[Anne]

Marley will you have access to a vet when you are on your camping trip? It sounds as though Jaxx's pain medication needs to be increased if he's crying in pain and grumpy. He's indicating he's in severe pain. I trust the vet you are seeing tomorrow will give you stronger pain medication and advise you whether or not Jaxx is up to the trip.

Sophie is doing well and her pain meds are keeping her comfortable. She is not showing any sign of pain and is happy, energetic and still full of mischief. We see the oncologist in 4 days for her 3 week review.

Because Sophie's osteosarcoma is in her mandible we are watching carefully for any sign of the cancer progressing to her brain but to date she is doing very well. When pain is evident in Sophie I will, with great sorrow, put her gently to rest. I would not have her suffer pain because parting with her is so painful for me.

I think the oncology treatment has been successful in slowing the progression of Sophie's cancer and we'll see what her tests indicate at her next visit. The medications she has are allowing her quality of life. She had a lovely run yesterday in the park and had a great time rolling around in the grass. It was so good to see her enjoying herself.

Laurie we are thinking of you and Lucas.