Baby Dogs. Or, Izzy Girl.

Posted December 14, 2015 by Jennifer Ellision in blog / 2 Comments

  This is Izzy.
We have two dogs in my family, but (perhaps simply by virtue of being the smallest and youngest) Izzy is indisputably the baby. We carry her on our hips like a toddler. We cuddle up with her under blankets. And, yes, frequent baby talk ensues. 

She was recently diagnosed with something called Addison’s disease, which basically means her adrenal gland doesn’t produce the hormones that it should. The vets told us would be easily manageable, but Izzy has turned out to have a complicated case. We’ve been at the vet with her four days in a row and it’s looking like it’s going to be at least six. And this isn’t the first time. We’re racking up the vet bills.
I talked about real life transparency in a recent post, which is why I’m talking about this. This, among other real life issues, is what’s keeping me from getting back to Bree and the last book in her series. I barely have it together enough to finish getting Breathe In and Lady Corrine ready for her December 29th release.

Please keep my girl in your thoughts and send good vibes. This is miserable for all of us. 

  

2 responses to “Baby Dogs. Or, Izzy Girl.

  1. Vicki Delien

    Aww, poor Izzy. I’m sorry to hear she’s been back and forth to the vets. I hope they find something to help her.
    As with the books, I know there’s deadlines but can those be extended through the publisher etc? Real life issues need to take precedent over certain things and your readers would rather have a good thought out plot/story well written than something thrown together. I’m not saying you can’t do it but to take the time that you, yourself, needs. I hope I’m making sense here. I’m not feeling well but once I read this felt the need to reply. You have an army wishing you (and Izzy) the best. Try not to stress yourself out too much. Have a good night. ((hugs)) and prayers.

    • Aw, thank you, Vicki! The beauty of being self-published is that I can push deadlines back myself, but I do hate to keep readers waiting indefinitely! Izzy’s doing much better these days and I so appreciate your sweet comment!

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