Arri's Journey with Cancer

Hey Everybody!  It's me....ARRI
When mom had her back turned, Oregon helped me log on so I could write to you.
Last night was pretty rough.  Mom just didn't know what I wanted.  I was panting for 4 hours.  She gave me water, I drank.  But I just couldn't get enough air.  She finally understood my SOS pant and carried me to the kitchen.  She set me down and I...

Last night was not a good night.  Arri has had worse nights but there was a bunch of coughing.  He was at least able to sleep between coughing spells.  I could not.
At least twice, I flipped upside down to be closer to him.  To pet him and hold his paw.  He has always like holding hands - specially in the car.  Front seat dog likes to hold the drivers hand.  When he initiates it, it is good.  When I initiate it...

For those who have been praying for rest, prayers answered, we finally had some.  It was a good night. I was only up once due to hot panting.  I will see if this trick works tonight but I stuck an ice pack under the covers where Arri normally lays. ...

I'm tired.  Between the broken nights sleep and the constant questioning going on, I am really tired.   Every day is difficult.  Every hour is difficult. I am constantly reviewing Arri's quality of life and then having to make sure that I am not adjusting...