Daddy's Doodle is the best medicine...

[The Kleins, Tempe, AZ]

Hi all --
Many of you have been so wonderful to send well wishes for the recovery of my husband Jess. He chuckled weeks ago when I stumbled upon this site gazing at all your doodles when I had my own adorable little love always there to make me smile. Jess was hooked too...as we viewed your exquisite pets, many of them seeming to be long lost sisters and brothers to our little nutball, Phoebe. No matter how busy he was, he would always come over to me and my PC to look at other doodles with his broad smile.

I had purchased the Bistro auto-feeder a while back when I had a conflict getting home Mondays for Phoebe's noon meal. It has turned out to be an amazing "toy" and we watch her in amusement when the motor begins to churn and deliver her portion. (She eats in about ten seconds) Since Phoebe has been staying with a neighbor during the day, her "Bistro" is still there. So sure enough, I was greeted bedside with a large black nose nudging me with a little yelp. It gave me the courage to call Mayo and learned Jess made it through the night. Praying organs hang in there and no infections -- his chest is still open due to swelling. But I am trying very hard to take the baby steps and truly, your doodle love and support has been something I look forward to when my body can barely take another step.

On a brighter note, the "Phoebe Doo" rubber stamp is available through Stampotique. It is a mom and pop company owned by Carol and Jim, doodle and poodle parents along with a menagerie of other pets.

If you have trouble with the link you can look her up on Stampotique.com and search "Phoebe" and you will find it. The drawing image was made from a photo of Phoebes when she was about seven months.

Jess on now on the rotary pumps -- long surgery yesterday. The pumps are working and he is resting. So far, so good. Again, thank you all.

[The Kleins, Tempe, AZ]

How fun Becky!!! I didn't even get my copy of the Phoebe/Doodle stamp yet!!!! It would be fun to stamp her in vibrant colors like an Andy Warhol print!

Jess is holding steady with the pumps. Hope the evening and weekend stays calm. I'm exhausted -- going to grab Phoebe-doo and see if she'll cuddle with me -- she usually has too much going on....

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so very glad to hear that Jess is holding his own. I think of you often and pray for a full recovery. I am sure Phoebe will continue to help you through this rough time. Aren't our pets the best medicine of all?

[Beverly Wright]

So glad Jess is holding his own! I cannot imagine how hard this is for you....just know that we are praying for you every day and for Jess......years ago before working in the ER I was an ICU nurse and we used to sneak the patient's dogs in late at night through the staff elevators..........Phoebe is probably much too big to sneak in...just bring Jess pictures!!!

[Ann W]

Remember to take care of yourself. Will keep up the pray and think of you daily!

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

I keep scrolling the main page looking for your updates and was so happy to see you posted here today! We continue to keep your whole family in our prayers and agree with you - baby steps are the things you need to focus on. Like Becky, we're here for anything you might need in North Scottsdale/Fountain Hills area. And if Phoebe needs a "doodle play date," perhaps Becky and I can help you out in that are. Just let me know - happy to send my cell phone number to you.

Take good care of yourself!

Best,
Michele