Everyone was so wonderful and supportive no matter which way I went. I remember a lot of "confessions" came from that situation. People told me things that were very hard for them to talk about and I learned so much about so many PT people. All of it was wonderful!!! I think Magoo made most of us reach down inside and wonder where the limits were. How much is one expected to do before giving up. I have to agree that "stubborness" had a lot to do with it. I think once I realized that life in a cage at our house was better than that tiny cage in the shelter was better than nothing then I relaxed some and let things take their course. I have to give tons of credit to the hubby because I was teetering on the edge of confusion and he could have easily pushed me over to the "take him back to the shelter" side.
Once I knew he was staying I allowed my heart to open up to him and the long winding road began!

Yes, it does seem so long ago! You were a great cheerleader and my wonderful nurse! I couldn't have gone through all of this without all of you!!!
I say it all the time but I MEAN IT!!!!