Carol,

Yes, things will get better, even before Heaven because God is good all the 
time.  Sorry to hear that you and Fabian are both going through so much 
pain.  Praying for you both.



JulieMelton
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www.heart-and-music.com
Keep smiling!





>From: Carol Pearson <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Electronic Church <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: CAROL'S LATEST
>Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:42:49 +0100
>
>Hi all,
>
>Well, I think I'm one of those kinds of people for whom nothing (almost) 
>goes really well, without hitch, and lots of things never happen because of 
>others that come in the way . . ..  Get the picture?
>
>I just wanted to share with you all that my ex-guide dog, Fabian, has very 
>bad arthritis.  It started to get very bad about the middle of last week 
>and, just when I thought it could get no worse, today he is literally 
>creeping along.  The vet has given him steroids but they're quite difficult 
>to get down him.  For a few days I just didn't react then, when Mike said 
>something to me today I just started to cry and cry.  The "in pieces" bit, 
>with which I'm very familiar, is beginning to set in - for how long I don't 
>know!
>
>Meantime, I had to go away for a meeting on Monday and took Fabian with me, 
>being the best out of all solutions.  I had to carry him upstairs - and 
>those who know me well enough will know where that left my back, wrists, 
>etc.  Next Monday starts our week of camp, following which we're supposed 
>to be at another friend's, with stairs to climb.  The vet will see us on 
>Friday and by that time we really ought to make our decision about next 
>week, but it's not looking good, whichever way I go!  I'm not even sure 
>that I can cope with it and it may be another thing I just don't do after 
>all.
>
>Your prayers for us all would be much appreciated.  Please write me also if 
>you want.  Will things ever get better?  I am beginning to think that that 
>won't happen for me until I reach Heaven's door so please, Lord, hurry up 
>with that one!
>
>
>--
>Carol
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