update on lexi's allergies and maddie

[Patti]

I am glad the allergy shots are helping Lexi. I can understand not wanting to take Maddie back but it would be so hard not to as well. I hope you can find another baby to love. The neighbors sound like they need Maddie.

[stedmansmommy]

Oh Denise, where do I even begin? First of all, I am so happy that Lexi is doing better....that is absolutely fabulous and wonderful. Way to go little Lexi! I hope that she will continue to do well as time passes. As for Maddie......SIGH. Girl, you KNOW I want you to have Maddie. After all you have been through with her, I just wanted you to be able to spend the rest of forever loving her and smothering her with kisses....and it just breaks my heart that-that never came to be Like Ann (Wylie's Mom), part of me thinks....SHE IS YOUR LITTLE MADDIE!!! GO GET HER!!! And the other part of me totally and completely sees your point about your neighbors loving her and needing her so much. For me personally, that is a REALLY tough decision and to be honest, I can't say that I am totally sure what I'd do in your situation. I definitely couldn't imagine going and taking one of my babies away from those wonderful sweet people, but then again I couldn't imagine living without my Stedman or Tatum either....so it is just EXTREMELY hard BUT - it seems to me that you have already made your mind up....and that is to let those sweet people keep little Maddie. I think you made a very brave and selfless decision here Denise....and I commend you HIGHLY for it Your are a very strong person with such a wonderful and caring heart Denise....and I know that in time you will find the most perfect little girl that is meant for you and your family. Big hugs to you girl, and as always....I love ya

[YorkieShadow]

Wow this is a hard one. I dont know what I would do, I think I would of kept her in the first place and just kept her apart from your daughter. I have kids with asthma, so I do understsnd why you did what you did. I cant help but feel sorry for Maddie, shes been through so much already, having to adjust to family after family. I think if shes happy then just leave her as she is. its got to be hard on her too. I do feel sorry for you, I know that you heart must be breaking. I wouldnt go and get another Yorkie for a long while if I was you. the same thing may happen again.

[DENISE517]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

Wow this is a hard one. I dont know what I would do, I think I would of kept her in the first place and just kept her apart from your daughter. I have kids with asthma, so I do understsnd why you did what you did. I cant help but feel sorry for Maddie, shes been through so much already, having to adjust to family after family. I think if shes happy then just leave her as she is. its got to be hard on her too. I do feel sorry for you, I know that you heart must be breaking. I wouldnt go and get another Yorkie for a long while if I was you. the same thing may happen again.

yes...we are waiting for a while to make sure all is ok. part of me didnt want to but its the right thing to do. i want to make sure lexi's completely better first and not jump the gun on that one.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

ok, where do i start. i think you all know the long story to this. maddie is still next door with bob and jane. they told me that she has made them live again and brought soooo much joy to there life. they did tell me in the beginning that if things change with lexi, i could have maddie back.

well lexi has been on the shots 3 times a week for almost 1 1/2 - 2 months. from time to time i take her around doggies to see what happens and always a rash. well the last two times i've taken her around maddie and dan's dad's doggy......no rash. i talked to the allergist and she said the shot are starting to work with her system.

so i'm thinking...great in time she will be fine and maybe i acted to early on the situation. but after months and month of the rash and the terrible stuff that came with it...i just wanted relief for little lexi (my skin daughter)

here is my problem. the difference maddie has made in bob and jane's life is amazing. they are elderly and she had given them new hope. they thank me each day for her. maddie has adjusted wonderful and loves them to death. as a matter of fact i told connie the last two times she was sooo happy to see me, but instead of staying with me the whole time...she went back and sat with them..(which broke my heart)

i can't take maddie away from them. i think it would totally devasted them. and if something happened to them health wise cause of it i would never forgive myself. now you all now the heart ache and pain i've had being away from maddie, but i have to put myself last here and think about someone else beside myself. i have to do the right thing and not be selfish. maddie is adjusted and she has been through so much and bob and jane. i just can't do it. i realize i have to let go....(as hard as it is)

and if things keep going well with lexi then i'll be able to have another yorkie in my life really soon. it won't be little maddie as she is next door, but i hope to find a little girl to give all my love and attention to. the kids really miss not having a baby around as to I.

maybe i acted to premature with letting maddie stay next door, maybe i didnt think it all thru. but whats done is done. she's happy and they are too.

so please pray for me and that i can heal knowing i've done some good for two elderly people. they take her for yogurt every night. she loves driving in the car as always. pray that things with little lexi will remain getting better and that the shots will continue to work and do there job and that i can find the me a little girl again.

thanks so much for everything!

Honey you didn't jump the gun. You made the right choice. As parents no matter what else is on the table our children's health and needs need to be taken care of first and foremost.

Maybe it is gods will because during all of this heartache past and present you were able to bring joy and life to two households that needed it. I say give it a bit more time for Lexi's meds to work for sure and then at that point get yourself a new baby.

[DENISE517]

i'm excited...had lexi around my friends doggy today for 4 hrs...and no rash tonight...yeah

[MeganS]

Denise I know that this is a really bad situation for you right now, and I understand how you feel as far as taking Maddie back.

Please do not blame yourself, Lexi needed relief and you knew it, because since it was so hard for you I KNOW that you didn't just give her up for convenience.

I really sympathize with you on your decision. I've thought about it over and over again...if our situation changed (and either family offered, not that I would want/expect them to), would I take back either Rusty or Maddie? and I know how you feel. I can say that I wouldn't, but the answer can't be the same for everyone because it is a different situation and gut feeling for everyone.

I'm so sorry that you're being faced with this. I'll be praying that it works out for the best for you, your dear neighbors, and sweet little Maddie.

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

i'm excited...had lexi around my friends doggy today for 4 hrs...and no rash tonight...yeah

I am so excited for you! Please don't second guess yourself. You are a mother and made the decision that was right for your daughter at the time you made it. That makes you an incredible and unselfish mommy! What you have gone through and continue to go through, all out of concern for others is actually inspiring. You have nothing but the best coming to you.

[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

i've thought about it over and over and prayed and prayed.
God has a plan...it will all work out. I have to trust in that. Maddie is a gift from God and gift I must pass on to people who can make their last years on earth a happy place.

Dear Denise, I don't get in to YT much these days but just came in for a short time and read this posting of yours. What wonderful, wonderful news to hear Lexi is doing so well with the allergy shots.

I truely believe you and your neighbors were part of God's plan,to live next door to each other, HE wanted this couple to be there for you and your family and little Maddie and also you for them

Sounds like you have aquired a lovely couple to be part of your family. I will be keeping you in my prayers, keep trusting God's will in your life. What a caring and lovely lady you are Denise to think of this elderly couple like you are, I am sure that no matter what happens it will all come about as God will have it to be.

By the way Prairie Bea sends you one of her yummy kissies, she is just as loveable and the little spit fire as when you last saw her, LOL. She now weighs in at two pounds five ounces. She will be one year the 30th of this month. Thanks to you and your girls and Jill's family for her getting started off with tons of TLC think thats why she has this cutest personality

Hugs from Jack and Myself Denise, please keep in touch. Patti and Jack

[Grayson's mom]

gosh Denise you have been through so much, I pray a new fur baby joins your household soon

[Ozzie'sperson]

First, HUGE hugs to you, Denise. I can't begin to imagine what a roller-coaster ride this has been.

My mom always says that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, I hate to hear her say it because I know it's right. Perhaps the reason that Maddie was returned to you was so she could help your neighbors. It's the "debt" for having had her returned to you at all.

Seems like an awfully high cost to exact from anyone, but at least you know that she's alive, that she wasn't tossed into a trash can, and that she is just next door, doing immeasurable good.

Easy for me to say, I know. But I have to think that if the same options were exercised in my life, I'd be grateful. And oh, how nearly impossible it would be to hand my boy over after having been deprived of him once already. I really don't know how you find the strength.

I hope that Maddie's tour of duty is only temporary and that she can at some future time return to you. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

[yougetthesmiles]

Awww this is making me cry.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

What you are doing is in fact a truly a statement of pure love. You are looking past your own wants and needs for the better of all involved. I wish you well and when you find another little baby she will that much more special and loved.

[Lexi Rae]

i think you have made the right decision in letting your neighbors keep
maddie.. what a beautiful person you are..maddie has been bounced
around a few times and now god is saying this is her place to stay.
im so happy your daughter is doing fine... god will guide you into making
the right move,, i think he already has...

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i think you have made the right decision in letting your neighbors keep
maddie.. what a beautiful person you are..maddie has been bounced
around a few times and now god is saying this is her place to stay.
im so happy your daughter is doing fine... god will guide you into making
the right move,, i think he already has...

I agree. BEST OF LUCK to you!!