It has been an incredibly busy month or so. Sorry I haven't been updating about our dear Angel girl. Our daughter Natalie (seen with Angel on her lap) underwent major spinal surgery on June 17th. This photo was the last day before leaving for the hospital. Angel seemed to know something was about to happen. She was all over Natalie! It was incredibly hard to leave Angel behind with our nieces who were house sitting, but she did great with them, despite my worry and tears. Oh, did I say "tears"? I meant fears....:)
Here is one of the first pics of when we brought Natalie home. She spent 6 days in the hospital over 2 hours away. Angel was so gentle with her, sneaking slowly into her bed and making her way up to bathe her face in sweet kisses. Every chance Angel had, she was by Natalie's side, keeping her company or licking her IV bruised hands. It was amazing to see Natalie's spirits lift whenever Angel spent this special time with her. Angel could get the most smiles and the most laughter out of Natalie! She said to me one day, as Angel sat in her bed beside her, "Every time Angel licks me, I get 1% better!" It must have worked, because we're almost to the 5 week post surgery mark, and Natalie is doing great!
