Could Someone Toss Me A Rope!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

These past 8 months have been somewhat trying times at our house.  First we had Lucy's CCL repair which her restrictions were lifted the same day that Sophie first got sick.  So Lucy's rehab walks got put on the back burner while we sorted out what was wrong with Sophie and then while we took care of Sophie.  Fast forward through 4+ months of Chemo treatments and at least weekly Vet visits.  Lucy has been so good throughout all the attention focused on Sophie, however, she has been limping on that repaired leg.  Usually just when she would get up after laying, but none the less it was bothering me that she was still limping.  So, last week I said we have to start focusing on Lucy and getting the muscles in this leg built back up.  I was so afraid that by neglecting her daily walks we had created more issues.  So, we started ensuring that she got her walks.  We started slow with one, then added a second and one day we did 3 walks.  Now these are only around the block, a mile at the most.  On the third walk on Wednesday she was limping a little so we felt like we over did it a little and decided to rest her yesterday.  Last night I noticed her limping a little more than normal and said to DH I think she is limping on her front foot.  He watched her and felt it was still her back foot.  Well, this morning there is no doubt that it is her front leg.  WTD, she hasn't even been outside off leash because of the weather.  I have felt the toes, the pads, in between, up and down the leg and she doesn't pull it away from me but she will not walk on it.  We were at the Vet's office yesterday picking up Sophie's ashes and as we were leaving I said to a couple of the resident dogs that hang out there that we wouldn't be back every week to visit them any longer ... so Imagine the Tech's surprise when I called this morning, Ugh ... off to the Vet we go again this afternoon at 3:00 to figure out what is going on now!  I just feel like I'm  at the end of my rope and the rope is worn out.  Please let this be something simple!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Just said a prayer that this limp is nothing serious.  I understand how you must be on your very last nerve at this point...you've been so strong through everything that you've had to face these past few months.  You have so very many friends here who care SO much about you....feel all that positive energy heading your way.

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

My prayers for you and Lucy are flying your way as I type (express delivery).  I'm thinking positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts.....

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I hope it's nothing serious.  Please keep us posted.  A few weeks ago I felt like I was at the end of my rope with C's daycare, work, the dogs, etc...I almost lost it. Overnight things got better. I think life has a way of doing that.  I second Karen & JD, we have a net for you sister!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Thanks everyone for all your positive vibes coming our way.  Sometimes it just helps to let it all out through the fingers.  I'm so frustrated at this point.  She hasn't moved all morning except she let DH move her to the love seat with him rather than laying on the floor.  I cannot even imagine what she did. 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Here is the positive spin on it:  it's something with her joints and 99% more than likely not life threatening.  Hey, you can handle this, whatever it is!

[Pam & Trixie]

Sorry to hear this.

I too hope it is something simple...And that Lucy feels better very soon.
Good Luck at the vets...thinking about you

[Cindy Bowles]

I hope this does turn out to be something simple...and I hope things start turning around for you and you get some peace.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Sheri, I can well imagine you feel at the end of your rope. You have have been so very much trauma. Praying that Lucy is quickly and easily diagnosed and treated and that you are greatly relieved by the vet visit. My heart goes out to you as you deal with so much loss and heartache.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sheri, I am so sorry you have this now on your plate. I hope it is nothing serious. Please let us know!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Keeping good thoughts for Lucy...and you, too.  

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

That big net reaches all the way to Ireland : ) Here's hoping and wishing that this is nothing major. 

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Hope that this is something simple and Lucy get over it quickly.  You have had enough to deal with.  Stay strong.