Sunday 10 October 2010

The Chosen One

Photo copyright : Maggie May

I knew that the little rabbit in the picture below was the one that I really had taken a fancy to.
I picked it out of 4 photos of babies (all from the same litter) on the web site of the breeder where I bought Ash.
She had told me that there were two boys and two girls, so I was hoping that the one I really secretly liked more than the others was a doe and not a buck.
I would have loved any of them as they all were so cute, but seeing as I was the first to reserve one out of that litter, I thought I could afford to be picky and indulge myself.

I had rung round rescue centres before contacting the breeder to see if I could find a suitable dwarf rabbit to be a companion to Ash, my existing bunny. However, there were no dwarf ones available and the whole object was to get them to bond and live together in the same quarters, so I obviously was not going to bring home a huge rabbit that would toss Ash around like a football.

My son took me over to see the babies on Friday morning and I was amazed to see how much my little rabbit had grown from the original photo. Fortunately this little rabbit was a doe, so I gave her a long cuddle and paid my deposit.
Lily will be ready in two weeks to come home with me. Then the fun will begin..... getting the two rabbits to bond.


I thought you would all like to know that my husband, Harry's chemo has now been postponed for at least 3 months, possibly longer, because his recent blood tests have turned out to be unexpectedly satisfactory.
We feel it is definitely answered prayer and we will enjoy the extra time that we have been given.





34 comments:

Sueann said...

That is great news about the delayed chemo treatment! Woot!!
I am doing the happy dance here!!
Your newest bunny is so beautiful!!
Enjoy!
Hugs
SueAnn

Anonymous said...

great to have good news xxxxx
that bunny is lush

mrsnesbitt said...

Wonderful news maggie xxxx

Mickle in NZ said...

Wonderful news about the delay for Harry's treatment. You will have such a happy Christmas this year. And wee Lily is gorgeous.

Sending care, love and huggles, Michelle xxx (with a silently sleeping Zebby Cat in the background)

Irene said...

That's great news about Harry's state of health, Maggie. What a relief that must be to the both of you.

Lilly is adorable. What a sweetheart. I bet you can't wait to bring her home.

XXX

Debbie said...

Great news about the test results..
and that has to be the cutest little bunny I have EVER seen!!!!!

CiCi said...

Lily is so darn cute. I know she will be a joy and it will be fun watching the two bond. This is getting exciting.

CorvusCorax12 said...

oh how cute

Dimple said...

What good news about Harry, I'm so glad! I pray you will have many more years together, and that he will not need chemo at all!
Lily is darling!

Happy Frog and I said...

Oh, I am having a cute overload moment! Such lovely photos, I absolutely adore bunnies.

Brilliant news about your husband progress/health too.

I would also like to thank you very much for your lovely comments on your brother's blog and my own. They really mean a lot to me. :-)

VioletSky said...

Wonderful news!

Expat mum said...

Fabulous news about hubby! Enjoy getting ready for Lily too. What a beaut!

Ayak said...

Lily is just gorgeous...and I'm really pleased to hear about Harry...good news indeed xx

Casdok said...

Brillient news for you both.

Soo cute :)

secret agent woman said...

I'm so glad to hear about your husband's good results!

And that is an exceptionally cute bunny.

Mimi said...

Wonderful news, Maggie, about your husband! You're finally getting the break you deserve!
Lily is just beautiful. I really hope that she and Ash do bond. Be careful, though- we had an awful time when we minded a friend's rabbit along with Crash- they went at it hammer and tongs, would have killed each other if hubby hadn't intervened. They were both males, and I think that was the problem. One or the other had to be locked up at all times.
Hope I haven't frightened you, but better prepared than not!

SandyCarlson said...

I am glad your husband's chemo has been put off and that all is well. What a sweet bunny. Beautiful.

XXOOXX

Bernie said...

Great news about Harry, enjoy this time my dear friend.
Love Lily, so cute.....:-)Hugs

Maria said...

Praise God. You'll both get through. God wants you well. In Jesus' Name amen!

Akelamalu said...

Wonderful news about Harry! I'll continue sending Reiki and keep him in my prayers.

That little cutie is going to be a nice playmate for Ash. :)

Hilary said...

Maggie, I'm so happy to hear that news about your husband. May his improved health continue.

I love that little Lily face.. just TOO adorable. I didn't think you could resist it either. ;) I hope she and Ash take to one another.

Jeni said...

That is terrific news about your husband's chemo! Hope things along those lines continue to have nothing but good results.
And that bunny, Lily, that's the one that I especially liked her eyes from your other post! Good taste, Maggie!

Jackie said...

Oh Happy Day! Wonderful news, Maggie....simply wonderful news about Harry. I know that you both are beaming!!! Thank you to God for answered prayers.... !!!!
The bunny....ooooh....what can I say except....ahhhh....it is a beauuuuuuutiful bunny....huggable, kissable, and when you get it home, I do hope that we'll get more photos....puhleeeze? :)))
Love,
Jackie

Brian Miller said...

yay! great news about the chemo! and adorable little rabbit...double shot of happy today!

Jinksy said...

There's no doubt but that you've chosen the prettiest bunny! What a sweetie! :)

Wendy said...

I am so happy about Harry's blood tests and delayed chemo! Good news indeed! I did not know he was undergoing chemo.

What a sweet little bunny. I hope the two of them bond.

Rose said...

What a happy post, Maggie! First, wonderful news about Harry; I know the two of you must feel so thankful and blessed. Second, Lily is so adorable; I hope she and Ash take to each other right away.

Anonymous said...

Perhaps your new bunny is bringing you good fortune. Absolutely fantastic news and I pray that it remains good.

CJ xx

Alyson | New England Living said...

Congratulations on the fantastic news about your husband! Definitely an answered prayer.

Your new baby is so ridiculously precious! I can see how you feel in love instantly.

Hadriana's Treasures said...

Super, super news! Maggie! :) Hxx

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

Wonderful news about Harry - I am so pleased for you both. Pretty little Lily! A x

RNSANE said...

Joyful news about Harry and the delay in chemo. Perhaps it will never have to happen!

Welcome to little hippity hoppity Lilly. I hope Ash will be happy to have company.

RNSANE said...

Joyful news about Harry and the delay in chemo. Perhaps it will never have to happen!

Welcome to little hippity hoppity Lilly. I hope Ash will be happy to have company.

david mcmahon said...

Wonderful news about Harry. Hope his progress continues steadily.