Phewww

Surgery is over and yet again it was a testament to our bond. As soon as they said Johan was waking up from the anesthesia and was save in his room..they brought me in and I rested next to him holding his paw as he fully awoke. Once he could get up and since they knew he goes on a pee strike when I am not there at times, I took him out...We went back in to rest and then as he fully came back, he wanted to go to the front door so I took him out there and then he pulled toward the car. The docs agreed that he wanted to go home and I agreed that it would be where he would thrive.

Since my mom was visiting, she was a huge help. Johan loves his Grammie too so when we got home, he went right into our room and laid down. I laid next to him the whole rest of the day and night. He slept through the night without any signs of pain or discomfort. The next day he perked up instantly..I continued the docs' protocol and also showered Johan with mommy love and care.

Everything went as scheduled and he after a day and 1/2 was moving around like nothing happened so I then had to be even more mommy and watch him even more closely, if that was even possible :). But he bounced back so well. Spot removed and we continue to fight the disease......But getting him back and for him to be strong and wanting to play and cuddle is all I can ask for with this disease.both for him and me...We will continue to fight whatever comes our way and whatever is ahead with everything I have in my soul.....

JOhan's Grammie was amazing with grocery runs, cooking, love and support and we all came through strong...Happiest that Johan has so much love and support...My mom is wonderful!

This bouncing back on Johan's part is again a testament to a bond that is unbreakable through the toughest of times and that there is greatness even in what seems to be the dark.....Love, determination, inspiration, hard work through the years, kindness of friends, family, the Riedel & Cody Founders and sponsors, eastern and western medicine...it all has been part of our journey and fight....Thank you...

Love and the deepest bond Johan and I will ever know..is what keeps us fighting as long as we have and can.....through some heartache but with mostly a lot of gratitude and joy as well...Thankfully, the spiritual bond will never end.....just enjoying the moments, Johan teaches that every day....