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Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« on: June 30, 2007, 11:29:40 PM »
Laura called me from the vet's office this evening...Grinder appears to have West Nile Virus but we'll know for sure after the results from the blood work come in. Laura is staying with him overnight at the vet. Will update when there is more information.  Thanks for all prayers.
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2007, 11:51:53 PM »
Sending many prayers <(' ')>

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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2007, 08:33:48 AM »
Oh No!  Laura and Grinder have special places in my memory.  At Marshall, three years ago, De$try, Laura and I were talking at the back of her trailer when Grider bent down, took a mouthfull of sand and spit in into Laura's face.  We had to hold Laura down and pour water into her eyes.   It is funny now looking back yet a firm memory for me.
Please keep us updated.
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2007, 09:37:45 AM »
My thoughts and prayers are with Laura and Grinder!!!!! (((((((HUGS))))))))
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2007, 10:04:20 AM »
 <(' ')>
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2007, 11:09:56 AM »
 (((((((HUGS))))))))
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2007, 11:55:48 AM »
Prayers go her way!! (((((((HUGS))))))))
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2007, 12:11:28 PM »
 (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) (((((((HUGS)))))))) Many, Many Prayers for your baby Grinder. I am sure he will pull through!  <LUV>
Lord, please be with Laura and Grinder in their time of need. Please help Grinder to fight off this terrible disease.  (+) (+) (+) (+) (+) (+) amen.

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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2007, 12:53:37 PM »
Prayers for Grinder and Laura. <(' ')> <(' ')> <(' ')>

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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2007, 02:33:05 PM »
Cold n Classy was getting text messages from Laura.  They have Grinder on some iv's and he is getting calmer but (and is getting some control back).
Good luck to you both Red.
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2007, 02:35:13 PM »
Oh no that is a shame!!  Prayers from SATX - Was he vaccinated against WNV?

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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2007, 03:21:07 PM »
I am so thankful for your prayers and thoughts.

Grinder has been down this wicked road before when he broke his hip. His heart is what brought him back and I know it will get him through this. He has made some small improvements and the vets are very pleased with that.

He has regained control of his pupils, he is calmer, and is moving a little better. These are very small changes to his condition but they are positives. He still does not know where his back legs and he looks like a drunk horse when he tries to walk. His appetite is good and he was in tip top shape so those are pluses.

When he laid down around 2 am I laid my head on his neck and cried myself to sleep. The vets did not want him to go down because they did not know if he could get back up. About 5:30 he started to move around and he got up on his own. It wasn't pretty but he did it. He is a tuff little horse.

I could not help but to think of what the Barbaro's owner said about " All the pain is worth it.......... to get love so deep". Those words rang so true to me last night.

I am home to take a nap and then I am heading to a rodeo. Colonel and I are gonna make this run tonite for Grinder. The vets are giong to call me tonite and let me know how is. I will head back up there in the morning. Please keep us in your prayers!

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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2007, 04:02:35 PM »
Dear Lord, please lay Your healing hands upon Grinder. Help him to understand that there are all these people trying to help him. We know that You care deeply about all of Your creatures and I think especially so for those that have someone to love them and love back.  Please help Laura keep faith in Your healing powers and give her comfort at this time.  We praise your name!  In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2007, 06:15:45 PM »
Prayers for Lauara and Grinder (((((((HUGS))))))))
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Re: Prayers for Laura Rodgers and Grinder
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2007, 07:23:15 PM »
What vet clinic is he at? Call me if you need anything. You have my prayers.
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