For some reason, I can't post a picture on here today. I'll try again later.

I'm sorry I didn't get back to post last night like I said I would. I was completely spent.

Mike stayed pretty quiet all day yesterday until last night. He just didn't want to be bothered with anything, including his sister. It's just so sad to see him like that.

He had been constipated for a couple of days too. I'm sure that didn't help. I tried pumpkin for two days, and it didn't do a thing. So yesterday afternoon, I made him some Low Sodium Progresso Chicken Noodle soup and added two tablespoons of olive oil. He loved it and licked the bowl clean... eating every vegetable in the dish (he loves veggies). Online, it said to give him two teaspoons of mineral oil (which I didn't have) so I used olive oil, and I misread the directions.. instead of teaspoons I used tablespoons. When I realized my mistake I was thinking we'd have some messy problems. But apparently it was what he needed because about twenty minutes later.... we had success, and it was normal. Thank God!!! I never thought I'd be so happy to see anyone poop.

It was a beautiful day yesterday... 70 degrees and all the glorious sunshine we could handle, so I took the dogs out three or four times to enjoy the sunshine. The puppy, of course, was exploring everything, but Mike just sat at my feet or laid in the middle of the patio soaking in the freshness of a new season. It bothered me that he didn't want to go for a walk or do any moving around, but he looked so handsome my heart melted as I watched him.

However, he must have started feeling better and had a huge burst of energy the last time we sat outside. You would have died laughing. I had each of them on a leash and they ran around like crazy... puppy running and Mike running right at her heels (if she had heels) full speed as though his leg had never been hurt. They were bouncing off each other and jumping all over each other, rolling in the grass and having a ball. During one of their "chase me" races, Katie ran one way and Mike tried to cut her off at the pass and ran the other............ THEY HAD ME TOTALLY TIED UP!!!!

Oh what fun they had (and me too). Then when Mike decided it was enough, the puppy wanted to keep playing. Mike and I started heading in, and little one took hold of her leash and decided to play tug of war with me.... I WASN'T PLAYING.... oh my gosh... we had a ball, and I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time. I'm just so glad I saw some energy coming from him. He's got to rest his leg again for a day or two, so I'm hoping he won't try to run after her again too soon, but it's hard to keep them apart when he feels good. Last night was a breath of fresh air after the last couple days.

A dear IMOM friend reminded me there will be good days and bad days, and although I realize that it's true, I can't help but think he's 100% healthy when I see him play like that. But all too soon, that changes.

Today, he's back to being quiet and wanting nothing to do with Katie. I'm hoping this changes as the day goes on... and as much as his barking sometimes gets nerve-wracking, I love to hear him bark... it tells me that he is healthy enough and has the energy enough to do it.

So, that's what's going on in the life of Sir Michael and Princess Katie and me (their jester). I'm praying that the rest of the day allows him energy and health.

Jennifer, Cindy and Michelle... Thank you so much for checking on my sweet boy and especially for posting. It makes us feel so loved to hear from all of you. Please give Emma, Blue, Daisy, Justice and Tucker some hugs and belly rubs from us. I haven't been to the threads for a couple of days. I'm hoping to get to them today... but please know if I'm not there that it doesn't mean I don't think of and pray for all of you every day.


Love and Blessings To All