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What a beautiful and hopeful post. You now sound at peace with what is happening. When things become so overwhelming, handing them over to God is very freeing. It has been a tough time since Tink got sick, but your love for her has kept her going and for the most part well and happy.
So sorry about the sad passing of your friend's boxer, but she has you to console her. The boxer necklace is such a sweet and compassionate idea.
Peace and love.
Hugs to you and Little Tink.
Dot

I "believe" as well, my husband and I did the exact same thing your friend did...we prayed that God would do the right thing with my first Yorkie, Spencer. He passed peacefully in his sleep laying between us in bed, my husband woke me up and said "our baby boy is gone". I will never forget those words or that night, still brings tears to my eyes even after all these years. You are a very special person, friend and Yorkie Mom, I have great respect for you and the loving care you have shown Tink. I feel a connection to you, as this could very well be my thread talking about Winston so many years ago (although he was not diagnosed with Insulinoma) I still had to face that possibility and I felt so alone, scared and lost..I felt your fear, your concern and deep devotion from that very first message you sent to me when you and Tink were first going through this. I have prayed for you both every single day since...I wish only the very best for you both, always. It's good to hear that your faith has been renewed...I know deep down inside that I will once again be reunited with Spencer as will your friend and her beloved Boxer. She is going to cherish that necklace...
Winston says "hi" to Tink...he is doing well, getting a little older now and slowing down a bit, but still full of love to give.

Thank you for your kind words. I think Miss Tink was brought to me for a reason, I was meant to be her mommy :) I am confident that God will help me and her through this process.

Oh, your post brought tears! We love these little guys so much, it's so hard when you wish you could do anything just to make it all better. I too, pray, that God will make the decision for me, but I know either way it will be extremely difficult. But I know that I will see her again - I'm sure she's going to be the first one to greet me with her little nubby-tail going 100 miles an hour:) . Thank you so so much for your prayers and thoughts for Tink. She was brought to me for a reason, she has been by my side no matter what, my faithful little friend. But she is now happy and acting like her yorkie self - which I am so thankful for. I am spending as much time with her as possible, and pray that she is comfortable and happy. Thank you for Tink-prayers :animal-pa:aimeeyork

Enjoy some cuddle time, well deserved cuddle time!

Miss Tink has been doing good! Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers!:aimeeyork:D

I am so glad that Tink continues to do well. Prayers do still continue for her.

Wonderful news! Go Tink!! :yay_jump::yay_jump:

So happy, so very happy!!!

Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of Tink and am glad to see that your last update says she is doing well. She is so lucky to have you as a mom.

Thank you so much for thinking of Tink :)
Miss Tink is doing well - we have more tummy issues more than anything - I'm sure her medications are the main cause for the issues, but unfortunately, the medications are what combats her low blood sugar and tumor:(.
We went to the vet yesterday after a vomiting issue, and I could tell her belly was bothering her. I now know that it's best to get her to the vet as soon as I see she isn't 100% - that way she doesn't get to the point where she doesn't want to eat. (She has to eat every 4 hours to keep her blood sugar up) She had a bit of overgrowth of the clostridium bacteria again... which the vet states may be weather-related. Cerenia has been VERY helpful for us. We have some antibiotics to take, that will hopefully get rid of the issue.
I am SO SO lucky that my local vet will always make the time to see her, and never requires an appointment. She is so loved by the doctors and technicians. She is on a first-name basis there - everyone knows Tink! :) It's funny, because Tink knows the drill so much - when we get to the vet, she tries to head in the back where the Drs and technicians are and was looking up at me because the door was shut, like she was saying, "C'mon mom, I know where to go and what to do".
I just love this little girl so much. She has been in my life since I was 16, and has been my little solider throughout everything. I pray for her everyday, and truly believe God is listening to my prayers. If you look up Insulinoma, it is a very scary, even rare form of cancer that does not have a good outcome. However, it's been over 4 months, and besides some tummy issues, things have been good. I look forward to the weekend so much because then I never have to leave the house, and get to spend more time with my little princess :)
Sorry for the rambling message, but thank you ALL so so much for keeping Tink in your thoughts and prayers, she is my little angel.:aimeeyork

Bless your little heart Tink, I think of you and your mom often and keep you both in my daily prayers. I am so thankful that her vets and staff have been there for you two, their support and constant care have been awesome. She is such a sweetheart, I can see why she has stolen their hearts. We should all be so fortunate as to have that type of loving care from our vets. I hope her tummy issues improve, that she continues to eat, drink and be merry and make you smile. Hugs to you both, what a "team"!!!

I wanted to give a Tinkerbell update - Tink has been doing well besides our (seemingly constant) tummy issues. Last Sunday, she had a vomiting episode and refused to eat, so after a vet trip, it was the Clostridium overgrowth again. Antibiotics, but then she vomited last night. She's been eating, but has repeatedly been "stretching" - where she puts her little butt in the air. She does this when her tummy is bothering her. :(
So I dropped her off at the vet this morning, and just received a call - and it is the Clostridium bacteria again... so we are going to try a different antibiotic. :(
I just wish this little girl could relax, be comfortable, and not be stressed out because of her tummy problems. I called her specialist for an update and will see if they want to see her, or if there are any medication changes - the Dr will contact me if so.
It is so hard to see her in any discomfort. I REALLY hope that the different antibiotic will fix it. And maybe that's why she keeps having recurrences, because the antibiotic isn't working the best for her? I pick my little girl up at noon today. I'm sure she is going to be so happy to go home. I hate having to leave her there, but at least I know they all love her and that she is getting healthy. I would rather nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand where she doesn't want to eat again.
Thank you for your Tink thoughts and prayers.

Poor Tink...I hope the new antibiotic helps.

Prayers continue....

Thank you. When I picked her up at noon, she was a happy little girl. When we got home she was very demanding in wanting more chicken :p - so I'm hopeful the different antibiotic will help her little belly. I'm so looking forward to getting home to her this evening - I think we both are in need of a good nap.
Tink thanks you for your prayers :aimeeyork

Precious girly....glad she was wanting her chicken! Great sign. :)