June
2012
Two and half months post amputation1
It is hard to believe that it has been two and a half months since amputation. Bailey has adjusted but is not able able to go back to his old activities. He is more sedentary than before and of course unable to jump. Running is done a little more cautiously, unless it is one of those dangerous mail trucks that he must protect the home from; he forgets his limitations and takes off full force only to go off balance, but quickly corrects himself to chase the mighty truck beast. He also also stopped his lizard hunting, but I can’t chalk all of this up to the amputation as opposed to his age, failing eyesight and hearing. It makes me sad not to see him in full swing, but again I think his age has a lot to do with everything. What I can share is he gets excited to go for a car ride, going outside with me to play and still gets up to join us in crazy dancing with my daughter. His tail wags and he gives me kisses – his life has changed, but he is here and happy and part of the family.
“his life has changed, but he is here, and happy and part of the family”….sounds like the new normal is pretty good for bailey!!!
charon & spirit gayle