Yesterday afternoon while I was waiting by the phone, the doctor had already called. He’d called the cell number I’d left the day I was in Gainesville so he could reach me on the road. Yesterday I’d left him the house number–my cell gets no signal in this house. This kind of thing has happened before.
We were waiting all day!
He left me a long message. The summary goes something like this:
“I need more time. If Mick is still strong, I’d like to take the weekend. There are more records I want to pull. I have a pretty good idea what we have here, but I’ll need about a half hour to explain. I’m thinking it’s not just one disease, but several. By Monday I’ll have a plan and an estimate of the costs, and we’ll have to decide together if you want to do it all at once or in stages. If Mick isn’t okay this weekend, call me right away. Otherwise, let’s talk Monday. Plan for a half hour.”
The Border Collie Inquisitor 
Lisa, this sounds encouraging. Sounds like you will have some answers finally. Keeping you and Mick in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Karen. It does sound as if he’s getting to the bottom of it. It will be such a relief to have answers and a plan. I’ll let you know as soon as I can.
Mick – you sound expensive is what you are sounding!!! Lol – good darn thing you are worth it my boy!!!
Oh, good gracious, I hope it’s not expensive! I’m really hoping it’s just a battery of blood tests. Paws and fingers crossed!
Thanks for the update. Still praying!
It does sound soo encouraging!!!! Will be waiting for the news!! Relax and enjoy the beautiful weekend and sunshine!! Lots of love sent your way and Chase is sending hi-fives to Mick!!! ✋🐶😃
Love and paw-fives to you too! It is a beautiful weekend, truly!
Tulley is in your corner…
Hello, Ed and Tulley. I hope I can bring Mick back up to PA for some Tulley-time before too long!
I hope they’ve gotten to the bottom of the mystery of Mick, and Mick can start getting well! Been thinking about you guys!
-Tory and Feist, Mick’s little sis.
Keeping you and Mike in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Judy! I hope to have an update for you soon.