Rusty's 18th Month Ampuversary and 3rd Birthday!

This week was a double header for Rusty: his 18th month ampuversary was on the 25th and his 3rd birthday was the 30th! We took him to In N Out burger for his celebration and when I told them that is was his 3rd birthday, they gave him a double patty, which he enjoyed immensely! We will have a birthday party for him next Friday the 5th, as Dr. Macy, his Oncologist, wanted to be invited and was not in town until then. Rusty's entire medical team will be present along with 15 parents of his best buddies; I will take pictures and post.

Rusty will see Dr. Macy for his three month follow-up on the 4th and we are hoping for continued good news. The past two months have been the best health wise that Rusty has enjoyed since starting this ordeal; he still has issues with his stomach, but no diarrhea! We are keeping the stomach issues under control with his diet (chicken breast, ground beef, chicken noodle soup, brown rice and dry EVO) and medications. I have not found any suspicious lumps in his daily massages and he is not showing any other symptoms, other than lower than normal energy levels which we hope are from the hot summer temps. He still enjoys a good 20/25 minutes in the pool which is keeping him very trim. By the end of the day he shows noticeable fatigue in his leg and very seldom will walk around the lake in the evening; we go over and socialize with all of his buddies and then take a long ride in the golf cart.

Rusty's original prognosis was for 1 to 3 years of quality life after amputation and chemo therapy; we are now half-way through that time frame! We don't know what this incredible journey has in store for us in the future or when it will end, but we are very grateful that we are able to continue along its path. We make sure that Rusty enjoys each and every extra day that he has and we are so blessed to have him with us; he has taught us so much on dealing with adversity and is such an inspiration!

I am still working on a new surfin' video for him, which may be more swimming than surfin'.

Chuck, Jan & Rusty

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Comment by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on July 31, 2011 at 9:12pm: Way to go Rusty...you are truly a miracle Doodle!

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on July 31, 2011 at 7:58pm: Sending love, hugs and all our best wishes for a very Happy 3rd Birthday to Rusty! May you continue to do well!

Comment by Colleen, Jake & Baxter on July 31, 2011 at 7:32pm: Rusty you are one brave doodle! Jake sends you his very best birthday wishes along with continued health! What wonderful "Humans" you have - they must love you very much!

Comment by Katie, John & Parker pup on July 31, 2011 at 7:16pm: Aww so happy that Rusty made it to such a milestone! I hope his 3rd birthday was a blow out since that mean's hes "legal" age right??? lol

Comment by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on July 31, 2011 at 7:11pm: I love these Rusty updates and hope he continues to feel well and has a great Doctor's appointment. Happy Birthday, Rusty!!!

Comment by Coco Chanel and Cheryl on July 31, 2011 at 6:21pm: Wow!! Happy birthday and anniversary!

Comment by Melody & Bruin on July 31, 2011 at 6:16pm: Wow, what a trooper! Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary

Comment by Ronna, Murphy & Wilson on July 31, 2011 at 5:50pm: Happy Birthday Rusty! So glad to hear you are feeling good and praying you have a great doc appointment.

Comment by Rose on July 31, 2011 at 5:27pm: Happy Birthday, Rusty!! Have fun. Can't wait to see the pictures!

Comment by Jennifer,Chloe & Myla on July 31, 2011 at 4:44pm: Happy birthday Rusty! Have a great party and even better appointment!

Rusty's 18th Month Ampuversary and 3rd Birthday!

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