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  Oh my gosh!  I'm so sorry to hear this!!!  I can't believe it's been such a brutal recovery!  I pray that all you need is another 6 weeks before he's good to go!  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your family!  
				__________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”  ― Dean Koontz |