Lessons from 2008: Canine Confidence and Coincidence Cure
As fate would have it, my little dog, Sage, (Editor in Chief of the DocSusan website) fell ill around the same time as I did. His fight for survival and bounce-back over the last few months was inspiring, when making sure I was well enough to take him to veterinary appointments became an interesting dance. On the many days of bed rest between hospital procedures, we cuddled and snuggled and helped each other through.
Please check out my poetry about hospital waiting rooms and veterinary waiting rooms. It shares experiences that most people will go through at one time or another—for which there is usually no preparation or easy way to cope. Then there’s the waiting for the surgery to be over, and anticipation…
I am sincerely grateful to those who have been there for both Sage and myself through our challenging days, especially Lev (Editor in Chief of this blog)! A happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year to everyone. Look forward, not back! Better times ahead…
