There we were (yesterday) reading your emails… so many loving messages… as we drove south towards Nogales, MX. Your words brought tears to our eyes. Thank you so much to all of you (and there are many) who have continued to support us with your messages and thoughts over these past weeks.
Sophie is well. Dr. Tere met us when we arrived and the Princess joined us shortly thereafter (right after the groomers had finished fluffing her up). After many hugs (and some teary eyes from the Vets, Dr. Tere and Dr. Jessica) we bade farewell to Sophie’s home and friends for the past 23 days.
The vets and their staff cared so well for Sophie…we were blessed to have found them in time.
Soph’s ordeal isn’t over yet. First she has to endure the long drive home with us and, once there, she will undergo specialized surgery to re-connect her right knee. After that she’ll need to rebuild her muscle strength and general condition. But for now she’s getting along very well. Her back wound has healed, but for one final spot where the drain was located… and cuz she’s a lickin’ kind of dog, she has to wear her cone collar for most of the day and night… for now.
Today our plan is to hang out and rest up. The sun is shining and we’re grateful to have the ‘family’ back together. Tomorrow we’ll be heading to a place called the Saddle Mountain RV Park in Tonopah, AZ., which is about half way to Cathedral City (Palm Springs). Hopefully we’ll have internet connection there… it’s been difficult without it here at Patagonia. Thursday we’ll be heading in to The Outdoor Resort (Cathedral City) for a couple of days (more rest and a visit with Ron & Dal, and maybe a grapefruit or two :-).
We hope all is going well with you folks. Our hearts go out to friends (several) who are going through their own personal tragedies and challenges. Life, it seems, continues to roll along… dishing out the good with the bad… in no particular order. Stay well, look after yourselves and keep loving, laughing, and living. To all of you from all of us… CJ, K and PS.
