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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Everyone</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I haven't been around the a lot because now that
I'm back from Rio and my leg is well, I have worked almost every day even though
I'm a part-time employee.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Well, Xaxa has been treated for his cough that is
really a heart problem. Since we went to the specialist she gave heart meds and
diuretics and after that he got well and strong again ( he never really lost his
strenght)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Yesterday the cough came back even with the meds
and even with a higher dose of diurectics he continued to cough. He does not
want to eat much that for Xaxa is a sign he is not well because he is a
super-good eater). </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Because he is 14 and a half years old we get scared
at anything that happens because it seems that he is getting closer and closer
to the day to go to the bridge. The doc says she never saw a basset this old and
this strong. In July he will be 15!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>We expect him(the doc also), because of his
strengh, to stay around at least through summer but we cannot force him to stay
when the the time comes. Winter is hard on him now. We just love him so much
that the idea of life without him seems so painful.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Anyways, whoever can spare a little (or a lot) of
drool or a prayer to Xaxa,please do.We need this old sweet gentleman
around a little bit longer. (Are we selfish humans, I wonder...)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>We send drool to whoever is needing and I'm sorry I
haven't been around to share the problems and the joy that comes from the
wonderful life with those loving babies.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Drool and love to all,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>We love you guys.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Virginia, Xaxa (cough, cough) , Violeta and the
daddy that couldn't be a more loving and caring one.</FONT></DIV>
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