Monday, November 15, 2010

Day 879: Treatment Day 4 In The History Books!

Here I am trotting up to the SLVS for my 4f and Final Treatment Day! There is a skip in my step on a counta I am finkin of this as Graduation Day... and also on a counta I am so much lighter than normal (wifout the breakfast foods in my belly)...
Of course, I felt obliged to stop and check my pmail and do a bit of business of my own. You will note the new trash receptacle in the top left portion of the next photo... and you may consider this The Luke Wright Receptacle, on a counta the Mom used to carry a bag of business in every time I visit their fine establishment! And I'm pretty sure they installed this container for that reason...
Lots of smells out here... and ok, maybe a little heal draggin. Not much. Just a little.
I've learned to plop down while the Mom checks me in. I behave pretty well... well, except for last week when that kitteh cat came from around the corner!
Not sure what that squiggly fing in the photo is... but this is my best "Are you really goin to leave me here?" face! I pouted just a little, but then Sweet Lauren came around to show me some lovin... and next fing you know...
I am dressed in a new autographed bandanna... and the Mom along wif my the Aunt Karen are whiskin me out to the trolley for our trip home! My the Mom got teary and kinda choked up as Aunt Karen read what was written on my new scarf!
I've told you about Treatment Day before, so you know what I'm waitin on... Food and another inch of water!!!
I stood in this doorway while the Mom made excuses like "wait for your tummy to settle from the car ride" and "just a few more minutes", etc. etc.


Gosh. I look famished. 
Know why? Cause I am!
It is a dark, dreary day so all of my photos turned out dark and dreary (and blurry). Some of it was the Mom's brilliant photographic genius... but most of it was just the day.
The Mom didn't pick up the Bleu's bowl right away, so I gave it a good lickin and then stood (ok, laid) guard!
As I settled in for a nap, I let the Mom take my bandanna off to take pitchers. I just love it... Don't you???
I wish you could have seen my the Mom's face when I came around the corner wif this sweet scarf round my neck. She all ways drops to hug and smooch me, but today she had a extra wide smile... and the emotions welled up, I could tell!
Lauren and Mitzi take very good care of me. I am very sweet on them, and while I don't want to seem presumptuous... I fink they are sweet on me, too!
And then there's Doctor Novosad... He's smart and kind, and he really looks out for my best interest. I'm grateful to him for all he's done, and especially for the way he's treated my the Mom. You might not know this about her... but she can be a bit of a basket case when it comes to the healf and welfare of her Sweet Boy. It takes a special kind of Doctor to deal wif her nerves. Just sayin.
Uncle Tom and Aunt Karen have been SO supportive frew this entire experience. I don't fink my the Mom would have made it wifout them! They have been wif us ever step of the way...

And Aunt Karen helped us express our gratitude and love to All of Our Friends at SLVS... Coy, Sicily, Lauren, Mitzi, Doctor N... and all of the others!!! She made a batch of her famous Aunt Karen Cookies, and we left them behind this afternoon (much to my dismay) when I was discharged!

You remember the Aunt Karen cookies... She made them to celebrate My First 100 Days! And here is a pitcher of me, tryin to convince my the Mom that they were for ME! [By the way, we were livin 100% in the bedroom and outside durin those days, after Ike... wifout the tricity].
I am SO lucky. I have Team Luke. And I have the Love Protocol. Your support lifts my spirits, and I feel your positive energy and love. From the bottom of my sweet heart, I fank you so very much!

22 comments:

♥I am Holly♥ said...

Congratulations to the Luke!!! Treatment Four and it's over!! We love the scarf and mom got all teary eyed over it cause you just look so beautiful. Eat well, get some rest and have lots of fun and always remember how many people and dogs and even kitties love you!!! Lots of love to the Luke, Holly and mom

Anonymous said...

I've been thinking of you Luke. Glad treatment 4 is over and you're looking good. Bet you enjoyed your dinner. Hang in there buddy:)

That goes for the mom too!

D.K. Wall said...

Congratulations on Completion # 4. The hu-dad would never admit to being a little teary-eyed at the scarf - except when he just around us (or is that = the us).

Go Team Luke!

Angel Tucker, Daisy and Leo said...

We are so glad the treatments are done. Now to harness the power of the paw to make sure they make you all better.

Tucker and Daisy

P.S. The Daisy thinks you look super dashing in your new bandanna.

Unknown said...

Congrats Luke!!!!!!

I am sooooo excited fur you!

The folks at your SLVC sound so pawsome........SugarLand is a long way from our house,(in central Houstons)butt it certainly sounds like 'the' Vet to have round here!

MinnaK

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Woof! Luke. Golden Congrats on your treatment#4. Precious Bandana. Sending you Lots of Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

White Dog Blog said...

Way to go my friend! #4 is in the past! Hooray! Paws crossed and positive energy coming your way that you have the beast on the run!The scarf made MY mom teary! You are SO loved by all, including us.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

YAY - #4 is over. You have such a pawsitive attitude. We sure hope the results are great.

What a wonderful vet and staff you have there - lovely bandanna!

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

How Sam Sees It said...

What a great bandana - and congratulations!

Sam

Sheila and Bob said...

Luke,
We are so happy that you have had your final treatment, and that was so nice of the gift of the scarf.
It's easy to see why everyone loves you.
We are all here pulling you on, and standing in your corner ( and let me tell you it's getting pretty crowded.)
Hang in there Big Guy.

Hamish & Rescue Sophie

The Daily Pip said...

You are a super dog!!! Congratulations on completing your final treatment.

Your pal, Pip

houndstooth said...

I'm so glad you put it in the history books! Only good things ahead for you now! I hope you enjoy the breakfast a little more tomorrow morning!

Bunny

Joan Princing Art said...

Two Paws Up!! Hooray! Your final treatment. Way to go. You look great in your bandanna.
Have a wonderful day.
Pug Hugs & Smiles,
Joan & Jane Austen Eyre

Life With Dogs said...

Brilliant. You are a fighter, I love it. Now will you please e-mail me your mailing address? :)

Suka said...

hey The Luke,

Congratulations! Making it through the fourth and final treatment, what a great accomplishment! I am so proud of you! My human, K, also got teary looking at your scarf. You were blessed to have such a wonderful Vet team caring for you! We both thought you looked amazingly handsome in your scarf!

Hope you had a great dinner. Sleep well and know my paws continue to be crossed for your success in healing!

Suka

Scout and Freyja said...

We are so furry happy that you are done with your treatments and are on the road to recovery and good health. Your momma worries 'bout you and my momma worries 'bout you an' your Aunt Karen worries 'bout you an' all your friends worry 'bout you - lotsa peoples that want you betters!

MySpecialDoggies said...

Congratulations Luke! May you continue to bring your Mom & family much joy and happiness!

Woofs
Nadine & Neeli
Angel doggie Apples (1994-2010)

Anna the GSD said...

Yay! Last treatment and fashionable surprises!! How cool is that?? Way to go Luke!!!

rottrover said...

Yay for The Luke with kisses and butt wags from The Rottrovers :-)

Piappies World said...

Hi Luke!

The Piappies of Team Luke just want to check in on you and we are so happy that treatment 4 went well.

Hang in there. We are all rooting for you.

Love,
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai & Wai-Max

Anonymous said...

Yippee, the Luke! I got all shivery with the happies reading abouts your last day of the treatment. My heart is just full to the brim with gladness for you and your the Mom!

Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

EvFURRYone knows how pawesome woo are!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra