Tugging At My Heart Strings!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Doesn't take much to bring tears to my eyes these days.  All I have to do is let my mind wonder a little bit and here they come.  This morning though Miss Sophie was working on my heart!  She hasn't been feeling very well at all this week and this morning since about 2:00 am she has just wanted to be outside laying in the frozen grass.  Apparently it feels good on her stomach.  Anyway, the times I took her out overnight I took her on leash so I could get her to come back in.  However, most of the morning she has been outside just laying, sniffing, and looking around.  She might woof, but rarely gets up to go check anything out.  Mike had brought her in while I was at the gym because it started snowing really hard.  As soon as I got back she wanted out again so I let her out since it had stopped snowing.  After about 45 mins out there and my trying unsuccessfully several times to get her to come in, I heard a little woof and went to look and there was her little face looking in the back door.  I was like finally.  So, when I opened the door she just stood there.  She didn't want to come in, she wanted Lucy to come out and keep her Company.  I called Lucy and she came, but really didn't want to go out.  I finally convinced her to go out, and she just went out to Sophie and they both layed down.  Lucy has gotten pretty used to the fact that Sophie really can't play much.  They might run across the back yard (slowly) together but that is about it.  Sophie just needed some company.  Sorry, no pictures, but I'm not sure I would have been able to capture the feeling on film anyway.  It is just the sweetest thing seeing them together like that! 

[Camilla and Darwin]

This is such a sad and incredibly sweet story. Thanks for sharing, I'm thinking of you all today and smiling at the thought of the two sisters keeping each other company. :-)

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Tears are always close to the surface when I hear of a dog fighting disease. Hugs to you all. Take care of yourself. It is hard.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I been watching my silly post about being an HDA and then saw this.  Makes me realize that we are all so hopelessly in love with our doodles and each others.  I am so sorry to read that Sophie is having some bad days and wish like crazy that I could do something to make both of you feel better.  It's amazing to me that Lucy seems to understand what Sophie needs.  Oh, our doodles...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sheri, if I could I would wrap you and Sophie in a huge blanket made of all the love and healing thoughts we have for you both. As it is, I hope you can feel our collective arms around you.

The bond between Lucy and Sophie is so special, and the picture of them lying there together in the snow brings tears that are both happy and sad to my eyes, too. Bless them both.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Ah Karen, that is so sweet.  The one thing that gets me through some days is knowing that when I hit a tough patch or even when we have a really good moment that I can come here and know that you all understand and are thinking of Sophie and holding her in your thoughts or prayers!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Oh this is so so sad and I only wish that Sophie and you all are better in no time! How sweet that she wanted Lucy outside with her.

[DJ & Chance]

This brought tears to my eyes. I feel for you and Sophie and Lucy.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Sheri, I'm crying too.  Bless the three of you.  I don't have any words.  I just wish there was something...anything we could do to make Sophie better.   I so admire the way you're caring for her.  Hugs ---really big hugs --to you, Sophie, and Lucy. 

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

very touching.  Hang in there.  Our thoughts are with you. 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Sheri, I am so sorry to hear that Sophie is not feeling well. I hope that the early treatment jump starts her to feeling better. I can just picture that sweet little face looking at you. Thank goodness that she has Lucy and what a sweet set of sisters you have.

I now will go and get that tissue I need.

[Ashleigh, Belle, and Jasper]

Is Sophie having to deal with cancer? I'm sorry, new here and didn't see if you had said what was the matter with her. No matter what sickness she's dealing with, Sophie is lucky to have you and Lucy to help keep her spirits up. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Hi Ashleigh -- Yes, Sophie was diagnosed with Lymphoma back at the end of October and has been going through Chemo since that time.