How heartbreaking to have to go through that, Genia. I can't imagine. I am not yet a mother but I am maternal and my mommie insctint is strong, and that breaks my heart. You ARE strong, and you are brave. Your little girl is amazing.

As for therapy dogs, yes it sure does amazing things for people. Even the non animal lovers know that animals touch patients in a way that friends, family members, nurses or doctors can not. They are very healing. And it's amazing the way animals seem to know then they are needed to provide healing to people. I have done some therapy work with Graham and he's very sensetive to the people. He knows he has a job to do. That's how all the therapy dogs I have delt with behave. They behave like they know why they are there, and they seem to know who needs them the most, and they seem to know when it's time to move onto the next patient. It's truly beautiful.