I am so happy to hear life is going well. * following our suggestions. It’s like always having something funny and typically negative to say about your spouse or kids when you’re telling stories in public – if I spent all of your attentive time talking about how sweet my husband can be or how squishy my kids’ cheeks are, you would quickly grow bored and may have to hold back your gag reflex. So, I stopped crying and went back into the building and started titrating euthanasia solution (pentobarbital) until the sweetest little bulldog stopped seizing. The woman just smiled and laughed to herself. Oscar ran around the ENTIRE time, hopping on one leg, around the tree, jumping over the strand of lights plugged into the wall, all to simulate being his tyrannosaurus ornament who had lost a leg. She showed the girl a secret passageway through the house we were in and then, when the monster was in the house, we escaped by jumping out of a third story window onto a trampoline. Finally, we get “the truck” to the highway where the shuddering of the vehicle in unison with the reverberations of the busted speakers finally silenced the kids into a fearful submission as I try to ignore the angry drivers passing feverishly since I would not go above 60 in a 70mph zone. The pace of our new clinic is much more manageable. They have 3 options on selling homes. I still have that bottle on my kitchen counter and am afraid to mess it up by opening it. Last night, I felt like my chest was caving in, every single sudden or loud sound made me angry. Actually, as I write this, she’s at her second job. Emily and I have lived in the South (Georgia and South Carolina) and the North (Michigan.) Dr. Emily Thomas is married to her high school sweetheart Tony Thomas. I have always taken fireflies for granted but reading your experience with them has given me a new appreciation for them. Something happened here, I can’t remember, I want to say we got away, but had the feeling we would always be running until he found us. Twitter: @emitoms A positive person just trying to make the world a better place. Any time you relocate a family there will be a lot of stress. They’ve gone hiking in the nearby parks & like that they can drive to other states. I hope you sell your home in Michigan soon so that burden will be off your family. We are an intelligent species with a 4D spectrum of life experiences and ideas. They took me away from where any of the other parents could hear and told us about India’s participation in the dentistry talk. We had to just stab the needle through the plastic line and give it that way. Eventually, his dog got to the point where it was time to make “the decision” and Mr. Dean asked me to come to the house to euthanize his beloved beagle. Everyone was walking around, dressed in their holiday best; sweaters, vests, and boots, when my kids jump out of the truck in short sleeves with India taking it a step farther with a flimsy cotton pink skort – Michigan raised kids, amirite? When I opened the door to put Calvin into the car, he saw my Perrier and shouted loud enough for even Jesus to hear “Mommy, are you drinking BEER?! Working Saturdays at a vet clinic is, at best, a crap shoot. Wish you could be our vet too☺️. Two seconds and he was gone. This 33 years old lady grew up in the locality of Warner Robins, Georgia where she enjoyed exploring the woods and countryside. But her shifts at the ER are not nearly as bad as the on-call she used to do. Cutting someone off just because you have put them into an imaginary box that categorizes everything they believe based on how you want to think about them will never help to coax them into a “better” way (just in case your way is, in fact, better). It has gotten ugly. Some clients feel the need to connect with us with gifts, which is awesome! They’re my only grandchildren. Dr. Emily Thomas after leaving the show The Incredible Dr. Pol. We all fell in love with her on the show and I watch the re runs with her every chance I get. “No,” I said, “it just fits with 2020 at this point.”. Praying that your MI home sells soon so that Emily doesn’t have to take on extra work anymore. Then, read/listen to their thoughts (hopefully not just emotionally spewing rhetoric they heard some lunatic saying). Your children will have Virginia accents before you know it. She misses her cows and especially her calvings and foalings. Then I thought of one of the girls working there as an assistant and how I had heard her talk about how weak girls can be in situations of stress. I am sure you will stay friends with all those in Michigan at Dr. Pol’s, and also many others in the community whom you grew to know and love. At one point he was questioning a man who decided to be smug and a smartass and the monster took a whip out and slashed once – completely removing the man’s face and front of his neck and causing his entire body to turn to lava. And then, it happened. I am so happy for you and Emily! The scenery and wonderful things you are able to do to get in touch with nature is awesome. I had to work at the clinic that morning, but I was just going to grit my teeth and bare it. We are very happy for you and glad your move went well. Was I supposed to explain the greater fear people have of appearing to follow the crowd or somehow being controlled by the scheming government than that of killing strangers with their irresponsibility and selfishness? We would sit on our porch after it had gotten dark, and just watch the show the fireflies were putting on. I went to stop him and Calvin saw his chance. India and Oscar still talk about friends they left in Michigan, and they bring up things we use to do but probably won’t be able to do again (like going to Glenn Arbor). I would move back to that beautiful state in a heartbeat! We looked around wildly and then found him on the side of one of the walkways, pants around his ankles, peeing into the decorative bushes. Sounds like you’ve found your Utopia. Why can we not pick a group of intelligent, non-bribed people to sit around and have intelligent conversations to figure things out? What was your major? I know of two people who did this and it sold. One, Tony was in line to check out at Meijer and had India with him. It’s my turn!!! Sometimes that works and sometimes your son up roots your favorite flowers when you get him to help with weeding the garden. EVERY DAY. Dr Emily Thomas American Veterinarian and TV star of Nat Geo Wild show "The Incredible Dr Pol." I’m praying that your house in MI will sale soon also. And, as always, thanks for reading. That owner didn’t deserve that. Now, I will report to you on my dreams based on last night’s habits. India turned to her father and very loudly proclaimed “That woman is buying a LOT of BEER! As far as the reports are concerned, before joining the cast and working alongside Dr. Jan-Harm Pol, Emily used to devote her time and expertise for a small, private veterinary practice in South Carolina’s Newberry. And the nicer weather. Have been following your adventures in Michigan for many years, here in Belgium. Hormones are ridiculously influential things. It sounds similar to the terrain and weather here in western North Carolina where I live, near Asheville, NC (Biltmore House). We used to live in VA just outside of Fredericksburg, so I completely understand all of the beauty that VA has to offer! The 2020 Thomas Family Christmas Tree. Thanks for giving us a glimpse through your eyes. So, our kids have a lot of other kids to play with at work gatherings. I really wondered how in this world coming from Georgia you could stand or adjust to all the frigid snowy weather. I’ve seen it snow in May, and I have pictures of my family in jackets in June. Hi, Dr. Emily and I made a vlog about ticks! Think of your sweet Aunt whom you love and would never want to hurt, and how she might feel when she reads your post and wonders why you disapprove of her so. We were meeting my brother there and were standing in the courtyard just as you walk into the gates of the zoo. These are all very common ideas in the animal/herd health world that we just take for granted in the human world. As the preacher said (though he did a magnificent job of not eluding to which way he was going to vote), after the election is over and everything is settled back down, we still have to love those who we disagree with and maybe try to show them the light. To be fair, the majority of our clients are considerate and polite. You are making great memories for your Kiddos. I love reading the blogs!! So glad y’all are enjoying it! Best wishes always. I have been to Front Royal and the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. Read on my blog about Tony and my marriage struggles: www.dremilythomasvet.com #marriage #marriageproblems #itsjustalittlecrush. So, every morning, Mr. Dean and his wife would get up and make biscuits from scratch just to feed to their ailing dog. Temperature checks should be common when intermingling groups of people. I was sad to learn that your time at Pol Vet caused you so much stress, but those days are long gone now. I love hearing about how great your lives are now in VA – and I love hearing that you are both working at the same clinic! That is your most important priority. I can waterski in the morning and be snow skiing ⛷ by 2 in the afternoon, Breckinridge! Decorating of the tree goes much more smoothly than it could have with a destructive 3 yr. old, only 2-3 ornaments were broken, but that’s why I had my trusty hot glue gun plugged in and ready to go. Facts about Dr. Emily Thomas. We then ran to where we thought we would be safe – it was the house of a witch type lady, but she wasn’t a witch in the dream, just spiritual and holding power. Welcome to Virginia but I will miss y ‘all on tv. Dr. Emily’s Blog. Some people can only make appointments for Saturdays due to work schedules, some wait until the fear that they will have to watch their pet suffer a 42nd day in misery if they have to wait until Monday. God bless your beautiful family , I would like to know if you brought your minis to Virginia with you, So glad you chose Virginia. Dr. Emily Thomas came into national prominence and popularity all over the world the moment she featured the cast of a popular Nat Geo Wild TV Series, “The Incredible Dr. Pol.”Dr. We are a very intelligent species and are, therefore, more prone to thinking. I enjoy keeping up with your family and especially your career. The worst time, though was when Oscar was 3 and we went with my brother and his girls along with Tony’s family to the St. Louis Zoo. I’m assigned one doctor to help through out the day. They loved that school and were great. She began work g in the Incredible Dr. Pol show after her graduation from University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Jan. Tony, nice entry, thanks for updating us. Not that he was rude, but he surely didn’t take the time for making you feel better about yourself. There was the client who was comforting ME while I was euthanizing HER horse. She said, “Medication for depression/anxiety is no different than a diabetic who needs insulin to survive. Some dirt good, some will kill you dead. I felt awful. I have told my husband and my friend about your blog. Since you are settling in VA now, I want to recommend that you visit Williamsburg, VA and Luray Caverns. Family is most important. In late spring and early summer the fireflies light up the woods every night. What if Calvin was crying and I couldn’t get him to stop?? I noticed some cows have more than others. Poll and love the farm calls the most. Next, we were at an outdoor party/event that was ending and people were picking center pieces to take home with them. If you knew that only the people over 55 were the ones that would die, would that make it better? Real quick question, how will we know when you’re online for the q&a? There have been rumors trying to speculate the main reason she left Michigan for Virginia. I also was afraid that it would change my personality. Thanks for the update on the new clinic. Happy Birthday Dr. Emily. Can you tell me where and how I can see it when you’re on live? We watch Dr Pol from Newfoundland Canada, sure will miss seeing Dr. Emily when the time comes for the new season. Raising boys has been fun in it’s own right. Emily Thomas My sweet family, @cultivatewhatmatters, #emsmarvelousbooks, and life that’s simple + slow.Our everyday adventures: emformarvelous.com linktr.ee/emilyayerthomas Be sure to know, you are missed on screen on my tv but knowing you live next door to Tennessee is satisfying. Do you get to work appointments, surgeries, or both? We find a cute one to settle on – it’s not the tallest one we’ve ever gotten, but it’s full, green, and cute. I tried to keep the 4 (Oscar) and 1.5 yo (Calvin) in the buggy with me, but it was getting too full, so I had Oscar feel important by letting him push the cart and tried to convince Calvin that holding onto the side was super fun. The Shenandoah National Park is basically in our front yard, and there is a nice river for canoeing and kayaking. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Picturing our trip to the hospital and how I would feel at his funeral. Just like with us, he charged the opening of the cage, trying to bite this sweet man who was dealt too many unfair hands. He had brainwashed numerous people to help him find us. An attempt to inspire, make you smile, and laugh! Join Facebook to connect with Emily Thomas and others you may know. This question is for both of you.. Are either of you still in touch with anyone at Pol Vet? Cute. I ran quickly behind her so he wouldn’t see me and smacked her really hard and then continued to run – because if he even noticed you, he could have you dead. I was inspired by the sermons my preacher was giving over the past 4 weeks and thought maybe I could pass the message along to you guys. No manual comes with them to tell you how to prepare them for the world. We’ve had our first good snow of the year, and the Thomas family made the most out of it!! The woman checking out in front of them was buying two or three cases of diet coke. They haven’t let us live that one down yet. After his favorite beagle had passed, he gave me a tour of his property and his “hunting kennels”. Thanks Tony for the update. He dragged me up to the guy who had done it to show me his work and says “Mommy, look at all these boats made out of BEER! Get rid of your house here in Michigan will help her to smile even more I’m sure! DO: “I believe that this issue could be handled like this – 2-3 well thought out and *researched* points to follow up for why.”, NOT: “Anyone who thinks this other idea is a good idea is either blind, completely naïve, or just an idiot! The owner rushed this young dog into see us because he had been seizing and would not stop. Das älteste Kind von Emily, sie nannte sie Indien und der Name des zweiten Kindes ist Oscar, und der Name ihres letzten Kindes ist Clavin Thomas. It looked so miserably cold. Wondering if anyone there treats her like a TV star, or treats her different because she was on TV so many times? Welcome to Virginia! I’m so glad that he appeared to show no animosity towards you! I wish you happiness and success! Even just a therapist – even if only on Zoom or whatever – you’re not broken. While reinserting a prolapsed uterus on a cow, what are the large nodules on the uterus? Everything was as usual through puppy vaccines, neuter, and into his first year of life. I would start to sweat once I stepped out of the shower, and I wouldn’t stop until I took another one. To top off the heat, the humidity is brutal. Did you go to school to be a vet tech? Our third desire was for fairly quick access to mountains and the ocean, with mountains being more important. Emily wanted to start creating content that entertains and educates people about all sorts of animal care. On this particular incident, we were living in Michigan and shopping late at *the best store in the world* “Meijer”. We all love y’all and miss y’all on TV!!! I too have lived in Mi, GA, and now live in Va..Close to Shenandoah River, in Purcellville. Still so very tired. We still have to love each other as we love ourselves. That’s when Oscar comes running upstairs and says “Mommy, I want whiskey!” Tony and I look bewildered and ask what he’s talking about and he just says that all the other kids have whiskey and he wants some too! He was a hunter and had his pack of beagles. I still had to write up all the records for the glob of cases I saw, make sure everyone was called back who had pressing questions or were waiting on lab work, make sure prescriptions were faxed out to the appropriate pharmacies. Dr Emily Thomas American Veterinarian and TV star of Nat Geo Wild show "The Incredible Dr Pol." Looking around, everyone in the clinic was super busy giving fluids to a sick cat, taking x-rays of a limping dog, cleaning, talking to clients in the cars (because curbside), and answering phones. Posted by Emily Telfair, ND in Dr. Emily's Blog Views. Constantly telling them to get their hands out of their pants, and to pee IN the toilet. On the way to the farm, we tune into a Christmas music station and the kids all join together in singing that classic yule-time favorite “A-B-C-D…” followed by Calvin screaming “NO! There have been farm clients that understand that we are hot, tired, likely deprived of calories. Dr. Emily Thomas is Married to husband, Tony. It was going to be a perfect day! All while teaching her the ways of Jesus? I live in NC more in the center so we can go to the mountains or beach in a day. Emily and I both have a considerable amount of family in Georgia. Since you work at the same clinic as Emily, do you ever get to work with her? The monster was pure evil and would immediately cause the death of anything that came into his view. One thing I think is important to know about how we have raised our kids for these stories is to know that we do not have any soda (aka Coke for the Georgia folks or pop for the Michiganders) or juices in the house, therefore any cans, bottles, otherwise packaged beverages are either alcohol or milk (the kids mostly drink water). The Incredible Dr. Emily. The worst was once, when I was nursing Calvin in the recliner in our home, should have been a beautiful moment between a mother and her infant in the early hours of the morning, everything was quiet and I was just loving his tiny, soft, warm body against mine when the nightmare entered my mind. Tony asks if he should stop cutting, but we had already damaged the tree, it just was ours now. Are there any plans or possibilities for you to eventually do another show? I love this update so much. She asked if some people were not able to wear the masks – we answered that a very small minority of people physically or medically cannot wear them, but that was even more of a reason for those of us who can to wear them, to protect others. Dr. Emily Thomas and husband Tony are still very much in love. I really enjoy hearing from you both. Then if Emily wants to work extra it can go to pay off the existing mortgage so you can pay your house off early and be debt-free. At one point, after hearing the sermons online (cause COVID), I thought about all the people I know that I am friends with in real life, not just electronically – people that I work with everyday or interact with, people who are family members. When I was married, I signed my spouse up on a creative date website. I have always been blamed for that snow…. Comment on this. Please, if you even think you may need help, seek it out. (I used to be a vet assistant, and we would also be assigned to doctors, so we would do whatever they would do that day, even if it was surgeries in the morning and appointments in the afternoon.) I miss you both on Dr. Pol but am so happy you started this blog and found Dr. Emily on Instagram. The only thing that’s not so great is that Emily is picking up emergency shifts at a local veterinary emergency clinic so we can pay the mortgage on our Michigan house. In the summer we splashed in the river a good bit. We’re thinking about going to Chester’s Gap winery. But, all in all, the kids have settled in nicely. Tony and Emily, Thanks much for the updates. I even look forward to being with this person” So, how can two shoulders on the same body be so opposed without needing serious chiropractic intervention? This particular morning, I was swamped. I talked to the owner and said that this can sometimes happen with the post-ictal phase where the brain is recovering and that we would just need to give him more time. Posted by Emily Telfair, ND in Dr. Emily's Blog Views. Sounds wonderful, and I’m so happy for you all! Will keep watching on twitter and all other social medias. You are a positive role model for young girls. Also love all the pictures. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but if you had to look those 4 people in the eye before they died and say “well, it’s only a small percentage”, would you be okay with it? Home Dr. Emily’s Blog. He would come to the office and just talk to me about his dog and his condition often and let me know how he was doing. Dr. Emily Thomas was born in Warner Robins, Georgia, in 1984. She is active on social media and doesn’t shy to posts pictures of herself and her family. Enjoyed your post.