This is Nana.
So as it turns out, Bailey was not just moping about his loss in the election.  He was limping so he went to the Vet - as in OUR Vet, whom we love because his hands know Bailey - and is a Morris Foundation Hero Vet  - and Bailey is sick.

He is so connected that he has much the same problem in his back as I do.  And he has Valley Fever.  Dr. Hudman has given Bailey meds for pain and to treat the Valley Fever which is some kind of a fungus that you can get when you like in the Valley of the Sun.  Spores are in the dust.  It is not contagious but it can wear a dog down.  Bailey is sleeping a lot as his body fights.  Of course he, like me, has been on a diet now for 4 years and has gained 4 pounds.  Mildly stated, he is a Big Dog.

Please send your prayers, warm thoughts and love in our direction.  There are many who depend on Bailey's wisdom and generous spirit to make it through each day.  We know life can be hard, that it in fact IS hard but Bailey was given to us all to help us learn unconditional love for each other, unwavering faith in the goodness and potential of mankind and complete forgiveness for what we are and for what we are not.

He loves you.  You.  As do I. 

We will keep in touch.