Hugs right back atcha Kim,

Thanks for lending me your shoulder last night. Really you helped me alot............just needed to get some of that junk outta my head. I'm feeling much better emotionally today.

Gidget did have a turnaround late this morning. She is using her left leg today gingerly, but still putting weight on it. She gained .6 pounds since last Monday so Miss Piggy definately is taking in plenty of food. The doc said we just have to practice patience, patience, and more patience. A nerve only regenerates itself 1/2 in. per month so this will take a very long time.

In the meantime her doc says to continue her swimming along with the rest of her exercises. The only change will be that she suggested giving her a dose of valium following her workouts. She agreed that perhaps the exercises were causing her a bit of muscle pain with slight spasm, which may account for her grumpiness.

So, we'll just keep on movin' along. I think just this whole thing going on with Gidget along with having to put hubby's Mom in the alzheiemer's center took it's toll on me yesterday. I'm looking forward to the day when we can all sleep in the same bed again.

Huggers with love,
Beth

Beth,
I told you anytime you need a should, mine is here!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you are feeling a little better today and things are going good. Yes, lots of patience, but oh so worth it!!!!!!!!

I just walked in the door and had to check really quick.

Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what a sweet photo of Gidget and Browser.............
love
Eva
Jim
Lix

Wanted to check on you, but see you haven't been on. Hope everything is going well.

Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Eva!

Yes they are sweet, but then again I am slightly partial to that opinion.

Huggers,
Beth

Hi Kim

Thanks for checking in. Gidget had a couple of not so good days in a row. Seems like she makes good progress one day and then has a difficult day. The one thing that hasn't changed one bit is her appetite. I get all excited when she does so well and then somewhat depressed when she regresses. She's caught onto the meds in the peanutbutter trick, so we've had to modify that one some. She bit me again yesterday, and that is sooooooooooooo NOT like her.

Today she seems to be having a better day all cozy with her Dad watching football. Later on we'll have her take a swim and then give her and Browser a warm bath.

Also, I haven't been on because I've been spending more time helping my mother-in-law adjust to her new surroundings at the Alzheimers Center after getting home from work. At least when I finally get to bed at night, I'm exhausted and sleep very well.

I really do appreciate all your support Kim as well as all the good wishes from others. My spirits tend to stay on the upswing.

Huggers to you and yours,
Beth

Beth was so glad to see you poseted today. I was begining to worry.

Ouch again. We love them so much we forgive them. lol

Glad Gidgit's eating is doing good. Sorry to hear there was a couple bad days!!

Your mother in law must be very glad you are there to help her!! I'm sure all this is wearing on you. Remember to take care of yourself also. You have to stay strong to help others.

Be sure to give Browser and Gidget a special hug sent from me!!!!

Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Kim and everyone,

Yes this is all wearing on me but I gotta do what I gotta do. Gidget had her swimming therapy tonite followed with a nice smelling bath. Then my hubby dried her off and later wrapped her in a warm blanket fresh out of the dryer. My eyes just filled with tears as I watched him loving on her so much. My hubby is a very compassionate and loving person who also knows Gidget & Browser are our furry kids and NOT dogs.

I just have to keep reminding myself that I need to be patient and daily turn her over into God's healing and loving hands. We have a long ways to go and I try to not look too far ahead, but relish her good moments and do what I can to comfort her when she has a bad day. (even when she bites me)

Since my mother-in-law really has no idea who I am anymore, nor does she recognize my hubby, it's hard to say what makes her happy. She forgets we were even there to see her 5 minutes after we leave. She obsesses more on getting out of the Memory Center and buying herself a new home that she thinks she can manage on her own at 94. The dementia is more apparent each time we see her and it's heartbreaking. Though she doesn't know who we are, she just hugs us and begs us to stay.

Our next trip to the vet with Gidget is on the 25th, which is also Goliath's birthday. Browser will also get his therapy certificate that same day. Then we can start taking him to visit Jim's Mom as well as the other residents who live there. I know they'll just love him and he is wonderful with people and quite a little ham.

Don't worry about me too much..........................I'm as feisty as Gidget is. I won't give up until she does and both of us are getting plenty of rest and food. Also, I do yoga for relaxation and to empty my mind of stress. Though I must admit I could use a few extra hours of time in a day!

All is well tonight and I am actually going to bed right now! YAY! And it's only 9:30 PM.

Hugs right back at you. Thanks for hanging in there with me. All the support I have received from you and others within LS as well as in my everyday world keep me energized and optimistic.

Huggers,
Beth

LOL I know just what you mean about not having pets. We have furkids!!!!

Yes, it will take patience, but you have plenty of that I can tell.

I am so sorry about your mother in laws condition. I can remember my own dad asking me who i was and why was i in his room and if i steped out of the room he'd ask me why i hadn't been to see him in months. I wish no would have to go thru all that.

I am headed to bed myself. Little later that you of course. I can never get into bed early.

Hugs to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My dear goliath, I'm so sorry I missed all of this suffering of yours,I beg you to forgive me I was not there when all of this happend and that I was not there for you like you were for me when I was going thru bad times my self, you know you don't need to tell me to Pray and Wish your Beautiful Girl Gidget to get Well soon 'cause as soon as I found out like a strong lightning my Prayers and good Wishes went up to Heaven and direct to God. I know we need to keep our selfs strong for our Furbabys and this I know you are too no question about it, I wish you, your family and your Baby Girl Gidget the Best in this World and a Fast Recuperation, please let me know if you need anything 'cause you know I'm here for you anytime you need me, it dosen't matter what time it is or what day it is, always here for you, your Cuban Friend, Jorge

Hey Beth,

Just saying hello!!!!

How is Gidgie Girl????

HUgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right Kim, we put our hands over their ears when somebody refers to them as a D O G !!!

Huggers, Beth

Hiya Jorge,

It's so good to see you. Thank you for your thoughtful prayers and thoughts. You and I go way back Jorge and will always care about each other through the love of Buster & Goliath.

We just keep taking it one day at a time with Gidget. Her recovery has been slow, but we can see some progress. A least she has no pain now since her surgery. Sometimes a few twinges, but nothing major.

Many hugs of love from my heart to yours,
Beth

Hello and hugs right back at you Kim!

Gidget is still having her ups and downs. More ups than downs now though. We continue with her paddling in water and walk her with her harness, which seems to keep her posture more upright.

Tonight we are letting her sleep in bed with us for the first time since she's been home from the hospital. (crossing fingers that it works out) My hubby has really missed having all of us sleep together and especially misses her cuddling so close to him at night. As for me, I've had the best sleep ever since I haven't had to listen to Jim's snoring. But, I have earplugs for that and he ALWAYS hears Gidget when she stirs during the night.

Back to see the vet on Monday. One day at a time we just keep working together to make her as well as possible. The rest is in God's loving hands.

Your continuing support has kept my spirit and hope up Kim and I really appreciate your words of compassion and caring. All of you here at LS have been wonderful and have made it alot easier for me to cope with the stress and worry over Gidget's spinal surgery and recovering journey.

Huggers with love,
Beth

Beth,

I am glad I can be of any help. For some reason I just seem to be drawn to you and Gidget.
One day at a time is all we can ask for!
I know all to well about missing a pet not sleeping with you. I take Min with me everynight when I head off to bed. He may or may not stay. Be he usually comes back before long. When he went to the vet to get fixed about 3 weeks ago, he was gone for 3 days. Gosh it seemed like forever. Funny how we let them hog our pillows and wake up with cricks in our neck. lol (or at least i do)

Be sure to keep uis informed of the trip to doctor Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim

Well first here's the update Kim (and all).

Gidget's doc seems pleased with her progress. She had a very good day today and was moving around alot easier. However, if she isn't watched, she will try and jump up on things and climb stairs. Got another gate tonight so she can't pull that little stunt of going upstairs again. It's a miracle she didn't tumble down them. After finding herself at the top, she knew better than to try and come back down and barked for me to come and get her. I was completely surprised she made it all the way up there. But if you ever saw Gidget come down stairs you would laugh your head off. Her legs are so long that she has to pick her back legs up and come down on her two front legs.

She has periodic flinches yet, so her doc has said to put her back on 2 doses a day of prednisone for another week. Next Monday she'll re-evaluate and direct us from there.

I know what you mean when you say how much you missed Min. When Browser went to get neutered I missed him terribly. Then when Gidget was in the hospital for 11 days, that about did me in. Of course we miss our furry kids when they aren't with us. I still miss my sweet Goliath each and every day...................especially today because this would have been his 13th birthday.

I'll continue to update as often as I can, especially if there are changes. It seems like I've been pulled in so many directions over the last month or so I don't know what end is up.

Talk to you soon Kim! THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LOVING SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME

Hugs of love,
Beth

Glad to hear of good news and progress!!!!

Ok now Gidget don't go trying to do superwoman stuff and scare your mama!!!

Yes, glad she didn't take a fall down the stairs!

Always looking for news from you so post when ya can.

Hugs to you Beth and Gidget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs Beth, sorry I haven't been on.
I'm so glad Gidgurl is doing better, I had no doubt in my mind.

Wow workouts, and drugs. Sounds like the peeps at my gym, LOL!

Keep us posted

Talk to you soon.

Just wanted to say hello and hope all is well. I have been without electric for 5 days due to ice storm or i would have posted sooner.

Let me know how it is going when ya have time.
Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim

Beth, I heard this song on True Blood, the HBO show. I liked it so much I dl it onto my media player, and workout to it. It reminds me of you, and your babiez. Check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vms3Rm9ASB0