

As far as the teething on your hands - here's something that helped us. When she gets too rough, try making a loud, high-pitched "yip" or "Ow" sound -- like a dog would make themselves if they've gotten bitten. The shrill yip should get her attention, and let her know in doggy language, that she's crossing a line and she needs to back off. You can also train her to use her mouth "gently" by taking little pieces of treats, offering them to her by hand, but only letting her have them when she doesn't lunge or grab for them.

OK, there's a couple of thoughts from me. I'm hoping Saskia will soon be checking in, cuz she'll have a wealth of suggestions (and when you do check in, Sas, please feel free to correct anything I've suggested that doesn't sound like such a good idea!)

Cindy, sending tons of happy hugs to your family this Thanksgiving!
Marianne

[molly muffin]

Isn't this exciting! It feels like we ALL got a new puppy! Excitement everywhere. Errr..of course we don't all have to deal with puppy training either. hahahahah

hugs,
Sharlene

[SasAndYunah]

Wow a boxer/possible lab mix puppy! :D :D :D And being 5 months old :eek: :eek: :eek: I agree, some doggy classes would definately be a very very good idea with this young lady :) And I agree with everything Marianne has mentioned...use the high pitched sound when she is too rough with your hands. And also immediately stop the play...that's what a fellow pup would do, yelp and stop the interaction. Actually, in this stage, where she's this rambunctious, I wouldn't let her play with your hands (or any other body parts for that matter) at all. With a "wild" pup like this, you want to be carefull that you don't end up saying "no" too often or even basically all the time. And one can predict that wen you let her play with hands or feet, etc...that it will end in you (or whoever it is she is playing with) having to let her know she is going too far. At all times remember this one line: You need to set her up for succes!

Meaning you have to create circumstances in which she has high succesrate in succeeding, in doing good, in getting rewarded.... And that could mean for example limiting her space in the house for now so she can't "destroy" objects with her chewing, for example. And to make sure that the space she is allowed in, has nothing in it for her to destroy. Instead, it has zillions of (safe!) chewing toys.

Also, let her know her place through your actions...make her sit before you give her her food (she has to "earn" it), let her sit and wait before putting on her leash and do not let her go through doorways before anyone else. Humans go first, she has to wait. If she wants you to play with her, don't. Do not give in on her "demands", she's not the one ruling you and the others :) Ignore any "demanding" behaviour and when she stops...you invite her to play with you. So it is your initiative, not hers :) And also, use tons of treats :D Everytime she does something good, reward her extensively, with your happy voice, with you jumping up and down from joy and with a treat :p Just use her kibble for this purpose and feed her less kibble for her meals, this way you won't have to worry about her weigth.

This should get you started for now :)

But also, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to get used to a new dog...one totally different from what you were used to. I had a very hard time getting adjusted to Mhina after Yunah and things were even more difficult due to my "emotional inbalance" caused by menopause. So don't ever feel guilty or "bad" about yourself if such feelings should arise. They are perfectly normal. You have had more to deal with then anyone should in this past year and bringing a new dog into your home can be quite an emotional event...especially when it's a rambunctious pup :)

Just remember, that in every situation, have a good look around and try to figure out if it's a situation in which Bailey will most likely fail or succeed. If the answer is "fail"...then change the situation or take Bailey out of the situation. After all, we want her to succeed :) And oh, try and find a more or less equal dog (same size, age...etc) for Bailey to play with. This will help her enormously with her skills and her energy.

All my best,

Sas and Mhina :)

[Bailey's Mom]

Cindy- Howe are things going?

Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years!!!!!!!
May all of your Christmas wishes come true...
May we all stay away from any and all cliffs,
Peace and Joy to all!
-Susan

[addy]

Susan beat me to it:):):):)


ME TOO, ME TOO:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))

[molly muffin]

Merry Christmas!!!

Puppy's first Xmas!!! yay!!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Casey's Mom]

Cindy I am so sorry I am late in catching up ....and so happy that you are feeling better and have Bailey in your life :)

Happy New Year my friend:):):)

[addy]

Thinking of you and yours, Cindy, with much love and care.

[labblab]

Me too, Cindy. Sending warm wishes to you and your family this day -- and always.

Marianne

[Squirt's Mom]

Dear Cindy,

I hope you had a good Christmas and are looking forward to a much better year ahead. You are never far from my mind, and always in my prayers.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Cyn719]

I finally posted pics of Bailey.....

I hope my special family all had a good Christmas and I wish you and your families and your furbabies a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

I am doing ok...blood came up alittle so I feel a little better...still tired and achy. but I will take that if I am in remission. God willing. I went for bone scan...it was good but waiting to do a biopsy and a Pet Scan to see if the treatment worked...that will be mid Jan and Feb.

Love and Hugs to All!!! xoxoxoxo

[molly muffin]

Crossing fingers for positive test results and a clean Pet scan.
Bailey is just adorable. I especially like that long stretched out on her back nap picture! What a hoot. She gets any taller you might have to get a longer couch!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Cyn719]

Sharlene

Thank you so much -- yes she is a hoot! lol Funny she is long head to tail and has long legs but she is actually short... She is only knee height - vet said she wont get much taller will just fill out??? Shes a boxer mix - I see boxer - hound - retriever and pit - has the boxer ways for sure - uses those paws like boxing gloves!!

The only problem she will not eat her food anymore - ate good when we got her - why not all you saw were her ribs - but not will not eat - we leave it there and nothing - in the beginning she was afriad to go near the dish - she would back up and cry - like someone hit her - then she would eat it and I would kiss her and pet her while she ate - now she takes a bit and runs away ??? will eat people food - I tried just to make sure wanted to eat and yes she did - we tried Blue Buffallo chicken and rice - now we are on Wellness -- still not eating??

Hugs xoxox

[Cyn719]

Want to thank you all for the love and concern - all your posts mean so much to me -- starting to get back in the grove little by little and I love reading your posts :) I may not be caught up on everyone - but you are all in my thoughts and prayers always

WISHING YOU YOUR FAMILIES AND FURBABIES A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!:D:):D:) XOXOX

LOVE THE BERTONCINIS AND BAILEY XO

[molly muffin]

Hi Cindy, you could try mixing in a tiny bit of wet to see if that would get her eating the dry. Like less than a teaspoon even. Other thing is to take one piece of the dry out of the bowl and make it like a game. Toss it and see if she will attack it and eat it, or play with it and then eat it even. I have done this with molly when she is being finicky and it will get her going and after about 2 - 3 individual pieces, she'll go to her bowl and eat the rest of the dry food.

Of course all of this comes with a warning. Molly has been known after we have done the play with food game too often, to go to her bowl and bark at it, till someone comes and throws a piece of food for her. (this can drive a person up the wall if it goes on too long) If that happens, then you have to go pick up the bowl and put it away where she can't even see it and not play with the food game for awhile.

Just ideas, but who knows what trauma in her past she might associate with eating food from a bowl.

Poor thing, hopefully she'll get it eventually that nothing bad happens when she eats from her bowl. Even if you are giving her table scraps, put them in the bowl for her to eat from. Make sure she associates her food bowl with good things.

Best of luck, she looks like a sweetheart and a very relaxed one at that! Short, who would have thought with that long stretch. Wonders never cease!

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Altira]

Dearest Cindy... Baily is melting my heart and she is yours, which makes it all so perfect. It's a long happy life I'm sure. For her and you! Much Love... Janis

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy! :)

I've had a couple of dogs who wouldn't eat from a bowl - they wanted it on a flat surface like a plate or even the floor. Not sure what the deal was with the bowl for most of them but I think Trink is that way due to the blindness - putting her head in a bowl messes up her sonar! :D

Just a thought to share...
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Cyn719]

Hi everyone - thank you so much for the comments on Baileys pictures - she is a cutie for sure - and omg keeps me on my toes!! I forgot what it was like to have a puppy - and a very energenic one for sure - she loves to cuddle and sleep with mom or brother or hubby - just loves to be with someone - but boy she can get into everything - she is not Penny (who was an sweet girl) but she is great and I love her so.....Bailey just has horns not a halo:D:D:D:D..puppy classes the 16th ...and the eating issue?? went from blue buffalo to Wellness ---she ate the wellness so fast...the first day now she doesnt like that ---added wet food - just water ---nope --- nothing makes her happy - added a teaspoon of sauce ---yup ate that----spoiled?? she was eating junk where she was --- like humans I guess the junk food taste better:D:p:D:p

Hope you all have a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!

love and hugs Cindy and Bailey xoxo

[Cyn719]

Hi

New question - Bailey has mites - ugh - they put her on treatment said she should be fine - anyone deal with this - new one for me

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi CIndy,

Are you talking about sarcoptic mange? If so, that is the same thing as scabies in humans and it is a VERY itchy condition that spreads. I got it the first time when Gia was in 1st grade - one of her classmates came to school with them and the whole place was infected with the little boogers. Almost as bad as head lice in my experiences. The worst case I had came from a dumped puppy I picked up out of a drainage ditch. I held him in my lap and to my chest for the long ride home and for some time after we got home because he was so cold. Three days later, I am naked on an uncovered air mattress doing my best not to claw my skin off. Then Crys came along and she also had them because her physical state was so deteriorated by the time Jim found her. She was put on Ivermectin and had a bad reaction to it, nearly dying because I gave the wrong dosage. So my experiences with sarcoptic mange / scabies have all been negative however Glynda has dealt with it many times with no major troubles for the dogs or her. I'm just a lucky old gal! :p

Sarcoptic mange isn't difficult to treat and most pups do just fine on the treatments themselves. Demodex mange is another type of mite but it is not contagious like the sarcoptic mites.

Here is some info from webmd on scabies / sarcoptic-

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-mange-scabies

Here is some info on demodex mange, a non-contagious mite -

http://www.veterinaryhelp.net/articles/demodex-mites-canine.html

Hope you have the demodex form as those little sarcoptic mites are a PIA! Literally if you hold an infected pup in your lap for hours! :p

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Cyn719]

vet said it was not mange --- it was mites --- I am waiting for them to call me back to get exact name --- she gave me print out but hubby threw it out --- but I asked is it mange she said no

[lulusmom]

Hi Cindy,

Both of the manges Leslie commented about are caused by mite infestation and aside from ear mites, I am not aware of any othe mites that cause problems for dogs. Sarcoptic Mange is caused by the sarcoptes scabei mite and Demodectic Mange is caused by demodex mites. If Bailey is under a year old and/or your vet found the mites on a slide (skin scrape), I think you are probably dealing with Demodectic Mange. It is very, very difficult to find a scabei mite on a scraping as they burrow so far below the surface. I've dealt with both many times and scabei mites are itchier than demodex mites. As Leslie mentioned both are easily treated. I've included pics pics of a young puppy with demodex. I pulled him from a shelter in this condition. His was so bad that he had developed a yeast/fungal infection and oh my gosh, he smelled so bad, the entire dowstairs stunk for a week. I treated him with promeris (not available any longer) and every other day baths with an antifungal shampoo. The last picture is one his forever mom sent me. He is completely content in his diaper chewing his stick.

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[Cyn719]

Leslie and Glynda

Yes you are both right -- mange -- husband said it was the secretary who said not mange mites --- so vet just called --- Demodectic Mange--- shes taking ivermectin everyday -- they check her again after a month --- she doesnt look like the pic you sent me Glynda---just alittle spots on head and face and alittle more on neck---hope it gets better --- I know sometimes it gets worse before better --- she said we caught it quick....

Now the eating thing --- I thought pups loved to eat...so it wasnt the Blue Buffalo she didnt like --- cause now shes on Wellness and doesnt want that either - but give her human food and she eats it --- I dont want to get her use to human food -- she is always hungry but I leave it on the floor all day and she wont eat it..Suggestions??

Thanks --- your are so much help as always:)

Love and hugs ---Cindy and Bailey xoxo

PS by looking at her pics any ideas on what she is --- suppose to be boxer mix??

[lulusmom]

Hi Cindy,

Spanky was neglected terribly and then abandoned at a shelter by his owner. That's why he was so bad. Most pet owners catch it early like you did with Bailey. As for eating, what I would suggest is that you feed her twice a day. Put the bowl down and if she doesn't finish it in 20 to 30 minutes, pick it up. That's it, nothing else until the next meal in 12 hours. They fall into the routine rather quickly.

[Cyn719]

Thanks I do feed her twice a day -- but I dont pick it up after 30 mins...I will try that -- then she cant nibble during the day --- picky little girl ----

Bailey did have Sarcoptic Mange on her ear when she was in TN...I read thru her papers and when they rescued her the vet there wrote a few notes and said Sarcoptic Mange on right ear....

God only knows what happened to her the first five months --- she has her little issues ---but most of them have already got better - shes not afraid of her bowl anymore just wont eat --- but still wants to jump on you in a growling way not biting at certain times -- depending on what you have on or a noise you make

hugs

[lulusmom]

I forgot to mention that I think Bailey looks like a Lab/Boxer but the last time I guessed about a dog's breeding, I wasn't even close. I was convinced that the pup below, Bernadette, was either a Bernese Mountain Dog mix, Newfoundland mix or a Rottwielier/Australian Shepherd mix. This was based on her huge feet, huge head, coloring and big jowls.

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We had her DNA done and on one side, she is a Boxer/Border Collie mix and on the other side, she is a German Shepherd Mix. The Boxer explained those big jowls. Your Bailey looks like she is kinda jowly too. Ironically, Bernadette is now named Bailey and she lives in Northern California with her forever family. All of the breeds in her DNA are known for their intelligence and her mom would agree. She thinks Bailey is too smart for her own good. :D

You can purchase Wisdom Panel DNA kits. It's just a swab that you mail in. I've attached Bailey's test results so you can see that they go back to great grandparents on both sides.


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[molly muffin]

I just have to jump in and say, Spanky turned out just adorable, what a beautiful coat. You are awesome glynda!

I think Bailey looks like a boxer/lab mix too. I second Glynda's guess. I'm horrible at guessing breeds though. The DNA test sounds like a really cool thing to do.

Sharlene

[addy]

Well I will jump in and say I looked at that sweet face and thought of our Rocky at work when he was younger- South African Mastiff which looks more like a Rodesian ridgeback face. He is on one of my albums, small medium and large:D:D

What fun Cindy. We had Koko's DNA tested.
It was a birthday present to me. The whole family wrote down their guesses and we put them in a box. We had a party when the results came. We were all wrong:D:D:D:D;););)

[Cyn719]

love the DNA idea

OMG Glynda that pup is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!...

Yes ladies it is fun guessing----boxer --- lab --- pit --- hound is my guess---I googled Redbone Coon Hound pups and she looks like them ---- she was so blonde when we go her now shes getting dark --boxer feet for sure --- and she has the boxer ways for sure - the feet and the pouncing and being thick headed lol lol - and I hear boxers like to chew on everything - if thats true she has that too - lol

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

Long time no hear. How are you doing, sweetie? How is that Bailey doing? Keeping you on your toes, I bet! ;) When you get a chance and feel up to it, we would love to hear from you.

You remain in my thoughts and prayers daily even if I don't say so every day.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[apollo6]

Bailey is so cute. Glad you have her.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

[Cyn719]

Hi to all my Angels

Hope everyone who is dealing with this storm stays safe!! My son is home so Im happy about that but my bro -Chief of Fire Department is on the road - and my husband - Providence Fire Fighter would be but he also has a plowing business so thats what he will be doing for a couples of days.....

I hope all of you are doing well and hope the furbabies are doing good----

Jeanette-Glad you are feeling better!!:)

I am doing ok - bloodcounts are getting there

Hemoglobin was down to 8 then the transfusion got me up there but then it was going to 9 to 10 up and down - Dr wants it at 12 or better..as of Thursday it was 12 and rbc came up also---- watching liver function and kidneys

Going Feb 19th for biopsies to see if there is any cancer left in that area and the beginning of March for a CT scan to see if the treatment got all the cancer. So nervous time now - its been a long road - and of course i have had three weeks of sciatic in my back. ouch but if the cancer is gone can handle that....

Bailey is doing good - still has horns:D-started puppy classes -at 5 months when we got her 30lbs now 8 months 62 lbs!!!!!! oh boy- vet said she would max at 50 hahaha Lab...hound...boxer.....pit...she has long legs as you see in her pics but she is only knee high...solid as a rock!! so wondering when she are going to max out?! Love her - shes a tomboy for sure - but also a cuddle bunny!! I will post recent pics soon.

Again stay warm and safe love all of you:)
Hugs xoxoxoxoxoxo Cindy and Bailey

[Bailey's Mom]

Nice to hear from you Cindy and glad that things are improving for you.Please keep us updated on any news.

-Susan

[labblab]

Hi Cindy, I am thinking of you today and wondering how things have been going for you. I am praying that your test results have been good. Just remember, we are here for you, no matter what. I'm hoping that maybe my thought waves will reach you from across the miles and you'll come back and update us again really soon!

Sending tons of hugs,
Marianne

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

Add me to those who have you on their mind! Hope you are doing alright and that Bailey is filling your heart and home with love and laughter.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Cindy,

You are on my mind this morning and wanted to pop in to say "HOWDY!". :D I hope you are alright and finding some enjoyment in your life these days. We would love to hear from you when you can - you are still part of our family and we miss you, dear.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang