May 19th 2007 7:28 pm
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i started to get sick about December. i couldnt run, jump, and was having trouble eating my food and barking. my mom and dad took me to the vet and they did a bunch of blood tests that all came back negative. they sent us 4 hours north to a BIG hospital and did more tests and found that my muscle tissue was dying and there was no cure. i couldnt eat at all by this time and the vets thought that a feeding tube was the only way i could get the nutrients and meds i needed to survive. so i get my feeding tube put in, by this time it was at the end of January. i had lost about 7 pounds, i only weighed 8 puonds then! the last time i went for a check up, about the middle of febuary, the vets gave me about 3 weeks to live. we were all devistated, but i was strong. i was determined to show them all wrong. i worked and worked at trying to get stronger. and soon i could jump on the couch and bark a little squeaky bark. mom and dad kept telling me that i was so brave and strong and that i could beat this and to never give up. i believed them with all my heart. i knew i could beat this. i knew it was show time the day mom gave me real can food. i had to prove that i could swallow it all. i did it! we were all so excited. i was getting stronger and now i could eat on my own. never again did i want to be fed through the tube! it has been about a month and a half and i am eating about 3 cans a day and gaining my weight back. i can run, jump, bark and play almost just like i used to. some times its hard for me to jump on tall things, but i keep trying and i eventually get it! its been a struggle, but i have done it! i have survived against all odds. its a miracle! and i am living proof that prayer and love works. God has heard everyones prayers and seen the amazing love from my family and he has saved me. and i am forever grateful for this second chance. ;) i want to thank everyone who has prayed for us and sent love our way. without you, i dont think i could have had the strength to get though this all. i love each and every one of you. many kisses and tail wags. ;)