Today marks Griffin’s 9th day post surgery. He has been growing stronger each day, but today I found myself missing the 2 mile walks along the Hudson River that we used to take daily. So this afternoon I loaded Griffin into the wagon and pulled him to the park to enjoy the beautiful sunshine. He walked for quite a bit once we were there, but made no complaints when I gave him a lift back home!
We then had fun visiting (while the humans remained socially distant!) with neighbors in our hallway and Griffin decided that it was time to play fetch! I only caught a snippet on video, but my heart is so full seeing him enjoying his favorite pastime again! I have marveled at how well Griffin was recovering, but watching him play fetch today really did make my heart explode. That is his real sparkle and to see him moving so quickly and easily was amazing!
I sent the video to his vet to “tell” on myself since I know that Griffin probably shouldn’t be exerting himself this much so soon. He wrote back that he normally would say no to playing fetch, but that Griffin is doing beautifully so to let him have fun. I adore Dr. Spector! He has been so compassionate and caring throughout this process, emailing every day since Griffin came home. What surgeon does that? He loves the videos I send and I hope Griffin is inspiring him, too, just like he inspires me each day!
xoxo Stacy
