Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Sapphire Update

I wanted to do a new post on Sapphire, and her mom left us an update earlier today:

Well, Sapphire has gone through all of her tests (and was a very good girl!). She had her tummy shaved, had an ultra-sound, and had a chest x-ray- all on top of her bloodwork- and with no anesthesia. The tests came back with good results and the cancer is confined to one area. We now have to decide when/if to schedule her surgery. They feel they can remove the mass with semi-clean margins. But I am worried about the wound. It is a very large area and in the same spot as her last surgery; when she had a hard time healing. If we don't do surgery, the cancer will continue to grow. So we are basically resigned to scheduling her surgery sometime next week. All good thoughts and prayers are welcome as we try to figure out the best plan of action.

We are continuing to fund raise for Sapphire, especially since all her preliminary tests were pretty expensive. We've raised $67.50 so far through our etsy shop and direct donations. Thank you to all who donated so far! Please keep sending your positive thoughts her way!

Here are our updated listings, where 100% of the proceeds go to Sapphire.

Limited Edition ACEO ($3): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=19518414

Set of Four Cards ($12) : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19281450

5x7 Photograph ($15): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19160305

8x10 photograph ($25): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19160201

8 comments:

Denise said...

Sapphire will remain in my thoughts and prayers! Wish I could do more!

Denise aka DeeJayPhotography

Annette TheLeveretsNest.etsy.com said...

Just wondered if you had time to look at my first-hand experience with cancer - and a natural, mother nature cure (and more importantly, why it works on a cellular level)
Surgery isn't always the best option

Please read both articles

http://sadtohappystory.blogspot.com

http://www.dragonhouseofyuen.co.uk/petportraits.htm

and I wish Sapphire well,
email if you need aditional info, kind regards,
Annette

Allie said...

I will continue to keep Sapphire and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Meghann said...

hugs and prayers to Sapphire and her family - get well soon!
:-)

Mishkat said...

Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I'm sending love and good thoughts to Sapphire and her family.

Anonymous said...

Jan. 15 Update: Sapphire had her surgery today. We are waiting to hear more details.
~Jen

Anonymous said...

Wishing Saffire quick recovery!

Annette Tait said...

Hoping Sapphire is doing well and recovers safely and quickly.

Sending her my love and best wishes,
Annette
(sad to happy story . blogspot)