To Lucy Lou

Lucy Lou,

I take my pen in hand (you notice I said hand and not paw, dogs have paws and people have hands) to answer your letter.

Your Master said that your Mistress made me a pie and something happened to it. You didn't get into it did you? Tell your Mistress Thank You for the good thought. I appreciate it.

Do you know soon I will have to have a PET scan? I think that could include you since you are a pet. I really like the sound of a PET scan better than a CAT scan. I definitely know that I am not a cat, but maybe I am someones pet. Maryanna thinks I am her pet.

I've been eating a lot of Chinese food. Have you ever eaten Chinese food? It's Yum, Yum. Maryanna said I couldn't have any more for awhile because my feet are swelling and Chinese food is full of sodium. Whatever that is.

Did you know that people eat Hot Dogs? They don't look anything like you. Which reminds me to say Thank You for the picture you sent of you. Would you like a picture of me? I don't have any hair. You seem to have a lot, but then I don't look anything like you. You are what they call a pretty (a girl thing) dog. I am handsome (a guy thing).

Would you believe I've had to have yet another scan? This one was called an Ultrasound. They have taken so many pictures inside of me I don't believe I have any secrets left. It seems I now have blood clots in my leg and they sure do hurt. Hope they go away soon.

I must tell you that as of tomorrow I'll be halfway through my Chemo. I must take a total of 12 rounds of Chemo. This makes six down and six to go, which adds up to twelve. I'm real good at math.

Give your Mistress a sticky, licky kiss on her cheek for me. Tell he she is still in my prayers. You keep saying doggy prayers for me. I know they help.

Clayton