Happiness is a Cool Dog

This is mostly where our girl Sophie likes to be during these scorching summer days. Like me, she just doesn't appreciate summer. Give us a good old cold day anytime. All the better to play outside--so says Sophie.

Sophie has made the back of this love seat hers for the last seven years plus. The back cushions are hopelessly smooshed. I want new living room furniture, but Sophie would never forgive me if I got rid of her nest. So I guess we keep the worn and smooshed pieces. Isn't it something how we let little critters dictate our home furnishings?

Great success at the doctor's office yesterday. Blood tests showed Vann's counts (red, white, and platelets) were way, way up. So he had his chemo. He is feeling much, much better today than he has for the past three weeks. The pain in his tummy is just about gone and he has more energy. In fact, he went out today and did some yard work, which I thought to be ill advised, but try to tell a man or a dog--huh? But after a quick nap on the couch (Vann on the big couch, Soph on the love seat), they were both up and out and making their rounds of the neighborhood. That's where they are now.

I have to tell you this: As we were driving to the doctor's office, I was saying my prayers as I usually do. I asked God to please let the blood counts be up just enough so that Vann could take his chemo. Ask God for an inch, and he'll give you a mile. The counts had soared, as I said before. Hey you guys, God wasn't kidding when he told us to ask for what we need. Go ahead. I dare you. Try it. You'll see.

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On 06/30/2009, Kristine said ...

Hooray!!! So glad to hear the good news about Vann. Yes God answers prayers.

I don't blame you and Sophie one bit about the heat. If it wouldn't strike Momma blind, I would stay nekkid and poised over the air conditioning vents.

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On 06/30/2009, AwtemNymf said ...

Yayyy! I'm glad Vann was feeling great to get his treatment! I knew he would! :O)

How are you doing? I see Sophie is comfy in her spot!

Hugs!!

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On 06/30/2009, Barbara Anne said ...

Glory be! So glad those meds in the white hats are whopping the daylights (my Granny's expression!)out of the bad cells in the black hats!

Where is your comfy place?! Keep your cool, sweetie, and that means stay in the A/C in the South!!

Tomorrow is cardiac appt. day for AMIL who has atrial fib and a two week old pacemaker and for FIL who has heart failure, too low blood pressure, and what may be failing innards. He's been a very difficult person for decades ,,,,

Thursday is GI (gastrointestinal) appt. day for the two of them. AMIL for the colitis she ended up with after living with FIL for 5 decades and FIL because he's lost his appetite and it's been gone for about 3 weeks.

Prayers appreciated. I'll take you up on your dare.

Hugs!

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On 07/01/2009, Alison Gibbs said ...

That is wonderful news for Vann. So happy to hear he was able to have his chemo and is feeling so good.
Take care and thinking of you both
Alison

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On 07/01/2009, kayellen said ...

Wonderful news!!!Thank you Lord!!!

The best kind of blog entry!!!

Sweet Sophie she and Gracie look so much a like:)

I have a smashed pillows in my family room...her favorite hang out.

Blessing to your family:)
kayellen

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On 07/01/2009, Carol said ...

That is wonderful, wonderful news! We'll keep those good thoughts going! Stay cool!

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On 07/01/2009, Beverly said ...

Sing the Lord's praises. Thank you God.

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On 07/01/2009, Nicole said ...

Whew. I have been thinking (praying) for Vann for days. This is wonderful news.
Your Sophie and my Ozzie are two of a kind. He loves to perch on the top of one of our family room chairs. He smooshed the last chair hopelessly, and I am hoping the new chair will stand up better.

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On 07/01/2009, Joanne said ...

Wonderful news about Vann--tell him he can run over here and help Willis with the painting. Just kidding. Stay cool. Love to the Soph.

JR

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On 07/04/2009, Kai said ...

WOOOOOOHOOOOOO! If all my combined leg problems would allow it, I'd be doing MULTIPLE happy dances right now! First - I CAN READ YOUR BLOG AGAIN!!!! I don't want to 'clog your blog' so I will simply let you know that I just spent a loooong time visiting all the back posts! Second, GOOD news about Vann! You KNOW everyone is pulling for you, Vann! We want you WELL!) And third, I got to see sweet Sophie who, of COURSE, deserves a smooshy place to cuddle up! Now I'm going to reply to the newer posts so beware - Kai is in the house! LOL!
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