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2/18/2017

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Well almost a week has passed since my SARDS diagnosis and the pawrents don't seem as tense and stressed. Time is a wonderful healer and it gives our hoomans  space to accept some of the things they find unacceptable at the moment.  In my hoomans case the indisputable fact that I'm losing my vision.  I know I've mentioned my Mom and Dad truly do try and roll with the punches.  That doesn't mean they don't  get a bit overwhelmed at times.  They're coming to grips with things and I'm noticing a few changes about the house.

Although I'm not completely blind Mom has now marked the "safe" areas in our home with vanilla extract and the "not so safe" with lemon extract.  She'll be adding a touch of vanilla to the bottom of her pants legs when we go on our hikes from now on.  I have started learning my new commands, and I'm doing pretty well if I do say so myself.  I'll be adding Doggles Sunglasses  as a spiffy new accessory  to my wardrobe  ensemble.  Yups Mom and my dogtor had a chat, they both feel with my not really being able to see it's probably best if I wear sunglasses as protection from eye injuries.

With everyone here at my house being preoccupied with our trip to the big city (and bigger animal hospital) spring seems to have sprung overnight.  The daffodils and crocus are blooming as are some of Mom's flowering trees.

We went on a few short walks today.  I had to keep up with my Dad while he was cutting trees along our driveway.  My vision isn't the best anymore, but I could hear the birds are back from their visits to our more southern states.  I could hear the frogs beginning to wake up from their long winters nap.  It's true I don't see as well as I have in the past, but a walk on a lovely warm spring day still has its pleasures.  Why I was even pulling Mom along telling her she needed to walk faster.  BOL This did make her smile and eased some the worry lines around her eyes.

I'm not having any trouble (at only 25% vision )finding my Mom and telling her I want to go out for a walkie or that I want something to eat; nor am I having any problems climbing my steps to my puppy perches to "look" out my window and keep up with what's going on in the neighborhood.

So it's like I've barked earlier, given time and perspective nothing is quiet as dire as it seems in the beginning.  I'm not saying the loss of my sight isn't serious, it is. What I am saying is our situations don't have to define us.  We ourselves have the ability to define our situations.  In other words life is what you make it dear pawfuriends.  Life is what you make it.

Love, Molly and my Mom (Making it though life one step at a time)

(Prayers that this drug therapy arrest my vision loss are still appreciated.  We won't know the outcome of this for several more weeks. Although this treatment doesn't work on every pup this is the only hope I have of saving some of my vision.)





33 Comments
Madi and Mom link
2/18/2017 03:02:29 pm

Dear Molly and Mom
Thank you for this update. What a clever idea to use vanilla and lemon to help trust you to safe and not safe areas. Dachshunds do a lot of navigating w their noses even w excellent sight this will be a piece of cake for a smart girl like you!
Hugs Madi your bfff
PS did you go to the speciality vet hospital in Cary? Our first kitty went there many years ago for heart issues and the peep were very pleased w the excellent care

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Molly and my Mom
2/18/2017 03:20:55 pm

Dear Madi and Mom;

Yups we went to the Cary Specialty Hospital. Mom and Dad took their other Dachshund, my Angel Sister Penny there several years ago for her cataract surgery. She was Diabetic went to sleep one night and woke up the next day blind as she could be. They have a wonderful and caring staff there at the Eye Care Center. It's a wonderful place.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Angel Foley Monster, Pocket and River Song link
2/18/2017 03:43:37 pm

Your mom is very smart to use the vanilla and lemon extract. A tip of the tail to her. I think you are going to be pulling on the leash and leading your mom for a long time now. And I can tell you are doing a great job keeping their spirits up. We admire you our friend. Three tips of the tail to you.

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Molly and my Mom
2/18/2017 04:32:22 pm

Hello sweet girls and Mom,

Molly continues to amaze me with her wonderful attitude and spirit. At times it's a challenge to keep up with her. I'm thrilled I can say she's my girl.

Love, Molly's Mom

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easy rider link
2/18/2017 10:06:37 pm

we hope that you are such a pup where this treatment works... and I wish so much that you can keep some of your vision that way. Hugs to your parents for being on your side and for trying to make it easier for you via scents... hugs to you and we agree...life is what you make it... and we sent potp for making it the best ...

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 01:19:05 pm

My folks are praying the same thing. They would be so very happy if I could at least keep the vision that I have. Thank you for the kind words on my Mom and Dad. That's what familys do though isn't it. They simply do all they can to make each others lives a little better. Thank for stopping by and Thank you for your prayers.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Bruny Hudson link
2/19/2017 09:24:57 am

Molly, with your mom’s ideas how to help you and your hunting instincts you’ll be doing fine.

Bruny Hudson, Hobo’s mom

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 01:26:36 pm

Hello sweet Hobo and family,
Mom's been reading everything she can find and asking my dogtors all kinds of questions so we're hoping with what Mom's learned and my stellar hunting pup nose all will work out fine. (Plus we're praying this drug therapy works) Time will tell. Thank you for your furiendship and support over all the years. It means the world to Mom and I.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Murphy & Stanley link
2/19/2017 12:56:25 pm

We are so sorry to hear about your diagnosis BUTT we are so glad your pawrents have the right attitude and are making some changes to help you through it. No matter what your vision is you will still have a wonderful life full of fun and love. And what pup would shake their head at that? When you go on long walks with your mom maybe you should reassure her how well you are going to be able to cope with the changes. We will cross our paws that you do not lose more vision and we will pop you up on the POTP page for some extra help from Blogville.

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley

Pee Ess - Mom will steal a picture for the POTP post. If that is not OK please let us know.

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 01:37:07 pm

Thank you for your kind words of sympathy and support. Mom and Dad are old folks and the older you get the more you understand there's no need in cryin over spilt milk. It's simply a waste of time and energy. Best to spend your time trying to make the best of what you've got.

I've already impressed Mom with my wanting to run down the driveway and dragging her behind me. Mom's hoping this is a sign that the drug therapy is already helping my eyesight, but she's trying to not put a lot of stock in the cocktail therapy as it truly may not work.

Yups regardless to whether I have my sight or not I'm part of a wonderful family and we all love each other with all our hearts. Thank you for the prayers and thank you for posting me on the POTP page, we truly appreciate and need all the prayers we can get right now. And it's totally fine to get our picture from the POTP post we don't mind at all.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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jansfunnyfarm link
2/19/2017 01:15:21 pm

What an uplifting post. We hope the cocktail helps your vision but it sure is loving of your mom to prepare you just in case. The vanilla and lemon are interesting ways to help teach you where you can go. We send lots of purrs and paw taps for the best!

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 01:48:43 pm

We appreciate your kind words on my latest blog. Living with my Mom and Dad I've taken on some of their outlooks on life. There's not a lot of point in moping about what you don't have... It's best to assess the situation and look for ways to make the best of it... (Mom read something about using scent to help blind pets navigate their surroundings, (My dogtor told Mom to use the vanilla and lemon extract). Mom was going to use essential oils, my dogtor told Mom dogs can't stand essential oils they were too strong.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Lee and Phod link
2/19/2017 01:36:00 pm

We would like to join the paw circle and add our POTP that your remaining vision can be saved. Your peeps sound like they are doing a great job at trying to make life easier for you.

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 04:44:03 pm

Lea and Phod it's wonderful to meet you new furiends. Thank you so much for the prayers. They're truly needed and greatly appreciated. Mom and Dad are pretty pawsome pawrents if I do say so myself.

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your prayers.

Molly and my Mom

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Molly and Mackie link
2/19/2017 03:08:45 pm

We are sending you tons of AireZen and POTP, Molly! We are hoping for the very best for you!

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 04:45:08 pm

Thank you for the good thoughts and prayers dear furiends. Thank you for stopping by

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Amber DaWeenie link
2/19/2017 03:59:15 pm

Oh Molly....my Mommy knows just what your Mommy is going through because a few years ago I was diagnosed with PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy). The eye specialist I was taken to said I would eventually lose my sight and there was no cure for that either. I took medication and it helped slow down the process but over the last year I've lost almost all of my sight. But Mommy says I'm amazing when I run from room to room and I even know where the doggie door is when I have to go outside. Sometimes I bump into things but then I usually remember for the next time I have to follow that path. I'm doing very well and most folks would never guess I was completely blind. I know you'll do OK too, Molly. Us weenie pups would never let a simple thing like sight get in the way of living a long and happy life. :) Sending POTP to you every day that you keep the 25% you now have.

Hugs,
Amber

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 04:55:27 pm

Thank you for sharing your experience dear Amber. Yups us weenie pups are a tough lot. :-D I'm we both have the family's we have with peeps that do all they can to help with our health issues. Mom is impressed at how well I get around with my limited vision. Thank you for the prayers as we'd all like me to keep the bit of eyesight I have.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Brian Frum link
2/19/2017 04:01:55 pm

Prayers from all of us too. We think using the vanilla is so smart. Thanks for the update, we've been thinking of you.

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Molly and my Mom
2/19/2017 04:58:07 pm

Thank you so much for your prayers Brain and the Kitty Cats. :-D We appreciate your prayers,visits and thoughts. We love our new Blogville furiends. You all make us feel like we're part of a family. It's truly appreciated right now with some of the challenges we're experiencing with my vision loss.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Dory's Backyard link
2/19/2017 05:16:40 pm

We are sending lots of POTP Molly and hope the meds help you keep the vision you have! In the mean time we think your Mama is doing a great job acclimating you!!

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 07:27:09 pm

Thank you all the prayers and the good wishes on my meds doin the trick pawfuriends. Mom and I truly appreciate them. Thanks for kind words on my Mom as well. I think I'll keep her (as long as she keeps earning her keep) BOL

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Ruby link
2/19/2017 05:26:07 pm

Hi Molly! I'm sorry to meet you under these circumstances, butts I thinks you are one pawsome puppers! I am sorry abouts your eyesight, butts it sounds like your MOms is one smart peep, and is doin' everythings she can to make you shine! I will be sendin' lots of POTP and AireZens your way and lots of {{{hugs}}}}
Kisses,
Ruby ♥

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 07:29:52 pm

It's great to meet you too Ruby. Thanks for the kind words. :-D Yups I'm pretty young to be loosing my eyesight but thems the breaks. Mom and I are working on things so hopefully I'll still be an active pupper. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes and huggz. Mom and I appreciate each and every one.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Lady Shasta & Mom Kim link
2/19/2017 09:19:14 pm

Hi Molly - me & my mom r new here (not Blogville tho) an'plan on checkin'bak tue c how u'all r duin. My mom haz had a whole lotta trouble with her rite eye (she iz blind in left). It gitz so bad sumtimez she coodn't werk an'hadta retire cuz of it (I kinda like that part since she iz home with me more.

We r so sorry tue hear of your troublez with your vizion. My mom sez that there iz sumthin'bout gittin'a diagnosis - even when it iz not so good - butt knowin'what u r dealin'with an'learnin'how tue deal with it that kinda makez the stress an'tension eaze a little. An'it soundz like u'an'your mom r duin'really good - learnin'how tue deal with it. Your mom came up with a really good idea with uzin'the dif'rent smelly stuff tue help u out. That iza great use of your Hound noze - I iza Hound tue (Beagle) an'we haf sum of the best nozez around.

Me an'mom really wanted tue leeve u with our POTP an'prayerz. We r prayin'tue that the medicine werkz fer u butt we just know that no matter what happenz, u'all iz gonna b just fine.
Lady Shasta

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 07:34:58 pm

Hello Shasta and Mom Kim,

It did indeed make things a better for Mom and Dad knowing they weren't imagining things with my eyesight.Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. We truly appreciate them. It's wonderful to meet you and we're looking forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks and months.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Erin the Cat (Princess) link
2/20/2017 02:02:16 am

I really like the idea of scent as a marker for good or bad areas, that is great thinking on your parents part. Life is definitely what we make it, and not giving up and pushing the bounds helps us get over so many things that may otherwise consume us...

Purrs, Erin

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 07:41:29 pm

Thank you for your kind words on the scents for good and bad areas. Mom's done a lot of reading on how to help blind pets, plus she's talked to my dogtors as well. So she can't really take full credit for that one. I've always been an active pup never really happy inside.

Mom's doing her best to try and find new ways to help me keep my active life style and still be safe. We can't let our limitations control us.... We have to push hard to hold on to the things we enjoy regardless to what our obstacles may be.

Thanks for stopping by and it's wonderful to meet you.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Kitties Blue link
2/20/2017 03:29:46 pm

Hi Molly, it is so nice to meet you, and we are so happy to have you on our blog hop. We are so sorry to read about your eyesight. But it sounds as if your humans are doing all the right things for you. Our mom will add you to her prayer list, and we are all sending POTP. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
p.s. If you post our Sunday Selfies blog hop here again, could you please include our badge. That would make our furry hearts very happy. We hope you'll join us often on the hop.

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 07:44:33 pm

It's wonderful to meet all you kitties as well. Thank you for your sympathy on my vision loss. Yups my Mom and Dad are really trying to help me with this. I'm pretty glad they're my pawrents. Thank you for adding me to your prayer list. We truly appreciate all the prayers we get.

We'd be happy to add your badge.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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JeanneP of Bichonpawz link
2/20/2017 09:31:38 pm

Hi there Molly...we are stopping by from the POTP site for Blogville. We are very sorry to hear about your eyesight. We are both senior bichons...Chloe and LadyBug and neither one of us can see as good as we used to, but we all do the best we can as we get older. Sending lots and lots of POTP for you to retain the sight you do have!

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Molly and my Mom
2/21/2017 08:07:43 pm

Thank you for stopping by to offer your condolences and prayers. I'm sorry to hear your vision isn't that well either. My vision loss isn't age related, it's an autoimmune issue. One things for sure we pups are an adaptable lot. What ever the outcome is I know with Mom's help I'll do fine.

It's wonderful to meet you and we're looking forward to getting to know you better over the next weeks and months.

Love, Molly and my Mom

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Dash Kitten Crew link
2/25/2017 11:07:36 pm

We are sorry about your diagnosis but have realised looking at other blind animals, that you are the most resilient and spirited of creatures and you will continue and thrive with your Mum and Dad.

Best wishes and lots of love,

The Dash Kitten Crew

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