Prayers Still Needed for our Beloved Beauty

Beauty is still at EMCO where she was diagnosed with peritonitis and hepatitis. Her bloodwork has thankfully improved daily. She’s still on IV fluids/meds but she does munch on hay now – upon being admitted, she had been refusing food. She is drinking well. Her respiration is good, but there is concern about her heart rate which remains elevated for a yet to be determined reason. The people at EMCO have been truly wonderful.

Beauty hasn’t laid down since the day she was admitted (she’ s picky about her stall) so I know she’s needing REM sleep. She’s tired of being in a stall and wearing ice boots 24/7. This is the first time she’s been in a hospital environment and I know she wants out. I think perhaps the environment can cause her to be anxious (which can contribute to an elevated heart rate), just as it does for me when I have to go to a hospital.

Freckles is holding onto a “Believe” sign in the corner hay feeder, keeping Beauty company.

Yesterday. we took Beauty out of her ice boots to get some exercise which I think did her much good. She is a strong willed mare and she knows that I love her dearly. She’s beat the odds more than once and I have faith she will do so again. I appreciate everyone’s good thoughts and prayers – I believe they are working! Please, please, keep them coming.

Sincerely,
Theresa