Sherman #369 He is gone.

[Jadapit]

That picture is beautiful! Sherman looks so happy with the hug you are giving him. This whole thing has me in tears, it honestly does. I want you to know that I think about and pray for you all every day. I truly am sorry this is happening to your beautiful fur kid.

[cassiesmom]

Hi, Sherman, sweet boy ... I'm so glad to read that you have had a couple of good days ... I hope you have a few more in you so your mom can continue to love you for all of us. [[[hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs]]]

[kittycats_delight]

I have been following this thread and have not posted as I just didn't know what to say. The pictures are beautiful and I know you will treasure them always. Sherman looks so happy in the last picture you attached but I can see the pain in your eyes and it is so hard to see I can only imagine what you are going through. I hope and pray for a miracle. For Sherman's sake and for you and the rest of the family (skin and fur alike). Know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Please give Sherman a big hug and smooch for me. And also give him an extra few minutes of massage for me too. Also do me a favor and give each other a hug from me to the both of you.

((((((((((((((HUGS from Italy)))))))))))))))))))))
Michelle

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've been reading portions of this thread and I just wanted to let you know that you and Sherman are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad to read that he's having a good day today. He sure is a very handsome boy. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Cincy'sMom]

What a sweet picture. It is so hard to look at that smling face and know the pain he must be feeling. What a strong special boy. Lots more hugs for all of you.

[gini]

Afternoon hugs to you from California!

[ramanth]

Oh Pat. I feel aweful that I'm just now seeing this update. I can't believe this.

My heart breaks for you. The pictures are so sweet though. It just goes to show that Sherman wants to show you that it'll be okay when he went up those stairs to see you.

Give him a big hug for me. And tell him thanks for posing so nicely for me.

[Catty1]

Shermie - you always can smile for your family...and going up two flights of stairs! Your love for your people is so strong.

You are amazing, Sherman - so brave, and surrounded by so much love, from your family and your buddy Star.

Miracles happen, Shermie - and I truly wish one for you. You know how much you are loved, and your family would do anything to have you stay with them.

PT Prayers for a miracle, beautiful boy! HUGS.

[cyber-sibes]

I can't believe this.

I know, Kimmy, we can't either. Hard to comprehend that this beautiful photo you posted was taken only 6 weeks ago! I'm glad he was feeling better today, but its scarey. This is how he's been for the past month - one day he seems better, the next day he's worse than before. On one hand, the swelling in his limbs is going down a bit, he's standing & walking a little better. On the other, he's having more difficulty clearing his airways, you can hear the liquid in his lungs. Honestly, at times it's like watching a fish out of water.
He did eagerly eat a half a can of Snausage beef & cheese twisty things. He kept boinking the jar with his nose, that's what he does when he really likes something & wants more.
Saturday when we brought him home, his tongue was lying flat under his chin and he couldn't pick his head up off it. We didn't think he'd make it through the night. Today, he ran up & down the stairs, and now he's downstairs eating Cream-sicles with JoJoe. We just have to take it day by day.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to go on & on about this, but I guess I need to. I hope the internist calls soon.

[anna_66]

Oh how that boy loves you Pat. No matter how much pain they are in, they still want to be with the ones they love.
The pictures you've posted, your blog and the updates mean the world to me (and others I'm sure). Thank you for allowing us to be part of this. I don't know how you do it in between worrying and taking care of Sherman, but again...THANK YOU.

Since Kim shared a picture I hope you don't mind that I do, if so let me know and I'll take them down.

Every time I think about your sweet boy, this is the guy I remember...
The boy who was eating yummies under the picnic table at the husky hike. He loves the goodies.

And the one who really, really loved the pup cakes I made for Roxey's birthday (this is a picture you took-needless to say I wasn't able to get any) He was so sweet and gentle he got 2nd's and thirds

I want to say thanks for smiling for me handsome

[dukedogsmom]

What a sweet boy. He looks so happy in that photo. I'm so glad you're getting some happy, though bittersweet ones. Still hoping for a miracle........