Jacques Update: The Bad, The Ugly, and The Hopeful - Page 2

enigma · 10-26-2009, 07:43 AM

Hang in there and keep us posted. You've come this far!!

Reshea · 10-26-2009, 07:57 AM

Lady M - I'm so sorry, this happened. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

tuffsmom · 10-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Lady M, my prayers are with you.

muttduck · 10-26-2009, 11:48 AM

You know that you still have the prayers, sympathy, and support from the ducky-in-Kentucky family.

Lots of hugs for Jacques (and you) - and a big fat cookie for Jacques from us, too.

mlh619 · 10-26-2009, 12:31 PM

I hope everything thing turns out good with Jacques!!!

Just remember everything happens for a reason whether we like it or not. You have made his time with you one of comfort and love and horses are forgiving creatures so no matter what mistakes you think you have made they understand that you are trying your best. It is tough when you begin to second guess yourself so try to remember that you made that choice at that time for a reason and know that you are doing everything you can for Jacques.

Clippity-Clop · 10-26-2009, 02:45 PM

I'm really sorry about your diagnosis but I'm also hopeful the treatment will work. Prayers for you and your horse.

Lady_MCSE · 10-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks again everyone ... brief update today is that he got his first treatment, and "he's doing fine." The doctor promised they'd call once a day to keep me updated.

merleliz · 10-26-2009, 08:46 PM

Keep us updated, Lady M...you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jacques for a successful outcome. ((((HUGS))))

dcs2004 · 10-26-2009, 09:16 PM

I had a pony when I was younger that was part of a study of a chemotherapy drug that sounds very similar to this, (though because of my age at the time I do not know the name). She had a tumor on her right eyelid that the vet was certain would spread to the lymph nodes and brain rapidly. He offered to send her case in for review for the drug, and we tried it. Within a month or so, the tumor did begin to turn black and slough off. Stayed gone for several years, about 10 or so, recurred in her late 20s, but at that point was not as great a concern. Just wanted to add my well-wishes, and tell you that it can work- I've seen it!

Horselady44 · 10-26-2009, 09:22 PM

(((HUGS TO YOU))) what a terrible thing to have to go through. My prayers are with Jacque for a full recovery! Keep us updated

Lady_MCSE · 10-27-2009, 09:20 PM

Day 2, and the report is that the area has already started to dry up a bit (it has been a bit oozy) and turn black. Those are good signs!

I just loved hearing the doctor's Australian (?) accent when he said, "And he's emmm, starting to get a bit annoyed at being kept in the stall ... " So I giggled and thought to myself, "So, you've met the Clydemonster, then have you?"

So they are giving him Ace to calm him down. Cool beans, I so don't want anyone getting hurt!!!

Horselady44 · 10-27-2009, 09:22 PM

Great Great news! I always love hearing about horses improving...instead of well...the other way around!
Im glad to hear hes on his way to recovery...keep the GOOD updates coming

Gotta Love Duns · 10-27-2009, 10:02 PM

Lady M, that is wonderful news to hear that there is progress already.

Horsie Michelle · 10-27-2009, 11:12 PM

My prayers are with you and your big guy

!

Keep us updated!

Lady_MCSE · 10-29-2009, 01:56 PM

Sounds like great news so far ... the tumor is responding as expected (hoped), and they say I can go pick him up on Saturday. Woo hoo!

They are going to give him the last treatment on Saturday morning, but think he'll be fine in the trailer afterwards, so early afternoon is when I'm planning to pick him up.

Yaaaaay!

scrapchick · 10-29-2009, 02:27 PM

Yay!!! That is great news!!!
So can you bring the doc with the darling accent home with you too?
For medical reasons, of course.

ruffian · 10-29-2009, 02:42 PM

I have always really enjoyed your posts on Jaques (love the name) esp the whole soaking the foot thing (with a hydrophobic Clyde no less), learning to trim his feet and all.
I agree that another horse would have been easier, but I do beleive that people and animals come into our lives when we need them and there certainly was a lot to be learned from him
Glad to hear the positive reports, my prayers are with you for a good recovery

Gotta Love Duns · 10-29-2009, 05:36 PM

That is wonderful news

I'm so glad to hear he is responding so well!

candy4legs · 10-29-2009, 08:11 PM

Yay, Lady M...glad he's doing well with the treatments and that they seem to be doing their job...here's hoping for an uneventful ride home and recovery period...

merleliz · 10-29-2009, 09:11 PM

Lady M, keeping all crossables crossed for you and Jacques...glad to hear things are progressing well!

Jacques came into your life because he needed you...you have gone above and beyond what most people would do, or would even be able to consider doing, to save him and give him a good life...something good has to come from all you've been through, I absolutely refuse to consider otherwise!

10-26-2009, 07:43 AM
enigma Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,271	Hang in there and keep us posted. You've come this far!! __________________ There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. ~ Winston Churchill

10-26-2009, 07:57 AM
Reshea Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 432	Lady M - I'm so sorry, this happened. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ www.kentuckianapugs.com

10-26-2009, 09:27 AM
tuffsmom Kid Safe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,739	Lady M, my prayers are with you. __________________

10-26-2009, 11:48 AM
muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,959	You know that you still have the prayers, sympathy, and support from the ducky-in-Kentucky family. Lots of hugs for Jacques (and you) - and a big fat cookie for Jacques from us, too. __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

10-26-2009, 12:31 PM
mlh619 Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sask, Canada Posts: 820	I hope everything thing turns out good with Jacques!!! Just remember everything happens for a reason whether we like it or not. You have made his time with you one of comfort and love and horses are forgiving creatures so no matter what mistakes you think you have made they understand that you are trying your best. It is tough when you begin to second guess yourself so try to remember that you made that choice at that time for a reason and know that you are doing everything you can for Jacques. __________________ Against the grain should be a way of life Don't take the free ride in your own life

10-26-2009, 02:45 PM
Clippity-Clop Coming two Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,662	I'm really sorry about your diagnosis but I'm also hopeful the treatment will work. Prayers for you and your horse. __________________

10-26-2009, 07:51 PM
Lady_MCSE Seasoned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Shytown, IL Posts: 4,523	Thanks again everyone ... brief update today is that he got his first treatment, and "he's doing fine." The doctor promised they'd call once a day to keep me updated. __________________ "A pun is its own reword." — Dance Drier, British comedian

10-26-2009, 08:46 PM
merleliz Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairburn, Georgia Posts: 4,474	Keep us updated, Lady M...you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jacques for a successful outcome. ((((HUGS)))) __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

10-26-2009, 09:16 PM
dcs2004 Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 567	I had a pony when I was younger that was part of a study of a chemotherapy drug that sounds very similar to this, (though because of my age at the time I do not know the name). She had a tumor on her right eyelid that the vet was certain would spread to the lymph nodes and brain rapidly. He offered to send her case in for review for the drug, and we tried it. Within a month or so, the tumor did begin to turn black and slough off. Stayed gone for several years, about 10 or so, recurred in her late 20s, but at that point was not as great a concern. Just wanted to add my well-wishes, and tell you that it can work- I've seen it! __________________ Riding is not just a sport, it is a passion. If you do not share the passion, you do not know the sport.

10-26-2009, 09:22 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,437	(((HUGS TO YOU))) what a terrible thing to have to go through. My prayers are with Jacque for a full recovery! Keep us updated __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

10-27-2009, 09:20 PM
Lady_MCSE Seasoned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Shytown, IL Posts: 4,523	Day 2, and the report is that the area has already started to dry up a bit (it has been a bit oozy) and turn black. Those are good signs! I just loved hearing the doctor's Australian (?) accent when he said, "And he's emmm, starting to get a bit annoyed at being kept in the stall ... " So I giggled and thought to myself, "So, you've met the Clydemonster, then have you?" So they are giving him Ace to calm him down. Cool beans, I so don't want anyone getting hurt!!! __________________ "A pun is its own reword." — Dance Drier, British comedian

10-27-2009, 09:22 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,437	Great Great news! I always love hearing about horses improving...instead of well...the other way around! Im glad to hear hes on his way to recovery...keep the GOOD updates coming __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

10-27-2009, 10:02 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 10,799	Lady M, that is wonderful news to hear that there is progress already. __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

10-27-2009, 11:12 PM
Horsie Michelle Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Summerfield, FL Posts: 910	My prayers are with you and your big guy! Keep us updated! __________________ ~~"All that we love deeply becomes part of us" ~~ Helen Keller

10-29-2009, 01:56 PM
Lady_MCSE Seasoned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Shytown, IL Posts: 4,523	Sounds like great news so far ... the tumor is responding as expected (hoped), and they say I can go pick him up on Saturday. Woo hoo! They are going to give him the last treatment on Saturday morning, but think he'll be fine in the trailer afterwards, so early afternoon is when I'm planning to pick him up. Yaaaaay! __________________ "A pun is its own reword." — Dance Drier, British comedian

10-29-2009, 02:27 PM
scrapchick Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 7,027	Yay!!! That is great news!!! So can you bring the doc with the darling accent home with you too? For medical reasons, of course. __________________ ....And I will sail my vessel, 'til the river runs dry, like a bird upon the wind , these waters are my sky - I'll never reach my destination if I never try ...So I will sail my vessel ,'til the river runs dry ...

10-29-2009, 02:42 PM
ruffian Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,158	I have always really enjoyed your posts on Jaques (love the name) esp the whole soaking the foot thing (with a hydrophobic Clyde no less), learning to trim his feet and all. I agree that another horse would have been easier, but I do beleive that people and animals come into our lives when we need them and there certainly was a lot to be learned from him Glad to hear the positive reports, my prayers are with you for a good recovery __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

10-29-2009, 05:36 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 10,799	That is wonderful news I'm so glad to hear he is responding so well! __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

10-29-2009, 08:11 PM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,450	Yay, Lady M...glad he's doing well with the treatments and that they seem to be doing their job...here's hoping for an uneventful ride home and recovery period... __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

10-29-2009, 09:11 PM
merleliz Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairburn, Georgia Posts: 4,474	Lady M, keeping all crossables crossed for you and Jacques...glad to hear things are progressing well! Jacques came into your life because he needed you...you have gone above and beyond what most people would do, or would even be able to consider doing, to save him and give him a good life...something good has to come from all you've been through, I absolutely refuse to consider otherwise! __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3