Dear List, Stevie continues to progress, slowly, but I see a difference in his appetite today. The steroidal factor, I am sure, will soon kick in when his strength increases and we will have to be careful with his weight. He is less shaky getting to his feet but still pretty staggery, I do not want him to fall reinjuring himself in any way so he is never any further than at arm's reach from us. This morning, it is a bright sunny but cold day and when we got him outside, and after his pee, he just wanted to lay in the snow. We hadn't allowed him to do this until now, so there he was, in the snow with his sling on and his tail slowly WAGGING!! Meanwhile, my sis and I are freezing. Oh well, all for the sake of progress. We had many suggestions to accommodate him through the day so that I could still get around the house without him becoming anxious. A neighbour of ours brought a mechanics trolley with locking wheels that he had covered with carpet for Stevie. So we can lay him on that when he is tired and roll him into whatever room we are going to be in. Right now he is on it by my side while I am at the computer. I think that he kind of likes the ride!! H still sleeps a great deal, about 22 out of 24 hours!! When he is awake, he just sort of watches me. It is almost like he is waiting for something!! Thank you to all for your continued support and kind words, they really mean alot to us. I have only been able to reply back to a few, (my sis is trying to sort through some of the notes for me on a priority basis) but I want you to know that we appreciate each and every note, prayer and good wishes sent our way. I really don't know how I can ever repay the kindnesses shown to us. Love to you All Karen and her "Sleeping Giant" Stevie xoxo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/2003
