Loki Update

2005-03-19 Thread Steve Williams
First off, in addition to the other nice notes, thank you Jen, Hideyo and Terri for your prayers and healing vibes... and I am so glad Thor is coming around. I did take Loki in to the vet. It was difficult to get a spot, but eventually found a vet very near my house so as not to upset Loki with a

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2005-03-19 Thread ferozar01
end and be sure to let us know how he's doing. Kristi > > From: "Steve Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/03/19 Sat PM 07:28:04 EST > To: > Subject: Loki Update > > First off, in addition to the other nice notes, thank you Jen, Hideyo and > Terri

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2005-03-19 Thread TatorBunz
Oh my Steve...I'm so sorry! It saddens me to hear this about Loki. I'm sure you will do what's right for him. Please take care of yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for a safe passing for Loki when the time comes. I know how much it hurts...I'm so sorry.  He will be greeted b

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2005-03-19 Thread Nina
Ah Steve, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm just sick about this. I was, as I'm sure we all were, hoping that Loki would beat the odds. I'm so heartsick about all you've been through. I'm still praying for a miracle. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how the two of you are doi

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2005-03-19 Thread Barb Moermond
That's the hardest thing to know - that the end is so close at hand and there is nothing you can do except try to make him comfortable.  We're all sending prayers and thoughts and vibes to you and Loki - hoping for a quiet loving weekend and a peaceful passage when it's time.   <> >First of

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2005-03-19 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Steve, you and Loki are in ym thoughts, I hope and pray all goes well.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh my Steve...I'm so sorry! It saddens me to hear this about Loki. I'm sure you will do what's right for him. Please take care of yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for a safe passing

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2005-03-20 Thread jenmeyer
in my thoughts...take care of yourselves...this virus really, really sucks... Jen - Original Message - From: Steve Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:28 pm Subject: Loki Update > First off, in addition to the other nice notes, thank you Jen, > H

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2005-03-20 Thread catatonya
Steve,   I'm so sorry to hear this news.  I was hoping everyone was wrong about a tumor.  Loki is still very lucky to have found someone to love and take care of him like you have done.  I was hoping he would beat the odds.  I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, and hope that Loki has so

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2005-03-20 Thread Lernermichelle
Steve, if you can't do chemo I would at least do strong steroid shots, which can shrink lymphoma tumors and make them feel good for up to a few months. I would ask for a combined dexamethasone and depomedrol shot. I was away all weekend and so just saw your emails or I would have written earlier

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2005-03-21 Thread Doljan, Joan
] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Loki Update First off, in addition to the other nice notes, thank you Jen, Hideyo and Terri for your prayers and healing vibes... and I am so glad Thor is coming around. I did take Loki in to the vet. It was

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2005-03-21 Thread carlas
Steve My thoughts are with you I will keep you both in my thoughts. Carla

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2005-03-22 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
w that I'm thinking of you and Loki at this difficult time. love and hugs to you both, Kerry - Original Message - From: "Steve Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:28 PM Subject: Loki Update > First off, in addition to the other nic

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2005-03-22 Thread Steve Williams
I have been away from the computer for some time, spending all my thought and time with Loki. Thank you Terrie, Kristi, Nina, Barb, Cherie, Jen, Tonya, Joan, Carla, Michelle, and Kerry for your warm thoughts and advice. Michelle, you suggested steroids. The only steroid the doctor mentioned was

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2005-03-23 Thread Del Daniels
Steve,   My thoughts are with you and Loki during this very difficult and stressful time.   Hugs, Del - Original Message - From: Steve Williams To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:09 AM Subject: RE: Loki Update I have been away

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2005-03-23 Thread Lernermichelle
Steve,     Your vet is wrong about the steroids. Dexamethasone is like pred but much much stronger and acts within a few hours. Not only does it shrink tumors,but it makes them feel better. Depomedrol is more like pred but in a shot and stronger. I would really try to get him these shots.  Th