Barb, It can be either, preferably both.

Love to you and Thor.

(Now I gotta waddle down the stairs to read this to Honker. Humph!!!)

again, love and healing to both of you from both of us.
zen

Sorry I didn't post sooner but my car got stuck in the mud for over an hour before I could get it out. The snow is starting to melt but the ground can't absorb it all and I have a quagmire in front of my house.

Thor walked to the van with very little support from me but after that won't walk anymore. The vet thought he looks a lot more vibrant and is a little puzzled at this on again and off again walking. I told her that I think sometimes he is just being stubborn. Unfortunately he has developed a seroma (pocket of old blood) between his legs where the sutures were. She said she could drain it with a needle but that it would fill up again. It should be absorbed in a couple of weeks.

She said it shouldn't interfere with his ability to walk.

The chiropractors did not see a whole lot of improvement from Friday. They said his spine is still really stressed and sending out too manynerve impulses. They want to see him again on Friday and then next week but I can't take the time off so I don't know waht to do. I know they like to do several treatments close together but the distance to travel is too much without taking several hours off.

This morning Thor didn't want to get up at all but he is often sore after accupuncture and I am sure the chiropractor. He is eating better again since I stopped that one pain med.

Please keep him on your list for his spine and that the seroms goes down fast.

Barb

You got it Barb, Sending to dear lovable Thor for help with his spine. And to you for peace and re energizing
Hugs to you both
karen

Between Thor and Bandit, I can't read the requests anymore with out the waterworks starting.
(((((((((Thor)))))))))))

Still on the list for sure, Barb. You too, Luv.

Barb,
Sometimes all we can do, is know we've done all we can do and give it over to our higher power. Maybe Thor just needs some good rest after all the car trips and ordeals and you're not being able to get off work is God's way of slowing this all down a bit? Maybe a little quiet time will help the answers come more freely for you.

I have you both on my 24/7 list until it's no longer needed.

Very wise words Nancy. I said the same thing to my Mom this AM. "Grandma" was trying to figure out what I could do and I said I just can't take him and I have done everything I can.

I know I am tired from all the trips and last minute rushing around. I can imagine Thor - plus not knowing what is going to happen when he gets there.

Thank you for saying that as I feel I can get off the merry-go-round and just enjoy being with him and my other animals which have been neglected the past two weeks.

I am Catholic and turned everything over to God for direction and assistance especially as our holy days are coming up.

By the way Wendy I tried the EFT as you suggested but didn't notice any difference. I was very tired and stressed so it probably interfered. I'll try again later today.

Thanks everybody for the support.

Barb

I am of no particular faith, though I have a strong faith in our God, who is our Creator and goes by many names as Spirit, Higher Power and of course many others. The wise words that come to me at times are not my own, but words that come into my mind with a message to say them to someone who needs to hear them. As in energy work, I am a tool to aid our Creator's work here. Your relief is confirmation that I must continue to listen for the guidence to speak the words when they come. Thank you Barb.

A-ho Mitakuye Oyasin

Barb,

I think you're taking the right approach with Thor. You have really gone the distance for him, and he really has done well overall, even if he is going through some difficulties right now. You are a wonderful mom to him, and he is so lucky to have you.

I will continue to keep him on my list.

xxoo

Denise

Just to let all you wonderful fambly know - Thor has gotten up a couple of times by himself. He has walked a few steps on his own. I know he is trying and I know he gets down when he can't do it (he curls up and tucks his head between his back paws).

Mhari - bless you- said the chiropractor made him feel really good but that he gets a catch in his lower back which prevents the getting up and walking. (I know how that is - I have the same problem)

We have an appointment with the chiropractor next Friday since there is no way I can get there this week.

He is still eating and is not giving me the "look" saying he has had enough. I will continue with my sacrum sandwich. He is not crazy about EFT so I will have to do surrogate.

Bless you all. Just wanted to give an update as I know I like updates. It helps me focus.

Barb and Thor

Sometimes sleep and restful quiet are the best medicine for (wo)man and beast. Have you ever just spent a nice long weekend in bed, just resting? Just knowing your loved ones are around there, and doing nothing but resting can be so recuperative. So I think you are doing the right thing for Thor and please know he's still on my special list. You too.

Huggzz.

sending healing!

I've read this thread and feel for you and Thor!
I can't think of anything you're not doing (apart from rest more as above!) so perhaps what's needed is a bit less - of worry! So can I respectfully suggest you make a real effort to think of Thor with nothing but happiness and love, even when you see him struggling or seeming to be in less than perfect health or even pain? Because dogs are so tuned in to us and so empathetic you could be creating a 'worry loop' that you're both stuck in. Just a thought and ignore me if I'm way off here! But I know how worrying it is having a pet unwell, and the first instinct is to tense up and 'try'. I've been able to practice the opposite - relax and send love and calm - because I get to look after other people's dogs and cats and it's easier that way!

I see how much dogs reflect back to us our beliefs in the world and how they mirror our state of mind, because I notice how different they are with me than with their owners sometimes! They adapt to whoever they're with and become one of their pack. Sometimes owners talk about their dogs and I honestly can't recognise the character I've just spent a week with!
So your natural concern about Thor is a frequency of 'less than perfect' he is resonating with. If you can change that each time to 'everything's fine, I love you' (sweeping and breathing) you'll both feel much better. I'm not saying it will sort out his back but it will certainly be a relief for you both.

Also, don't know if this is relevant but I was watching a video of one of the dogs I've looked after recently - Merlin - who was playing with his favourite toy hedgehog, shaking it, growling and running around happily. After a while he came and looked at me, and I said 'had enough?' just making conversation. He just blinked slowly once. Yep, he'd had enough - he then turned around and sat down. End of play. My friend tried to get him interested again, but he'd spoken and that was it. Nothing doing! I only just noticed it, but it was so obvious. And it was a real but tiny conversation, I got the sense by asking the question and him answering, that I'd kind of helped him made up his mind! I'll try and post the video somewhere, maybe on my site, so you can see.

I know it's not the exact words animals understand, but the overall mind picture, intention or feeling you're projecting.
If you want to check with Thor about anything, frame questions so a yes answer gives you the information you need and watch for a slow deliberate blink! It could be very useful. Maybe he can tell you more than you think he can about what to do for him!

Anyway, I wanted to try and contribute something because you are obviously such a lovely, loving and giving person and I remember when Freddie, my little dog, was ill and how worried and tense I was, constantly 'trying' to think of what to do for the best.

Bless you Barb, you've got QT and love - what could be more perfect?

Barb, I've been following this thread, and have been offering to both of you.

May you both be well rested, loved, and back to feeling optimum balance and wellness!

Thank you Ali, Ashley, RCat and Creative Jani2 and all the silent angels:

The same string of relax and rest are coming through so many of you.

I thank you very much Jani. I think you are right on. It is very hard for me to draw back especially when he struggles to get up or falls down. I sometimes wonder if I don't "contribute" because I've gotten in the mode of I hope he doesn't fall down or he's probably not going to get up by himself. Since I have a bad back also I wonder if he doesn't even pick up some of mine.

I talk to him all the time but will try the "yes" questions.

I really think you are on to something, even as I type this, because often he is a little better when I get home from work which may be do to me not being there with my negative energy trying "to do something or worrying".

Thank you so much and nothing you said is out of line and I welcome it.

Blessings and thanks
Barb