My continued thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and Nancy.

JoJo thank you for the info

Continuing to pray for Cathy and Nancy.

More prayers for Cathy and I'm so sorry that she has had a set back. I am also proud to be a part of this group of prayer warriors who are lifting up all the needs that come to us. I certainly appreciate all the prayers that have been said for me. NancyW

QuilterLynn wrote:
Beautifully said, Lynn. DITTO. And, a big thank you to JoJo for the research she found on the 2 dog links. I'm praying for everyone in need. Thanks be to God for listening and answering our continued prayers. Blessings to everyone in the TQS community/family of quilters!

Much love to all,
Shirley

JoJo, thanks for the links. I read them both. I have heard of a case of recurrent strep throat in people who sleep with their dogs. I never purposefully let Kalli lick me anywhere, but she's sneaky and quick!
At any rate, I feel just horrible about what has happened to Cathy and am praying for a quick and total recovery.

I will keep Cathy in my prayers as well. All this discussion has made me curious about dog saliva though so I went searching. One thing I did find is if you feed your dog a raw diet of meat that you could get sick because of well -- raw meat and all having been in the dog's mouth. Overall though, it seemed if the dog was healthy and is up to date on shots and the person was healthy, the risk was small. Of course, all it takes is something horrible like Cathy's illness to make us a little more careful.

Here's an interesting article for those interested.

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=1213870

UPDATE: Okay this one is much more interesting and gives reason to not allow face licking.

http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2011/09/dr_phyllis_ritchie_better_to_j.html

I, too, am sad to hear that Cathy is back in the hospital. Being a huge dog person, I am also very curious of the details. Jane, do you know if Cathy had any pre-existing conditions that would have made her more susceptible to germs in general? Or did the dog carry some off-the-wall disease? Not really meaning to pry, just concerned to spread the info of the hazards without creating undue alarm - or perhaps alarm is appropriate.

Oh Jane, I am so sorry to hear this! Yes, this is such a strange thing to happen to anyone. I personally, have NEVER hear of it! Unless this is similar to when the kids go to the petting zoo and are cautioned not to pet the animals and then put their hand to their mouth. They can get giardia, and become quite ill. (And, dogs can carry giardia.) Is that what is happening? Is it a parasite that has taken up residence in Cathy's body? I will certainly be praying for her and Al!

Dawn
In beautiful Norhtwest Montana

Friends, I'm sad to say Cathy is back in the hospital and not doing well at all. Al is off work again and with her. I just want to sit down and cry. It is such a strange thing to happen to someone in the first place. I tell everyone I know to not let their dog lick their face because of this. Al said she is going to be in the hospital for a very long time. Please pray. Thank you all for being faithful.
Blessings,
Jane

Praying for all those needing clarity and comfort.....

Praying for all these needs. I have been away from TQS for a few days and am always surprised to return and find that my absence certainly doesn't mean the hurting for others stops. The real question is "Why am I surprised?" Every single person in the world is carrying a pain or a hurt from something. Sometimes it's our turn to help and sometimes it's our turn to ASK FOR HELP. Knowing help is this close and as close as a prayer is such a comfort. So....prayers lifted up.
Lynn

I'm sending prayers to God and good thoughts to all who are going through such difficult times. I hope everyone knows how much they are loved by our incredible TQS community.

Praying for Jan and her hubby Rick, for an encouraging pathology report, strength to go through this trial and to feel the love.
Blessings,
Terrie

Thanks Margo. Prayers are being lifted.