15 November 2006

Good day

Well, I had the day off work today, so Wookie and I have been doing our best to enjoy her last day with four legs. We started the morning with a conversation about what was going to happen in the next few days. As I drank my coffee and she soaked up the sun, she actually gave me the time of day for a few seconds



It appears no one gave her the memo that she is sick. I was out raking leaves and giving her a few minutes off leash (her first since the fracture) she decided to jump the fence and go say hi to the neighbors. I called her back, and her leg seemed no worse for the wear. I spent the morning raking leaves and trying to convince her to stop being a maniac.






Finally she found her Frisbee in the leaves and decided the new pruned and cleaned flower bed needed more attention.



We are going one step at a time, and now the next step is surgery tomorrow. I want to make sure and thank Dr. Law, Dr. Brown, Dr. Sorensen, and Dr. Matheson for everything they've done up to this point, and all the things left to occur.

I thank my mom and her cousin Danielle for help raising money to cover costs and all the support. As well as the rest of my family for the phone calls, emails, and prayers.

Last but not least, I have to thank Dana. Without her taking care of Wookie's sister Heeley, this would be even more challenging, and also for taking care of me.

Love you all, thanks so much.

4 comments:

danawestman said...

Heeley says you are the best dad in the world. She misses you, misses her sister, and likes nagging the cat and enjoys Brody's fluff. We love you and Wookie and know you are making the best decision you can. Wookie has lot's of time left to be a maniac. One less leg is not going to stop that crazy girl.

Anonymous said...

You're Oklahoma wanted to tell you how much we support your decision, and as Dana said WOOKIE will have many more years to be a maniac. After all I think she gets some of it from her dad. Anyways take care bro, wish we were there.

Love Nate

Anonymous said...

Oops, in the comment above insert family after Oklahoma. Sorry the rednecks must be wearin off on me.

Anonymous said...

Jake, you and Wookie are in my thoughts!!! I know Angie will keep me posted on things too, but I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of both of you!