Guest Bodie Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Bodie is still hanging in there. His condition is up and down from day to day. One day he eats like a pig, the next day he refuses food. However, he only gets up from his bed when I make him get up to go outside and "tend". We had the wierdest experience yesterday. I came home from work, made everyone go out and I heard barking. I looked outside and there was a stray dog - a whippet! - barking at the greys. The whippet started running around the outside of the fence and around the house, making giant circles. Rainy and Guinness were running along, going crazy and I did a double-take because there was Bodie running, actually RUNNING, across the yard. Last week he had stopped eating and wouldn't get up and I thought we were reaching the end. This week he is eating (off and on), getting up when made to, and now running? I know they say I will know when it is time, but at this point, I just don't trust myself to know. The only reason I didn't send him to the bridge last week was because my daughter wanted to come home from college for the weekend and say goodbye. I finally caught the whippet, made some calls, and got him home, which turned out to be in the next development, about 5 blocks away. But I started thinking - why a whippet - the one dog, other than a greyhound, they all would chase. (Other dogs come up to the fence and "the crew" just ignores them.) Why my yard? Why did he bark so that I was sure to notice him? Why at 5:00 - just when I got home? Is this some sort of sign sent to tell me Bodie isn't ready yet? I'm so confused... But I really want to thank all of you for your kind thoughts, prayers, and white light. I believe they are the reason Bodie is still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Continued prayers and healing thoughts for your sweet Bodie....... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending more prayers and good thoughts for Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending prayers for clarity Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hugs and prayers for you guys. Two days before Nelly went to the Bridge, she ran across the yard to bark at the neighbor dog (and this was a dog who otherwise couldn't walk). Sometimes it's that last little burst of livin', I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bodie Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending prayers for clarity Lord knows, I need those prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 More prayers for Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending good thoughts and hugs from Philly. You will know when the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 You're still in my prayers. Please give Bodie a hug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Bodie is always in our prayers. It's a terrible rollercoaster ride you are on!! We will keep you in our prayers as well. When you love so much and so selflessly, I think you will always do what is right for those you love. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending prayers and healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending lots of prayers to you both for some more quality time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending more prayers. Kiss Bodie for me...it's hard to read the ups and downs isn't it? Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 More prayers coming your way for Bodie. God is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 More prayers for you and Bodie from FL. I'm sure you will do what is best for your boy! Quote TNT Star Wars X Oshkosh Enigma King's PedigreeKing's sisters: Oshkosh Updraft, Dazie and forever in our hearts Oshkosh Ultra, Lily (3/7/03-2/18/13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Prayers for you baby Bodie, and ((((hugs)))) for you. You are in the one of the hardest places to be, but you will know when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sending prayers and white light for Bodie. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 we always talk about how they live in the present, and I think this is a good example. At that moment, Bodie was feeling pretty good, felt like running, felt like barking, so he did The time will come when there aren't anymore of those moments, or they are outweighed by the bad times, and you will know. I hope there are more good times for Bodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thinking of you and Bodie today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gentle hugs to Bodie, .... and to you and Lew. :grouphug :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm glad to hear that Bodie had some fun, running He must have felt OK to be doing that Do trust your judgement. The day will come (hopefully not for a good while yet of course) and you WILL know for sure. Till then, enjoy - and kiss him from all of us Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm so glad he had that joy. Even when they keep us in a tailspin of emotion. You go Bodie!! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 you both continue to be in my thoughts Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Good thoughts to you both, I can see where the lost whippet showing up would be food for thought. Perhaps it was to give Bodie a happy moment that he wanted and needed. And thank you for taking care of the whippet and making sure he got home safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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