Our hopes and prayers are with you and Promise. If not by the sheer volume of positive vibes, and our collective prayers, we are all hopeful for a speedy and complete recovery.
“Mommy, does it really matter?” - Sumo toddler, age 3
Super news Louise!!!
Sorry, I didn’t mean to forget about your question, I just got a little excited there for a bit lol.
This isn’t the same horse. Promise is an 18 year old TB who I have owned since she was 4. She is loving and one of the most obedient horses that I have ever seen. She is also bottom of the totum pole with whatever horse she is turned out with, which may explain the obedient part.
[This message was edited by Louise on Jul. 30, 2001 at 09:42 PM.]
Keep those good thoughts coming. The good news is that the intestine so far is staying where it should be. The bad news is that, in spite of all the flopping and jogging and fluids, she still has the impaction in the large colon. It looks like it has moved a little, but, we are still very much “in the woods.”
I know that the next stage, if the blockage doesn’t move, is a medicine that can have two very serious side effects
- Severe colic symptoms
- Possible rupture of the intestine.
There are, right now, no plans to use this medication.
So, if you could all remind the powers that be (and Promise) that poops are good things, I would really appreciate it!
But we both know that isn’t going to help Promise. You could always try loading her into a trailer and going for a short ride. That is almost guaranteed to get and keep things moving. 
Seriously now, I do hope it all comes out OK. My kids and I are pulling for Promise.
Besides we need you for this coming weekend at the Heidi bash!! You are the only one with directions!
msj
which the dogs want to roll in, so please let us know. All our prayers to you and Promise.
~Kryswyn~
“Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo”
DONE! (faith can move mountains!)
Betsy
Lead, follow, or get out of the way…
Mackie and Ann sending our prayers and good thoughts to you and Promise!
My Cassie mare and I are sending our prayers your way.
Louise, sending positive energy Promise’s way, and {{{hugs}}} to you.
Phew, darlin!!! Everything is STILL crossed for Promise’s continued recovery.
I just read your post from this morning and now the late afternoon update. Hugs to you and Promise. Gosh I imagine the hours have dragged by so slowly as you waited for news throughout the day.
Hope she continues to improve and is 100% again very soon!
SLW
WE WANT POOP!
C’mon, Promise!
My thoughts are with you both.
One-eyed Wicky
First update: YIPPEE!!!
Second update: Oh POOP!!!
Louise- how is Promise this morning??
SLW
You probably don’t want my accident-prone beasties sending any vibes Promise’s way… 
Good luck!
Sends “Get well soon” vibes to Louise and promise from Katie and Chaz My fingers and toes and hair is crossed, I hope she gets better soon! Colic is NOT fun to go through!
Louise - lots of positive vibes coming your way, especially from Rebel, who is, after all, a Medical Miracle…
Lots of prayers!!!
Thoughts, prayers and jingling curb chains are going out to Promise from Northern California…
