[Dailydrool] Max again, sorry a little long

[jacquelynn chazey]

Donna left for her apt. last night  (does not allow dogs), and she prepped for her two day travel, and she is coming home Sunday night.  I know she hates being away from Max right now.
 I got a call from the specialist that Max is indeed T cell, which is the more aggressive cancer.  I was not surprised as it was such a quick onset spreading invasively.  Donna and I handle the dogs all the time, and even 10 days ago Max was lively and playing and having fun.
Anyway, he is eating better again, and it was noted that after chemo the first day or two could turn off appetite.  The poops are back to cow pie as opposed as liquid squirts.  I honestly believe some swelling in the organs is reduced.  
Max is getting the royal treatment from me, to be sure, and all the other hounds understand my energy, and I am able to feed him highly coveted food without their protest.  Of course I give them all a little treat when Max and I finish, as a thank you for their good behavior.
Yes, this will be expensive, and sis and I will both contribute to his well being to the bests of our abilities.   I am willing to sell stuff if need be.  We are not rich, but we are not spenders.  We don't vacation, travel, dine out,  go to movies or concerts, have smart phones, do gaming or gamble, except for an occasional lotto ticket, HAVE CHILDREN (no offense to children, I once thought that was in my life plan) or just plain buy a lot of stuff except for what the hounds might need.  Geez, when one is my age, and wears clothes till there are holes because they are comfortable  I have so much to wear out.  We do have social lives (and have appropriate clothing), but with like minded, animal loving folk.
We all have our path, and may God guide us.
I have a canine cancer candle, and I lit it this morning and said a prayer out loud for Max and my sister.  I am afraid of candles in a house of hounds, but I let it burn for a half hour while I read the paper and had morning coffee.  It is supposed to have aromatherapy to help, and I want to believe this.
OK, shouting this out to those in book publication out there.
In 2008, I wrote a self-published book called the "Zen of Max", a photo based bio of Max, and it was to tribute rescue.
I looked on line for that title, and in 2010 a cat owner used that title, and pretty much copied my concept, more or less.  
Just putting the thought out there.
I have proof my book was in 2008 because I donated copies to a lot of places, although I did not officially copyright mine.
Healing drool to all in need, and again thank you drool community, you are all so special to me.
I am starting to internalize because of this event, and private emails will be less, nothing personal, but I do have to find ways to generate income, our garage sale season will start.  What breaks my heart the most is that I will have so much less to donate to rescue.
I am staying on the list, and I will report about Max for learning purposes for others should this hopefully not but possibly be an issue.
I am confident we have the best oncologist possible for Max.
Thank you all,
Hugs and Love,
Jackie and the herd 		 	   		  
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