Please Pray for Zoey

[jeane]

what awesome news

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by gemy

The swellings have shrunk a LOT! She is now bounding around, barking madly (as she sometimes does), and brought a toy to me for play

Her middle doesn't look as thick anymore, and she has put on some weight. Also no incontinence over Sat night or all day Sunday!. And she has a great appetite too.

Her eyes are still bloodshot though, but nowhere near as glassy.

All of your prayers have given her medicine wings!. There is still a funny kind of high pitched bark she is using. It is one I've only ever heard her use to ask for play when she is very very excited. But late Sunday, I heard a deeper sounding bark from her. I think that is very good news, maybe the swelling over the thyroid had changed the working of her vocal chords.

She has a lot of her sparkle back. On Wednesday we go again to the oncologist for another treatment and of course her examination.

Dave and I thank everyone so much for your prayers, kindness and all the understanding you have shown us.

I love hearing that Zoey has her sparkle back! I was thinking about Zoey over the weekend and hoping for an update just like this. Praying that she continues to improve and play and bark for mommy. Sending more hugs for you both.

[gidget529]

We are so happy w this good report! More steps in the remission direction! We will keep praying.

[Maximo]

Wonderful news!! Go Zoey! Sending prayers for more great reports!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by BonBon

I love hearing that Zoey has her sparkle back! I was thinking about Zoey over the weekend and hoping for an update just like this. Praying that she continues to improve and play and bark for mommy. Sending more hugs for you both.

Bonny thank you so much

Originally Posted by gidget529

We are so happy w this good report! More steps in the remission direction! We will keep praying.

Thanks so much

Originally Posted by Maximo

Wonderful news!! Go Zoey! Sending prayers for more great reports!

Kristin thank you I'm keeping Maxman and you in my prayers too. Hugs ((( ))))

[gemy]

Originally Posted by jeane

what awesome news

Thank you Jeane; I realized you had posted earlier too and somehow I missed thanking you personally. Cancer doggy or human is a devastating diagnosis for all concerned. I'm so sorry you lost your little one to Ca.

[kjc]

Oh my gosh! This is fantastic news! Tears of joy welling up in my eyes! I will continue praying for Zoey and her family!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by gemy

The swellings have shrunk a LOT! She is now bounding around, barking madly (as she sometimes does), and brought a toy to me for play

Her middle doesn't look as thick anymore, and she has put on some weight. Also no incontinence over Sat night or all day Sunday!. And she has a great appetite too.

Her eyes are still bloodshot though, but nowhere near as glassy.

All of your prayers have given her medicine wings!. There is still a funny kind of high pitched bark she is using. It is one I've only ever heard her use to ask for play when she is very very excited. But late Sunday, I heard a deeper sounding bark from her. I think that is very good news, maybe the swelling over the thyroid had changed the working of her vocal chords.

She has a lot of her sparkle back. On Wednesday we go again to the oncologist for another treatment and of course her examination.

Dave and I thank everyone so much for your prayers, kindness and all the understanding you have shown us.

I'm so glad she doing better, I love your thought, "All of your prayers have given her medicine wings!" I really believe this. Continued prayers for you and Zoey.

[AprilLove]

Originally Posted by gemy

The swellings have shrunk a LOT! She is now bounding around, barking madly (as she sometimes does), and brought a toy to me for play

Her middle doesn't look as thick anymore, and she has put on some weight. Also no incontinence over Sat night or all day Sunday!. And she has a great appetite too.

Her eyes are still bloodshot though, but nowhere near as glassy.

All of your prayers have given her medicine wings!. There is still a funny kind of high pitched bark she is using. It is one I've only ever heard her use to ask for play when she is very very excited. But late Sunday, I heard a deeper sounding bark from her. I think that is very good news, maybe the swelling over the thyroid had changed the working of her vocal chords.

She has a lot of her sparkle back. On Wednesday we go again to the oncologist for another treatment and of course her examination.

Dave and I thank everyone so much for your prayers, kindness and all the understanding you have shown us.

Wonderful news Gail!!! Continued prayers and hope and healing for Zoey

[gemy]

Originally Posted by kjc

Oh my gosh! This is fantastic news! Tears of joy welling up in my eyes! I will continue praying for Zoey and her family!

Thanks Kathy

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm so glad she doing better, I love your thought, "All of your prayers have given her medicine wings!" I really believe this. Continued prayers for you and Zoey.

Thank you Nancy

Originally Posted by AprilLove

Wonderful news Gail!!! Continued prayers and hope and healing for Zoey

Awh thanks for that Canuck flag! and kisses too.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Sounds like her first treatment is working already! I would be pretty highly encouraged myself - thought they took a few weeks before there was significant change. This sounds as if the terrible inflammation and reaction of lymphs is way down and she's overall just doing quite a bit better. I think you have every reason to be heartened by her reactions.

[lisaly]

I hope tomorrow goes well for you and Zoey. You have so much on your plate right now with your committment to take your friend to the hospital for a surgical procedure and also taking Zoey for her chemotherapy. You are so devoted to the ones you love, and it's one of the many character traits I find so admirable in you. You are such an awesome mom, friend, and caregiver, but I worry about you. Please take care of yourself, too. So many people and furbabies are relying on you, but it's important for you to stay healthy and strong. You and Zoey remain in my heart and prayers.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Sounds like her first treatment is working already! I would be pretty highly encouraged myself - thought they took a few weeks before there was significant change. This sounds as if the terrible inflammation and reaction of lymphs is way down and she's overall just doing quite a bit better. I think you have every reason to be heartened by her reactions.

Thanks Jeanie. Hubby said this morn; you know hon, I think that if we had "waited" for that Apr 4th appt Zoey would be dead by now. I think he was right.

Originally Posted by lisaly

I hope tomorrow goes well for you and Zoey. You have so much on your plate right now with your committment to take your friend to the hospital for a surgical procedure and also taking Zoey for her chemotherapy. You are so devoted to the ones you love, and it's one of the many character traits I find so admirable in you. You are such an awesome mom, friend, and caregiver, but I worry about you. Please take care of yourself, too. So many people and furbabies are relying on you, but it's important for you to stay healthy and strong. You and Zoey remain in my heart and prayers.

Not to worry Lisa I will. In fact on Friday a good friend of mine who is an esthetician will be giving me a facial and a pedicure! Whoppee. And I'm dividing up the Easter weekend shopping over two days as well. Doing the fruit/vege and goodie shopping today. The meats etc tomorrow, and I've ordered some yummy desserts from Sanelli a delish bakery near my butcher.
The cleaners come today, so I'll only have to tidy up a bit, and of course the inevitable dog hair pickup
I'm going to another friend tomorrow late day, and together we will wash the Magicman and blow dry and give him a good grooming.

Dave's on board for doggie meal prep on the Sat. I'm doing the ppl meal prep

[gemy]

Bit of a busy day here. But our oncologist is quite pleased with Zoey's progress and response to the chemo...yeah! She still has discernible swellings in all lymph, but the opthamologist for her eyes is now confident there is no evidence of lympoma swelling in her head...double yeah

Her good response is positive for a better prognosis (at least so far).

Now the only concern is that she lost 5kilograms that is over 10 lbs since last wk And I thought she was feeling a bit heavier, and had maybe put back on a lb or even 2 lbs. So I'm to continue to feed her 6cups a day, and even more if she will take it in. The doc suggested a cup or so at lunchhour as well as her normal am and pm feedings.

Dave and I will need to buy a whole lot more chicken n lamb tomorrow and Saturday

I am trying not to deep six over the weight loss. But if she doesn't pick up weight over the next week and she is eating well.....then something else is going on.

But let's end on a positive. We have Easter coming up, and some friends coming over; wkend weather is forecasted to be sunny too.

[kjc]

Great news! Hope you enjoy your Easter weekend with friends, and praying that Zoey can gain some weight...