Oh boy... (actually GIRL) - What have I DONE????

[SexyJessi257]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Jesssssssssssssss.... where are you????

I just wanted to THANK YOU once again for Emma's Uncle Monkey Pet Fly's bag!!!

Evidently, the owner of Pet Fly's - saw Emma in it on the FOX 25 segment... contacted me last night... and wants to sponsor Emma by sharing TWO Uncle Monkey themed gift baskets (including two of the sz small carrier and tons of other products) - valued at 500.00 each!!! WOW!!

I couldn't be more excited!!!

So Jess, your generous present to Emma has aided her in more ways that you could have imagined!! ::hugs::

hiiiii im here im here lol. i havent checked in a whileeeeee. im sorry. i got Emma's card in the mail today!! AWWW she looks so precious in that dress lol. Im glad she enjoys her gift. Im glad they will be helping you and giving more stuff. I'm telling u... this precious girl is soooo loved... keep up the good workkkkk. hugs to both of u

[Beabble]

Just wondering how Emmas doing this evening? I've been going in and out of her chat all day but it's set so no one can chat in there. Did something happen that I missed?

[Wylie's Mom]

Ooooo! Just heard of another foundation!!! CHECK this out, Dena!!!

"Our Mission Statement:
The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

It's really very simple. A rescue group, foster person, shelter or vet has a dog that requires medical care and there aren't sufficient funds for that treatment. The Mosby Foundation is contacted by a licensed veterinarian with case details. Our Board decides whether we can help, and if so, how."

[MyLadies]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Just finished up with this.... Emma's latest YouTube video... she will be 7 weeks old on Monday!!!

Oh, she is so cute & precious! I've been watching this thread off & on, and you've done such an amazing job...this is a beautiful precious little puppy so full of love. Just like you. She's a sweetie!! Thank you for this great video. I'm going to go hug my babies extra hard tonight.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ooooo! Just heard of another foundation!!! CHECK this out, Dena!!!

"Our Mission Statement:
The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

It's really very simple. A rescue group, foster person, shelter or vet has a dog that requires medical care and there aren't sufficient funds for that treatment. The Mosby Foundation is contacted by a licensed veterinarian with case details. Our Board decides whether we can help, and if so, how."

This sounds perfect for Baby Emma!!! Dena have you tried contacting them?

[ace611]

Emma's last youtube slideshow was amazing! brought me to tears once again...haha Emma is really looking like a little chi now!!! yay!! Go Team Emma!

[Beabble]

Does anyone know what happened over in Emmas chat? It's been set to operators only for the past two days, did something happen?

[cmgny42]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ooooo! Just heard of another foundation!!! CHECK this out, Dena!!!

"Our Mission Statement:
The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

It's really very simple. A rescue group, foster person, shelter or vet has a dog that requires medical care and there aren't sufficient funds for that treatment. The Mosby Foundation is contacted by a licensed veterinarian with case details. Our Board decides whether we can help, and if so, how."

That sounds perfect for Emma!!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Beabble

Does anyone know what happened over in Emmas chat? It's been set to operators only for the past two days, did something happen?

I was wondering the same thing.

[Beabble]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I was wondering the same thing.

I don't know if something happened over in the chat or what, I've had a lot going on here lately so I haven't been able to be in there as much as I normally was. I know some people like to go in and post very mean and rude stuff, maybe she set it like that so people can't say that stuff? I miss chatting with everyone in there though.

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Hi everyone!

First off, thanks for the information about The Mosby Foundation... did you guys read his story?? I bawled for an hour.....

I did contact "Mr. Grouch" <<grin>> but not to ask for financial assistance.... I feel like with everyone's help, we are doing pretty well with raising funds for Emma's care and treatment..... so I don't want to take away from another family with a little furbutt who may not be as lucky as we have been with support for Emma.

But I did ask that they might befriend Emma and share her story via a link on their website for a little more exposure to Emma's plight, inadvertantly assisting us with her financial needs in that manner.

I'll let you know if I hear anything back....

There has been a press release go out re: Emma's story.... I can't post it here since it does mention the "D-word" with links, but it seems to have raised even more awareness of Emma's plight!

I even had a contact regarding someone doing a children's book about baby Emma!! (a fun thought, but don't put much into that - it wasn't a "validated inquiry", just a brief mention...)

Emma is doing very well with having started on "real" food..... the 8 french tube is WAY too big for her and I'm not able to pass it.... the food mixure is too much for the tiny 5 fr tube we're currently using.... so I've cut the 8 fr tube down so that I can insert it into the mouth, wayyyy to the back - bypassing the cleft and drizzling the a/d mixture in drop by drop down her throat.

It's working alright... she's a little wiggle worm, so it makes placement of the tube in a manner that will not induce the gag reflex, leading to choking - a bit tough.... but, she's getting it - and the extra caloric / nutritional intake should be providing a marked improvement in her overall condition.

I'm still seeing some issues with that lil' eye.... but today it seems a tiny bit less irritated. I'm continuing with the ophthalmic ointment... Doc Ellen bumped the dosage up to 4 to 5 times daily.... as well, we've added a once daily dose of atropine for pain.

Since I am always with Emma, I don't always notice the many changes that occur in our girl on an almost daily basis..... so every time I create a new video of her - and go back over her images and less recent videos.... I am SO AMAZED!!

She has come SO FAR from that delicate little pup I brought home.... helpless and struggling..... growing into a spirited, independent young girl!!

I've said it a hundred times... and will continue to believe..... that our Lord has been with Emma from the moment she was born - - - - I am grateful to all of you who acknowledge my efforts here - and I too, give thanks for all of YOUR efforts!!!

Again and again I say - it's Emma and God who are doing the work!! I feel blessed and honored to know them BOTH!!!

God lives in us... works and heals through us............

Someone posted this on Emma's thread in another forum.... it certainly tells of truth!!!

Have a beautiful day everyone!!! Thank you for helping to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

The Starfish Story
Original Story by: Loren Eisley


One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed
a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”

The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean.
The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish?
You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish,
and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…”
I made a difference for that one.”

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Originally Posted by Beabble

Does anyone know what happened over in Emmas chat? It's been set to operators only for the past two days, did something happen?

Sorry guys..... It just got to be too much having to constantly monitor the chat with all those idiots coming in and out... I didn't want new people coming to see Emma, to have to look at all the filth on the screen....

People can still post messages to Emma's board - - - and I'll enable chat every now and then when I'm right near the computer....

(or when Tracy takes back the gavel!!!) haha!

[Beabble]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Sorry guys..... It just got to be too much having to constantly monitor the chat with all those idiots coming in and out... I didn't want new people coming to see Emma, to have to look at all the filth on the screen....

People can still post messages to Emma's board - - - and I'll enable chat every now and then when I'm right near the computer....

(or when Tracy takes back the gavel!!!) haha!

Aweeee, sorry to hear the other tube isn't the right size for her, don't they have anything in between the two sizes? Hopefully she'll be able to use the tube soon and gain more weight and get the surgeries she needs. I couldn't imagine trying to hold her still to drop food down her throat, my goodness, Lil Miss Maggy May is a lil wiggle worm when I try to trim her nails, I couldn't imagine trying to hold Lil Punkin Butt still to do what you have to do. I totally understand about not wanting people to have to read the filth that gets written in the chat, I couldn't believe half the stuff I was reading over there. I'll try and get in over there in a bit and hopefully we can chat, I'll toss out the meanies, I have no problem doing that. At the moment, the kids are going to be getting in from school though and then the hubby will be coming in from work and we have to go run some errands, so when we get back, I'll pop in over there and see if we can chat for a bit. Sure do miss Lil Pukin Butt and chatting with all her supporters. Keep up the great care of Baby Emma Dena, you, God and Emma are all doing a wonderful job. BY the way, I loved that story that was posted about the boy and the starfish, touched my heart.

[Wylie's Mom]

Wow. An incredibly inspiring cleft story I just found in the Breeder's Section: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-surgery.html

There are some really great outcomes for these babies. This person went throught it all and shared a great story. The operation only cost $2700 too, it's not even that prohibitive - in the scheme of things. So, reading this gave me more insight into what Emma faces. Great story!

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Wow. An incredibly inspiring cleft story I just found in the Breeder's Section: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-surgery.html

There are some really great outcomes for these babies. This person went throught it all and shared a great story. The operation only cost $2700 too, it's not even that prohibitive - in the scheme of things. So, reading this gave me more insight into what Emma faces. Great story!

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