And a star lives on
It has been way to long since our last blog update. I was thinking the other day about why it has been so long. I came up with two reasons. 1. We have been so busy enjoying our time together that blogging was at the back of my mind and 2. Everything I want to say in a new update brings me to tears (it’s probably the pregnancy hormones but it’s real non the less). So… here goes nothing.
It has been 7 months since our last update and ALOT has happened in our lives since then. But more importantly, NOT so much in the life and health of our precious Cody. Cody became a tripawd on Feburary 21, 2014 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Needless to say we have been blessed with way more time with Cody then the “estimate” we were given. These are just a few of the events and milestones we were able to be together for that we never thought would happen when we got that news over a year ago…
1. A whole summer together
2. Cody’s 8th birthday
3. Mommy and Daddy’s birthdays
4. Thanksgiving
5. Christmas (with lots of toys and stocking fun!)
6. Another winter of snow and fun
7. Moving back to Elmore and into our first home
8. New years
9. Mommy and Daddy finding out we were having a baby! (Cody LOVES babies!!)
10. Cody’s ONE YEAR ampuversary!
11. more than 7 updates with Doctor Loops
There are a ton of other things that we did along the way, but those are the most important ones. The ones that we will forever cherish, the ones we really soaked in and are so, so thankful for.
Cody is still doing great! We do notice that sometimes he is slower, sometimes he’s more sleepy and some days (though thankfully VERY few and far in between) he has a cough. Thankfully that cough is nothing we are worrying about (ok maybe I secretly worry about it every single day, but Dr. Loops isn’t worried and said if it’s not constant, progressive, or worsening then we should try to not worry). No weight has been lost (yay!) and Cody still loves to romp around and wrestle with both Ziggy and Houdini. He still runs to the door to greet anyone who visits, howls in the mornings when he is hungry, rolls around in the grass, lays in the sun, snuggles in our bed at night, gives free kisses, and is the weirdest dog I’ve ever met. And for all of those things and so much more we are so grateful. It’s amazing to me that here we are almost 15 (15!!) months later and Cody just keeps pushing forward. And we will continue to push forward as well… as long as we can and as long as Cody is willing, we will be right by his side cheering him on and loving him.
Picture time!!
Cody bonding with his sister <3
One of Cody’s favorite toys… Mr. Turtle! (usually he’s not this nice to him)
Helping get baby’s room together 🙂
Family photo!
Cody tires to claim my pregnancy pillow as his own
And when Daddy’s works nights, he keeps me company in bed 🙂
Snuggling with mama
“Can I help you mom?”
Howling at me because he wanted to go outside
Merry Christmas!
He is so photogenic
Playing with another favorite toy, Mr. Hippo!
He STILL thinks he is lap dog 🙂
Those ears!!
I’m telling you… weirdest.dog.ever.
Watching the traffic out front
Always a daddy’s boy <3
Thanks for reading and being interested and caring for Cody 🙂
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You have nooooooo idea how this update makes me so happy!!! And yeah, I have a few tears welling up because this pictures just speak volumes…VOLUMES…about how loved Cody is and how HAPPY Cody is!!!
The one of Cody resting his head next to baby in your tummy…the three “boys” gazing out the window…”Weird Cody” in the most hilarious sleeping position in his chair…he and his brother in front of the Christmas tree….these are all THE most spectacular sacred memories ever!!!!!
It is a true privilege to be able to peek into your family album and share this beautiful journey with you.
And to hear that Cody is doing so well just makes my heart soar with joy!!! To see him snuggle so content and carefree in your lap…and the one where your husband is cradling him in his lap…OMD! Such a great update!!! Cannot stop smiling!!
From day one of this journey, every day is a bonus day to be treated as a gift and to be laser focused on the present of that day. You have done a stellar job of staying in the present! GREAT JOB!!
Thank you so much for the update and the WONDERFUL pictures!! I keep scrolling back and look at them over and over. They are fun and make me happy!!
Sending so much love! Cody is a ROCK STAR!!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
BEST update … EVER~!!!! I am so happy to hear from you all and that Cody is doing so well! You have a thing for dogs with “big ears”!!! Both of them totally give Jasper Lily a run for her money. Is the dark one a Kelpie mix?
I love the photo with Cody on your belly / baby bump!
I love all the photos and I love even more that you guys are kicking cancer’s ass!!!! When is the baby due? Can’t wait to see those photos too!!!
Hugs and love,
alison with spirit shelby and little jasper lily
Oh my DOG you guys are so freekin adorable I can’t stand it! OK I CAN because it’s all so beautiful and wonderful, what a fantastic, best EVER update! CONGRATS!!!!
Really hoppy to hear Cody is doing so well and you guys are still working with Dr. Loops. When I hear examples of how he has given such great quality of life to so many people & Tripawds, I’m in awe about the power of homeopathy and natural healing.
YAY YOU GUYS!!! Good luck with the baby, looks like you’re pretty close to welcoming her? I know the pups are going to be fantastic older siblings! Keep us posted OK? We’ll be waiting.