a bit of relief...

 Katie and I snuggling on the back porch when she was just a wee lass.

Just returned from the vet's office with a report of good - ish news. Katie's leg is NOT broken like I thought. Praising God for His mercies! She did do a fair amount of soft tissue damage and will be a while recovering but should; when healed, be ok. Watching for infection and still on some pain meds but my "Katie Darlin' " should pull through!