Marley's First TTouch Session Post Surgery

Tonight Steve and I visited Marley in the hospital. He looked really good for all he has been through the past couple days.

He was taken outside today to see if he could stand on his own and if he could urinate by himself. So far he cannot stand on his own. The staff supported him and started putting some weight on his feet. They did have to use a little bit of pressure to get him to start emptying his bladder but once things started he was able to finish on his own. We are encouraged that he is close to being able to go potty by himself!

At this point he has no interest in food. He has not eaten in the last two days at all. The doctor says they don't even start to get concerned about not eating until after 5 days. Thankfully he is getting nutrition via an IV.

Steve offered Marley licks of baby food from his finger and he did take a tiny amount.

Then it was time for some TTouch. Marley will be getting many short sessions a day. Tonight was the first.

We did some Abalone touches...

....Some Raccoons to try to bring about the body's healing fluids...

...and some Ear work to help regulate his breathing.

When I first started working with Sam from the shelter I used distance work ("Phantom Touches") since I couldn't touch his wounds. I used that technique on Marley tonight since I was unable to actually touch his incision area.

It was when I reached this point on his back that he twitched.

The plan is for me to split my time between working in the office and working at home next week so I can give Marley TTouch throughout the day. Steve already had Christmas & New Years week off so he will be he primary care giver then.

So Steve needs to be comfortable doing TTouch on Marley also.

Judging by how relaxed Marley looks I'd say Steve is doing a great job!

Phantom Touches

I admit the whole idea of Phantom Touches seemed foreign to me.

Being open minded to ALL of TTouch and its possibilities I posted to the Practitioners list and asked for stories that may help me grasp the concept. One comparison really hit home. Think of a radio signal. You have a transmitter and a receiver. There is nothing in between to carry the signal and yet it is picked up by the receiver.

Why the sudden interest in Phantom work?

Because there is a dog who needs TTouch that I cannot touch right now. He is injured and infected beyond comprehension. I cannot touch his body right now. I won't even meet him face to face until tomorrow.

Here is his story:

Sam (or at least that was his name on the website before they removed it) was called in from a local Indian Reservation. He stumbled into a pow wow and some kind soul called for help.

"Sam" has what appear to be knife wounds and gouges in much of his body. Some injuries are down to the bone and many through the muscle. He is horribly infected and had a maggot infestation.

A wonderful person at the shelter removed all the "visitors" and shaved his back and other areas. He is on strong antibiotics and healing.

The law says they can only use life saving measures because technically he is a lost dog that could be reclaimed. Ugh! So anyway I need to work on him and due to laws, injuries and risk of further infection I can't touch him.

In walk Phantom Touches.

I've worked on him today via this photo.



Tomorrow I'll see him and do touches over his body but not touching. I'll concentrate on my intention and picture him in his perfection. He will start to know my voice as I do toning and will learn my face and smell.

After the 5 days are up and he is eligible to go to foster care I'll work with him frequently. At this point I'll be able to touch the body as healing allows.

Please say prayers for "Sam", think good thoughts, and if you know how - please send some Phantom Touches.