Whitey knew before I did that I was sick. He used to come up to me and sniff me all over, it was a constant daily thing. Once I was diagnosed he stopped sniffing me all over and concentrated on my left breast. I was due to go for a mammogram the following week and sure enough they found a cyst. Once again he stopped sniffing me. If he comes near me now I tell him to leave me alone. I have since heard that they use dogs to sniff out disease in people. I am a believer. I feel like I should rename him "Underfoot" because that is where he is with every step I take. If i am sitting down he lays across my feet. Nice and warm though so I don't complain. |

| Myositis "Whitey's Story" |

| and best friend |
