Helen rolling 1

She may be blind, she may have lost a leg to one form of cancer, and she may be battling yet another type of cancer, but a rolling Helen is a happy Helen.  I looked out my office window this morning and saw her rolling and rolling in the grass.  She kept at is so long that I had plenty of time to get the camera and go outside to take some photos. 

Based on consultations with the oncologist at Washington State University, Helen is not back on chemotherapy yet.  We are taking her to our vet clinic in Helena next week for another monthly check-up, and after our vets and the oncologist review those latest findings, they'll decide on the next stage of treatment. 

Meanwhile, it appears that rolling might be excellent therapy in and of itself:

Helen rolling April 27

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21 responses to “Happiness”

  1. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    Way to go Helen. Live in the moment. An important lesson for us 2 legged creatures. You roll girl!

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  2. Diane Bowlin Avatar
    Diane Bowlin

    What a wonderful picture of Helen,it reminds me of my Charlie dog. No matter how sick he got with the cancer he always loved to roll. Thank you for the picture of Helen , it remind me of someone who was very special to me and one of the things that made him.

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  3. Cheryl Pohl Avatar
    Cheryl Pohl

    Helen is a happy dog and cannot think of a better place to be then with you guys that’s for sure!!! She is as happy as blind Madison.

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  4. Linda and Jack Avatar

    Helen, you are an inspiration. Keep rollin’ pretty girl! You are bringing smiles to many faces.
    As for chemo… we know it all too well! My dog, Jack, just finished his 6-month protocol and has made it quite clear that if and when his lymphoma returns, he does NOT wish to go through it again! Whatever you and your vets decide, you have a chemo buddy in Jack and he’ll be pulling for you.

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  5. Shirley * James/Portland, OR Avatar

    We humans could learn something from Helen! Thanks for the joy!

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  6. Chloe Avatar

    Oh Helen, we have been looking forward to an update on you. And now there you are paddling upside down. I think I see a smile too!
    I bet you got a big tummy rub after the picture was taken too!

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  7. Sandra Avatar

    I was looking for the right answer to this post and picture and Ev said it for me: live in the moment. I am glad animals can’t really understand what a prognosis is which allows them to fully live every minute of their precious lives. You roll, girl!

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  8. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    I just love Helen! Keep on rollin’, sweet girl!

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  9. Lynne Parker Avatar

    Thank you for the update on Helen. I’ve been wondering how she’s doing.

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  10. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    What a sweet girl, like she doesn’t have a care in the world. She’s lucky to be at the Ranch!

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  11. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    Helen, you make my heart sing!

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  12. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Rollin, Rollin, Rollin!!! Helen I’m so glad you are clearly enjoying life & the wonderful thing is you have no idea what tomorrow will bring nor do you worry about it!!! We should all live like this!!

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  13. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Rollin, Rollin, Rollin!!! Helen I’m so glad you are clearly enjoying life & the wonderful thing is you have no idea what tomorrow will bring nor do you worry about it!!! We should all live like this!!

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  14. Peggy Avatar
    Peggy

    Those pictures of Helen just have to make you happy. Thanks for spreading the joy.

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  15. Kate & Luke Avatar
    Kate & Luke

    Helen looks great!

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  16. Doe George Avatar
    Doe George

    Just love all “The Rolling Dogs”
    Way to go Helen, beating the odds with each new day! One joyous roll at a time! :>)

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  17. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    I’m always amazed at how resilient dogs are…
    Keep on rollin’, darling Helen!
    Thank you, Steve, for the update and for these sweet photos.

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  18. boundforglory Avatar
    boundforglory

    Great post for today!
    We love seeing Helen happily rolling and enjoying the simplier things in life. Think I’ll try rolling on the grass today too…I’ve been inspired! : )

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  19. Rosemary Avatar
    Rosemary

    I am so thankful for you two being there for these animals!

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  20. Shauna Avatar
    Shauna

    Oh that totally made my morning.. happy Helen with not a worry in the world!

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