Tink is really sick again.

[Tink's Mom]

Hi all. I just got home a bit ago from a long day - part working, part singing, part rehearsing, and part with Tink.

I spent some time this afternoon with Barb helping with Tink's therapy. It was exciting and sad at the same time. Barb put her in a sling and put her down far enough that her feet touched the floor. Then she walked with her. I could just see the confusion in her little face as she looked at me. I felt like she was saying "Mama, what's going on with my butt?" Her front legs were trying so hard to move. You could see them making little jerky movements but the back legs - nothing. I was trying so hard not to cry cause I don't want to upset Tink.

I don't think she has the brain damage the vet thought she would have. She seems very alert to me, not vocal but quite aware of everything going on. She held her head up pretty well today not nearly as wobbly but she tires easily. I have great hope for this little girl.

[daisy mae06]

Oh Susie this is good news.. it will Take Baby steps but Tink will get better I am sure of it.. I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
((((((HUGS)))))

[SophieRose]

Glad you were able to spend time with Tink today. What would cause her muscles to be weak, Susie? Chin up, and remember, Tink hasn't used her muscles in what..two or more weeks? Therapy is the magic word to slowly awaken her motor skills. Just as you will need therapy to strengthen yours following surgery.

I don't know how you can't look at Tink and want to weep everytime you see her. You love her and her little eyes reach out as if to say "I am trying really hard, Momma".

Every day that you write, it is encouraging because Tink is able to do something positive in her recovery.

Thinking of you and sending you warm thoughts with this message. -Deborah

[wemple2]

Susie, this is what therapy is all about. You'll see only little bits and pieces of improvement...but each of those little bits and pieces add up. So be encouraged by these small signs...remember to keep the faith...I know I do. I pray for God to cradle Tink...hold her close...and heal her, mind and body. This is all so difficult for you to see because of the deep love, the bond, you have for your baby.
Rest well...tomorrow is a new day. Sleep tight sweet Tink baby...love you!!!

[Gingergirlsmom]

Susie, reading about little Tink's therapy brings tears to my eyes. (both happy and sad) Neurological issues are a mystery to me (and I'm sure to you and to Tink), but in time miracles can happen. We are all pulling for her and for you.

Bernie sends kisses and says hang in there. Sometimes those crazy butts just don't do what you tell them to.

[LuvMySissy]

I would think the good news is that Tink remembers what she is supposed to do, now it is just figuring out how to do it again. Tink has overcome everything she wasn't supposed to so far, so I have no doubt she will continue to improve each day. Hugs!!!!!

[bettyeanne]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like good news to me ... baby steps are good! I will continue to pray for little Tink and daily improvement. God bless you all.

[red98vett]

Bless her heart and yours too....I can't believe she's going thru this but it sounds like she is quite the little fighter ~ GO TINK and get well sweetie !! We're praying for you and sending hugs

[RoxyJosMom]

Bless Tink's little heart, she's trying so hard. Every baby step is a giant stride on her road to recovery. You go, Baby Girl. Prayers on their way for continued progress and big hugs all around.

[RMKC]

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[ARCHIE]

Baby steps turn into big steps, eventually. Tink sure is a little fighter.
I pray each new day brings something new, however little it may be.
Miracles happen everyday and we are all praying for one for you Tink.
Keep up the good work Tink. You may be little but your heart and spirit
are so big.

Hugs,

[wemple2]

I woke up today feeling very blessed. A calm came over me and I felt as though Tink is on her way to a miraculous recovery. She is in very good hands, God will protect her and show her the way. He'll lift her spirits, help her to gather the strength she needs to continue healing. I will continue to believe that Tink will recover and come home to her mommy...Susie, my thoughts and prayers are with you too, hoping your surgery goes smoothly and recuperation quick. Hugs, again...

[saphire]

That little girl is a miracle. Praying for a good recovery. I hope she continues to get better each day. Bless you Tink.

Sheilagh

[SophieRose]

Hi, Susie. Eager to hear our evening news about sweet Tink. Warmly, Deborah

[Tink's Mom]

Hi everyone. Just got home from church a little bit ago. We have a missionary from Haiti here this weekend and next week so I've been busy this weekend helping with the music and sound for that.

I saw Tink today for a little while. Barb had family over so I didn't want to be in the way. I held Tink and rocked in the rocking chair and she nuzzled right up as close as she could get and went to sleep on my shoulder. She didn't want to eat anything this afternoon - I hope Barb had better luck tonight. She was holding her head up very well today. But her back legs are still not working. The front ones are still jerking around trying. But the vet said that is how it would be. He said that if she is going to walk again it will come back slowly and the back legs may never work well because of the damage from the seizures. But I want her to walk again, so she will and that's the end of that story. Now I will just keep praying and helping her and just wait.