Baba wa Tennessee alikuwa na hisia kwamba angeweza kumfundisha mchungaji kumsaidia mwanawe, 4
Kama karibu mtu yeyote ambaye ameasili mbwa au paka kutoka kwenye makazi anaweza kuthibitisha, kuna kitu maalum kuhusu mnyama kipenzi aliyeokolewa; ni kana kwamba mnyama anahisi kuwa amepewa nafasi ya pili ya maisha. Ndivyo ilivyokuwa kwa Juno, Mbelgiji Malinois ambaye aliokolewa kutoka kwa makazi siku chache kabla ya kuuawa. Lakini tangu kuja kuishi na familia yake huko Alcoa, Tenn., Juno amechukua jukumu la uokoaji kwa Lucas Hembree wa miaka minne.
Lucas anaugua ugonjwa wa Sanfilippo, ugonjwa wa kurithi, wa kimetaboliki unaosababishwa na kukosekana au kufanya kazi vibaya kwa kimeng'enya kinachohitajika kuvunja molekuli ndefu za sukari. Ugonjwa unapoendelea, watoto hupoteza uwezo wa kuzungumza, kutembea na kula. Ugonjwa huo pia husababisha uharibifu mkubwa wa neva ambao husababisha tabia ya ukatili, kuhangaika na kukamata.
"Jambo baya zaidi ambalo wazazi husikia wanapojua kwamba mtoto wao ana ugonjwa huu ni kwamba hakuna tiba wala tiba," anasema babake Lucas, Chester.
Isipokuwa mabadiliko hayo, Lucas hatarajiwi kuishi zaidi ya umri wa miaka 15 na anaweza kuwa katika hali ya mimea anapokuwa na miaka minane. Kwa kutambua kwamba kila wakati ni wa thamani zaidi, Chester na mke wake, Jennifer, wanataka mwana wao ajionee mengi kadiri awezavyo huku angali ana uwezo wa kufurahia.
Sala na kudumu
Kwa hiyo wakati ugonjwa ulipoanza kuathiri viungo vya Lucas, Chester alitafuta kupata mbwa wa huduma ili kuweka Lucas thabiti wakati anatembea. "Niliambiwa kwamba mbwa wa huduma angegharimu angalau $ 15,000, na kwamba Lucas hakuwa mgombea mzuri kwa sababu ya uwezo wake wa kuzorota na tabia yake," Chester anasema. "Nilikataa kukubali jibu hili."
Mchanganyiko wa sala na ustahimilivu ulimpeleka Chester hadi Juno. "Nilikutana na chapisho kumhusu kwenye tovuti ya kikundi cha uokoaji," anasema. "Nilikuwa na hisia kwenye utumbo wangu kwamba nilipaswa kwenda kumuona mbwa huyu."
Familia nzima ilifanya safari ya saa mbili kukutana na Juno, ambaye alikuwa amefungwa katika makao ya mashariki ya Tennessee. "Alikuwa amedhoofika, na zilikuwa zimesalia siku kadhaa kutoka kwa euthanised," Chester anasema. "Alisalimishwa kwa makazi kwa sababu wamiliki wake wa awali hawakuwaelewa Wabelgiji Malinois." Kwa bahati nzuri, Chester alifanya. Alipata kujua na kupenda aina hiyo alipokuwa akifanya kazi kama afisa wa kutekeleza sheria miaka ya awali.
"Nilikuwa nikisaidia katika mafunzo ya polisi K-9, na mbwa wetu walikuwa Malinoise wa Ubelgiji," anasema. "Nilipenda tamaa yao ya kufanya kazi na mtazamo wao wa 'kutoacha kamwe'." Mbali na kuwa chaguo maarufu kwa mbwa wa polisi, kuzaliana mara nyingi hutumiwa katika kupambana. Kwa kweli, inaaminika kwamba mbwa aliyesaidia Navy SEALs kumtoa Osama bin Laden alikuwa Malinois wa Ubelgiji.
Imemwagika kwa upendo na mapenzi
Lakini ingawa aina hiyo imethibitisha ustadi wake katika doria na mapigano, Chester alihitaji kuwa na uhakika kwamba Juno angekuwa mbwa anayefaa kwa mvulana wake mdogo. "Nilimweka kwenye kamba iliyolegea na akatembea nami na hakuwahi kuvuta," Chester anasema. "Jaribio la Lucas lilifuata. Walichukuliana mara moja, kama roho za jamaa." Hembrees walimleta Juno nyumbani na kumwaga kwa upendo na upendo.
"Nilitaka kuhakikisha kwamba alikuwa na wakati mwingi wa kuzoea familia kabla sijaanza mazoezi rasmi," Chester asema. Walakini, tangu mwanzo ilionekana kuwa na kitu cha silika kuhusu uhusiano wao. Siku moja, Chester aliona Juno akimzunguka Lucas alipokuwa kwenye kiti chake cha magurudumu. "Alikuwa akinung'unika na kumgusa kwa pua yake," Chester anasema. "Niliangalia viwango vyake vya oksijeni na vilikuwa chini sana." Baada ya kumpa oxygen, Lucas alirudi katika hali yake ya kawaida na Juno akamsalimia kwa lamba na mahaba.
"Hapo ndipo nilipojua kwamba alikuwa na uwezo wa kukabiliana na mabadiliko yake ya neva," Chester anasema. "Sasa anatuarifu Lucas anapokaribia kupata kifafa au ikiwa viwango vyake vya oksijeni vimepungua sana. Amemuokoa mara kadhaa." Juno amekuwa bega halisi kwa Lucas kuegemea anapotembea, na ushawishi wa kutuliza anapofadhaika. Na wakati Chester anahakikisha kwamba Juno anapata muda wa kupumzika, anasema kuwa ni vigumu kumfanya Juno kuondoka upande wa Lucas. "Huwezi kuona moja bila nyingine karibu," anasema. "Inahisi kama ilikusudiwa kuwa."
Ili kujifunza zaidi kuhusu Lucas unaweza kwenda kwenye ukurasa wa Facebook ambao baba yake anaandika kutoka kwa mtazamo wa Lucas.
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I am impressed reading the true story of Lucas , a 4 years little boy and his pet .I pray for you Lucas to live long . Nothing is impossible with GOD. Men give you only 15 years of life but GOD says HE heals you. GOD is watching you over your act of kindness.And He will heal you from your sickness. GOD Bless you, Lucas !!!
Such a great story. :)
Hi- my name is Amy Gorman Leon. I am mutual friends with Gary Lewis and Dave. At age 18 I suffered a traumatic brain injury through an attack, which led to blidness, deafness, paralysis, and seizures. I have since gotten a Master's in disabilities and am a J.D. adcountenance upon you.vocate for persons with challenges. I too had a service dog-a Welch Corgy-who saved my life many times before we finally retired him. I am most interested in Lucas and the two of you and would love to become your mutual friends. I am a spiritual and strongly believe in the power of prayer. You are all an inspiration to me and I would love to keep track of you. Please let me know if you will confirm my request for friendship, and never give up hope. I now teach music therapy and Gary and I went to the same music school together. God has a plan for all of you-may God bless you and keep you; may He shine his counntenance upon you. Bless you all. Amy Gorman Leon
Amazing!!!!!.
http://www.facebook.com/Pra... Here is the facebook page :)
I've come to understand that my loving Miss Kitty Cody was a rescue cat (owner got sick and never came home) and very neurotic when she came to live w/me. She cried for a week but finally got used to me, her new home and lots of loving attention. I've never known such a loving cat and she sure senses my moods and communicates her needs & she know lots of words, like, "Do you want to go in the window?" If yes, she runs in the bathroom and jumps up to the window which I open for her - aw, fresh air! As a senior she is the best buddy ever, and I don't have to take her for walks in the cold outdoors.
Dogs are the most animals ,who love with all their hearts, the wonderful friend one can desire.
Nice story and may God be with them both.
This is God at work.
Amazing story!
Great story, I feel to say long live juno and lucas.
My prayers and heart to Lucas, Boy you are alive and will remain alive, The Doctor says the fact but God knows the truth. Bet me Lucas you will cross 15 believe and prayers. For Juno she's a human in disgard, a God sent for Lucas.
Charles
What an inspiring story. I have a beautiful dog Buddy. He has been my mate for nearly 18yrs. There was a time in my life when I was extremely ill and he was my only friend, as I did not want to burden others with my disabilities. He saw me through, gave me courage in his silent but strength giving manner. He knows all. He is deaf now and full of arthritus and still the most loving soul I will ever know. I thank him forever for the strength and friendship he gives me. I never wanted a dog but the day I met him as a pup it was love at first sight. He is my true soul mate. Thankyou to all the wonderful pets out there and the people who have the time to connect to them.
Unconditional love in the true sense is a dog and his mate.
Keep your heart open Lucas, you are a truly inspiring soul as is your Juno.
Beautiful. could u share the link for the facebook page :) Gratitude!
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