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The first time I was knocked out by Lyme, I felt extremely lonely. Everyone I knew lived on the other side of the country, and those that were close had work and other obligations throughout the day.
I was a real space case and kept thinking about a dog I used to have. He was a real sweetheart. I was in a car accident once and he laid by my side until I got better.
I've always known that that first round of treatment was just that, the first round. The doctors I had back then were a bunch of schmucks, and I knew they couldn't tackle this complicated disease, but I had nowhere to go.
So, in preperation for future treatment (under the supervision of an actual LLMD), I bought a new puppy. She's almost 6 months old now, and has made me so happy.
With a puppy around, there is no laying in bed all day. I have to take her out, I have to feed her, I have to love and play with her. I absolutely have to live, for her.
In return for the things I do for her, she makes me smile, makes me laugh, licks my nose when things aren't going so well, and cuddles with me when I need some time. She's patient with me, when I can't move so fast, and doesn't judge me for anything I do (including staying in my pajamas for days).
Don't get me wrong, I have (arguably) the best man that comes to bed with me every night, but along with him, I think I've found the best puppy. Now, If only I could get rid of the worst disease, things would be grand...
Sorry, don't know what's come over me. I've been so depressed the past couple days, and for the last two nights the puppy has been having problems with the teeth that are coming in, so I haven't gotten much sleep... Just counting my blessings, I guess....
-------------------- Sometimes when I say �Oh, I�m fine� I want someone to look me in the eyes & say �tell the truth�
lymie tony z
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Sounds like you have a real buddy there...in the pup...and the other guy.
Not to worry...everyone here needs to either vent or just talk once in awhile.
zman
-------------------- I am not a doctor...opinions expressed are from personal experiences only and should never be viewed as coming from a healthcare provider. zman Posts: 2527 | From safety harbor florida(origin Cleve., Ohio | Registered: Jan 2004
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