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<DIV>First off, I want to say that I have been praying and Ben has been drooling
for all those in need, hounds and humans alike. I have been fighting a bad
infection on my lip, and it is driving me nuts. I had a week trip to
Florida planned for next week. It was work related, so it cost
nothing. Kathy was very excited about being away for a week, and being
able to sleep without a dog on the bed. Well, Friday I canceled the
trip. The infection has not improved in 11 days. Lip is still
swollen and the sore is still oozing. The only one really happy about this
is Ben, as he will now not have to be watched by my son, and his daddy will not
be gone. I want this cleared up by waddle time, as I look real
weird. Again drool and prayers to all who need it, and need it much more
than me.</DIV>
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<DIV>Douglas</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>