Nelson...Therapy Dog...Healing My Heart.

I KNEW Nelson was going to be a therapy dog when I first met him.  He has such a sweet spirit...such a sweet dog.  Since Mother passed away last Thursday I've not been able to spend a lot of time with him.  He's been given just the basic care, and I feel bad for that.  How has he responded?  By stepping up his sweet attitude and love.  I think he senses the emotional pain that is there even if well hidden.  He has this "thing" that he does...he pokes with his nose when trying to get your attention.  Not a rude poke...just a "hey...I'm here" type of poke.  Tonight, as I was looking through some things I brought from Mother's house he walked up behind me and poked me repeatedly.  "Hey, I know you are hurting...but I'm here and Iove you."  I'm so happy to have him as my therapy for a hurting heart.

Treatment 2, Day 14

Today is Day 14 following his second treatment.  Dr. Rocky said that he might start coughing some and may need even more restricted activity for a few days.  However, I'm proud to say that Nelson is doing GREAT!!!  He seems to be feeling really good.  No coughing.  No sign of feeling bad at all.  We continue to restrict his activity just to be sure that he's ok.  Two more weeks and we get to slowing take him off of restriction!

It's been amazing to observe the changes in him over the last 90 days since we adopted him.  He seems to be totally comfortable with us now.  He isn't as reserved as he was when we first got brought him home.  His personality has blossomed.  I'm so glad he is a part of our family...I am looking forward to the time when we can get "out and about" again.

Nelson Udate August 11th

Hello friends,

Nelson had his second treatment on the 9th and 10th.  This one was pretty tough on him...he received a shot on Tuesday and had to stay overnight.  He received another shot yesterday.  He vomited some while at the clinic and wouldn't eat but he did drink.  I picked him up yesterday at 5:00 PM...I was SO happy to see him.

As my dad would say, "He feels poorly." The good news is that he is eating a little bit and he hasn't vomited any since we brought him home.  As I understand it, Saturday or Sunday may be a bad day for him.  Two weeks after the treatment is a critical time too.  Apparently that is when the majority of the worms start to die and his body has to "process" them. 

Please continue to pray for this sweet boy.