Wednesday 23 December 2020

A Christmas card for all our lovely friends!


Gail says: Christmas is extra-precious this year. When Bertie was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder in September I seriously doubted he'd still be around in December, based on what the vet said. It was an article of faith in early November to knit the festive sweater he's wearing in the picture above. So I have the best (in fact the only) Christmas present I need - my dear little dog who, thanks to his medication, is full of beans, enjoying life, eating well, and at the moment free of any distressing symptoms. I want to thank all our friends in the blogging world for their support, as I treasure every day Bertie continues to confound expectations.

We are delighted today to join the LLB Gang's Christmas Card blog hop. 

24 comments:

  1. Oh my handsome Bertie the Bounciest of WFT in the universe!! What a lovely card and most touching words from your loving trekking pal Gail.
    As you know I'm quite a fan of red so you have given me the happiest this morning too. I have one request would you let Gail give you an few snuggles from me?! Please and Thank you!!
    Hugs Cecilia

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  2. Dearest Bertie and Gail, years of being together bind us in friendship, no matter that we live continents apart. Merry Christmas! /Fay, Tali (still here, too), James Bone, Eowyn (CWCs) and the NewSpoo, Stella Rose

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  3. Hari OM
    Bertie and Gail, Christmas is all about counting blessings - yours are definitely extra-special!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xx

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  4. Bertie (and Gail) we're sure this will be the most joyful Christmas ever and we wish for you a New Year full of very, very good things, stay well for long and many days to come sweet Bertie!

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  5. What a beautiful post! Merry Christmas all!

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  6. Such a beautiful Christmas post and indeed... So much to be thankful for this year! (despite the condition of this world.) Wishing you both a VERY Merry Christmas and happy new year. Keep fighting Bertie! Your sweater is very stunning.

    Hugs,
    Kim

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  7. Bertie, we are sending you lots of healing purrs and POTP and Christmas Miracles!!! Your sweater is pawesome and we think you look smashing in it.

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  8. Happy Christmas to you both! The Festive Jumper is just the thing, you look so Handsome Bertie. Have a wonderful Holiday.

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  9. It has most definitely been a very tough year. Sending lots of love to Bertie and a message to keep on fighting! Merry Christmas to both of you with love.
    Hugs
    ♥♥♥♥♥

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  10. Bertie looks great in his Christmas sweater. We're so happy that Bertie is doing so well and have our paws crossed that he continues to do well. Merry Christmas to you both.

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  11. You look so handsome in your festive sweater, Bertie! Merry Christmas to you and Gail!

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  12. Such a beautiful card Bertie! You look so very handsome in your festive jumper!!
    Thanks so muchfor hopping with us!!!

    PeeEss..We agree Gail, you have received the most wonderful Christmas gift in all of Blogville!

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  13. Bertie and Gail, I'm wishing you the very merriest of Christmases and much joy in the new year. Bertie, you look so handsome and dashing in that beautiful sweater!

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  14. Bertie and Gail! Terrific Card!
    This is the best news! It has been a horrible year and good news is better than anything else! Sending you the very best wishes for a joyful Christmas!
    Purrs
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

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  15. Extra time with Bertie is priceless. Enjoy every moment. Merry Christmas!

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  16. We too are delighted to see how well Bertie is doing - he is a strong boy!!!

    Merry Christmas.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  17. I knew that Bertie's happy time with you was the best gift in the world. I've been cheering along with you for months. I love his sweater :) Merry Christmas to you and Bertie.

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  18. Oh Bertie, that is one amazin' cardie my furiend!!!! I have been so happy to hear that you are doin' well my furiend! Keep it goin', and just continue to love life and live in each moment...you ARE a wonderful gift! {{{hugs}}}
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  19. Merry Christmas to Bertie and Gail from Westie Phoebe and human Edie! Bertie looks very handsome in his Christmas sweater.

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  20. Bertie, that's the bestest Christmas card we've had this year! It's perfect, and you look so handsome in your beautiful sweater.
    We're so glad that you are in such good health and hope that you will continue to be so for many more years.
    Have a wonderful Christmas, both of you, and all the very best for 2021

    Love,
    Inca xx

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  21. Wow Bertie you look so handsome in your new Christmas sweater - I expect you'll be getting a few treats tomorrow. Loved having you on the walk with the girls today - you're a wee star xxx
    Love Muriel

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  22. A very Merry Christmas to you and your mom, Bertie! We are so thankful you are showing your cancer that you are not giving up and we certainly hope you have a lot more time in you. Your Christmas sweater is beautiful!

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  23. Long time no see, Bertie. You are rockin' that sweater! I can't jump any more but am sending Big Bad Barks of hello across the USA and the ocean. Miro

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  24. What a lovely Christmas wish granted! So happy that Bertie continues to do well...late happy Christmas wishes to you!

    Rosie and Lesley

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