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The fight for our country is always worth it. ~Kamala Harris

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Too often we hand the biggest microphones to the cynics and the critics who delight in declaring failure.

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Lily’s Big Day

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Just got back from the veterinary hospital for Lily’s final round of treatment, and she was given a clean bill of health and t hey all just gushed about how she was really tough and was doing great. Been a long 18 months, but we did it. And now we nap:

We don’t have any more treatments, I just need to monitor her and in three months go back for some bloodwork.

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    zhena gogolia

    I was just wondering about this in the middle of the night the other night. So glad to hear it.

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    HeleninEire

    YAY Miss beautiful Lily. I remember when you told us she was sick and would not survive. I was in work, in front of my computer in Dublin and I said (I thought to myself) “Oh fuck me, no.” And my work friend said “Helen are you OK?” Only then did I realize I was talking out loud.

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    CaseyL

    Congrats to Lily, hugs to Lily and John, and a million “grazie milles” to Lily’s care team!

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    JMG

    So much happiness. I’d say give her extra hugs and treats for us, but you may not have enough hours in the day for that.

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    Sab

    She’s not even being tough. Just being dutiful. You told her to go through chemo so she did. Dogs are amazing.

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    Dan B

    To add to our joy at Lily’s clean slate of health, Michelle is now Dr. Obama! She got her doctorate of law since her husband was out of office and the kids away from home.

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    O. Felix Culpa

    Wonderful news and such a joyous turnaround from when you told us of her diagnosis. Yay you and Lily!

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    J R in WV

    Yay, Lily, Yay Cole!!

    Pittsburgh is such an advanced city, you’re lucky to be living in the rural Northern Panhandle of WV but still so near a really great city!

    OT — we went to see Current War — The Director’s Cut this late afternoon, a great movie. A little choppy as the viewpoint moves back and forth from Westinghouse to Edison to Nicolai Tesla, but then I realized that was intentional to build the tension of that time.

    Lots of money at stake, but great cinematography, great sets from the World’s Fair in Chicago and Westinghouse’s factory floor. Rich texture in the film. There were only 6 of us in the house for the showing…

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    donnah

    I bawled when she was first diagnosed. And then I bawled when she had her first treatment. And now I’m bawling again at the good news.

    Jeez, what a crybaby!

    It’s wonderful news and I’m just so happy for Lily and for John.

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    ArchTeryx

    Damn, that little dog’s absolutely made of steel. So glad to hear Lily is in remission, along with everyone else on the board!

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    Mainmata

    Wonderful news bout Lily. Am a dog lover and owner of a rescue dog so I don’t mind being the 9,990th commenter on this thread.

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    Tammy Whitacre

    Thank you to all the bloggers/friends who donated to Lily to make this possible. JG would be lost without her and you! Lily is doing great and her chart /vitals are exceeding all expectations!!

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    tokyokie

    Great news, Cole! But now that the women in the vets’ office are out of the picture, you’d better be supplying Lilly with frequent new, pretty bows your own darn self!

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    SWMBO

    Yay Lily! Yay JC! I remember one post that you did before she was diagnosed where you were talking about her curling up in your armpit and gently snoring. About how lost you’d be without her. So glad she’s still here for you. Well done all!

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    suezboo

    I know, as usual, I will be ignored but my joy cannot be contained. It never ceases to amaze me that I can care for a little dog in West Virginia, just from pictures and anecdotes posted by a clearly besotted owner. I’m so happy for you both, Lily and Cole.

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    Monkeyfister

    Best dambed news of the YEAR!!! Way to go, Lily! You showed ‘im who the boss is!
    I am so happy for both of you, John.

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    WaterGirl

    Happy tears for our sweet girl. John, I was sobbing like a baby when we first got the news about Lily, but you had faith, and now look at where we are today.

    I have always felt that being stubborn is an asset as dogs get older or get sick. Lily doesn’t have a stubborn bone in her body, but her love for you is fierce and that got her through. Happy day.

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    Mel

    Brave, sweet baby girl Lily!!

    It’s a double joy to hear this news, since Lily is such a sweetheart, and also b/c she’s giving cancer a big old middle finger (middle claw?!) on behalf of the fur kiddos lost to that damnable disease.

    Yeah, Lily!! You are so loved, so strong, and are such a good, good doggie!

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