The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and I mean Ugly

[The Kleins, Tempe, AZ]

The good: Jesse does not have a temperature today. The bad: his heart did not work by itself. The machine is a BiVad Missi, I did not hear that term before but I get it now. He will stay on it. They will try to wean him off again next week, but the doctor really believes now that there is too much damage. So I won't get any hopes up and think positively for a successful transplant and getting him ready for that. The doc said getting a heart can take many months. There are bridge to transplant devices. I have to believe that he will be back with us. He will -- it will be a longer road than I would have hoped but I am prepared to do whatever it takes.

Now for the ugly. Phoebe's cut is a real razor job -- gee, thanks for the token hair on the tail and her fluffy muzzle. Good thing Jess is asleep for this one. My neighbor and her son have been walking my pooches and I had to warn her about the AZ sun and now my little girl can get a sunburn. So Bev, your Doo's shave job is show quality compared to the do on my doo.

I never intended to use this site to discuss my personal issues aside from Doo ownership, but my friends and family (and extended doodle family) have been checking in. Thanks again for your prayers and support.
Jesse will rest this weekend. His color looks great and he looks so handsome. It is really hard to believe how sick he is. Sigh.

[Deena Womack]

Just wanted to say I have been following your posts and that you have been in my thoughts. I so hope everything works out and that Jesse gets better. He is lucky to have you "rallying" for him.

[Beverly Wright]

Janet,
I am so thankful Jess does not have fever!! Every day that he holds his own is a blessed day!! Do not worry about Phoebe's hair...she is still precious! I know that you are physically and mentally exhausted and just know that we are praying for you constantly! Phoebe's hair will grow fast....Millie's has already grown a lot and I am sure that she probably likes it better!! Please tell Jess when you talk to him that we are all praying!
Bev

[Karen & Lucy]

We are still pulling for Jess !!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the great updates everyday. I know this is good therapy for you. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[2SCdoodles]

Your family is in my prayers. Please keep us posted on Jess.
I have a super slim dood that keeps appearing when the haircuts are pretty short. Your doodle is still really, really lovely!

[Lynda Kamrath]

Oh yeah, they may look strange at first, but hair always grows back. Did you know she was so slim and trim? I wouldn't know it was the same dog in these two photos. But, she will like the cut in the Arizona heat. You will like it too if she ever gets in water.

[Linda and Murphy]

That looks just like Murphy's first haircut! He loved it in this Louisiana heat. I am sure Phoebe will, too.
You and Jess are in our prayers.

[Susan]

Phoebe is so"svelte" and ready for the spring time warmth here in AZ...lol. On the topic of Jess, I hope he can get a transplant! My husband is on the kidney transplant list, but at least with dialysis he is able to do most normal things, even though it is draining those 3 days a week he goes. I am pulling for Jess and that is good news that the fever is gone for now. I have been checking on Jess' progress everyday here, so keep sharing. We will help however we can.

[George & MeLinda]

my prayers are you and Jess please keep us posted we are all family here i too check for your post to see how he is doing be good to your self too and rest Phebe hair will grow and for now you dont have to brush
George & Melinda and family

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I agree let's call it the Phoebe! A least your worries about matting and brushing are over for now. I am so glad that Jesse's temperture is down. Thank you Missi for helping us understand what is happening to Jess and to let us know the process. I continue to hold Jess and you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

You're going to look back on this photo of Phoebe and chuckle. We went thru this with Penny and now we laugh. It's a good time to be doing this for her here in AZ - summer is right around the corner. And in two weeks you're going to be AMAZED at how much the hair has grown. We're with you on this long road that you and Jess are taking - take good care of yourself!