11/20/2022
Dear friends and clients of the Dog Spa. This is an update. This is Stephen, Susan’s husband.
As so many of you know, Susan has been thrust into an auto-immune crisis that has entirely disabled her life and vocation. Initially, the doctors spoke of Lupus and then it migrated to a rare kind of vasculitis (known as MPA). The testing and appointments continue.
I can say that, compared to a few weeks back, Susan is in a place of more strength and well-being; however, the pathway towards wellness remains a long one. 😢😢 She has undergone several rounds of IV Infusion therapy and now a kind of Infusion that is used in chemo therapy treatment. She doesn’t have cancer; however, because her immune system is in hyper-drive, this treatment is used to try and settle down her system.
In what is the most devastating of news, Susan has been informed that she is going to lose the ends of a few of her fingers. This is just awful news for her and for her beloved vocation. Apparently, it could have been even worse. 6-12 months has been mentioned as a timeframe; whatever the length of recovery time, she knows it will be long and will require extensive therapy.
In a sea of unknowns, Susan remains hopeful that she will groom again. She is thankful to each of you for your kindness, prayers, positive intentions. She sends love and kisses to your precious babies. Please stay tuned to this page for updates.