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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Little Puggy Wuggy...do you not feel well?

This is Lula, her full name is Tallulah Belle W. Her nicknames go from Girkin (she's my little pickle), Miss Precious Perfect, Precious, Lu, Suki Yaki (the superheroine of her own mind), and her little nicknames are as big as her personality.



Lula weighs 19.6 lbs. She is a rescue, all three of our pugs are rescued. She has been with us for five years, and her sixth birthday will be on December 15, 2009. Lula has a backstory, much like my other dogs, we've given them their own lives without us, they have their own very srong personalities and Lula is a strong one. She is a lover of a dog and will let you know, she will sit on you, stare at you, try to give you kisses, lay on you, roll around on you, but if she does not like you; she will not give you the time in her puggy world. She is a strong little dog, a fierce warrior of a dog...she fiercely guards H and J when they are here and I remember when J was a bit smaller he would cry and she would run to him to be near his side; when I have been sick, down, or just needed a friend she is the one at my side. She will be your friend when she feels you need one.


Today I am asking for prayers and healing thoughts for my little warrior princess. As a woman who has not had children of her own my dogs are very much my family; they are my children in many respects and one of my family is sick.


Lula has a tumor. A tumor on her foot; she has her first surgery tomorrow....they will remove the tumor to determine what type of tumor it is. It showed up on her a week ago and it has not gone away nor gotten smaller, so our vet asked that we act quickly. We are! We don't have credit cards nor money for this, right now so we've had to borrow money from friend we can pay back with each paycheck. That is how this works, normally we'd be okay but we had three bills hit us hard; paid the bills then luckily our friend has been able to help us as they can. That is the way the universe works and when we have the opportunity to do so; we will help another in the same manner. Thank goodness for those friends; they may be one angel among many for my dear little hearted girkin.


I am writing this post just to get this out of me. I am scared...she is my baby in so many ways and as she sits on our floor chewing on her "woobie" (plushy toys) I am reminded of her love, undying and unconditional. Please send a prayer for her tomorrow. As soon as I find out anything I will post a blog. I just need her to get throught his first part, anyone who knows pugs knows that putting them under is difficult on them due to their smooshed faces. So for us the first part of the journey is her getting through tomorrow, then the tumor itself, but I am just focused on tomorrow; one day at a time for her too!


I thank you with all the gratitude in my heart, I know that right now in our world there is so much happening with the world and people in it, so I thank you for thinking of my little girlee girl Lula.


Thank you and with much love,

Gabi

19 comments:

Monkey Man said...

Gabi - I read your comment on Tall Kay's Aha Moment and since you mentioned me, Idecided to visit. I am glad I did. Clearly, I need to be sending love and positive thoughts. All things happen in our lives for a reason. I hope in some small way, I can help you and Lula through your issue.

Dog nicknames - that's a blog in itself.

Mama Zen said...

Sending prayers and good luck!

Fireblossom said...

As a doting dogmom myself, I understand completely. Count on a prayer from this corner. Good luck, Lula!

Anybeth said...

I'm sending tons of love your way. My Otto (who also has at least 6 other nicknames) has had not one, not two, but three different surgeries for "lumps" over the past few years. Only one was Cancerous, and it was fully removed, but frightening at the time. It has not come back (yet).

My heart goes out to you in this time of stress, but I want you to know that puggies get all sorts of lumps and bumps and they don't all mean the worst.

keep us posted. XXOOX from Otto to Lula

Steve E. said...

Oh, Gabi, I have this dog who I love...a statement like that used to sound absolutely crazy to me not too long ago. Then I had a catharsis in August 2009 in Charlottesville, VA (7 dogs!) and now I DO understand.

When you describe your feeling for, your love for your puggies, I now can identify. Your loving nature is exemplified in the choosing of Rescue pups.

Change topic: I liked a lot. you comment on Mary LA "Belly of the Beast". Oh! How much help we are to others, when we take the risk of being honest. Bless you, Gabi!

Love and PEACE!

~ Tabitha ~ said...

Healing wishes and hugs for Lula!

I've got a dog of my own,Gab.I understand that bond.Truly unique.

Please keep us posted and know you'll be in my thoughts..xoxo

Gin said...

Oh Gabi I am thinking of you. It is so heartbreaking when our poor little animals are having problems. I hope everything turns out okay. All my love.

Bernadine said...

Oh, Precious baby! I'll say a prayer for her and wish you lots of luck.
God is guiding you and I believe he cares about all creatures, great and small. I'm a Cat Mom, myself. :) So I get it-- you're her protector, her advocate, her MOM.

Keep us posted.

Shadow said...

oh hunny, lots of prayers for your little one... i've got a little pekingese and they are just like pugs, except they have long hair, and i love him to bits!!! his name is mr. bigglesworth.

Hope said...

Will be lighting a candle for your precious pug. She sure looks identical to one of mine.
Hugs there friend.

Tall Kay said...

Oh Gabi. How scary. I have kids (grown) and they were never as loving and affectionate as my Molly. I am praying for you and your baby. She's going to get through it just fine...let us know, okay? Hugs!

Patty said...

I will pray for the little warrior princess. I totally understand, no kids, my doggy is my baby too.

Jess Mistress of Mischief said...

Some don't understand the love of a dog (or cat) as we do. That we, without natural kids of our own, have a special affinity for the four-legged beasties and there's nothing I could do to change my heart.

St. Francis, I believe, understood as few do, the love of animals that I know.

My husband, not so much! But tolerantly he plods, tolerantly he trudges, tolerantly he loves them as best he can because he loves me.

I shared this blessing with another friend this morning (it must be an animal blessing kinda day)

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.” americancatholic.org

Kristin H. said...

I have good feelings about this little one. She's going to be in perfect shape after her surgery.

Praying for Lula.....

(Word verification is: sloozi. That's a good nickname...)

wolfie185 said...

My prayers go out to Lulu and you and your family. Totally understand how she is a part of you just like a child.

Love
Scott

big Jenn said...

I'm sorry I'm reading this so late Gabbi. don't worry, I think she'll be fine. I could not survive without my Macy, so I totally understand. Prayers for you both, Love, jeNN

Indigo said...

Gabi, my sweet friend. Lula is in my prayers on the smoke and will remain there. My heart goes out to you. I know how precious Pickles is to me. People don't understand the beauty and love we get from these rescues. I often say I don't rescue them, they rescue me. You're in my thoughts dear friend. (Hugs)Indigo

Secretia said...

I am sending you my compassion for your loved pet. Feel it as you read this.
Thanks for visiting Secret Story Time, too. I read your profile and it interests me.

Have peace today.

Secretia

Dulce said...

Oh I am so sorry for your puppy. We get to love them so much... Be at peace; we are all with you at this moment.
Thanks for coming by. I love your blog and I'll follow you. It's great we find one another in this path of life!!
Sweet hug
Hope and Prayers!