Ok, so last night I went to visit Dee.  He didnt even get up to greet me - he was laying in my parents' room, only lifted his head - and the tail was still wagging. I cuddled him and kissed him and told him everyone was worried about him, but praying for him to get better.  Everyone was so quiet - my dad was in the kitchen, making Dee's meal for him.  I knew I should keep out of the kitchen, because I wouldnt be able to deal with his tears... I was trying to stay pawsitive - for Dee's sake.  I whispered in Dee's ear: Its not your time to give up now - you have so much spark in you, you are strong and you are brave - we know you still have it in you!  I sounded so selfish - and who am I to decide if Dee still has it in him to fight this - and would it only be for our benefit, because we will miss him sooo much??  But this question works both ways - who am I to decide that it is Dee's time to give up?  If you saw him last night - you would have said - Ansunette, it is time to say goodbye - call the vet.  He has fought a brave fight and his body is getting tired.... 

I left with a very sad heart - only to get a call from my mother 30 minutes after I left... I expected the worse...  But she had very good news:  Dee got up to eat, then he went outside to spend time with Abby & Diana - and got his groove back...  He was hopping & barking outside - as if nothing was wrong...  This morning he was his old self.  Waking up my mother to take him outside, begging for his piece of bread, bullying the other dogs - as if yesterday never happened....

I dont know what to say - I am really speechless.  I dont know what was wrong with him and I probably never will - I just know for a fact that God and Dee knows why he was so weak yesterday and only they will know when it is time to say goodbye.  I am praying for them to show me when the time has come, without Dee suffering too much.  I wouldnt want that. I want him to die the way he lived - with pride & dignity.  He deserves that.

Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers - I believe that your positive energy & prayers helped Dee through this dip.  Wow, what a rollercoaster ride this is... 

My advise to all of you: Never expect anything, but wish for the best and always stay pawsitive....

Lots of love and licks,

From Dee & Mommy

xxx