Dottie--

I have a lot of tears in my eyes right now, so I won't write much. Your diagnostic/prognostic information addressed to Rhapsody made me aware of how very sick Ladywolf probably is too. HOWEVER--she lived all of last year with a hideous cancer hanging off her front leg because I couldn't afford to "fix" it, and when I finally could, she bounced back like a trooper and never looked back. So maybe her prognosis is a little bit better than the norm.

Lord, please help us all to get through the holidays without any major losses!

Thanks again, Dottie, for hanging in with me, "out there" as I can be sometimes...

Margi and the Wolf

Margi,

Please try to hang in there, Dear One

Since "there are no atheists in foxholes," I'm sending Angels to catch your tears.



More Comforting Hugs to you, Angel Fur Kid Poppers and Lovely Ladywolf!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Thanks, Dottie. Thanks a LOT!!!!! ***ooo

What would they do for Ladywolf, if she has a Lymphoma? Put her on steroids? Only for my sake, not for her's?

Hugs-Margi and the Wolf

Margi,

I can't answer that because I honestly don't know. A lot of "if's" here. Does Ladywolf have another Lymphoma? I don't know. If it is a Lymphoma, how will your vet treat it? I don't know. I do know the usual treatments for Lymphoma in dogs, cats and similar fur kids. However, we don't even know if that's what she has. What if it happily turns out to be a benign lipoma? It could then be excized or left alone if it's not bothering her.

My Buddy dog has had several pretty large lipomas for years now and they don't bother him. Let's see what happens once Ladywolf is examined and diagnosed. I know it's torture for you having to wait and ruminating about all this especially during the holidays. I sure do.

I'm so terribly sorry! Many Comforting Hugs!!!



Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Margi,

I just sent you a PM. Okay?

Take care and please try to hang in there.

More Comforting Hugs to You, Angel Fur Kid Poppers and Lovely Ladywolf!!!



Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Marji. I am so sad for you. That is all just too much for one person to have to go through. As for Poppers, I have to say that it has been over a month since my kitty had to be let go and I am also feeling peaceful about it more than I thought I would. And I know it has to be because just like Poppers she lived to be almost 15 and had a long happy life with me till she got health issues and nothing was making her better, so it is relief that I feel maybe. For her and myself. It was hard to watch her get older and sick and wait for that awful day I knew was going to come. I miss her but I feel strangely peaceful and feel her presence actually, like she really is just there between the veil of the other side and me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please take care of yourself. Hugs

Dear Marji...hope you and ladywolf are having a good day.

I know it doesn't seem much like Christmas, but just wanted to say I wish you peace and happy memories of Poppers.

Hugs,
Brutus' Mom

Dear Margi,

Please know we're all thinking about you today and every day.

Hoping that you have a lovely Christmas with your precious Ladywolf.



Many Comforting Hugs to you, Angel Fur Kid Poppers and Lovely Ladywolf!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Hi Dottie--

THANK YOU for that wonderful glowing doggie Christmas Card! I hope you had a joyous day.

I had fun today too--my friend Janice and I took a drive to a stream (a very rare item in Arizona!), and then went off rock collecting and had a picnic lunch. Homemade chicken salad, baked Brie, and pumpkin pie. This is what we usually do on Thanksgiving, but the past few Christmases have been way too cold. Today was lovely, however.

Thanks, as always, for your concern. Ladywolf had fun today too, even if we did have to comb a couple of cactus "hitch-hikers" out of her paws and our own shoes!

Blessings to you and everyone--

Margi

Good Morning Margi...sending positive thoughts for a peaceful 2010 with happy memories of Poppers. Hoping you and Ladywolf have a great New Year.

Hugs,
Sonya

Some graphics I found and posted on some other threads Margi...hope they make you smile:

Sonya--

Those are WONDERFUL! Thank you so much. Poppers was a little FATTER than those black labradors are--but maybe now, in doggie heaven, she's exactly the right weight!

Monday I take Ladywolf in to the vet to be examined and probably have her tumor aspirated to check for cancer. I am very, very nervous about it, and could use some support right now...

Margi

Margi & Ladywolf,

I've been following your posts but do not post as much as I did when I first lost the bravest little girl I was blessed to have with me for over 17-1/2 years.

When they've been with you as long as you've had your girls and been through what you 3 have been through together it makes your loss so much more difficult. You have had such a wonderful bond with both of them that I know what you are feeling with this new scare for Ladywolf.

I'm hoping for good news for both of you from your visit Monday. Sending hugs and thinking positive thoughts for both of you.

Ginger

Ginger--

Thank you so much for your kinds thoughts. Yes, it's true--this bond runs deeper than any I've ever had before. Poppers I miss, but I'm sure Ladywolf's passing will rip out my heart and leave me feeling abandoned and alone. Yes, I have friends, I even have a long-distance ex who has re-established contact and that might go somewhere--but the only thread of continuity that I've had in my life for 12 years is Ladywolf...(Lady was three when she adopted me into her pack) since I have NO other family.

This forum is a godsend--thank you all so much for being here!

Margi and LWolf

Dearest Margi,

Please know that you and your precious Ladywolf are always in my thoughts.

Thank you Dottie. I don't know what else to say--those images are beautiful.

How are YOU doing? (I know that you don't much like to talk about it...)

Hugs and Blessings--

Margi

You're very welcome, Margi. I'm so pleased you like the images and find them beautiful. Yes, I really don't like to let people know how I'm feeling and what's going on in my life. But since you asked, I'll demonstrate using photos and images cuz that's easier for me. Well, this first one is how I appear to be to everyone who knows me ...





This next one is how I actually feel and look like on the inside ...





Here's what's going on in my day to day life ...





And this is my brain and also my mind, too ...





Now, aren't you glad you asked? LOL.

Thanks so much for your concern, Hon. Big Hugs!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

P. S. This is where I live ... At least in my mind ... If ya know what I'm saying ...





I had always loved that drawing by Escher. Not no more though. LOL.

More Hugs to you and Lovely Ladywolf!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Dottie--

"My mind is a dangerous neighborhood that I should never wander into alone" (Annie Lamott)

"The mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master." (Gangaji)

Boy, can I relate to all of those images. The dot bouncing around is a particularly crazy-making one. And the Escher staircases...

But where is Meunch's "The Scream?"

Hang in there, cutie. Don't give too much more than you receive!

Big Hugs--

Margi and the Wolf

"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make". The Beatles. Composed by Paul McCartney. Credited to Lennon/McCartney. Paul McCartney was lauded as a genius for that quote while composing the lyrics for "The End."

"All are agreed as they join the stampede, you should never take more than you give" Elton John from "The Circle of Life."

But ...

"Some of us fall by the wayside.
And some of us soar to the stars.
And some of us sail through our troubles.
And some have to live with the scars."

The above is also Elton John from his song, "The Circle of Life." That entire song tells it like it is and does so beautifully.

Ummm, there's a bunch more to share about the above, but I'm tearing up and don't wanna go there. So, at this time, I'll just tell ya how I sure as hell hate to be the taker and have nothing to give in return. Oh, and I do not use the word "hate" lightly. True. When I was fit, healthy, working and playing ... I was able to contribute so much and my favorites we for the children and animals. Gave both money and time. I can no longer give money and ... I've got the time but ain't much my body will allow me to do anymore. Dang. I sure do miss those days. Still, at least I was so fortunate to have them. There is where I count my blessings big time.

Now? I've reserved myself to be one of those who "have to live with the scars." And, I do so amazingly well. Also, I do contribute to people by talking with them on the phone if they don't have a PC. If they do have a PC, I send them the prettiest stuff I can find. Funny stuff, too. Hon, we all do what we can with what we have.

On the other hand, you are so right about all the quotes you gave, and whenever my own personal road becomes far too hard for me to travel as it does on occasion, you know that I'll take time away to be kind to me.

Please allow me to conclude via this video. I ain't much of one when it comes to juggling unless it's contact juggling. That's way cool. But, comedian Chris Bliss does some real performance art here. It starts out kinda slow, but gets pretty fast as the song's tempo changes. I love it and hope you will, too. Please turn up your volume, click below and enjoy!

Amazing Juggling Finale!

Big Hugs and to you, Angel Poppers and Lovely Ladywolf!!!

See ya later. Gotta run now ...



Always,
Dottie xoxoxox