I realized today that after weeks of writing about nothing other than the cancer situation with Emmett, I failed to post the results. The surgery to remove the lump on his leg was successful. The oncologist called us an excruciating week after the surgery to let us know that all went well. The margins came back clear, though shallow. Our next step is to have a monthly check of his leg - if they
Puppy Punams
While we awaited the arrival of our nephew, we spent the week with Tank, Buster, and Otto - Emmett and Lucas' cousins. During that time, we took dozens of pictures of all the pups. For lack of something better to write about today, I give you a photo essay of puppy punams!
Fly Hunting and Nap Taking
Things have settled down significantly around here. Emmett is home and recuperating. Though the surgery went well, they removed everything from skin down to the tendons to get as much of the tumor as possible, so he has a four-week recovery period that prohibits walking, running, jumping, climbing stairs, basically anything fun for a dog. So it's going to be a challenging month. It's a relief that
The Saga Continues
We met with the specialist this morning. He was fantastic. He explained everything calmly and clearly, and presented us with a concise picture of what we're facing. And it's not what we thought. Emmett's x-rays showed that he has two microscopic nodules on his lungs. As soon as he said that, my heart sank through my feet. Does that mean it's already spread? It could mean that, he said, but
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