Family Emergency

Hello, dear fellow Blogville family...due to a family emergency with my 94-year-old mother who fell three days ago and has been hospitalized with pneumonia, a secondary infection, a broken foot, bruises and contusions, and a heart arrythmia, I will be off the blogging grid for a short while to be with her as she is in the hospital. After they clear up her pneumonia, they will be transferring her to a rehab facility for an unknown period of time to help heal her broken foot and see why she is unable to walk, and if she can even walk again. I also will not be able to attend this weekend's Canine Epilepsy Expo & Fundraiser in Long Island, NY.  I do hope if you were planning on attending, you'll still go and support this worthwhile cause! The hosts, The Empire State Snow Dog Club, will be there with Huskies galore, booths, raffles, and you can meet adoptable Petco dogs! Anyone who is interested in receiving info on Canine Epilepsy that I was going to bring, please feel free to Email me at FiveSibesLiveGibStrong(AT)gmail(DOT)com and I'll be happy to get the info to you via snail mail. I hope to be back blogging as soon as things settle down with Mom. Thank you all so much for your love, support, and prayers.

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  1. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJuly 17, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Sending you lots of warm thoughts and prayers for your mother's quick and complete recovery.

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 17, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Dorothy, we are so sorry to hear this. We will keep your mother in our thoughts and prayers. We hope she will have a good recovery. Many hugs to you and your family.

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  3. RubyJuly 17, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Oh noes. I am so sorry to hears abouts your Moms. I will send her lots of POTP and healin' vibes, and lots of AireZens to you! {{{hugs}}}}
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  4. Kinley WestieJuly 17, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Sendin your mom POTP.

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  5. Samantha July 17, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Sending lots of prayers and love. Xxoo MaddiethePug

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  6. Idaho PugRanchJuly 17, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Sending prayers for your mom
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  7. Brian's Home BlogJuly 18, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Purrs, prayers, love and hugs to you and your Mom from all of us.

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  8. Two French BulldogsJuly 18, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    We are sending lots of hugs your way
    Lily & Edward

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  9. 24 Paws of LoveJuly 18, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    So sorry to hear about your mom. 24 Paws crossed for her and your family. Praying for a healing recovery.

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  10. Jans Funny FarmJuly 18, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Hope your mom will be okay soon. It's a worry when they fall and/or are ill.

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  11. Enzie ShahmiriJuly 20, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    I hope your mom will recover soon. That is so scary! I am visiting from Blog Paws and am a new blog follower. I hope you visit me at Portraits-by-Nc.com

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  12. UnknownJuly 20, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Tons of prayers being sent your way hun, and thinking of you!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  13. View From My PramJuly 21, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    PepiSmartDog: I came her to join your Flashback Friday, but I just read about your Grandma's fall. Sorry to hear that.
    I hope she can make a good recovery as soon as possible.
    Please let me know when you are back to blogging and I'll promote you blog hop again.
    Take care, Pepi. *waves paw*

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