tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post2725062128053949413..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: We're Not Lightning RodsKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-27779167791377707882012-11-12T18:18:57.597-07:002012-11-12T18:18:57.597-07:00No, you are not a lightening rod but you sure must...No, you are not a lightening rod but you sure must be feeling like one. I've been so busy, only able to take a few moments here and there to skim your photos and posts, but this one got a big pause and I had to back pedal to figure out when this started. I can't believe this can be cancer or anything serious for that matter. I'll be waiting and hoping that some sort of life fairness Maery Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897994913879836634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-36078366983837037312012-11-12T16:33:24.318-07:002012-11-12T16:33:24.318-07:00KB, Waiting for any word on Shyla. I thought of yo...KB, Waiting for any word on Shyla. I thought of you all morning and you have continued to be on my mind this afternoon. Thank you for being transparent with us; thank you for allowing us to come alongside you and cover you with our thoughts and prayers.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-398871940577596072012-11-12T16:24:42.238-07:002012-11-12T16:24:42.238-07:00Spill it all out....I want to believe the Runner a...Spill it all out....I want to believe the Runner and I am going to accept the attitude....anything else is just so unfair. Many hugs going your way!<br />RONfromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-59322145503818167542012-11-12T14:53:37.784-07:002012-11-12T14:53:37.784-07:00You aren't lightning rods! We are sending you...You aren't lightning rods! We are sending you hugs.<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-72573920562467972232012-11-12T12:08:09.857-07:002012-11-12T12:08:09.857-07:00Not morose in the least. Very heartfelt and deep....Not morose in the least. Very heartfelt and deep.<br /><br />I just realized my sister-in-law is going through her second big scare at the very same time; I think she went through the first one with K. The journey has not been long enough for you and Shyla or my sister-in-law. I wish there was some big force field I could wrap around all of you to protect you.Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-12185474712178623532012-11-12T11:45:57.543-07:002012-11-12T11:45:57.543-07:00Oh, I am so sorry to hear about this. I am hoping...Oh, I am so sorry to hear about this. I am hoping things go better today than you imagined. If not, please know that we are all here for you. We will do our best to help you through this as you help Shyla through whatever comes. Please keep us posted and know that you are continually in my prayers. Blueberry's humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939332241280524991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-41361021124884364632012-11-12T10:55:27.920-07:002012-11-12T10:55:27.920-07:00Nope! You are not lightening rods and I think ever...Nope! You are not lightening rods and I think everything will have a positive outcome. I think you and Shyla are meant to spend many, many heart filled joyous years together. :) We have everything crossed that we can possibly cross!Bassetmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016708510665819531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42511034857903252552012-11-12T09:24:34.997-07:002012-11-12T09:24:34.997-07:00Our thoughts are with all of you.Our thoughts are with all of you.Matilda the Boxerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302873528782783661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-85111491873849577682012-11-12T06:50:53.850-07:002012-11-12T06:50:53.850-07:00We are thinking of you today and hoping that the d...We are thinking of you today and hoping that the doctors find an easily treatable problem. I know that whatever happens, you will be there for Shyla. We will be there for you. Big hug to you!<br /><br />Susan and WrigsLife with Wrigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391045831485462448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-88548912460633522502012-11-12T04:21:39.073-07:002012-11-12T04:21:39.073-07:00oh my god im so sorry for all the worry your going...oh my god im so sorry for all the worry your going thru again so soon, its so unfair xxxxx<br /><br />im keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out ok.<br /><br />let us know as soon as you find out the results, i hope its ok, life would be too cruel to do the same thing to you again and so soon. be strong and keep positive till then.<br /><br />lots of love<br /><br />Charlene andCharlene and Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615912341421148336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-39668138676933617682012-11-11T22:20:08.703-07:002012-11-11T22:20:08.703-07:00Yikes, we've missed reading your blog for abou...Yikes, we've missed reading your blog for about 10 days and the sky seems to be falling. This can NOT be happening. We're keeping our paws crossed for all of you and we are determinedly optimistic about Shyla. Mama has always believed God sends us the dogs He needs us to have because He knows we'll go to the ends of the earth to take care of them. Hugs & slurps.<br /><br />JedJed and Abby in MerryLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782709825274199133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-51879653818688145382012-11-11T18:33:07.280-07:002012-11-11T18:33:07.280-07:00Of course you shouldn't pretend! I agree with...Of course you shouldn't pretend! I agree with The Runner, for what it's worth. I know that right now it's a scary prospect to look at, but my gut still tells me that it is very unlikely that Shyla is facing the worst case scenario. It's an odd quirk, whatever is happening, but I have faith that you're going to get better news this time.<br /><br />And I feel, no matter whathoundstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-18592478875754618352012-11-11T17:18:59.278-07:002012-11-11T17:18:59.278-07:00Ok, KB- your vet is right- if it is something...ba...Ok, KB- your vet is right- if it is something...bad...Shyla WAS given to you so you could help her through her life, however long. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, and it's hard to understand why. It's not fair that you're being dealt this hand of horrible canine cards, but you have a job to do. Love that dog HARD!Alyssa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944057074589003472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-89562895802008274062012-11-11T17:08:51.351-07:002012-11-11T17:08:51.351-07:00We don't want or need you to pretend-just know...We don't want or need you to pretend-just know that your honesty is precious, and we are all thinking of you and Shyla and praying that it is nothing serious.<br /><br />All positive thoughts are with you from our end.Boccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-19258639504043123112012-11-11T15:32:29.443-07:002012-11-11T15:32:29.443-07:00I got Todd for the same reasons you let Shyla into...I got Todd for the same reasons you let Shyla into your life. I just have to hope beyond anything that the Runner is right, he just has to be!<br /> ~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-45205477353372613662012-11-11T12:14:40.076-07:002012-11-11T12:14:40.076-07:00I honestly don't know what to say ... except t...I honestly don't know what to say ... except that I am choosing to believe, like The Runner, that you are not a lightning rod. Please know that you are very much in our thoughts and prayers, and please don't worry or apologize for sounding morose. In your shoes I'd be on the floor right now. Sending lots of hugs.Tucker The Crestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785899841721617997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-25564592868501723482012-11-11T10:11:18.212-07:002012-11-11T10:11:18.212-07:00I have been tru this too. After I had lost one dog...I have been tru this too. After I had lost one dog to cancer. My dog I have now had a swollen leg. I was told it was cancer and she had to have emergency surgery. They final report came back spider bite that had necortize and presented it self as a cancer. But I do know how you are feeling. LeighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-3284893392222538572012-11-11T09:42:11.384-07:002012-11-11T09:42:11.384-07:00I read something a while back, and I think about i...I read something a while back, and I think about it a lot whenever I need some perspective on events:<br /><br />"The end is in the beginning. Nevertheless, we go on."<br /><br />But I'm still sorry you have this worry here at the beginning. :( Much love and good wishes to all of you...Janice in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642298460152468319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-14436052987202085742012-11-11T07:58:40.773-07:002012-11-11T07:58:40.773-07:00It is so hard to know what to say other than this ...It is so hard to know what to say other than this is just unbelievable and we can only hope for that fracture to be the cause. All the very best of good thoughts and prayers are flying to you from us. Wish we could do more.♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-74173097099739680502012-11-11T07:38:22.384-07:002012-11-11T07:38:22.384-07:00We have always said that it is the joy we find wit...We have always said that it is the joy we find within our relationship with our pets that outweighs any hurt or pain. We hope that you haven't been struck twice but remember to take the good along this journey too. Miss Shyla is growing into quite a pretty and well trained girl. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242103760267804263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-77731172377898751372012-11-11T06:56:17.563-07:002012-11-11T06:56:17.563-07:00No matter what happens with Shyla, when I think of...No matter what happens with Shyla, when I think of all the socialization work and training you've done with her, I just think about how much it will all benefit her now as she is having to travel, and see different doctors, and have these numerous tests. Can you imagine her stress level if she hadn't had you to get her to this place over the last few months?? I have to believe the liparifamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205794075118001139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42687318842159864792012-11-11T04:22:29.915-07:002012-11-11T04:22:29.915-07:00OK, no pretending here... Sitting here with my ear...OK, no pretending here... Sitting here with my early morning coffee in beautiful Florida watching an amazing sunrise and bawling my eyes out for you. We have not stopped worrying about Shyla (and you). We are praying as hard as one can possibly pray. We remember you in our daily prayers my friend. <br /><br />Keep your chin up and I agree with the Runner, NO lightening rods there!<br /><br />HugsLovable Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334319227413238489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-83970050499137542432012-11-11T03:53:12.006-07:002012-11-11T03:53:12.006-07:00We feel with you....its terrible but we will hope ...We feel with you....its terrible but we will hope for the best....it cant be that way.<br />Hugs from us all!!Lindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-34866634357520632522012-11-11T03:27:02.790-07:002012-11-11T03:27:02.790-07:00You and Shyla have been constantly in our thoughts...You and Shyla have been constantly in our thoughts and prayers, KB. We are so hoping for good news!<br /><br />Love ya lots,<br />Mitch and MollyMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-55698152649712774122012-11-11T02:10:25.838-07:002012-11-11T02:10:25.838-07:00It is normal for you to feel as you do, along with...It is normal for you to feel as you do, along with a hefty dose of anger, probably. The Runner is right in being positive but it can be so hard, especially when one is still fragile fro the last loss.<br /><br />I lost my little cat, Sen-Chan, at 18 months to feline leukemia. I didn't know he had it when I took him in, but I knew he was not well and desperately needed to get out of were he Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.com