Worried about Layla

[linz06]

so, so , SO proud! She's my little angel!

[janetvav]

She is doing an amazing job with her therapy and with the new cart. Keep up the good work Layla!!!!!!

[JERSEY BOY]

She is so precious and working real hard! Thanks for sharing

[ladyjane]

She is a doll! I loved the video on the exercise ball where she was giving kisses!!! The one with the cart is so adorable...she looked like she was having a ball running around!

I know I have said it many times....but I just love the devotion and love she gets from her mom and dad!

[Lizzie07]

Those videos were amazing to watch! I am amazed at how much Layla was moving her back legs on the treadmill. And how cool it was to watch. She is so darling in the cart! Loved that you will be getting your little vacuum back

[BanditSocks2]

I feel like I know Layla from continually reading this thread and I'm so proud of her Way to go!!! It was amazing seeing her back legs move during the underwater therapy!

Do you have the cart for her at home, or only during therapy?

Hip hip hooray!! Go Layla!!!

[christiers]

OH WOW!!!! LOOK AT HER! She is working and trying so hard and her progression is such proof of that. And her in that cart, she kept looking up like "hey look at me, catch me if you can". Layla is so so very lucky to have her mommy and daddy. Awesome job all 3 of you....just proof that nothing replaces hard work and determination. Continued prayers for the 3 of y'all. Please give Layla a few belly rubs and kisses from me and Belle!

[lisaly]

I always look forward to reading your posts and I love hearing how Layla, Scott, and you are doing. Your story is so heartwarming and inspirational. Seeing the videos today moved me so, and it was definitely the highlight of my day. Layla is just so precious, adorable, and loving. I loved seeing all the kisses while she was on the exercise ball. Dogs amaze me with their unconditional love, and Layla is a very special little girl. She has a determination that matches that of her loving parents, who will do anything for her. I can see how much Layla wants to please you. I was so moved by one of your posts 3 week ago when you mentioned getting her a cart the end of this month and that you'd be happy and love her if she stayed just as she is at that point. You’ve done so much to help her, and Layla has made amazing progress. You are such devoted parents, and because of that, you’ve given her a chance at getting better. She may be different that she was before just in terms of not being able to walk, but her spunk, beautiful personality, and loving nature is still the same. I bet you love her more now than ever, though. My little Ashley had doggy Alzheimer’s the last year of her life. She would have been seventeen years old two days ago, but she passed away a month ago. When she was alive, I missed so much of her personality that had changed due to the Alzheimer’s, but I know I loved her more than ever. With the Alzheimer’s, she was still very responsive with my husband and me, and she was very affectionate and wanted to be with us all the time. She no longer knew what something my husband announced to her every day meant. He’d get all excited, hold her, and tell her, “Mommy’s home,” when he’d hear me pull up when I came home from work. Before the Alzheimer’s, she would go crazy and her little body would wiggle so uncontrollably, because she’d be so excited. She no longer reacted when he said those words, but her hearing wasn’t great by that point and that probably was part of it. When Ashley would see me, however, it would take her a second to react, and then she’d realize and give me all those crazy kisses and wiggles. She may not have known that I was Mommy anymore, but she knew I was someone she loved. I missed my little baby that I knew before she had Alzheimer’s, but I don’t think I could have loved my baby more than I did. Life already revolved around her before the Alzheimer’s; she was our baby and always had been. But then she needed us to take care of her 24 hours a day so that we could protect her and give her more love and make her feel safe. We would have done anything for Ashley, and she was happy when she was with us. I look at Layla and I see how happy and loved she is. I know you will do anything for Layla. I am quite sure that the love and attention that you have given her have brought you even closer and that you feel even more love than before, if that’s possible. I know all of this because I’ve read and loved every post in this thread, and I have also experienced it with my own little precious angel.

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by lisaly

I always look forward to reading your posts and I love hearing how Layla, Scott, and you are doing. Your story is so heartwarming and inspirational. Seeing the videos today moved me so, and it was definitely the highlight of my day. Layla is just so precious, adorable, and loving. I loved seeing all the kisses while she was on the exercise ball. Dogs amaze me with their unconditional love, and Layla is a very special little girl. She has a determination that matches that of her loving parents, who will do anything for her. I can see how much Layla wants to please you. I was so moved by one of your posts 3 week ago when you mentioned getting her a cart the end of this month and that you'd be happy and love her if she stayed just as she is at that point. You’ve done so much to help her, and Layla has made amazing progress. You are such devoted parents, and because of that, you’ve given her a chance at getting better. She may be different that she was before just in terms of not being able to walk, but her spunk, beautiful personality, and loving nature is still the same. I bet you love her more now than ever, though. My little Ashley had doggy Alzheimer’s the last year of her life. She would have been seventeen years old two days ago, but she passed away a month ago. When she was alive, I missed so much of her personality that had changed due to the Alzheimer’s, but I know I loved her more than ever. With the Alzheimer’s, she was still very responsive with my husband and me, and she was very affectionate and wanted to be with us all the time. She no longer knew what something my husband announced to her every day meant. He’d get all excited, hold her, and tell her, “Mommy’s home,” when he’d hear me pull up when I came home from work. Before the Alzheimer’s, she would go crazy and her little body would wiggle so uncontrollably, because she’d be so excited. She no longer reacted when he said those words, but her hearing wasn’t great by that point and that probably was part of it. When Ashley would see me, however, it would take her a second to react, and then she’d realize and give me all those crazy kisses and wiggles. She may not have known that I was Mommy anymore, but she knew I was someone she loved. I missed my little baby that I knew before she had Alzheimer’s, but I don’t think I could have loved my baby more than I did. Life already revolved around her before the Alzheimer’s; she was our baby and always had been. But then she needed us to take care of her 24 hours a day so that we could protect her and give her more love and make her feel safe. We would have done anything for Ashley, and she was happy when she was with us. I look at Layla and I see how happy and loved she is. I know you will do anything for Layla. I am quite sure that the love and attention that you have given her have brought you even closer and that you feel even more love than before, if that’s possible. I know all of this because I’ve read and loved every post in this thread, and I have also experienced it with my own little precious angel.

What a sweet post! My heart goes out to you for the loss of your sweet Ashley! You are an amazing fur mommy yourself!

[linz06]

Originally Posted by lisaly

I always look forward to reading your posts and I love hearing how Layla, Scott, and you are doing. Your story is so heartwarming and inspirational. Seeing the videos today moved me so, and it was definitely the highlight of my day. Layla is just so precious, adorable, and loving. I loved seeing all the kisses while she was on the exercise ball. Dogs amaze me with their unconditional love, and Layla is a very special little girl. She has a determination that matches that of her loving parents, who will do anything for her. I can see how much Layla wants to please you. I was so moved by one of your posts 3 week ago when you mentioned getting her a cart the end of this month and that you'd be happy and love her if she stayed just as she is at that point. You’ve done so much to help her, and Layla has made amazing progress. You are such devoted parents, and because of that, you’ve given her a chance at getting better. She may be different that she was before just in terms of not being able to walk, but her spunk, beautiful personality, and loving nature is still the same. I bet you love her more now than ever, though. My little Ashley had doggy Alzheimer’s the last year of her life. She would have been seventeen years old two days ago, but she passed away a month ago. When she was alive, I missed so much of her personality that had changed due to the Alzheimer’s, but I know I loved her more than ever. With the Alzheimer’s, she was still very responsive with my husband and me, and she was very affectionate and wanted to be with us all the time. She no longer knew what something my husband announced to her every day meant. He’d get all excited, hold her, and tell her, “Mommy’s home,” when he’d hear me pull up when I came home from work. Before the Alzheimer’s, she would go crazy and her little body would wiggle so uncontrollably, because she’d be so excited. She no longer reacted when he said those words, but her hearing wasn’t great by that point and that probably was part of it. When Ashley would see me, however, it would take her a second to react, and then she’d realize and give me all those crazy kisses and wiggles. She may not have known that I was Mommy anymore, but she knew I was someone she loved. I missed my little baby that I knew before she had Alzheimer’s, but I don’t think I could have loved my baby more than I did. Life already revolved around her before the Alzheimer’s; she was our baby and always had been. But then she needed us to take care of her 24 hours a day so that we could protect her and give her more love and make her feel safe. We would have done anything for Ashley, and she was happy when she was with us. I look at Layla and I see how happy and loved she is. I know you will do anything for Layla. I am quite sure that the love and attention that you have given her have brought you even closer and that you feel even more love than before, if that’s possible. I know all of this because I’ve read and loved every post in this thread, and I have also experienced it with my own little precious angel.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, and I'm so sorry for your loss of Ashley. I do love Layla now more than ever. I know when she kisses me, she's still the same even if she's not the same on the outside. Last night, she was fast asleep beside me on the recliner, and I was having a bad night in general and I quietly started to cry, trying not to wake her up. As soon as a tear fell she was awake, struggling to get on my lap, pulling herself up my chest, and licking the tears from my whole face. She is unconditionally devoted to making me happy and I hope she knows I only want the same happiness for her!

[linz06]

Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

I feel like I know Layla from continually reading this thread and I'm so proud of her Way to go!!! It was amazing seeing her back legs move during the underwater therapy!

Do you have the cart for her at home, or only during therapy?

Hip hip hooray!! Go Layla!!!

We don't have a cart yet. We were planning to order one this week because we thought we had decided on the cart we wanted, but after speaking with her vet last week we are having second thoughts. There are so many different brands out there and they all offer different things and it's hard to know what will work best for Layla!

[yorkieusa]

I've missed a week of posts, Lindsey, but I'm caught up now. I loved watching the videos. She was going to town on the cart! It's so nice to see her so eager! She and you love each other so much. It's wonderful to see the devotion you have to one another. Hugs!

[linz06]

Thank you! Scott was saying we should rent an RV, go travelling, and meet all of you lol! Layla's sleeping in my lap now at work and I'm the happiest I can be.

[celstu1]

Oh my gosh.... I'd love a visit from you and Layla! She is an inspiration and you are too! So is Scott! I just keep her in my prayers continuously! She is a doll face and you have a sweet heart!

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by linz06

Thank you! Scott was saying we should rent an RV, go travelling, and meet all of you lol! Layla's sleeping in my lap now at work and I'm the happiest I can be.

It would be wonderful to meet you and Scott and Layla, too. I hope you are happy. I know you have to have your moments, but that little girl is doing so well and it all just because of you and Scott and the great love you have for her. I'm glad she's taking advantage of your lap!