For some reason I’m having troubles writing this even though the news is wonderful. I keep wanting to cry whenever I start to write. I’m just so happy, relieved and in awe of Cora. Yesterday she got her sutures out. It wasn’t the same dog walking into the vet office. Lately, I’ve been carrying her in and out because she was in so much pain, but yesterday we explored a bit outside and then headed in. She was curious and relaxed in the office. She did well with getting her sutures out. Everyone was so happy to see her doing so well. Cora got a lot of velveeta and praise and when we walked out the door she was straining at the leash to go back in.
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| Cora saying hello to Floyd, the toy hog, after she got her sutures out |
Just two weeks ago I was torn up inside wondering why I had put her through a second surgery. She was so miserable and I feared for her future. Blind, “retarded”, three-legs… how was she to have a future? Was I prolonging her pain? I really wondered and now things are better than I imagined they could be. She is so much happier I’m still amazed.
Perhaps this is why I haven’t been able to write because I’m still not finding the words I want. How can I say what it’s like to have quiet when before there was the ongoing barks of frustration and what I now know was pain? How can I explain the settled feeling, as we navigate through life without the chaos? Something as simple as taking her harness off and on, becomes meaningful, when it was such a battle before. Then there’s the relief I felt when Cora stepped on the scale and her weight had gone up. She’s still just a pup but she stopped growing when she injured her stump. It’s such a relief to have a growing pup.I don’t want to explain how I feel, when I think about the fact she’s been in pain the whole time I’ve had her and I didn’t really understand. I am profoundly grateful she is finally leaving pain behind. And I will never be able to explain what it’s like to sit and cuddle with my beautiful, courageous Cora. I’ve stepped inside her world and she’s entering the world of a healthy, loved dog.
There’s a couple more pictures at her main blog.
Chris,
I am so so happy that Cora is doing so great. Its amazing to see the distance she has come since you got her, since her 2nd amputation. I am excited to see where your journey takes you & how much more she grows with the things she is learning & exploring.
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy
You’ve stepped inside her world AND her heart just as she has done with you:-) 🙂
Being able to find joy and pride in a the little victories is so heartwarming!! You and Cora are making magic everyday and that is lightful:-) 🙂
And all and all, this is still very early in her recovery process (recovery process meaning so many aspects of this journey):-) 🙂
Celebrating with some magic tricks over here!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Cora and you are so inspiring. Doesn’t she just look wonderful!!
It’s okay to have that lump in your throat in times of happiness and sadness. I think it comes from “gratitude” for the fragility and preciousness of life. Congrats to you and your pack. May you be blessed with many more moments together.
Maricela and spirit Bruno
I have a lump in my throat just reading your past few posts… amazing puppers! I am sure she feels soooooo much better! I’m so glad for you both! Keep the pictures coming.. I LOVE pictures of happy pups!
After everything you have been through I’m not surprised you found it hard to write about this new stage for you and Cora. I felt the tears of relief just reading about it.
These words especially hit me “I will never be able to explain what it’s like to sit and cuddle with my beautiful, courageous Cora.” It is not a journey for the faint hearted but you have both come so far.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Bravo! Bravo!
Congratulations to getting on with your lives, it’s a new day for both of you. This is so wonderful.