To continue on my thoughts. I decided to get a puppy since I had a big yard now. I decided on a Boxer breed after meeting a friends dog-Max that always greeted me with the enthusiasm of a long lost friend. I feel in love. I didn't want one from a puppymill, so I finally found an ad and drove to the country. Of all the pups, she was the one that came running toward me. At only 6 weeks I felt bad taking her from her family. Especially when she cried the entire drive. Her exhausted little body climbed up on my chest and nestled in against my heart.She stole my heart that very night and we've been buddies ever since.
Unfortunately, on 9/15/03 I was diagnosed with 3rd stage breast cancer.During the entire year ahead I had 3 surgeries,6 months of chemo.,45 days of radiation Mon.-Fri. over 6 weeks. Debt prevented me from the luxury of not working.So I maintained my usual 50 hours a week schedule as a training Supervisor. I used my 5 days a year vacation for the 1st main surgery.After that, I'd do my chemo. on Fridays and back to work on Sun. nights. My little boxer was there for me every trip to the bathroom licking my forehead as I prayed to the porcelain Gods for relief on my knees 10-12 times a night. A better care taker you could not have found. For the chills, she kept me warm. For those lonely days when your friends felt too ackward around you to call or come by, she was there to offer herself for petting and love.
My one friend Meghan decided that she, [my dog], needed a companion and possibly a distraction for me ,she got me a male Boxer puppy about 5 months old. Thank God he was housebroken, as I doubted my ability to take that on. As it turned out he was the perfect fit to our family and a more sweet-hearted dog you'd ever find.
So, here we are 5 years out from the end of treatment. One happy family. I consider myself to be their mom and they are my substitute children. We are together 24/7 now and closer than ever.
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My two best friends are my Boxer Dogs.I love them so much.They are right by my side 24/7 and I am not exagerating-not even a little bit.As I think back to when they became a part of my life, it may open a window into sharing a bit about myself with you.First, how I prepared for them to come.
I am going back to the year 2001 and the hot summer here in Ohio. It's July and I am thrilled because I finally had the keys in my hands to my very first home! I remember the joy I felt to know that I had accomplished something on my own.My phone was to be hooked up and I had time to wait on the serviceman to arrive. This was the first time I had, to take a breath and take it all in. As soon as I had phone service, I started to dial my Mom, so as to share my joy.Then I put it down.I realized that I can't call her...she'd been dead for several years. How strange how your mind plays those tricks on you.Special moments in your life just are not as great as they are when shared with someone that loves you.I miss her.
Hi to all my new friends. I am so excited to be a part of this site. I will try to get my page a little more exciting just as soon as I can figure out some things and how to do it.
A little about myself: I am a breast cancer survivor. I have just passed the 5 year point with all good test results so far.I will add more later as dinner is ready.
