News from SBG.......

Update-2:30 pm......back from his procedure....100% successful. Might be released for sure tomorrow. Tonight will tell the story. The Mob and I are doing fine. Actually it's rather nice and quiet around here. Sunny is napping belly up and I think I'll join her. Mary PS...P's room overlooks the heliport. He is enjoying watching them land and unload, although the first time is flew past his window he thought it was crashing. Did some one's design location for cardiac patience have a flaw? Beside the noise, that first experience is a heart stopper. Rolling my eyes.... M

First and most important....thanks for all the calls and emails concerning Philip's heart attack Monday. He is receiving the best of care at Geisinger in Bloomsburg, PA. Might be coming home tomorrow if the procedure being done today are favorable. He is in good spirits, resting easy without pain and eager to get back to his beloved cockers and gardens. He is humbled by your concerns and grateful for the support. At this time I cannot answer phone calls and would prefer contacts be made by email so I can answer them when I have the time. Phone lines have been down but are back on line. Now the electricity keeps going off....and the light bulb went out in the fridge!

Second.........Sunny is not in labor at this moment but is cleaning out in preparation. I'm sure there will be no deliveries this day. She is eating, resting and wondering who made the doggie door so small that she can just barely get through. I will post information on that as I'm able. DSL equipment is on the way and the new order included call waiting for our phone lines. Since I still have dial up only, that action disconnects the internet. That will change when the equipment is installed. Hope this old dog is clever enough to figure out how to do it.

Nanna Janice is on the job in my absence taking care of everything and fielding calls. She's a God sent as always. The mob is in great hands and they are only concerned about Philip's absence. Poor old Basie boy is beyond understand and dragging around like a lost soul.

Philip's son is here to take care of all manly deeds and with his father. He will stay here until Philip is settled back in our home and then for a few more days. My daughter, Jane , a critical care RN that works at Geisinger, is with Philip as she knows the ropes and is 45 mins away. I'm two hours away. I am remaining home today getting ready for the new litter and Philip's return.

So that's the news at this time. Thanks again for all your support. And yes, to answer an often repeated question, we will be considering rehoming some of our retired ladies......but not now. That thought is just too painful.

Mary