[Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton

[Sherrill O'Brien]

Hello all,

I am so very saddened to hear about David's difficult decision in dealing
his beloved guide Upton. This came crashing into his life so suddenly, which
makes it all the more painful. It is so hard to know the right decision to
make when faced with circumstances like this. I will certainly get in touch
with David, and will let him know that all on this list are saddened by this
difficult turn of events, and that we're all sending prayers and positive
thoughts to him and his dear Upton.

Thanks to all who have send David and upton your good wishes. And thanks so
much, Marion, for letting us know about this.

Sherrill


-----Original Message-----
From: flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 7:24 PM
To: FLAGDU List
Subject: [Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton


Dear All,
    David Bearden called me today and asked that I share some information
with this list, as he is still having technical challenges. David told me
that his guide dog, Upton, has been limping lately, so he took him to the
vet today. The vet did a biopsy on a growth on Upton's knee and found that
he has a very aggressive cancer. The vet wanted to put Upton down, but David
says he doesn't want Upton to die in pain. Tomorrow morning, Upton will have
surgery to remove some of his limph glands and help ease his pain. The vet
told David that it will buy a little time, but he doesn't expect Upton to
survive more than 3 - 6 months. Please keep David in your thoughts and
prayers. Losing a trusted guide is very difficult, but when our friends are
so young (Upton is only six), it is even more challenging.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala


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