Teusday's Sweet Word: Remission!!!

Happy Teusday!
Happy Treatment Day!

Happy News!

My disease is in REMISSION!!!

We had a rough start to our morning, because we were awakened by thunderstorms. I boarded the trolley during a break in the rain, but the trip to the clinic was encompassed by another band of storms. All of these storms had been predicted for early afternoon, but we should have known that the timeline was expedited at 3am. When we were outside doing mid-night business, the wind was gusting and blowing!

It seems that under the auspices of The Luke, I learned to be mildly thunderphobic. And so it was that...  I was a nervous wreck by the time the trolley pulled into SLVS.

All said, that's a teeny tiny very small trade for the wonderful news that they had for me!!!

The Mom is always nervous on treatment day. Dr. Novosad has asked her to monitor my lymph nodes, and those of you who know her know... boy-o-boy, she does! Having given the disease and its challenges a lot of thought, my the Mom has developed a plan for balance in our everyday life.

(1) She tries not to check me so often that she can't distinguish the difference from one minute to the next. [This is a struggle for a thorough, sweet boy obsessed the Mom. For a while, she was checking me 20 times each: morning, noon and night. Talk about a recipe for crazy...!]

And more importantly (2), The Mom and I vow not to allow the worry of the battle to rob us of our Happiness, Our Good Times, Our Treasured Days Together!!!

Cancer and Worry are the enemies.
And Faith and Hope are our Friends!!!

All that said, my the Mom does monitor me closely. And she has a very intuitive and intimate connection with me. She's very guarded with her hopes and fears, and she very rarely shares them. My results have never been a surprise to her, but she is often surprised when the news is good... and that she is right!

And today... in such a very wonderful way!!!
What a dream come treu...
Remission for The Bleu!!!

My treatment went well today, and I was happy to board the trolley for the trip home! I nibbled on berry treats all the way home, and enjoyed a late breakfast once I deboarded.

Our afternoon was quiet. The Mom slipped away to the grocery store for a quick shop. I supervised some of her chores once she returned. And we enjoyed one of our favorite guilty pleasures... the judge shows!!!

At some point in the afternoon, something mysterious happened. The bandage on my leg disappeared completely. Now... I've never ever been known to do such a thing. Could it be that I allowed Little Reufus to do it??? I join the Mom in hoping that this, too, will pass!

Speaking of RJ, he and the Mom started 'Beginning Competition' tonight. This is him worrying about whether "his trainer" will embarass him tonight!

"Awwwww, the Mom... Please to be real sharp! Please to follow direction! And please to not embarass me... again!!!"

"Ummm.... O... And I have I told you lately that I love you?"

Little Reufus came home thirsty and excited but tired. He told me he played lots of "get it" games of various sorts, and he loved them all. Quick sits and freezes were the focused commands. And there was a lot of emphasis on positioning. He said he did well, but the Mom was a bit challenged in terms of physical coordination!

I enjoyed my time alone with the big bed, the remote, a bowl of fresh waters and an open pantry door!!!

I was told it was a 'no antler' night...

I've protested a bit, but the Mom is concerned about my tummy. I may be ornery, but I also know her love for me. She told me to 'settle' and I did! After all, we've got a big day ahead...

Tomorrow, we're spending the entire day... at home... together!!! I hope we're spending a portion of the day online, giving Santa my wish list and directions to Venison Joe's!!!

And for tonight, we're offering up our Prayers of Gratitude. There is no question, we are blessed! We've got the best medical team in the world behind us, and our The Love Protocol nurtures Our Spirit!!!
Thank Yeu, Team Bleu!!!

My Big Little Brother Reuf!

Hey, Ya'all... I've been remiss in providing a real and thorough introduction to my new little brother, but I promise to do so very soon! I continue to gather my thoughts on this life altering joyful and energetic addition to our family... and I would have shared them with you already, but the Mom says they need editing! But I digress...

Our Little Reufus is really not so little any more. He's growing by leaps and bounds, and me and the Mom have been trying to guess his weight... the Mom by picking him up when he's obstinate, and me by dividing impact by velocity to calculate mass. [or something like that, I might need to check my math]

So anyway... we were kinda excited to have my and The Luke's Doctor Mark meet our little hellion wonderful new addition to our family! We were eager to have him give little Reufus the once or twice over and give us his prognosis!

And it appears that the Reuf was curious to know what he weighed, too... Upon arrival in "the room", he quickly checked out the scales!

For the most part, he was a good boy... though he was a bit nervous during the short wait for Doctor Mark. The Mom said sweet things to him, and took a few really awkward nice photos...

I was pretty upset to be left behind when they boarded the trolley, but to be honest... there was a blissful peace in the home while they were away! Reufus came home tired, too, and I have a keen appreciation for that condition!

Routine dictates that we all go outside and do businesses, but I couldn't wait to come back in and get my paws and eyes on his report! And here's what it said:

1. unusually white, clear eyes
2. hips and knees = no issues noted
3. good, clean teeth
4. fecal negative... ewwwww
5. appears, correctly, to be about 10 months old
6. boosters and new shots given. return in 3-4 weeks for boosters.
7. continue with HeartGuard until our supply is exhausted and then administer Advantage Multi
8. return in September for second heartworm test
9. 3/5... = perfect weight to body size... and DRUM ROLL, PLEASE...
10. 64 POUNDS!

Whshhhhhhhew... all great news! But the best part is... at the risk of repeating myself... Reuf is tired! And that means good rest, peace and comfort for me! Just saying.

with love from