My 7 Yrs old has cancer

[Rocky's-Mom]

Melanie & Dexter

Melanie...you are a sweetie always checking on us and giving us all support. I don't know how I would have made it without each of you. I made myself a promise that I will continue after the fact just so I can help others kike you have me. You will never know how much it mean and I truly adore you for all you have given in your post. I hope at some point we can all exchange post on another subject not health and laugh at our new adventures. I do want one more boxer in my lifetime or maybe two....time will let me know when it's right....right now I have the most adorable 75 lb brown eyed monster looking at me like it's bedtime....even thought it's early...he lovesssssssssss going to bed that's my ROCKY!!!

This has made me stop and think how really short life can be and I want to always be able to stop and smell the roses and the good things in life and Rocky has been one of those things in life that I love....we don't mind getting mushy....we love you all too......Rocky & Mom

 

[Donna1969]

Keep fighting Rocky!! You know you and your momma are always in my thoughts and prayers as Kiddo and Wanda are. And know that althought I might not post on this post alot (it gets hard..kinda reliving Blizzys illness all over) I am always reading and keeping up.

You are much stronger than you realize! And one day, yes we (Gin&Dex, Wanda you and I) will ALL be able to post about happier things..I promise you.

My Echo is doing well and is 4 wks and 2 days today..she'll be home soon and then I will be posting all my ?'s about her...been a long time since a pup has graced us!

I too wish I could reach out and hug you..and all the others..but knowing a hug is heading your way will have to do.

Rocky..you handsome devil, you keep up the good fight. Kisses on that beautiful snout and big hugs around that strong neck!

Love and prayers to you!

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Donna and soon mother of baby "ECHO"

Hey Donna ....your post brings tears to my eyes because I know even though times passes memories are still close at heart and our post are not happy ones and it has to bring back sad memories. I remember reading the Rainbow Bridge and crying my eyes out and I think it was you who told me it was hard for you to read the poems and I was better off to stay away from them for awhile..well I've came a long way lately I have read them and they give me strength....just like you, Melanie and Wanda have done....Did you read one of the newer poems about puppies...I read it and laughed to myself thinking of what all you had in store for you. Rocky's tumor continues to get larger but he still eats, wiggles, snuggles....He does sleep alot but there's not alot to do in the house. He is all snuggled on the couch with my husband...snoring right now. He hasn't missed me or he would be in here begging to get in the bed. You were right we have had many wonderful days...It will be 2 month on March 10 that we found out so I did exactly what you girls told me to....I thought he was spoiled before but he has wanted for nothing, took over the bed...I sleep where ever he isn't...I have taken tons of pictures...gotten lots of slobbery kissess, hugs, snuggles and eats like a king...I will miss that big Moose but I will have no regrets...He knows how much he is loved.

Yes someday we will all share new, happy ever after stories and always remember and think of these days and the love we knew....from Blizzy, Ginger, Kiddo and Rocky. Rocky will be one lucky male boxer with Blizzy, Kiddo and Ginger to watch over and love him. Ok I made myself cry so I better get off here...We love you all....Rocky and Mom

Donna I know you are always there for us even when you don't post so don't ever worry about it....Get that nursery ready for new baby Echo...I am so excited for you...She's on lucky girl to have you!!

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Donna that poem was The Life Of A Puppy...it's really cute

 

[LaurieD]

Wanda, Vicky, Melanie and Donna

You all make be proud to be a boxer owner. You are some of the warmest, genuine people I have ever met! Your posts lend support and hope to the rest of us.

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Laurie...You can include yourself as well you have been here and posted many sweet post for us. You are one of the ones I always reconize immediately and know I have good vibes coming from your post. We all just sort of connected just from the cancer monster...knowing each other knew what we were feeling but this is the greatest board I have ever visited but we're talking about he greatest dog and dog owners so what could you expect but the best...we all have one thing in common that we all understand we all love a boxer.....thanks for your constant support.....Rocky & Mom

 

[Net45582]

hey Vicky...one thing I did do that I've used quite a bit over the passed few days is I noticed Kiddo smelled like fresh pressed linen in the weeks before she left.Odd association,I know-but hey,that's what she smelled like.Now when ever I feel extra down I can recall that memory..and it does make me smile....so what does Rocky smell like?....other than cheese burgers and dog-!
Wanda Chancey & angel Kiddo

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Wanda, Good to see your post and hope you are feeling better. Rocky still smells like a boxer...he's been a little gassy... back to the cheeseburger and hotdogs.....actually he seems more like his old self this past week...of course I aways relate back to so many times I hear people say oh they were feeling really good and eating well....next time I hear they have passed on. We live in a retirement community and it goes on alot here...being the over protective person I am I worry when he looks and feel ok too. Just part of the road we're going down. But I'll take all the days I can get until I see the signs of pain so far besides the tumor getting so larger..the only pain he seems to feel is when he wants to go to bed and is whinny until I give in. I have noticed that he is putting weight and walking some on his bad leg....someone told me after so long it becomes numb...I fear it will break but I have placed my Rocky in God's hands....thanks for all you have done for us...I keep my nose open for fresh linen smells....(that is one of my favorite smells)....maybe it means God cleansed Kiddo for her journey ( I know I am crazy) the past 2 months haven't help any. How is Chancey doing? Keep us updated...we love ya....Rocky & Mom

 

[Gin&Dex]

...I keep my nose open for fresh linen smells....(that is one of my favorite smells)....maybe it means God cleansed Kiddo for her journey ( I know I am crazy)

Not crazy... I think that is a BEAUTIFUL thought!! And I think you might be right!

Vicky, I was just thinking the other day about how far you have come. You're really handling this with grace and strength these days, where before you were a mess. I'm proud of you! You said you have placed Rocky in God's hands.... that's really all you can do, and I pray you find peace and comfort in that. Because after all, He is the one that is in control.

I really enjoyed your post about it being 2 months since Rockys diagnosis and all the wonderful days you have had, all the pictures you have taken, and treats and love and kisses shared. It really makes me smile! I hope you have many more of those wonderful days!!!

My HUGS to you and the MOOSE!

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Miss Melanie & Dexter

I have come along ways and all the love and support from so many has given me the strength I now possess. And you are right it's all in God's hands no matter how hard we may try he has the upper hand and it's out of our control and He has given me the strength to get thru this. Thanks to Wanda, Rocky had oatmel and chicken and ate like a little pig tonight!! He is not all cuddled up in the middle of my king size bed. I brought my computer from family room to bedroom so he is happy and I can post. The fresh linen smell is something that I relate back to my childhood....I remember my mom taking the sheet off my bed washing them and hanging them on the clothes line and the fresh air and sunshine on them all day and then placing them back on my bed....It is a scent from God...water to laundry, fresh air and sunshine to dry.....God had a hand in it with Kiddo. I still cry but it's happier tears than the first couple of weeks after I found out. I can't imagine not having everyone to keep me going on here...This board was created by God...I just know it...He knew we need comfort....sweet dreams Melanie and Dexter from Rocky the Moose and Mom