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<DIV>Momma here. As Brudder Elwood has said, thank you for your thoughts and
drool for Sister Casey. For those unsure of Casey's condition, She was diagnosed
with Cushings almost 2 years ago. She has been on Lysodren but as we knew
going into this, at some point it would fail, and fail it did. After discussions
with her Doc and many soul searching hours, we decided to discontinue the
lysodren, double her prednisone-since this is the one thing that appears to make
her feel better- and not opt for more tests as she is just too tired. She
has good days and not so good days right now, and we know that when this option
fails it will be time, but for now she has had some days that remind us of the
Casey of old-and we see her enjoying that time. Cushings is a hard disease,
there are now some new treatments, but when Casey was diagnosed, options were
few. So we know not what tomorrow brings but for this day we are grateful. I
thank you all for your support, and know that when things turn again, my drool
family will be there to help us, we are going to need it.</DIV>
<DIV>On the lighter side of the house--I have to say I was thrilled the boyz are
back in the crates at Bev's house--I can here Brudder Elwood now--and for the
past 2 weeks he does flat basset at mention of going to his bed--and no the big
boy brains did not arrive, doubt if they will, but if he keeps
on irritating Elder Clara, he better "grow a new set" just to have
something on at least one end--and speaking of Elder Clara, that would love to
pound Brudder Elwood, she seems to give Jake a bit of slack, or maybe he is on a
grace period in Elder Clara time. Then again maybe they keep her young
also.</DIV>
<DIV>Brudder Bob, well his tail is still bent.</DIV>
<DIV>Sister Daisy, what a love-</DIV>
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<DIV>We thank you all again, we send drool to those in need, Spanky keep up the
progress--Roopert-we know you and Cowboy are countin the days-and Nigel--you
best be thankin Mr Cooper Sir that you still be breathin--</DIV>
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Winchester<BR>Official Food Slave and Drool Mop Queen to<BR>Bob, Casey, Elder
Clara, Daisy, Jake and<BR>Brudder Elwood OEBE <BR>Instigator of Evil Deeds
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