Hello Everyone!
Was super busy yesterday so didn't get a chance to talk with Mama or do a posting, but I've got one today!
Apparently she had a small relapse yesterday and spent most of the day in bed. It was the shortness of breath that came back accompanied by intermittent pain in her left lung/heart area that "sweeps" around and up under her left arm area. She also has been experiencing the urge to cough - also from that same left lung area - but nothing is coming up at the moment. It was somewhat discouraging for her yesterday inasmuch as she had had such a wonderful day on Friday. But, thank goodness, today has gone much better. She mentioned that she had stopped taking electrolyte solution, so on the premise that maybe that is contributing to the relapse, she will start drinking it again.
She has been up and about more today and tonight she and John are even getting out of the house to have dinner at a friend's house who lives nearby. This is an extraordinary event for Anita and it will take a lot of energy for her to do it. But her "cabin fever" is fairly high at this point and I think the change of scenery will do her - and John - a world of good.
She has an appointment with her oncologist this Wednesday July 25th and she plans to discuss with him many issues: referral to a cardiologist, when she will get more cat scans, what the signifigance is of her cough and the pain in her left lung/heart area, etc.
Tristan continues to provide both of them with much needed merriment. They've had to alter their household routine and habits a bit to adjust for a furniture-chomping, trash-can-diving, if-I-see-it-chew-it kind of puppy, but they're loving the activity. Apparently, the dog has not gone in the house for the past two days, so Anita and John are hopeful that they have turned the corner on the housetraining part! Luckily, I can offer advice on puppy tactics - my husband and I have had a Jack Russell terrier since her puppy days and we know all the horror stories!
Til next time,
Melissa
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I suppose some down days are to be expected. As long as there are more ups than downs I think it's good news.
Sounds like you're having a lot of fun with your new addition to the family. There's nothing cuter than a puppy. Much better than a baby in my opinion. (Don't tell that to my kids.)
Love, Fritzie
Dear Anita,
You have the worst behind You !
Your Spirit and beloved family and friends are getting you thru to the next step ! Healing takes time, and You have made tremendous
strides :))) Tristan is a Great Friend for You and John,,,watch your shoe's honey,,,they love the expensive one's ! DOGGY leave's the cheaper ones in the closet. Knowing You ( You only have the finest shoes :))), I mean that in
a posh positive remark, I ONLY LIKE THE BEST SHOE'S MYSELF!
GOOD EXCUSE TO GO SHOE SHOPPING FOR NEW ONES ANYWAY !!!
Sending Love and Puppy Hug's
xoxoxo
Gina and Danny
by the way, we got another schnauzer around christmas 2006.
We named him Maxx, for Christmaxx :) Maxx chewed up all of my area rug's, they were expensive ones, along with some real fine shoe's. Vet told me, Maxx has separation anxiety,,,My anxiety was worse then Maxx's for chewing up my beautiful rug's...
Ole Well, the Joy of Maxx is better then the rug's anyway :)
Maxx is a puppy and hoping his chew time expires soon, My nerve's have Not !!!
Bring on The Wine
Cheer's to You, Ms Anita
We Love Ya
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