Cancer Results

Well... not a surprise it is officially osteosarcoma... pretty much one of the worst cancers a dog can get. It is okay because Keith and I are thinking positively. She is so lively and is ready to eat everyday and today.. she was a little too lively! Burnie was chasing a squirrel outside and began jumping on the fence. Lila heard this and RAN outside! I tried to yell at her to stop, but squirrel chasing is a serious business in a dog's life.

I would like to thank Lila for being my sanity at the end of my day. Keith and I bought her during my first year of teaching. At that time, she did not give me that "feeling of sanity". She was a puppy, what do you expect? By my second year she had settled down and on my "bad days" she would comfort me by either pushing her head underneath my hand so I would pet her or come give me sloppy Great Dane kisses. So, I think that the past few days that I have had to watch her every move and help her do certain things or wake up ten times a night are nothing compared to what she has done for me. She has given me unconditional love at all times.

I really hope she makes it until Christmas. There are moments that I think she will leave a full life, but then the rational side of me knows that we are up against great odds. I know she has only been given 3-12 months, but I hope she can beat those odds. Depending on what the Doctor finds out from the specialist at AVS and the specialist in Tampa, we are going to decide to pursue Chemo. If it is already in Stage 4, well, we are going to enjoy each day that is left. We are taking it day by day and sometimes hour by hour. This awful situation has really made me realize what is truly important. I think sometimes we get so busy in our lives, that we don't take time to realize what is truly important. I am so blessed! Keith has been my rock through all of this, even though I know how much he is hurting inside. Surprisingly, this has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with. So, I consider myself VERY lucky!