Mississauga Writers Group
March 2015
Heart to Heart
Sunday, we got Max up the ramp into the car and took him home. We got him into our backyard
where he ambled, unsteady but happy. Back up the ramp to the deck and into the living room. He
seemed glad to be home at last, the first time since his dreadful ordeal started weeks ago. I spent all
my time with him. At night, I slept on the couch near him, to check on him periodically and help
him to the yard if needed.
Monday the 20th of October was a big day- Max was driven to the hospital for a follow up
appointment with his neurologist. He was greeted warmly by the staff.
“Hello Max! It’s nice to see you walking!” “Look at this handsome boy!”
They were all smiles. The neurologist examined him and seemed happy