It WAS true, that once I got back to work (teaching 3rd grade in a high needs district) I began to focus on my other responsibilities, and Gerry was well taken care of, as usual. The associates at Leashes,in Poughkeepsie, NY are involved and dedicated pet guardians that I lucked into finding online once I adopted Gerry. Kathleen, the owner and organizer, is SO dedicated, I can’t imagine anyone other women taking care of him.
Gerry’s new luxurious LL Beaner bed with a supportive bolster on all three sides, came in this week. I was psyched until I had to put it together! (It wasn’t that hard, but it was 9 pm and I was DONE with being patient.) I got it one size smaller, because he loves to curl up tightly in his beds. Now that he’s done with most of his post-op meds he is much more himself, which is why it’s going to be hard this Monday when I have my oncologist consultation. Knowing that more medication is inevitable isn’t what I’m going to obsess over…..can’t control it….can’t own it! Gerry is gong to help me correct papers and make sure they get recorded in the grade book accurately. He’s such a help! This photo was taken just two weeks before “the news”.
Gerry, you are such a good Assistant Teacher! And without wuestion, the most handsome one ever!!
You know we have to have a picture of you snuggling up in your Llbean bed! Your mom sure does love you to get you such a fine bed!
As far as the Onco consult, let us know how that goes. I did do four rounds of Carboplatin for Happy Hznnzh, but not until the third week as I wanted her further along in her recovery. She sailed through them.
And also remeber Gerry isn’t a statistic! He does NOT have a timeframe stamped anywhere on his butt! All we can do is mke each day even better than the day for our pups…And you seem to be doing that brilliantly!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Thank you for reminding me to slow down, and breathe more often. Letting fear drive me is not the way I want to live, but did feel an adrenaline driven fear when the x-rays came back. Since the procedure, it smacked me in the face that I had acted rather quickly, and then THAT worried me. I don’t want to do the same with his chemotherapy, and it was helpful to hear that you decided to wait a bit. Sometimes the obvious is elusive! I’m definitely going in there with an “I’m in charge of my dog,” attitude. I bought “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide” online. It was co authored by the doctor I’m actually getting to work with, Dr. Susan Ettinger. I intend to read a lot today, so I’m that much more prepared tomorrow. Thank you so much for the “hello” and Gerry compliments. I’ll get a shot of his new favorite bed online. He usually likes to sleep in circular deep nest beds, so I was glad that he took to the bigger size. It’s far more supportive for those muscles and bones that are working even harder these days.