We're happy to report that not only is Widget doing very well with her chemotherapy, the oncologist confirmed for us last week that Widget's lymphoma is probably in remission -- and if it's not, "it's pretty darn close." We had noticed even after Widget's first week of treatment how much her lymph nodes had shrunk. That first week, ironically, turned out to be the only really rough week she had with the treatment. Once we got through it, and adjusted/added to her gastrointestinal meds, the second week was a lot better, and she's been cruising ever since. In fact, she no longer even needs most of her GI meds.
She's still fussy about what she wants to eat. Fortunately, however, there is one food she will always eat, and that's our cooked ground goat. She will turn her nose up at freshly cooked ground beef, but offer her the goat, and she chomps away. So while the rest of the menu is constantly evolving depending on her whim-of-the-day, the goat is something she will never pass by.
Sleep-eat-sleep-potty-sleep-eat-sleep. It's a grueling schedule. Meanwhile:
By the way, notice how all the dog beds and blankets we use to carefully cover up the once-white Ikea chair cushions are rearranged for someone's maximum comfort?
Wonderful news.
Posted by: Karen | October 23, 2013 at 08:51 AM
It's a great day for this wonderful news! I laughed so hard at Widget's grueling schedule! Keep it up Wid, we love you any which way you roll! : )
Posted by: boundforglory | October 22, 2013 at 08:31 PM
Oh that's wonderful, wonderful news. I am so happy for you all!! And as far as Widget wanting just exactly what she wants in the way of chair covers......well, YOU GO WIDGE!!
We just adopted a new Rotty mix that spent her first five years of life with a homeless person, on the street. For some reason, neither my husband or I can bring ourselves to keep her off of the couch that other dogs have been forbidden to sleep on. She brings so much happiness and joy, well, a couch is just a couch, isn't it!!
Posted by: Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA | October 22, 2013 at 02:01 PM
And all is right in the world. Amen and you go Widget!
Posted by: Mary H. | October 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM
GREAT NEWS!!!! Way to go Widget, and all of you that provide such wonderful care!
Posted by: Pamela Payne | October 22, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Three cheers for Widget (and for her doctors and human parents, too, of course)!!!
These are truly marvellous news!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | October 22, 2013 at 04:29 AM
Yay Widgie!!! You go girl! Life is for enjoying........ahhh......
Posted by: Leila K. - WA | October 22, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Hurrah for Widget's news! Here's hoping for smooth sailing from here on.
Widget, as a goat curry fan, I understand your preference for ground goat, and I *kid* you not.
Posted by: Rani | October 21, 2013 at 09:48 PM
Yay, doing the happy dance! So glad Widget is doing so well...she's a tough old broad! You can see by those pictures what a tough life she has lol! I spend a lot of time washing the covers on my couches and chairs. Have to let my 2 dogs be comfortable :)
Posted by: Ann | October 21, 2013 at 09:46 PM
Glad she is doing good. Keep up the Good work you two do.
Posted by: Vicky Humbarger | October 21, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Hurrah, Widget is on the mend! Sleep, eat, potty, eat goat, hang out with Steve and Alayne.... Life is gooooooood for Widget!
Posted by: Penny H | October 21, 2013 at 05:44 PM
Congratulations Widget! This is great news. And it's great to see her showing off her patented, unique sleep position on two different chairs. :) Interesting about the goat... I've never eaten it myself, so I am unacquainted with its specific tastiness, but clearly it has magical cancer-fighting, chemo-recovery properties for Widget. Thanks for the update, I've been thinking about her.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | October 21, 2013 at 05:39 PM
And do you notice, no matter how carefully you cover the chair cushions, they always manage to get to them and get them all dirty!!! :) :) I am so happy to hear the news regarding our dear Widget. I'd love to join her rolling around on my back but can only do it in my "mind's eye" these days!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | October 21, 2013 at 04:38 PM
BEST BEST news!! Way to go Widget!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | October 21, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Whoopeeeee! Keep it up Widget (and Steve and Alyane).
Posted by: Phyllis Snow | October 21, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Wait, I can hear Widget telling her minions something... "more goat". Great news about our girl.
Posted by: Bob | October 21, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Good Morning.....well thank you so much for the GREAT news on our dear girl...lots of love sent to you all xox
Posted by: Valerie | October 21, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Wonderful Widget! Such great news!!
Posted by: Linda | October 21, 2013 at 11:47 AM
FABULOUS!!!!!
Posted by: Darla Dee's Mom | October 21, 2013 at 11:41 AM