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Originally Posted by KimInMD  Recovery has been slow for my sweet old gal. A week after surgery, I took her with us to the Florida Keys. Lucy loved all the new smells, and napping in the cool, salt air. My Mom's Keys vet removed the sutures, and monitored Lucy's progress. She also found 2 more small mammary tumors that we'll need to deal with soon. Things went exactly like so many of you said it would. Every single day I see more and more of "the new and improved Lucy" emerging. She does these cute little silly dances, and her tail wags a mile a minute. She looks at me with such adoring eyes, and her greatest joy in life is to snuggle up with me in the easy chair, or give me a little kiss on my hand or nose. I feel so guilty now to think that I questioned for a moment whether or not I was doing the right thing in getting her the surgeries. I am convinced that the sad, confused little dog I saw was really a little girl wracked with horrible pain. I am sure it's been many years since she felt this good. When we got back from Florida, I was faced with taking our 18 1/2 yr. old Irish Terrier, Wishbone, to the Rainbow Bridge. It was so sad, and it hurt so bad. I miss our old guy so much. I have been asking God to please leave me some good years with my little Lucy. Again, my new Y.T. friends gave great advice when they said not to worry about tomorrow, but just enjoys our "todays" together. Thank you everyone for your kindness and encouragement. |
Wonderful news that Lucy is coming out of her former shell of a self! There is nothing in the world to compare to the "look" they give you when they stare deeply into your eyes. It makes my heart melt.
I'm so sorry for the loss of Wishbone but I can tell from your posts that you have given him the very best life he could have.
Keep us updated on your Lucy. She is stealing my heart as well.