A Change of Heart

[Doris]

My Mother in law has been very ill . . . in the hospital since July 4th!  She is finally making huge improvements so NOW I feel like I can share this story!

When I announced that we were getting a dog, 5 years ago, she was not happy.  "Your house isn't big enough" "Who is going to take care of it?" "It can't come to MY house", etc.  When I said that I was sorry she felt that way about not coming to her house, I also said we would visit for 1 day at Thanksgiving and 1 day at Christmas.  Hmmm . . . she said we could come for Thanksgiving and she would give it a try.  Well, my Bodi is such a good boy.  She warmed up to him quickly (he was 2) and she was impressed with his manners.

Over the years there was a transformation . .. . .she would take him out on a leash to the backyard.  I would find Bodi standing next to her chair for a rub down.  Ahhhh . . . she loves him!

Fastforward to this summer.  She was so ill.  Had to be intubated and sedated.  When they lightened the sedation she motioned that she wanted to write.  At first it was squiggles.  Frustrating!!  Then one day she could write clearly.  What was the first thing she wrote?  "How is Bodi?"  Didn't ask about the grandkids . . . nope . . .the grand-dog has won her heart! 

I'm happy to say she is now talking, eating, walking, etc!!!  Thanks for letting me share my story!

[Lauria Orr]

Oh my gosh, that is so touching, Doris!  I hope she has a photo of Bodi at her bedside!  I am glad your Mother-in-law has taken to Bodi....nothing like a doodle to soften a heart.  I hope she is continuing to improve!

[Doris]

I have thought about sneaking him into the hospital - haha - he is not good at that!!  She is being moved to a regular room today and will have more physical therapy.  Hope she can get back home soon!  Thanks for all of your comments!!

[Lauria Orr]

What a story!  I hope your Mother-in-law can see her Grand-pup Bodi very soon! 

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Nice to hear she is on the mend. Can you imagine if Bodi could come see her in the hospital? Doodles rock!

[Miss Ellie]

I love happy endings...this is such a wonderful story and a true testament about the healing powers of dogs...thanks for sharing and so glad to hear that your Mom is doing well.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Aw, what a sweet story! I'm glad she is doing better.

[a.k.a. Rodney]

Nice...glad to hear all the good news you shared

[Pat and Traveler]

Sweet story, Jane!  Bodi won her heart, as these doodles seem to do so often.  :)   Glad to hear your MIL is doing better, after such a loooong hospital stay!

[BG and Gavin]

What a great story.  The magic of a dog.  Thanks for sharing it Doris.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

What a sweet story! Seems like Bodi worked his way into her heart! Glad to hear she is feeling better!