Katy has been my loyal friend, confidant, helper, pal and all around cheerer-upper for nearly 14 years. She is an inspiration to me the way she handles whatever life throws her way. Her spirit, determination and enthusiasm put many of us humans to shame.
You see Katy NEVER allows anything to steal her joy or keep her from being utterly happy!
Our Superdog has experienced much pain throughout her life, but has never complained. She had mast cell cancer when she was only about 4 years old. The vet did surgery and removed the tumor, but said very often these types of cancers come back or show up all over later on. A couple of years later she did have another mast cell and we chose to pray for a miracle instead of cutting on her again.
God granted us a real life, modern day, bona-fide miracle. Some of my Christian girlfriends came to our house and we "laid hands" on Katy, anointed her and prayed. I felt God's spirit at work in her right then. When we took her back to the specialist the tumor had disappeared! She was healed!
We also learned when she was about 4 years old that she had severe hip dysplasia. As the vet put it, "Looking at her hips, I don't know how she is even walking."
Are you kidding? She never let on that she was in pain until she was much older. There was no way she was going to let a little thing like crippling arthritis get in the way of happiness! Run, walk, chase, swim - ahhh, the joys of LIFE! All with an amazing smile!
I will try my best in the time Katy has left with us to be as strong as she has been for so many beautiful years. I will find the joy in life even in the midst of pain and impending loss. I will be cheerful and be an encourager to those around me. I will try to have a Measure of Grace. Because if Katy can do that for me, then I can do that in honor of her.
She is my pal and I'm happy to have THIS day with her. Thank you God.
I love you Boo Boo!
Be love and be blessed,
She has been the best dog anyone could ask for. If humans were like Katy, we would live in a much better place. Love you.
ReplyDeleteSara
Thanks Sara. It's so true. She is a better example than many Christians of how we should live and treat others. :)
ReplyDeleteTammy, this is so beautifully written and shows your spirit and hers so well. I can't believe how strong you are with this. Katy is very lucky to have such a great mama like you, and anyone who knows you is blessed to as well.
ReplyDeleteDogs leave paw prints on our hearts forever. I hope and pray she will enjoy the time she has left and not suffer, which is something she's good at doing it seems. Please give her a big hug and kiss for me. The little time I've spent with her made me fall in love with her and I'm sure many others could say the same. I admire your strength and send love your way!
-Christine
Christine, you are an angel. Thanks for your love and kindness. I love what you said about dogs leaving a paw print on our hearts. It is so true. She is the definition of unconditional love. I think it is no coincidence that GOD spelled backward is DOG. love you!
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