[Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton

[Asli Goncer]

My guide dog, Jane, is 6 years old and she had a growth removed from her
head earlier this summer. Luckily, it was not cancerous and there were no
further issues, but even the thought that it may have been more serious was
very distressing. 

I can't imagine what David must be going through. Our dogs are part of our
families and it is never easy to have a family member endure a serious
illness.

I do not personally know David, but please let him know that my thoughts are
with him in this difficult time. I am sure that the support of his friends
like those on this list will be of great comfort to him.

Asli and Jane

-----Original Message-----
From: flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Kathy Davis
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:02 PM
To: 'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [Flagdu] David Bearden & Upton

Dear Marion and List Friends, 
	My heart goes out to David. The love and devotion that develops
between a Blind person and his guide is over the top extraordinary. Please
extend my deepest sympathies to David about this tragic news. My Davey is
ten now and I frankly do not know what I am going to do when the day comes
that we can no longer be a working team. 
	Certainly I will keep David in my prayers and pray that Upton's
existing pain will be lessened considerably. 

Kathy 
  

-----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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