Please pray for Josi

[msjosi]

Josi says "hi boxerworld buddies"!!!! She is doing well tonight and when I took her for a short walk late this afternoon, she did not want to come home, but mommy had to be the bad one and send us home b/c she was panting a little. She does seem to be noticably losing some weight which is sad because I know it is the cancer eating away at her. She was down to 55lbs. last Saturday when she was weighed and before her spleen ruptured she was a lean mean healthy machine at around 65lbs. She actually looks like she did in her teen years when she grew up but not out yet. I told her that her tplo surgeons would probably be happy she is such a "skinny minny" now since all they stressed to us was to keep any extra lbs off those legs. We have continued with 20mgs. of prednisone and she is doing well. We are giving her six meals a day plus snack times and she seems to be doing well with that since her belly doesn't have to go too long before the next meal, but she definitely lets those whines out when she wants more. It kills me that this is happening to her and I know that not even a miracle can change things. I continue to try to stay positive every minute of the day, but today for some reason was a hard one for me. Those awful thoughts of how will I go on when she is gone slip into my head and it just bring me to tears. I know I just need to be thankful for all the extra days we have had and all the ones we will have and for now that is enough to keep me going. Well I better get back to kitchen and finish cooking for her, but thanks again for checking in on us and I will post again tomorrow

 

[auntthelm]

I know it is hard not to think of what will come some day, but believe me do not waste one minute of that wonderful time you have with Josi worrying about her not being here. She is here, your here and your life is blessed. Trust me when I tell you that I wasted time worrying about Crystal not being here but nothing, including my thoughts, prepared me for the loss. In the end I wished for one more walk, one more wiggle and one more slobbery kiss and then of course, one more.

I send you hugs and best wishes. Enjoy Josi and give her an extra hug for me.

 

[Gruntsmom]

I'm so glad Josi Girl had a good weekend, and sounds like today is pretty good, too. I bet she gets spoiled silly when she goes to her grandparents, and that she is adored by them as well.

I know how very hard it is when your mind wanders and you think about what the future holds. Some moments are worse than others, and under the circumstances, I think it's pretty natural. You've been amazing in your positive handling of Josi's situation, giving her every support that she needs to be comfortable and to get through all that she's been through, and is going through. And we know you love that precious little girl more than you could ever say. You've been making memories with her, and every joyful one of them is a gift you are giving each other. Savor every moment for as long as you have Josi with you. I can't explain it but it will help you someday. It really will. Sending you and your girl hugs.

 

[liamsmom]

gee wiz...........it's times like these when i wish boxerworld was a physical place where we could all get together have a cup of coffee and exchange "physical" hugs with each other. please try not to let your mind go down that road too often. i know it's difficult...but it's also torturous.
when Dakota was sick...there were some days when i would sit on the couch with him and just bawl my eyes out...bawl. bawl. bawl. all i could keep saying was "he's breaking my heart". it was almost as if the harder i tried to stay positive.....the worse off i was. on those days i had to resort to taking the day a minute or two at a time.
you are doing so much for Josi. she has everything she needs with you and Brian. you love here, feed her, get her medical attention when she needs it. and you're doing it all with grace!!! you're human and you have feelings and you love your little girl! you'll have good days and bad days while you are on this journey.
i've been there and it's an honor to be here for you!!!!!!

 

[butlersmom]

As hard as it may seem, almost impossible, try not to dwell on the what if's/when's and enjoy TODAY! Miss Josi is a fighter, and she needs to draw her strength from you. Keep your chin up, even when it's hard. I'll send some vibes for strength your way.

 

[catcrazy56]

Stay strong for miss Josi, I know once in a while it seems like things are catching up but you have to enjoy every day you have with her and hope that there will be many more.

 

[msjosi]

Josi and mommy had a good day...thank you all for the pick-me-ups, it helped It was 70 out here today and Josi enjoyed laying in the grass taking a few short walks and eating her heart out. I took a very extended two hour lunch today and we had such a nice time just laying outside and enjoying the breeze. She continues to eat,eat,eat and drink,drink,drink and I am happy to give her whatever her big heart desires. Josi says "wooh wooh" and I will update tomorrow...

 

[butlersmom]

Way to go , Miss Josi. You keep fighting, OK. We're all fighting with you.

 

[Gruntsmom]

Warm, sunny, breezy day, laying on the grass with Josi...how sweet is that!!!

I'm glad she's continuing to have a good appetite, keeping hydrated, and taking those little strolls with Mommy....that's a good thing. Every day, I think about her and you, and the vibes go out with each thought. Hugs.

 

[auntthelm]

What a beautiful day.