March 27, 2010

I Got A Little Side Tracked...

I took this photo of Kes (apre' swim) last fall. She sure loves her toys.

So, I only finished my sweater parts late last night. Kes was under the weather overnight on Friday - to the extent that I had to take her to the pet Emergency Room at 2:30 Saturday morning. After poking, prodding and a radiogram, it was determined that she has a rather large tumor that is pushing her intestines off to one side. No wonder she was pacing.

She's sleeping, comfortably, next to me as I write this post to you. We have an appointment with our own vet on Tuesday morning, and I'll know more after we go. Until then, I'll make sure Kes is comfortable and pain-free. (Thank Heaven for modern canine meds.)

I'm going to assemble my sweater today so that I can wear it to Handsome's orchestra concert this afternoon. I'm especially looking forward to the Spring-themed classical music to carry me away for a couple of hours. I promise to share photographs of the finished piece tomorrow.

If you think of it, I'd sure appreciate a healing prayer or positive thought for my little Labrador. Thanks.
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30 comments:

  1. Hi Donna. Bless Kes' heart. I know it's so difficult to watch one of our babies when they're sick. I hope your vet can give you some positive news about removing the tumor.

    Take care and I hope you have a peaceful Sunday. Hugs...Tracy :)

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  2. It's so hard to watch our pets age and let's hope your vet can help her. Don't like to see our pets suffer. Hope the concert was good. I played many years in our local community band (clarinet and oboe - finally giving up on the oboe, because I didn't want to stand out as a soloist!) Duh - didn't want to practice is more like it! Kept playing inthe clarinet section until I retired. Gone too much to commit the time needed.

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  3. Hugs and prayers for Kes and for you.... hurts our hearts to see our furry friends in pain...

    take care

    SheilaC

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  4. Hi Donna, poor Sweetie, she's so cute there with her toy. Big hugs and prayers for Kes! (you too, momma)
    Debra

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  5. Donna, you know Kes is close to my heart and I am already praying! Twyla

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  6. Donna,

    Sorry to hear that Kes is under the weather. Special prayers and thoughts for her and you. I hope your vet has good news for you.

    Minimiss

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  7. Oh poor Kes! I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will certainly be holding Kes in my thoughts and prayers.

    xo
    Claudia

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  8. Kes is a gorgeous girl! I'll be thinking of her and you on Tuesday. I hope it will be positive news then. Our doggies are so dear to us, aren't they? I can't bear the thought of them suffering.

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  9. Sending thoughts... how sweet!
    ox
    Christina

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  10. Praying for Kes... praying for you, too. They're the dearest of friends~
    Hugs...
    Michelle

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  11. Hi Donna,
    A healing prayer for Kes is coming your way.
    Jane

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  12. Donna,
    I'm behind on my 'donna visits, had so much to catch up on. First & foremost, your sweet Kes. Oh my prayers are with you. I lost my best friend Lola in 2000 to a similar tumor. She was a golden, Kes face reminds me so of her. The white around her eyes & nose. They are just the BEST dogs, so loving & loyal. It is so painful to see your pets go through anything like that. Even tho they can't talk you can see everything in their eyes.
    It sounds like your making good progress on the wedding gown. I cannot WAIT to see it. I know it will be fit for a princess! Wishing you a happy weekend Donna.
    Lisa

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  13. Sending prayers for you Donna and Kes.
    Hugs to both of you.

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  14. What a precious girl. Is there anything sweeter than an old dog?
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Susan
    (Oaf's Mom)

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  15. Kes has all the Positive Thoughts we can muster.
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  16. Sending healing prayers for your beloved Kes!

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  17. Well Donna...you know how much I love Dogs and I understand what it is like when there is something wrong or hurting with a pet. Your Kes will be in our prayers and please let us know how he is doing after his visit to vet. I wish sometimes that my dogs could talk and tell me when something hurts, It is hard sometimes to read their face or know what a certain bark means.
    Give him a big hug from me :)

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  18. your post touched my heart deeply.
    i am so sorry that you're having to go through this.

    warmly, jan

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  19. What a beautiful and sweet dog! Sending all my well wishes to Kes - I hope her prognosis is a good one. :) Theresa

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  20. I feel for you so much, I have been there with my beloved and sadly missed furry best friend. Sending you both positive and healing thoughts.

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  21. Poor little pooch.. I can hardly wait to see sweater.. I just think it is going to be perfect..
    Maggey

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  22. Hi Honey, I know you are going though hell right now, Kes will be fine, please keep a good positive thought. You were with me at the time I needed you most,I wish I could be with you also, on so many levels.The prayers for Kes have already been lifted and I know God will smile on you all, Most especially your beloved girl and great companion.I love you and as always keep you all in my prayers.
    Love you Mumsy.

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  23. Will certainly keep you and your sweet pup in our prayers!!!

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  24. I am sending a healing prayer your way for your furry friend and you. Animals is just like kids in the family and that is the way that we think of them. Enjoy your concert. It sounds so enjoyable. Take care. Your Missouri Friend

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  25. Oh poor kes.I love my dogs too and hope they dont suffer with pain when they get old.My oldest is 13 hes a Border Collie.The youngest is 7 a Westie.Kisses and hugs to her!

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  26. Get well soon Kes!! These babies just don't know how attached we can get to them. I guess about as attached as they are to us. Sure hope he's feeling much better soon, and that you are doing well also!
    Doni

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  27. So sorry to hear about Kes and of course I will pray for his speeding recovery. You take care and try not to worry too much.
    I am excited about the sweater...it will be lovely
    Love
    Maggie

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  28. I'm sorry Kes is under the weather. It's hard to watch our pets as they can't tell us what's wrong! I hope Kes gets better soon!

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Blessings, Donna