Friday, November 21, 2014

a spark of light

yesterday's visit was drastically different than the day before. just look at her! look at her big eyes! look at her tongue, back in her mouth! omg, we were so happy to see her progress. she recognized me and was so excited that we came to visit. she actually got a little too excited and we had to cut our visit short because doc was afraid she would hurt her head. but i left her with her little pink blankie, that i wore under my shirt all day to get my scent on it. (thanks for the suggestion emma).

"can i go home now mommy?"

doc said the swelling in her brain isn't pressing on her eye anymore. now both pupils are the same size. and no more paddling! that was really tough to see. she is drinking water (with a syringe) and swallowing well. yay for bailey! keep up the good work baby girl.

i feel like i've been living in black and white and now all of a sudden i'm back to living color. i know she still has a looong road ahead of her. she is still in the icu. her brain is still swollen and it'll take months for her skull to mend itself, not to mention her cracked vertebra, but i do see a light at the end of this very dark tunnel.

thank you again for the outpouring of love and hope. every one of you are helping her heal. xoxo

until we meet again my friends-

35 comments:

  1. I'm so happy to hear this. I've been checking the page all morning for an update. Prayers to you and Bailey!!

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  2. Oh I have been waiting for this - she does look REALLY good and more important - SHE SEES AND KNOWS YOU! I am so happy for all of you and you can tell she is happy too. Dear Bailey - Shiloh an'Diva Shasta have got their paws crossed and sending Arroooooooooo (Beagle speak for POTP) and I send prayers and healing vibes to all of you - keep it up Bailey, you WILL get there@
    Mom Kim

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  4. So happy to hear the positive news. I have been checking several times a day for her progress and even did a little prayer before opening your site this morning. I can't even imagine what you are going through. I know I was a mess when Piranha was limp from the Blue Buffalo recall a while back. I am happy to learn she is on the positive road to recovery and will continue my prayers. This makes my day!

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  5. Oh my Bailey come in sweetheart. We are praying nonstop 24/7 for you. What joy to see you responding to mom
    Lily & Edward

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  6. What a difference, so very, very pleased to see her looking alert.
    Lots of POTP that this improvement continues at a great pace
    Lots of loves and healing licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  7. Fantastic news! Brain injuries take a long time to heal. Keep going, Bailey! We are praying for you!

    Love,
    Poppy (and Mom)

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  8. What wonderful news! We are so happy! We have been checking for your post since early morning. I keep forgetting about the time difference. She looks so much better and alert. I can only imagine your tears of joy when she recognised you. More prayers and Bijou sends all of her Chihuahua love.
    Thank God. We are very happy as well.
    Love
    Leslie and Bijou

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  9. We've been thinking about her all morning and hoping that maybe there was some better news today. OMD...she looks wonderful compared to the last couple of posts. We'll keep right on doing what we're doing....saying prayers and keeping our paws crossed. And, Bailey, you keep right on doing what you're doing....getting better. We love you, pretty girl!

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  10. Dear Bailey's 'rents,
    I am doing a HAPPY DANCE along with the JUJU Fairy twirl and the POTP wave. It is hard and I lose my balance a lot - but I will keep it up until Bailey is healthy and home in your arms.
    Love Noodles

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  11. We hope and pray that Miss Bailey will be home soon!

    Love Zoe, Peyton, Webster, Liberty, Whitney & Jaxzyn

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  12. Bailey the POTP is working full time for you sweetie...you keep getting better..we did not know you until this week but are looking forward to learning more about you. Hugs madi and Mom
    PS you look so precious today

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  13. Ok, dear Bailey that is what we have been waiting for, waiting to see those gorgeous big eyes open and bright as can be. Hurray for the progress and may St. Francis continue to bless you with his loving heart for a recovery and best of all going home healthy to mommy/daddy.

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  14. OMD! I am soooooooooo happy!!!!!

    Xoxo Higgy

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  15. Oh, this is great news! We are keeping the purrs and prayers strong for sweet Bailey. Our hearts have really gone out to you and your precious Bailey. Today, we do our happy dance with you.

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  16. I am about to go away from all internet access for a while, and I'm glad that I can leave with this full vivid color vision of Bailey improving :)

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  17. that is excellent and even baby steps are still steps and in the right direction - we will keep sending power of the paw to her :)

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  18. We are so happy to hear there is a bit of good news! That is wonderful. With something so serious, every tiny step is huge! Hope the blanky makes her feel better. Mom carries socks and gloves under her shirt when she takes Bailie tracking to get them scented. Sometimes she forgets they are there and then gets embarrassed when she is out and has these lumps on her chest area!

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  19. I'm so glad to see those great big eyes with their pools of light coming through again! She is tiny but she is mighty. The look on her face says "What the @#%& happened to me and get me outta here! Dogs have an amazing ability to heal and Bailey will get all the care, support and love she needs to get better.
    Lexi da Shih Tzu

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  20. I am so glad to hear the good news! She's one strong baby girl. :) It's wonderful that she recognized you! Prayers and thoughts are still coming your way for both of you. Debby

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  21. YEA!!! OMD, lookie at you gurl!!!! That's the face I loves!! You keep gettin' better and don't scare your peeps like that again! I am so happy to hear this!! Now, tell your Moms to come over for a margarita...I thinks she could use one right abouts now! ☺
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  22. Yeah this is great news
    Retro Rover

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  23. We are thanking the Lord and continuing our prayers for our dear little Bailey. Such good news. Lady Caroline

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  24. Praise The Lord for this great news. Praying and claiming a complete recovery for Bailey.

    Janice, Snuggles, Sassy, and Dixie

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  25. Bailey we are sooooo excited to hear the good news!! You have all been on our thoughts and prayers daily, we check 1st thing in the morning, and we are so excited to see you looking so much better! Such a strong a sweet girl you are we will keep praying and watching for your updates!
    Lots of love both hooman and furry!

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  26. We have been offline most of this week with computer troubles so we missed Bailey's accident. What a terrible time you have all been going through worrying about your Bailey. It's good to read there is positive progress. Sending a warm hug, purrs and tail wags of comfort for all of you.

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  27. So glad to see this update! Love Bailey's cute little face, so good to know she's getting better every day. :)

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  28. So happy to read this hopeful news! Paws crossed she continues to heal and is back to her old self in no time <3 Hugs and kisses, Bailey! :)

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  29. More prayers and healing thoughts from me and my family!
    love
    tweedles

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  30. C'mon Bailey!! You can do it!! You are a strong baby girl! The power of the paw will not let you down! xoxo

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  31. This is such great news! Keeping our paws crossed that the progress continues!

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  32. So glad to hear Bailey is improving, we have been so worried about the sweet girl. We know she was glad to have the blanket you left with her. Healing purrs and love for Bailey.

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  33. What wonderful news! So happy she is making a turn back to health! We will sign her up for the Blogville Community Choir! Will you send us a picture to use on the announcement?

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley
    cecampbell@msn.com

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  34. We just heard about Bailey and hurried right over. So glad the news is better. Mommy has added Bailey to her prayer list and we will have a paws crossed.

    ♥♥♥Mona & Prissy

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