11.28.15

Giving Thanks for Baloo

Posted in Uncategorized at 6:57 am by eborzage

There is no shortage of humans at our house giving thanks for the incredible spirit we have in our brave boy Baloo this holiday weekend.

And I am #DogThanking Baloo for finding a way to inspire me during a time when he battling chemotherapy, amputation, physical therapy, and such pain and upheaval in life. You would never know it. He is as happy as any other day of his life. It’s incredible.

Two days ago my Great Uncle Harry came into town to see his buddy. He practically lived while my grandmother was alive, and grew to consider Baloo the dog he’d never had.

After his last visit with Baloo six weeks ago, I am certain he thought it was a final goodbye when he left. Since arriving a few days ago, my great uncle told us several times that he can’t get past his amazement over the difference a few weeks made.

They’ve cuddled by the fire quite a bit during his visit.

Great Uncle Harry and his buddy Baloo

Maverick and Baloo loving Great Uncle Harry

We’ve visited, gone on a few short “hops” in the park, and Baloo even felt fired up enough in the sun to destroy a few sticks…

There has been plenty for each of us to be thankful for this month already, and the holiday is a great reminder of that.

Today my brother and his fiancée came to town, and Matt was able to see bubz for the first time since the day they drove him to UCD for pre-op a month ago, which was a sad last memory to keep of Baloo.

Today he was able to see him race down the driveway to meet the car, and see him jump around greeting everyone.

Baloo was pretty worn out, but they had some wonderful time to visit too!

It was a very long day of excitement for Baloo, but hopefully he feels the love, joy, and happiness surrounding him, and that it is as healing for him as seeing him happy has been healing to us!

Our love to you and yours! E&B

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