Tom Update and Rainbows

Tom came to see us before our run this morning. There he is with Deb. He seems to be doing well. They will soon close up his wounds and let him heal. The bites themselves weren't as debilitating as the ongoing surgeries to clean them out. He's also getting antibiotics through an IV pretty frequently. I think he'll be glad when he's healed up. The doc thinks he'll be back on the trail in a month or so.

In other and sad news, Dr. Deb's sweet doggie Pecos passed on after a short battle with cancer. Poor guy. He had a nice 14 years though. It's hard to say goodbye to our faithful furry friends. So, for Deb and Pecos, I'm posting this cheezy but sweet story about what happens to our pups:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...