Happy Mother's Day (written through the eyes of an epi-dog)

The following is taken from the Epil-K9 List that I belong to. It is contributed by Sandy Pratt.

...."I post this yearly because they want you to
hear them. They wrote this for you."

I wanted to take this time to let you know I know it is not easy being the
mom of a dog with epilepsy. I know you could have taken a million trips
around the world by now with all the money you have spent on meds and docs
and running me to ER. And also cause you are afraid to leave me with someone
else... Thank you...please know, when I look in your eyes and feel your
hand on me *nothing* you would have seen or done on a trip is as beautiful
as what you give to me. I wish you could go to fancy places but the places
in your heart are much more beautiful and I see them every day in you.
Your voice softly speaking to me when that monster comes..though you may not
know I heard you..I did. Some of the bridge kids say it's a better sound
than that of an angel.. Thank you, it helps to calm me ...I didn't forget
the times you have not yelled at me when I cannot see and run and pace in a
panic...and break things you like...I am sorry but what a blessing you are
to not scold me I didn't mean to do it and you did not shame me..Thank you.
I am sorry for the times I have went potty on the floor or bed and you had
to clean it...please know if I could I would clean it myself. You are
always so sweet about it ...thank you. ...Thank you also for staying up all
night when the S comes and laying on the floor by me..or staying up while
I pace it out of me. I know you would rather be doing something else or
sleeping. I notice all you do...even when you try to hide your fear and
tears...I know, that's why sometimes I put my paw on you or lay my head on
you.....I saw and felt how you felt inside and didn't know how else to comfort
you....And for those moms who say.."Oh he or she is not my dog they are just
a foster dogs". You are not kidding US we know regular people do not
spend the time and more so worry and fear, and tears for us ....and though
someday we may find another home....YOU will be Mom ...and for some of us...we
know, you know....we will not get another home because many do not want
dogs like us...but you took us in.....you're not kidding us....we know you
love us AND are our mom
Thank you for the ice cream...I see you eat less to afford it.....and for
all the time you spend online learning how to help me on foods and
treatment options so much study to help me.....I know, and cannot thank you enough.
I know, I can act rather odd, thank you for overlooking that. It is easier
to love a healthy dog. It takes a special mom to love an epi dog. In my
eyes you're a saint.
I know sometimes you take me with you when you fear the monster will
come...and I know sometimes you can't cause you have to fetch the food and keep
the cave over our heads thank you mommy
Thank you for helping me to the bridge when I could not go on. I KNOW it
was hard and how you have cried after.Know I am well now and that monster
did not follow me Though in your arms is the best place..I will be there
again when you come.. I did not go far from you I am right here by your side
and in your heart..I cannot cover all that you do and are that I am so
grateful for....but know I see it all. A special thank you for helping one
another on this list ...I know you have learned a lot that helps me. You have
shared in joys and sorrows all of that makes you a better person and ME
a blessed dog. Mom , I want you to have a great day. I wish you a day that
feels like the moment I hear your voice...or see your face......Simply put,
I love you too!!!



(Please keep in mind a mom is one who nurtures so you can be male or
female ...it is not gender specific)