Merry Merry Merry ! ! !

When I think of Me, I think...
Merry Merry Merry ! ! !

It's been a busy week and a half or so for the Mom, and because I've spent my time guiding her and looking over her shoulder, tap dancing to redirect her attention, and sighing to signal that a shift in priorities is in order...


I've not had time to blog, nor (aside from FB) an opportunity to share my wonderful news... As of my last treatment day, Tuesday, 121311... I'm still in REMISSION!!!

YAY!!!

I may be scared of the tree...
but I will rock the antlers!

Hello!

And for the Kissers among you...
Freckle marks the spot!!!

And now... The Elf Hat!

Maintaining my dignity.
It's all about Confidence.

Being So Awesomely CUTE helps a LOT!

Back up for a full shot...
So SWEET!

Yep.
I'm an Adorable Elf!!!

And in Other Merry News...
The Stockings have been hung...
in the Family Roomwith Care!

This is a real test for Someone.

Reuf was SUPER interested in the stockings at first. And what's CRAZY is...
He's obsessed with his... and has paid little attention to the others!!!


And now is the time I have to admit...
Reuf's innocence... the joy of his discovery...
Makes us ALL happy!

Of course, I'm also happy when Little Reufus goes to "his room" every night.
Wheu wouldn't love...
BLEU TIME!!!

I've already received the BEST gift I could ever want, and the rest of this wonderful Holiday is the bow on top!!!

Thank Yeu...
Each and Everyone of Yeu..
wheu has offered up prayers and sent well wishes!

Team Bleu Rocks!!!

Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!

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 Team The Bleu Badge... And Reufus Writes!

Thanks to My Good and Dear Friends...
Mimi, Scout and Freyja...
Team Bleu has been Blessed with this Beautiful Badge!

Words cannot express My Gratitude for Your Support of Team Bleu and The Love Protocol. Mimi, Scout and Freyja created this beautiful badge for My Wonderful Friends who feel moved to display it on Facebook, blogs or anywhere! It is such an honor for me, and my heart is touched...

With My Friends by my side, I am surely well equipped to Fight This Enemy!!!

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Now... I am often quite candid about some of the havoc our little Reufus has wreaked on our household, and I receive more than a fair amount of comments in support of his fabulousness! I want you to know that we do love him very, very VERY much. We have poured our hearts and souls into this youngster. We are very committed to Reufus, but he hasn't always made it easy. 

That said, Reufus has asked to speak on his own behalf.
I agreed. And here goes!

Reufus Writes
Reufus Jackson Wright, in his own words...

Hi. Metal mini blinds have texture of good chew. Lemme out. Ok?

Oh. Hi.
Whaddup?

O

Yeah, Yeah.
Big Boy Fur.
I gettin it.

SHNOOOOOF!

Highly trained aflete here
lotta ground to cover...

Stalkin

Huh? Yeah, Stalkin

In In In In In
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

DINNER!

I real good boy, spite rep putation what pro-see me.
I worship Bruther The Bleu.
He is the bestest bruther ever.
He puts up with ever thing I do. He loves me. And he lets me love him!
I fank you so much for supportin himself.

Go Team Bleu!

wif love from Reufus J Wright, Guest Host
and also

Friday Night Wrights!

Hello, Friends... And Happy Friday!

It's been a wonderful day around here because the Mom was home all day. Unfortunately, she didn't feel well at all... but on the bright side, that didn't get in the way of her waiting on me and the Reufus, hand and paw!

The weather was wonderful, and we did thoroughly enjoy ourselves in the out of doors. If you look closely, you will note a shmear of pumpkin on the bridge of my snooter! Hee hee. I. Am. Adorable.

I play hard to get with the camera, because I never know if or when that bright light is going to flash!

It was a perfect day with the mild temperatures, the kind of day you just savor...

And it was the perfect day for Reufus to snack at The Backyard Buffet!

That silly boy!!! Will he never learn that it's not good to eat stuff off the ground??? But I digress...

In honor of FrEYEday SKYday, I must share:

BLEU YESTERDAY

BLEU YESTERDAY

BLEU TEUDAY!!!

BLEU TEUDAY!!!

I guess a more perfect day would have been just a bit cooler, but this one was really pretty spectacular.

And as we close out the day, Mister Fabulous has requested a few closeups. It's MY blog, and I would argue... but it's far easier to just post the photos!

After all, he's about to get a lesson in fabulousness in this new class he's taking! You wouldn't believe the amount of homework! I mean, this is where the rubber meets the proverbial road!

Oh, oh, oh! That reminds me! If you recall, we had a huge pest control company out here last week and several times this week. Well, on Wednesday... the Mom forgot to put the lock back on the gate... and Reufus got out! He was out there a good five minutes or more, unattended... and with the second call of his name, he came running back in the gate. GOOD BOY!!!

And though you've learned a lot, GOOD LOOKS will only take you so far in THIS class! Heh Heh...

It's been a busy day, and now it's night night time!!! Tomorrow is scheduled to be another beautiful day like this one, and I plan to rest up and enjoy it to the fullest!

Before lights out, I will say my prayers... for my pal, Dante... and for All in need. I pray for The Healing. And I pray that all might know the wonderful life of love and happiness that I enjoy. I also pray for swift justice for the 300 dogs rescued from the West Texas puppy mill seizure! [These dogs were in terrible condition.]

On a happy note... because I always like to end on one... I'm happy. I'm loved. I feel good. And I'm in love with the Mom and wif the Life and wif... The You!