Today was supposed to be Beau's second round of chemo but not everything went as planned. The whole time we were in California he seemed very sleepy and weak, he was having trouble breathing and shaking more than usual. The other dog in my household got into a fight with him over food and bit him right above his eye, on his brow and his eye was extremely swollen (this happened pre-vacation). It's now a week and a half later and his swelling is still not down. In fact, his other eye is beginning to swell. Needless to say I've been worried about him. Dr. Hillers suggested that instead of going into the office for another visit, she would just call in antibiotics to my human pharmacy. He's taking half an antibiotic twice daily. We are planning to start chemo tomorrow morning instead. The vet said that if the swelling doesn't go down, it might be an abscess; in which case it will need to be lanced. She said if it is an abscess it would be making him feel crumby lately. I'm not sure which is better: Beau feeling weak from an abscess or Beau feeling weak from Lymphoma. I guess we just have to deal with the cards we are dealt. I'm just grateful he's here with me and still fighting. To me he seems so sickly but most people who are only around him for a few minutes don't even notice. I am feeling very hopeful though given the circumstances.
My dad and I went to the San Diego Farmer's Market to speak to an artist that I had seen there. Her name is Katy Helen and she paints animal portraits. She has agreed to paint Beau and put the painting on t-shirt's for me to sell to gather more donations. I am so excited that she is doing this for Beau! The shirts are so adorable, and extremely soft! Katy is a very talented artist and I am looking forward to seeing how many shirts we can sell! If you know you want one, give me the size and I will pre-order one for you! I'm not giving up and I never will. I'll keep finding new ways to fund his chemo and I know that God will keep Beau comfortable for as long as he possibly can.
Donations:
Gia Mendenhall: an old friend from elementary school that I haven't seen in at least ten years!
Ryan Steiner: friend from highschool who I haven't seen in 4-5 years!
Linda and Tom Buiso: family whom I have only met one time!
These donations are so amazing and encouraging. Thank you SO much :)

My mom, Miette and Beau at dog beach

Sandy Face!

Beau riding in the bike basket because he was too tired to walk, thanks again Maggie!

My Dad and Beau <3

My love