Yesterday while I was waiting for the results of the scan, and the prognosis from the doggie neurologist, lights came on in the most unexpected places. A phone message on my answering machine turned out NOT to be THE NEWS, but rather the sweetest voice from across the Pond...a faithful friend I've never met, and her animal companion, wishing us the best. I played it several times during the day and just felt warmed, as I do when I stand by the fireplace on a chilly morning. Throughout the day,as my confidence wavered, emails and comments and phone calls came in, just when I needed them the most. As I sat quietly, knitting kiwi sleeves and praying for someone's little mama, I suddenly had a picture of CANDLES being lit and held on high to ward off the darkness. Dark it was, too, when the news came. There is a tumor, in all probability a Glioma, in the olfactory area of the brain. Prognosis is poor. Tasha is on phenobarbitol to ward off additional seizures, but the prednisone he would usually prescribe is precluded by the diabetes. She is resting comfortably on her nice clean sheepskin, and has just had her morning exercise, which consists of chasing the mailman's shadow from window to window as he crosses the porch with the mail. There is a nice bright patch of sunlight to rest in. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the comments and phone calls and emails.....Just exactly what I need right now. If I don't get back to you by email, please be patient with me. Namaste.
So sorry the news wasn't better, but sometimes it helps to have some concrete info to know how to help best. Enjoy your time with Tasha. Thinking about you!
Posted by: Debbie | January 24, 2004 at 12:08 PM
Warm thoughts and hugs from one dog-lover to another, dearheart. You both are in my prayers. How fortunate Tasha is to have you, and you she.
Posted by: Kim | January 24, 2004 at 01:10 PM
I'm working on a hot water bottle cozy right now, and I'm stitching Tasha-prayers into it. And I'll light a candle tonight, for both of you, to join the others held high. Namaste.
Posted by: Rachael | January 24, 2004 at 03:46 PM
I'm sorry too, that the news wasn't good. I'm sending warm fuzzy thoughts. Er..thoughts of warm fuzzies.
Posted by: marcia | January 24, 2004 at 03:52 PM
I am so sorry that there was not better news for you and Tasha...I am hoping for your time together to be filled with patches of sunlight, comfortable naps on the sheepskin, and long cuddles. My prayers continue to be with you both...
Posted by: Mandy | January 24, 2004 at 09:01 PM
I'm also sorry the news wasn't better. My prayers are with you and her.
Posted by: Christina | January 24, 2004 at 10:40 PM
Comfort, of whatever kind is needed, for you both. xoxo
Posted by: Ann | January 25, 2004 at 03:16 AM
All of the best doggy thoughts are being sent out to dear Tasha from Spencer, Katy and me.
Posted by: Mary | January 27, 2004 at 10:22 PM