Dad spoke to Miss Andrea's Dad last night and he told us that Andrea would like to send a BIG BIG thank you for all the wonderful cards she got - she was thrilled and loves every one of them and she especially loves the photo's of the us doggies that were included. As you can see she has her very own furbaby - this is sweet little Millie and we know what an pawsome little nurse she has been.For those that don't know - Andrea is our Dad's niece - she 13 and just before Christmas she had a spinal embolism.
We also have an update on how she is doing. She is now home and having lots of physical therapy. In April she will be going to Phoenix to have some follow up surgery. There are only a couple of neurosurgeons in the whole of the USA that can do this type of surgery and she was very lucky to be able to get to see one. Basically she has a knot of blood vessels that weren't formed properly in her spine and which caused the embolism - the surgeon is going to try and fix these so they don't bleed again. They also had to remove part of a disk in her neck when they first stopped the bleeding so they are going to do a bone graft to fix that too. This will help her to hold her head up straight again. She still has a long road ahead of her to get to wellness but with lots of power of the paw and prayers we know each day will be better than the last.
She looks fantastic! Sending her lots of love and healing wishes.
ReplyDeleteWe totally agree that little Millie the dog is taking good care of her human! We are happy to hear Andrea loved all the cards us doggies sent her.
ReplyDeleteThat is great and we so hope the surgery will fix the problem. Sending all our love and big hugs.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
Hi, we hope that Andrea will be fine. It's going to sting a bit I bet but in time that will go away and you'll be better. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteTHIS is very VERY good news about Miss Andrea. THANKS fur the UPDATE on her. Paws STILL crossed fur her.
ReplyDeleteaaww - good wishes and a speedy delivery to Miss Andrea!! She looks like she has a wonderful nurse - ;) XOXO - Bacon
ReplyDeleteOurs is on the way.... and we are praying that everything will be OK for her, such a beautiful girl xxxoxxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
We wish Andrea all the best!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brave girl! She looks like the type of person who radiates kindness. I am so happy to hear the update.
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Daisy
Oh, I am so very glads to hear she is home now, and makin' progress!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep my paws crossed that the human dogtor will do his magic and fix her up just as good as new!!
Sendin' AireZens and healin' vibes her way!!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
pees: I hopes she didn't mind mine was a Christmas card! BOL
Somehow we missed this. We are so glad she is doing better!!!
ReplyDeleteStella Rose
Hope you liked out card. We are sending you lots of good thoughts
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
Howdy Mates, good to see Andrea and we continue to send good wishes her way and hope all goes well with her surgery and rehab. Her little pup looks totally cute. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteAndrea is such a beautiful girl and Millie is just adorable! We are hoping for the very best for her.
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
She looks so pretty and we Love her smile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating us about her progress, and forthcoming surgery.
Sending continued prayers to sweet Andrea.
xo Cinnamon and Linda
We were happy to help this amazing girl. We'll send the POTP that all the surgeries go well, so she can get out and be a 16 year old girl soon.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Bella & Roxy
So glad she is home!!
ReplyDeleteExciting news that she is home AND that she has Millie! They both look marvelous! Hugs and Sheltie-kisses from me and Katie!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear she is doing great and has wonderful doctors. Mom has a very good neurosurgeon here in Chicago too. Love Dolly
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