Many of you have followed the Twins and their escapades for over a year and a half now, and you know how much of my life revolves around them. They have been my constant companions since my retirement, and I love them dearly.
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Last Tuesday we had a bump removed from Brody’s side. I didn’t mention it on the blog, because I thought that it would be similar to the bump that was removed earlier from his leg, which was a juvenile fatty tumor. However, our vet received the biopsy report yesterday. Brody’s latest bump was a cancerous Stage II mast cell tumor. Although our vet assured us that she removed it all, and placed him on drugs, I am still filled with sadness…we have discovered a second bump below his ear. This bump will be checked out Monday. We are hoping for the best outcome possible and that he will be filling our lives with love for many, many more years. Until next time…
Ann – Our prayers are with you and Brody. We wish many long happy years together.
Oh my gosh, Ann… I am sooooo sorry…
I haven’t been around Blog Land for a while – work and stuff, and lots of travelling with work has just got in the way.
i can only imagine what you are feeling like with this.. and I hope that it was good news on Monday. Please let me know one way or the other…
With lots of love, and healing wishes..
Jo xxx
Thinking about you and Brody today…..hoping the test results are good. Big (((hugs))) to you my friend!
Ann, I’m so very sorry to hear about Brody. I almost lost my Jovie a year ago to leptospirosis and it was heart breaking to watch him go through this. Thank God and the help of our wonderful vet he pulled through. I will keep Brody in my prayers and trust that the news will be good on Monday.
Ann, I am so sorry to hear about Brody. My thoughts are with him, you and the entire family.
Oh Ann,
I´m so sorry to read this. I´ll pray for Brody and you that you´ll get good news. That Brody will get better soon.
Hugs Conny
Ann, I regularly check your blog for card inspiration; I love and admire your beautiful designs. As a dog lover, I also enjoy reading about the Twins. So very sorry and sad to read about Brody. Hoping and praying that the newly discovered lumps are not cancerous, and that you’ll have many years ahead with your boy. Surrounding you with cyber hugs. –Doris
I so enjoy your postings about pups, we have all fallen in love with both of them! I will say prayers for Brody and your family. I know all will work out well and we will all have many more years of Brody postings. Good luck
I’m so sorry to hear about Brody’s tumor. I have been through this with my dogs, it is so difficult. I will be sending my thoughts of good health and good results to you and Brody. Good Luck. I love hearing about the dogs.
Ann, I love your cards, but I have to admit I love to hear about your Boxers just as much. I am a Boxer mom too, and have lost two of my boys to cancer. Hugs and prayers your way, and hope all goes well for your boy.
Oh my. Hugs, good thoughts, well wishes, and plenty of prayers are headed your way from us and all your other followers. Keep us posted.
Chris R. from Iowa
Oh Ann, I am so sorry. My fingers are double crossed for Monday’s test. All my best wishes to you and your family.
Oh Ann, Both Brody and your family are in my prayers and I pray for a great healthy outcome! I very much enjoy reading about the twins and have thought that you could take their adventures and someday turn them into a book! Patty M.
So sorry to hear about Brody, will keep my fingers crossed it’s another benign fatty tumor.
Ann, Keeping you and your family in my prayers! I hope that Brody will fully recover and give you many more years of furry love!!!
Inky hugs,
Janet
I am so sorry to see that Brody has another lump. You must be so worried and full of apprehension as to the outcome. Our pets are family and we can’t stand to see them hurt or in distress. My thoughts are with you. Hugs
Oh my goodness, Ann. My eyes are welling up with tears. I wish the very best for Brody and you. I totally understand how precious our fur babies are! Just thinking about anything happening to mine causes me distress! Hugs!!
I am so sorry and know EXACTLY how you feel. My sweet little Yorkie Murphy had a lump removed on his chest that was cancer. They got it all but he keeps getting more lumps but only the 1 was cancerous. That was 3 years ago and he is still a happy and sassy little Yorkie that I adore.
But my little female went for a routine teeth cleaning and died from complecations from putting the thing down her throat. So you just cherish everyday they are with you and thank God for such wonderful companions.
I really hate to hear the news about Brody. My boxer, DJ, was much older when this happened to him and it sounds like you have an excellent vet. I believe in the power of prayer so my prayers are with you and Brody! Give Brody a big hug for me! 🙂
love your work on here. sad to hear about your beautiful Brody. as a dog lover to 3 (just lost my beautiful american eskimo Jessie)I can feel your sadness. will pray for all of you.
norma
http://www.mainelytwigs.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness. Prayers are sent your way and hope all goes well for him. He’s part of your family and is very lucky to have you as his mom. Best Wishes to all.
I’m very sorry to hear this Ann. I’m praying for Brody and you and your family.
Oh no – not a second one : ( Praying this one will be harmless. So sorry.
Ann, I am so sadden by this news. My heart goes out to you and Brody along with my prayers that all will be well.
Ann: I am so sorry about Brody; know that you both and the doctor are in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs
Thinking about you, my friend! Give that sweet Brody a big hug from me, Dave and our 4-legged boys. Keeping you in my thoughts for some good news on Monday. Stay strong, I know it is tough…but I know you are one tough cookie! Hugs, friend!!
Ann, Brody, you and your family and your vet are in my prayers! God cares about every single detail in our lives and Brody is no exception! Big Hugs, Friend!!
Samara, you have a very, very Spirit filled 14 year old! He really gets what faith is all about! I am blessed and encouraged by his faith at such a tender age.
Ann, I am so sorry to read this news about Brody. I have been following your blog almost everyday and not only love your beautiful cards but have loved reading about your dogs. I will hope for the best of good health for Brody.
sending tons of prayers to you and Brody. My dogs are my whole life, so i completely understand how you feel.
Thanks for sharing your heart with us. I hope that both you and Brody know that you are receiving many prayers and good thoughts from your readers. Take care of yourself while taking care of Brody. Dar
Ann – over a very sad family crisis today my 14 year old said: “trust.” I said “trust what…there is nothing to trust now.” He said: Trust God. That is why we are here right this moment in this pain and sadness. Just focus on the trust, not your thoughts about the sadness, just your trust of God and nothing else”…
So sorry to hear of Brody’s mass. Will keep him (and your whole family)
in our thoughts and prayers. I recently lost my 11 yr old Shar-Pei to cancer and know your pain. Hope removing the second mass will be all he needs.
Ann – I’m so sorry to hear about Brody. I can hardly write this without tears coming to my eyes. My heart is breaking for you but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you for a good report.
Julie V
So, so sorry, Ann, but let’s hope and pray for the best for Brody…you are such a wonderful fur-baby mom! Hugs, Susan
OMG, Brody is so young! Well at least he is a big strong boy and it sounds as though the vet isn’t that concerned. We will be praying for you and Brody.
Oh Ann – I feel like this is happening to me! I am so sad. I pray that the other lump is nothing but fatty tissue. Miss Daisy is too sad to speak.
No I’m not (said very sadly) I woof you Brody. :((( I need a kleenex mom! :((((( I think I’ll come over and curl up in his stomach so we can keep each other warm. :(((((
Love to your family from ours <3
Oh Ann! I’m going to think positive thoughts and say many prayers for your boy and your family. Sending encouragement and cyber hugs your way. Stay strong my friend.
I’m sorry to hear about Brody. I will keep him in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Brody. My boxer had the similar situation happen with her. She had a few rounds of chemo and she is doing just fine. I’m going to pray for Brody and am confident that he is going to come out of this just fine. Keep me posted.
I’ll be praying for him.
Oh, Ann, I am so sorry for what you and Brody are going through. I will be praying for you both. I know how much both the twins mean to you.
Oh Ann – I’m sending good vibes to you and Brody. Remember there’s lots of love going around for your twins – so many of us have enjoyed getting to know them through your blog. Hugs from Nova Scotia!
Prayers for you all and Brody, too! Pets are our families.
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My heart goes out to you. Wishing and hoping and praying for the best and that he has a very speedy recovery
Ann, I have followed the twins’ escapades and thoroughly enjoyed reading all about their triumphs. I’m so sorry to hear Brody isn’t doing well. I know I don’t ‘know’ you, but I am sending good vibes across the internet for a healthy outcome for your boy, I know how much you love him <3. Hugs, Emma F xxx
Ann, my heart is breaking for you. I’ll pray for good news on Monday and that Brody will have a successful recovery. How lucky he is to have such a loving family around him.
Ann I am so sorry to hear this!!! I can only imagine how sad you must feel and how you worry for little Brody…let’s pray for a swift recovery and many more years of brody love….
Oh Ann. I’m so sorry to read this. Sending you and Brody lots of love and hopes for good news. It’s just awful when our fur babies are having troubles. We almost lost our Bandit boy so many times last year and it was heartbreaking. Big ((HUGS)).