Friday Things
Thank you to everyone who has asked about Einstein and offered up good thoughts and prayers for him. It’s been quite a long week for us. He had a great therapy session last Friday afternoon and we immediately started seeing improvements over the weekend – he began sitting up and standing up on his own, and being able to lay back down on his own, much steadier on his feet, hardly any knuckling while walking, and he even walked from his dog bed near our entryway over to the kitchen while Joseph was eating dinner on Wednesday without any issues (they both love mealtimes!).
Less than 2 hours after we snapped that picture above, he had a seizure while I was putting Joseph to bed. My husband rushed him to the animal hospital while I waited for my mom to come and stay with Joseph. After a complete blood workup, chest x-rays, an abdominal ultrasound, and finally an MRI, our worst fears were realized late yesterday… He has inoperable brain cancer that has spread to his lungs. The neurologist put him on a steroid to reduce swelling, alleviate his symptoms and allow him to be comfortable and happy. We get to bring him home today, but the prognosis is not good… the neurologist said that six months would be the very high end of expectations.
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My heart is broken into a thousand pieces. He is just the best dog, and this happened so suddenly with seemingly no warning signs. I really thought I had four or five more years with him. I just want to hug him and never let go.
I had a bunch of other things lined up to talk about in today’s Friday Things, but they all seem trivial given the news we got yesterday, so I’ll save them for next week.
Thank you all for loving Einstein as much as we do ❤️
I’m so sorry. Our fur kids are such important parts of our families that losing them is very hard. I hope you get to make lots of memories and get some great photos in the time left.
So, so sorry Michelle. Thoughts, prayers & hugs to you, Einstein and family.❤️
Michelle,
My heart is breaking for you. I cannot imagine how difficult this time is for you and your family. I only hope that what time Einstein has left is as comfortable and pain-free as possible. He lived a rich life with you and I know you loved him with ALL of your heart.
So sorry. Love him lots. Remember sometimes there are worse things than death. To be able to die well.
Thoughts and prayers for your family. Love all your pictures shared of the two buddies, and now the three amigos.
Oh, Michelle…my heart weeps for you and your family. As I read the sad news, tears came to my eyes, thinking about Duke and Joseph. As painful as this news is, you and your husband can emotionally and intellectually process this. Joseph and Duke will just simply miss their best friend, not understanding why he is no longer in their world. Please know your family is in my prayers. I love your beautiful curly haired boy from afar and will miss him dearly.
Much love to you and your family. When our furry babies are sick its devastating. Savor all the cuddles with Einstein. Xoxo
Michelle,
I’m sooooooo sorry!!! My heart is breaking for you right now. I understand how you are feeling… I’ve been there. i know that there are no words that I can say that will make everything better. An animals unconditional love is like no other. Thats why it hurts so much. Please know that I am thining of you along with your other on line friends.
Thank you for always sharing the events of your life with us.
Your online friend
Debbie
So sorry to hear about Einstein! My thoughts are with you and your family. I wish I had some great advice to ease your sorrow, but in times like these, just know there’s lots of people thinking about you!
Michelle, My heart is breaking for you and your family. I love reading about Einstein and Duke as they always make me think of our Golden, Lexi. She was such a WONDERFUL dog (Golden’s are just that way). She too had cancer and passed away 5years ago. I still miss her every day. She was my baby. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family-especially Einstein.
This just brought tears to my eyes. I feel like your family is a part of my family. I will definitely be praying for and thinking of you all.
Oh Michelle, this brought tears to my eyes, I am dealing with something similar with my cat of almost 17 years. It really hits close to home. They really are members of the family, and you just feel so helpless. Enjoy your time with Einstein, keep him comfortable & happy, that’s all you can do . Hugs to you and your family.
Michelle I am so very sorry for your sad news…I have fur babies too and had to put my older dog down not too long ago it truly is heartbreaking. I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. Big hugs to everyone especially Einstein.
I’m so sorry. I was concerned about what this week’s update was going to bring. I was afraid that it was actually cancer. Cancer is very sneaky and disguises itself as many other things. My heart breaks for you. If I could change it for you, I would. You have today. Enjoy and hold onto every moment that you have with him. Today is all that any of us have. You are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry. I saw the picture and was so hopeful for a positive updated. My heart sank as I continued to read. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Of course this is sad news. I am so glad that you have the means to
give him the best care and that he is very comfortable. Prayers to him
and to your family.
Oh, honey… I hope this isn’t too painful for you guys. Hugs and love (and I have a really good vet oncologist in the area if PVSEC is too expensive for you.)
Michelle my heart is breaking for you. This must be such a hard thing. I am dreading this day for myself. I wish you so much strength. I don’t even know Einstein but I feel like I do. So so sad
I am so sorry to hear this. One of the thi gs that hás always drawn me to your blog is how much you obviously love your dogs. I wish you some peace during this hard time.
My heart hurts with yours, thinking of you and your family.
So very sorry to be reading your sad news this Friday. I do pray that he will remain comfortable while he is still with you and your family. God bless.
I’m so sad to hear this news Michelle. I know you’ll all keep close over these next few weeks and months, and love Einstein harder then you’ve loved anything before. You’re all in my thoughts.
Oh Michelle!! My eyes are tearing through writing this. I had hopes when I started to read your post, then when I got to the seizure, my heart just sank. I “know” how much Einstein means to you and your family, and how much you all mean to him! Will be keeping you and Einstein in thoughts and prayers. Give him hugs from all of us!
I am staring at my best buddy, a chocolate lab named Nino, and crying for you. 4 weeks ago today, we were told Nino had “days to weeks” left to live — his cancer that was in remission after chemo has returned with a vengeance and there is nothing left to do. The first few days were devastating but it has gotten a little easier. We are working through Nino’s bucket list and having fun with him. Our priest even did a beautiful dog blessing for him on the grounds of our church surrounded by flowers. So touching. I will say a prayer for Einstein. He can meet up with Nino on the other side and have a blast chasing tennis balls and eating whatever they want. Thinking of you — take care.
I’m really sorry to hear that, can’t imagine your pain, hugs to you all.
Oh my gosh….that is so sad. :( Strangely enough, one of my best friend’s had that same thing happen to her parent’s dog just about a month ago but their situation progressed much faster. She was fine in the morning, and by the evening was in very bad shape. She had to be put down that same night. Treasure every moment you get with him; he is a very special and loved part of your family.
So so sorry to hear this Michelle :(
I am so sorry for you. Our pets are our family and this is such heartbreaking news. I’ve been reading your blog for years and have always loved your Einstein and Duke posts. Take care..
I am so sorry. It is so difficult to watch any of our family members going through health issues. Shedding tears with you & thinking of you and your family. Praying Einstein is pain-free and feels nothing but your love!
Einstein lives with you but has a huge family living in cyberspace.
This news is breaking my heart too. Give him hugs from us and continue to love him as he deserves.
Oh, Michelle! No words can help how you feel right now. I am so sorry to hear this news. I am as upset for Einstein as if he is my own. I am here crying with you. I hope you can find comfort knowing that you have given your fur baby as much happiness as possible in this life.