Summer here.
We’ve all been a little big anxious around the house lately, waiting for the doctor to call. Whenever the phone rings, Mom gets so alarmed that she leaps three feet up and two feet sideways. But so far, all that leaping has done no good. None of the calls have been from the doctor.
I just want to say that I am waiting just as hard for this phone call as everyone else. I know how much it means to my sister, to Mom and Dad, and to all of you.
Mom and Dad were out of town for twelve hours yesterday; when they finally got home last night they told Sarah and me, “No news, yet.” I flopped myself onto the bed in frustration and discouragement.
I was so sad for Sarah, and wishing fervently with my tiny (but big) doggie heart that the news would come soon. I do so hope that everything is okay and that Sarah and I can keep on hanging out together without her having to run out the door all the time for doctor appointments and yucky procedures that make her cry. I hate it when my sister cries.
I look at with her my most worried expression and sometimes even lick her face, trying my best to help her feel better.
I don’t know exactly what the word cancer means, but from what I can tell, it is an ugly word that makes tears come into people’s eyes. My mom had it once and my sister had it before and for some reason, the word makes a lot of Kleenex pile up on the floor and on the kitchen table.
But don’t worry anything on this end–I have things under control. I keep myself very busy, trotting from Smith Person to Smith Person, checking in with them, lying beside them, letting them scratch my tummy, (if they insist), and basically just doing a little nursing triage work, deciding who needs the most comfort at any given time. It’s exhausting sometimes, but I love my job.
I’ve done some extra snuggling with Mom this week and I’ve seen all the tears that come into her eyes. Whenever I notice them, I snuggle a little closer and take a deep sigh. I tell her, “It’s all going to be okay, sweet mama. No matter what news the phone call brings, you’ve always got me to comfort you.”
I love my mama. I love my sister. I love my dad. Thanks for loving them, too.
Thankful that Summer has done such a fine job of taking over Snowy’s nursing role. Furbabies are, quite simply, good for the soul. Unconditional love.. kind of like Jesus with fuzzy feet…
Pam,
Jesus with fuzzy feet . . . love that!
Summer is so sweet. Thank you for the update. Prayers from Canada.
thanks Summer for the update. Sarah continues to be in our prayers
I do not always comment..but just wanted you to know that we are on our knees praying! God is Good!
Summer, Sarah has many people praying for her. Keep loving them and giving the family sweet puppy kisses.
Thank you for the update, Summer! I am waiting for the news too.
Praying.
Summer, thanks for the terrific update. You are a wonderful member of the Smith family! You all are lucky to have each other . . . you all care for each other in your own special ways. My thoughts and prayers are with your family that “the call” will come soon and the news will be good so that all of you Smiths can go back to “hanging out together” (as you call it, Summer) without the stress, worry, constant running to doctor appointments, yucky procedures and boxes of Kleenex associated with the word “cancer”. Love to all of the Smith family (two legged and four!)
Linda in Pittsburgh
Prayers from Texas for your family.
Awwwww, how cute! Glad Summer is taking good care of “ya’ll” down there!
Thanks for the update Summer, and thanks for being there for your family through all the tears. Praying on this end for positive news soon!
Thanks for the update Summer. Well done! 🙂
She is almost as good as her mom, putting words together. Good job Summer.
awww Summer….good girl
bless your lil lovin’ heart, Summer!
Thanks, Summer, for being there with them. Keep up the good work. Maybe they’ll give you a doggy treat. Kay
Good job, Summer.
Still waiting and praying in TN.
Love and hugs.
Kim
Summer is so on target. How precious to have her in your family. Praying for good news and God’s peace and love.
What a sweet and precious dog. Somehow they know the right thing to say or should say do! Continued prayers here too…..
Still praying in southeast MO for good news for ya’ll. Summer Smith is a cutie. Hope you have a good weekend free from stress and worry. Hopefully you will get the word on Monday. Blessings…….
Love, hugs and ladybugs