Interesting Day
Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 6:34PM 
Risa is so full of life. It is so grand!! Lori and Roger got to see her begging for treats when they came to get Scruffy and Pepper. I so enjoy our conversations and we shared stories of spilled disasters.
Well Ella got best of winners for 2 points. Think she is a couple of points away from championship. Nathan got breed (2nd show) with Inula but Inula after such a long day acted up so nothing for her. Nathan was unable to show Ella in puppy as he had to do group with Inula so he ended up asking someone that didn't know Ella. She was okay but not great for her. She would have done better on Nathan or Val. Val said she had to sit with Yeshi. I am disappointed about that. Oh well.
Val won group 1 (1st show). The collie won show. Long weekend. Congrats to the winners. Now Nathan won't get home till 10ish as he has to drive Val downtown and thanks to Pan Am games roads are shut down. We have a busy day tomorrow.
Now for non show related news. Oscar was freshly bathed and I decided to take a 5 minute pool dip. Oscar decided to go on the pool stairs. I said NO Oscar. He listened then as I started swimming with the pool noodle he jumped in. So, that 5 minute dip turned into 3 minutes and I thought about air drying but he wouldn't look as pretty so instead I changed and blow dried him again and then poor Abigail - his owner had car failure so he is here till tomorrow. I surely hope to keep him dry and clean till then. It may be a struggle. hahahaha
We have visitors tomorrow so I need to cut vines. Rocco is going home shortly as I see his humans flight got in.
Dogs have been wonderful. I have had a full day of work. Dennis got my clippers going. Pool pump is not recoverable. I need to weed but its not getting done and I have doors to stain and furniture to stain oh and Saffron has to be taken for a walk or she will be comical relief in class.
Our grand daughter is getting her colon removed on the 15th so we will be dealing with hospital visits - taking turns and all that. They say 7 to 10 day recovery in hospital expected. We are hoping to get her swimming before then on Friday.
Now off to at least make the walkways maneuverable. Off to outside with the dogs. After Rocco departs I may have that drink. heh
Reader Comments (9)
Wow, and that was all? You amaze me, Darlah! Hope all goes well with your granddaughter, sounds very serious.
Risa is still so beautiful!
Congratulations Ella! You go girl!
And most importantly good luck to your granddaughter on the 15th.
We love seeing Risa so full of life! Her age doesn't hold her back one bit.
Do you ever have easy days??? I will be praying that your Granddaughter does well and recovers quickly. Once recovery is done. I think she will feel so much better. My Brother-in- law had this done and he said he wished he had done it sooner. I think he was in his late 20s when he had this surgery. Take care and try to get some rest.
Love Risa's energy. It must be fun to watch her 'act like a puppy' again.
Love seeing Grandma Risa having so much fun!
Congrats to Ella and even though disappointing for you with all you do, we know from being to a couple of your shows how much work it is and also how politics play a part, and give you credit for working so hard and doing these shows, and we think you and your dogs are the best!
We are praying for Danielle and hope this is the answer, and can imagine how stressful for all of you, so don't worry about blogs during that time as everyone will understand. She is a strong girl with a great personality and attitude.
Look forward to seeing you in August if it still works for you.
Darlah it sounds like it has been a difficult time for your granddaughter. It is amazing what they can do now and I agree with Jane that people who have had the operation feel so much better What they have to adjust to is acceptance at such a young age but it is more common than we realize. She definitely has good support with all of you which will be a big part in helping her get through it. May it be an easy recovery.
I am so proud of Ella. Good work. I am sure it wasn't easy for her with another Breeder. Take care. You are an amazing person. I am exhausted just reading about it all.
I am hopeful but they are warning her that even after the whole colon is removed, it's still possible for the disease to recur, often at the end of the small bowel next to the ileostomy. No meds have garnered her relief with the exception of going from 16 times a day to 8 or 9 times for a 1 month period. She has had to sign papers with all sorts of possibilities. The surgeon will make decisions based on what he sees. He says even though she has had a full round of updated tests that surprises can occur. This is indeed bothering her. She has shaved her head, got a nose ring and is dressing with baggy boy clothes. I hope this all passes. Not a good age.
Re: Ella she was with a stranger - a handler. Not sure if she is a breeder. Not all that show are.
Thanks Shelley - forget the date but it must work. We have swimmers in the house. hahaha