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 am so so sorry! I know how much Einstein means to you and your family – he means so much to all of us readers!! We lost both of our labs last year within 6 months of each other and the best advice I can give is make the most of the next 6 months and give as many hugs as you can. You’ll never regret getting down on the ground for a good cuddle session!
I am so deeply saddened for you and family and for all of us own line family. As we all feel like your family and the pups are part of our family too. So glad you could bring Einstein home even for a few months. We had surgery on our Schnauzer’s jaw for bone cancer but it came back with a vengeance and he was gone in 2 months.
He was happy to be at home with us. They are our family too.
Hugs Jean and Sam
I just had to stop and cry with you. I shall pray for your family strength in time of trouble and courage for the future. Also as little pain as possible for Einstein. Love to you all.
Oh Michele, I’m so sorry to hear the news. I’m crying in my coffee this morning.
We’ve owned 4 Labs in the past and it never gets any easier. They really are our furry kids. And the picture you posted this morning……will stayed engraved in my brain for a very long time. They are BOTH SMILING !! And neither knows what’s to come. A bittersweet picture.
I’m so sorry Michele that you have to go through this.
Take a break. Take some time off, we would all surely understand.
Your family is in all of our hearts right now. Take care of yourself Michele.
Brenda.
Michelle, you have allowed us to get to know Einstein, too, all these years, and I feel such deep sadness for your darling. My heart goes out to you and to Einstein. God bless him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My tears are flowing with you & my prayer are flowing for all of you. Many hugs. ??
I’m so sorry about Einstein. We are heartbroken for you & your family. We love our dogs like members of the family too. Tell Einstein he is loved by so many people!! I’m so sorry…..
So very sorry,. it’s like losing a family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
sending you positive energy for what I know is such an emotionally difficult time…Einstein knows your unconditional love for him…
He grew up on your blog with all of us watching … Sending you & Einstein virtual hugs…
You, Einstein, your husband & Jospeh are in my thoughts & prayers.
Oh my gosh – I’m crying and I’ve never met this sweet boy. I’m sending all of your family tons of good thoughts and hugs.
I’m so incredibly heartbroken to hear about Einstein’s prognosis. I’ve been where you are and it’s such a challenge. Dogs, to many people like us, are our babies. I hope they are able to keep him comfortable, yet still fun loving. What a wonderful teacher of patience and unconditional love he is.
Oh Michelle, I’m so sorry. I’m thinking about you and your family. Enjoy the time you have left with him.
My heart is breaking for you and your family. I have always enjoyed your blog more than ANY other. Your stories of your family and goldens, reminds me of ours a few years ago. Goldens become a member of your family and are THE perfect family pet. I know Einstein will be loved and comforted these next few months.
I’m so sorry to hear about Einstein, cherish the time you have with him and love on him as much as possible!
So very sorry to read this post today. Dogs are such wonderful friends – always faithful and they bring such love into our lives. I wish we could hold them close to us forever.
Michelle, I am so sorry, I just went through similar with Augie our Tabby who just turned 7, after blood work , he had Stage 3 chronic kidney Failure, we could have put him on weekly kidney dialysis, special foods, he stopped eating..but prognosis is very poor its a horrible horrible feeling. They do not all lives ..I still count the weeks he as been gone.
I am so, so sorry to hear this sad news. I’m a dog mom of four and I know how difficult it is to receive news like this…especially when he’s such a young boy. My heart goes out to you.
So, so sorry to hear the tragic news about Einstein! Your whole family is in my thoughts.♡♡
I cannot even imagine what I would do if I had received your news. Remember the good times. Hugs to you and your family as you navigate these waters.
I’m so, so sorry about Einstein. I know your hearts are in anguish–I’m thinking about you and your family and sending many prayers your way!
I’m so sorry Michelle! Lots of love and hugs you and and sweet Einstein! There’s really nothing I can say except I understand the heartbreak you are going through. Einstein has truly had a blessed life being a part of your family (as well as your extended family here on the blog!) We have looked forward to the pictures of your beautiful boys every Friday!
Such sad news. Something similar happened to our Bulldog and it was so very hard to bear. Your family is in my thoughts.
Michelle, I am so, so sorry about Einstein. Our lovable little Trudy had a non-stop seizure that was cause to send her over the Rainbow Bridge. It was sudden, we had just arrived home after a weekend out of town to find her like that. I feel you pain & sadness. Nothing replaces that love and devotion. You can only remember the wonderful times you had together, how welcoming he was to Joseph, how much he loved and cared for you. I’ll be thinking of you.
I am so sorry. We lost our dog of 11 years in April and it was a seizure that lead us to know something wasn’t right, as well.
I am so sorry!
I’m so sorry to hear this news.
So sorry to hear of this. Many blessings to you and your family. I lost my girl Martha to cancer nine years ago and while we have other fur babies, she is still close to my heart. Hope your doctors can help Einstein get peace and comfort for his remaining time with you. <3
Oh, I am so, so sorry to hear this news. It is so hard to see our fur babies get sick. I know Einstein will be spoiled with so much love and all his favorite treats as he takes on this devastating diagnosis. Sending lots of love and comforting thoughts your way. I will be sure to give my fur babies extra treats and snuggles today in honor of sweet Einstein.
Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear this. I wish I had something new to add to the many beautiful words of consolation already written, but shock and sadness have me at a loss. Einstein has been so lucky to have you and your wonderful family love him and give him a happy life, and I’m sure he is grateful to be in the warm cradle of your care at this trying time. Hugs, kisses, confirmation, and validation are the best gifts you can give him for every remaining day he is with you. Prayers for comfort to all of you *
Oh Michelle, I am so very, very sorry. It is such sad and unexpected news. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Please give Einstein extra hugs and kisses from me! ???