So I figured it was time for an update on Bob. A couple of months ago I blogged about his health issues--the problem that he was having with his leg--long story short--cancer. Well after another month or so of treating his leg and trying to save it, the Dr. realized that it wasn't working, so after much thought, they decided to amputate it. Don't feel bad about this...feel happy, because now Bob is back to his old self again.
By the time they decided to go ahead with this procedure, Bob's whole demeanor had changed which was the final thing that made the Dr. and his parents realize that this was his only option. Within 2 days after his surgery he was walking around, but more importantly, he was happy again!
Here he is just last week at the beach--one of his favorite places. My daughter says that she forgets sometimes that he only has 3 legs now. And now he is a proud member of the Tripawd Community. As far as the cancer goes--they're going to run some tests on him next week to see if the rest of his body is still cancer-free--he still needs your prayers. But for now--all is well with Bob : )
And now, another new name--Lenny. I missed Leo very much, and I knew that I was going to need a new companion, whom I know Leo would have liked very much--Lenny!
He likes to check out my art supplies---and he likes to stick close to me--a definite Mamma's boy---I'm so glad about that! I'm just so happy to watch him EAT and WALK--something Leo couldn't do the last 2 weeks of his life--I will never never take his good health for granted.
So if you weren't sure before, I'm sure you are now--I'm the crazy turtle lady...
I would never have imagined just 4 months ago that I would not have Leo anymore or that I would have a new and improved art room with a new little companion. And one more shot I have to show you--I've started a new art wall right above his tank, beginning with it adjacent to his tank---he loves looking at it--
P.S. Thanks to Julie, Sharon, and this Ebay artist, I have a great start for my art wall, which I'll be blogging about in the future--thanks you guys for your beautiful art!
This is my new little baby, and when I say companion, I really mean it. I decided to move my art room into the room where Lenny is. It's twice the size of my original one, and now I can be with him all the time--poor thing--I can't leave him alone.
Here he is in his little house--actually, it's not so little--it's 4 foot across--so he's got lots of room to play around in, (yes, I had the camera right inside of the tank--he probably was thinking---NOW what is she doing?!) and it's right across from my work table. When I decided to do this, I was wondering if I would bother him too much. I like to play my music kind of loud and I like to sing REAL loud, but you know what?? I think he likes it! He just watches me and when he's ready to go to sleep, he does, even if the music is on. And of course I'm always talking to him--he's a great listener.
And he loves to walk around the "studio"--
So if you weren't sure before, I'm sure you are now--I'm the crazy turtle lady...
I would never have imagined just 4 months ago that I would not have Leo anymore or that I would have a new and improved art room with a new little companion. And one more shot I have to show you--I've started a new art wall right above his tank, beginning with it adjacent to his tank---he loves looking at it--
This is the piece that Somerset published--I couldn't have found a more perfect place for it. This little story in my life started out very sad but came full circle with a very happy ending! (Leo would have been a great big brother)
P.S. Thanks to Julie, Sharon, and this Ebay artist, I have a great start for my art wall, which I'll be blogging about in the future--thanks you guys for your beautiful art!