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About danielle

I am a rescue mom and school teacher. Gerry came to me from Texas, after he "failed" as a hunting dog. He had NOT had an easy life. I was three years divorced, and we saved each other. Last week I learned he has osteosarcoma. Our world feels upside down...while everyone else is right side up.

…a confession…about naps…….

Something that I have to admit here.  I don’t feel guilty about it, at all, but if you want to get to know Gerry and me, you must know this little thing…. I LOVE taking naps with my dog.  I … Continue reading

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enjoying the sunshine of early autumn

“I know my eyes look sad, but that is truly how they ALWAYS look when I’m deep in thought or not paying attention.  I’m not sad at all; in fact it was one of the first times I laid outside … Continue reading

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…24 days later….

…and I can tell that Gerry feels so much better.  From the x-ray to today, it’s been a brand new world for all of us and I am happy to say that Gerry is acting much more like “himself” than … Continue reading

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..as I type…

..as i type my boy is getting his sutures removed, and then his first round of chemotherapy…I went this far…it’s time to go a little bit further…I had the advice of a doctor who has actually published work and happens … Continue reading

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finally Friday (and Saturday..) !

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, … Continue reading

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