THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Update From the Johnson Household

Friday, September 25, 2020

Update From the Johnson Household

Just an update here - still dealing with the staph infection in my leg. Two visits to the hospital since March and 5 weeks of antibiotics put a dent in it, but it's still not gone and the antibiotics have destroyed my gut to the point I'm not able to hold food down. Getting better but after I get done working I just don't have any energy for writing though I'm keeping the dogs entertained - Hugs - Brigid

10 comments:

Gemma's personSeptember 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM
Take care of you...staph infections are nothing to take lightly, they can kill you, so, demand care!
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥September 25, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Hugs right back to you. We hope you will be better soon.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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Yamini MacLeanSeptember 25, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Hari OM
Aw heck - 2020 has a lot to answer for, eh? Sending another dose of POTP frae the Bonny Land! YAM xx
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lexitheschnauzerSeptember 25, 2020 at 4:37 PM
That staph infection is a real beast. On top of what you're already doing, have you thought about trying any essential oils? Thieves Oil by Young Living is great, just not for dogs. It kills all sorts of bacteria, yeast, viruses, etc. (and it smells good as a bonus)
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3September 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM
We will keep the prayers going for you.
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C.L.W.STEPSeptember 26, 2020 at 11:01 AM
That must be one heck of an infection! Hopefully it will get better soon.
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadySeptember 26, 2020 at 11:20 AM
I am so sorry to hear you are still dealing with this infection. May you be feeling better soon.
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Tails Around the RanchSeptember 26, 2020 at 12:03 PM
Sorry you're still having problems with that infection. 😳 Must have been quite the bug. Sending healing thoughts of wellness energy your way with digital ear rubs for the dogs.
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Lovable LilySeptember 26, 2020 at 1:40 PM
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through so much. I know all about "gut" issues. I have Colitis and it's been bad for 3 months. I can hardly get out of bed. Praying for better days ahead!

Hugs,
Kim
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Matilda the BoxerSeptember 28, 2020 at 2:41 PM
Luckily you have two grreat nurses to help you recover! Feel better soon!
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FIVE STARS

No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant