Hi everyone:

I am reporting on our Emma. She went totally blind, one month ago today, 3-9-08. Emma is healing from her eye removal fantastically. I have to pat myself on the back for that one. My Mom and I watched her like a hawk. Emma’s navigation progress is amazing. She is really finding her way around our home with little to no problems. From everything I have read this is really fast progress. Do not feel bad if your blind hound is still stumbling in this area at one month. All hounds are different and have different time lines, just like people. This brings me to Emma’s mental state. This is where she is struggling the most. I can tell she is depressed and confused. Every morning when she wakes up and looks in my direction I can tell she hopes her blindness is a bad dream. It just makes me want to cry. Believe me, it is OK to cry. If Emma could cry I know she would. I know Chaps would as well. He is desperate to play with her and she is frightened of him when he gets in his rowdy boy play mood. The homeostasis of our pack is out of whack and none of us like it.

I am here to report how we are doing and these are the truthful facts. I hope that this helps others. This is going to be a long process and we are dedicated to helping Emma through it.

Remember, if you ask for people’s opinions or advise your are going to get it. Some of it may help, and some of it may hurt. Pick and choose what helps and forget the negative comments.

I am sure every month will get better. Emma will acclimate to her new life. Chaps will learn how to play on her terms, and me? I will probably learn the most, from our Emma. She is turning into a great teacher. Her class room (her blog) has endless seats. Pull up a chair and join her life lessons.

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Emma going down the back steps all by herself, one week after going totally blind! Click the pic for a bit more information.

More Later, from seeing with your heart and nose…Emma, Chaps and Cat

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