Rachell’s thoughts often include how far along the healing journey Chester is. His recovery is slow, but continuous. That is what Rachell decides when she looks at the good progress he makes week after week.
Today Chester makes a huge leap along the beaten path of recovery when he squeaks a quiet bark that only Rachell hears as he plays out in the back yard .
She looks anxiously toward him and perks up her ears questioning, “What was that sound?”
He seems surprised at the noise that projected from his throat. He sits calmly looking at his mom as if asking her the same thing. Within seconds, Chester is bouncing toward her at lightening speed to jump into her crossed legs. He then licks her furiously knowing this sound is a good thing. Once planted firmly next to her, he repeats a soft bark directly to her.
Rachell picks him up and hugs him close. She knows this sound will be stronger as each day passes and is thrilled at his improvement this day.
He nuzzles to her as close as he can affirming, “That’s my new bark whisper!”
Chester's Challenges 