A year ago, I wrote a book about my dog, Georgia Grace. Georgia is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who lives with multiple, serious chronic illnesses including the top 3: Syringomyelia, Chronic Valvular Heart Disease, and Diabetes. I was told her life expectancy was three years. Today, she is 10 years, 6 months and still going strong. Georgia’s desire to live and my knowledge of chronic illness makes us a dynamic duo for sure.
Her medical costs are basically a second mortgage, so I am currently working full time with 5 part-time jobs to afford to keep her in my life. Her health is not good for my health, but she is a treasure that I would not trade for the world.
With the upcoming holiday season, I am encouraging anyone who lives with chronic illness to check out our story of unconditional love and overcoming odds. It’s the perfect gift for kids or anyone who loves animals. A portion of the proceeds goes to a fund that helps rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get the medical treatments that they need. It is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.
If you are not in a position to buy a book at this time, please share the link and/or follow our story on facebook: Making Lemonade with Georgia Grace
I’m so proud of this book. I never thought I would be able to call myself an author. Georgia has brought so much into my life that is both tragic and beautiful and I’d like to share our story with the world.
Making Lemonade with Georgia Grace is available at the following retailers:
Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/32h5YR2
Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/2CbCjOL
Blurb (direct from publisher and most economical): http://bit.ly/2KLVeH5
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/34yTDJU
Booktopia (AU): http://bit.ly/2PKsLlJ
Thank you for reading my shameless plug. As Georgia maxes out of her insurance coverage, I’m hoping to increase book sales to help us keep on keeping on.
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Aww little Georgia Grace. I had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Robbie, who sadly had to be put down several years ago. I loved him dearly and it’s still painful to think of him, I still miss him. He also had various health issues, including arthritis, a heart condition and diabetes, and at the end he lost so much function he was suffering too much and it was too unfair.
You’re right about the vet bills. It’s lovely you’ve written this book & I wish you all the best with it. I’m so sorry your little Georgia Grace has so much to contend with but it’s incredible she’s 10 and a half and doing well, defying those odds of a 3 year life expectancy ♥
Caz xx
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Thank you so much! Seriously CKCS are the best dogs! It is so unfair they have so many health issues. I’m lucky that Georgia is mine. She has taught me so very much!
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Georgia Grace is the coolest little girl. And your book rocks !!! I love it.
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Thank you so much!!
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Your Georgia is a sweetheart for sure. You and both very lucky to have each other. I have had 5 Cavaliers in my life and 4 of them pasted away from the heart murmurs. My 5th Cavalier, Maximus, was my little companion, my shadow, my other half developed degenerative myelopathy, he slowly lost the ability to walk and became paralyzed after 18 months from diagnosis. It was heartbreaking and not to be able to do anything was the worse. I understand your fight to keep Georgia going and I wish you all the best. Treasure every moment with her. All the best, Daphsam
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