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 check your site daily, use your recipes often, and have never commented. But today is different. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am a month removed from saying goodbye to my 5 year old Bernese Mountain dog Lainey under similar circumstances (I also have a 7 year old golden so your doggie pictures always may me smile). I enjoyed and spoiled that girl as best I could for the time I had. My thoughts are with you – it is so difficult.
Michelle, I’ve been following your blog several years now but this is the first time I’ve commented. I’m so very sorry about Einstein. I read your news and my eyes filled with tears. Einstein has always been one of my favorite parts of your blog. He is a sweet, happy dog and you’ve given him so much love. I’m sure he knows how much you cherish him. He couldn’t possibly have a better home than the one you’ve given him. I hope this knowledge brings you and your family some comfort as you prepare to say good bye to your good buddy. I’ll miss him too.
I just had to offer my support during this difficult time. My thoughts will be with your family.
That brought tears to my eyes. Make the best of every last second that you have. Nothing compares to the love of a dog. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
I’m so sorry to hear this! Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time!
Such sad news, thinking of you all x
God bless. I will stay prayer for your amazing dog and your family.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. Having had a Rottweiler who had cancer at the young age of 8, nothing can fully prepare you for the news from the doctor. Enjoy your time together and know that he had such a special life with you. xo
This breaks my heart. I have a Golden the same age. My prayers are with him, and your family.
Michelle,
I am so sorry!! My heart hurts for you and your family. I know how hard it is to have a pet with such serious issues. I will be praying for all of you.
My heart is breaking for your family. I am just so so sorry.
My heart breaks for ya
He is such an amazing dog and such a joy to your lives
Kiss and hug him as much as you can!! Take a picture of every amazing and sweet moment! My thoughts are with you ❤ ❤
How terrible this news is. I’m deeply saddened for you and your family by the diagnosis. Hold, hug and take lots of photos. Sending love.
Oh no! I’m so very sorry to hear that. Hoping that Einstein can be kept comfortable.
Darn, darn, darn. Have loved your furry photos, and he is so beautiful. We are never ready to say goodbye. The new life coming will help a bit, but the other end of the circle of life is hard to accept. Wishing you happier times.
I’m so sorry Michelle. Einstein is clearly such an awesome dog and companion and beloved member of your family. Praying for sweet Einstein…
My heart breaks for you all. I am so sorry.
This is the saddest news…I am so sorry! What drew me to your blog was the Friday posts with pictures of Einstein! Having lost one of my goldens recently to age I know how difficult it is. Enjoy all the time you have left with him!
I am so sorry for all of y’all. The news are devastating and I feel your pain. Einstein is a super cool dog who didn’t deserve this at all. Stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xo
Einstein is a beautiful dog, such sad news. You can just see that gorgeous personality in his big happy grin.
When the time comes, there is a wonderful group called lap of love. Look at the website before that time.
Oh no! What devastating news. Einstein has become part of all of our lives through your blog and pictures. Just love him while you have him, try to make food that he will eat (which will change from day to day) and know that he understands what a great life he had with you. Sending a big hug!!
I am so sorry to hear about Einstein :( I always enjoy seeing and hearing about him in your posts. He has the sweetest face. Prayers for your family to make his last few months comfortable and to be able to do what you have to do when necessary. I cried for days when my sisters black lab Mouse passed he was a sweet loving part of our Family for 14 years.
So sorry to hear about Einstein, especially after initially reading that he had rallied. We lost our first Golden to cancer. We made the same decision that you have, to keep her comfortable and at home as long as she was in fact comfortable. We believe that our furry family is much like our human one in that they will let you know when it’s time. Our Molly let us know, and we said goodbye. Enjoy your days with Einstein. No matter where he is physically, he will always be alive in your heart. Best wishes.
I am so sorry, Michelle. My heart is broken for you. As a dog owner, I know how special these furry friends are to our families. And as a reader of your blog, I’ve enjoyed the photos and stories you have shared of Einstein and Duke. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Einstein and your family.
Michelle. I write to you as tears flow down my cheeks. As a golden lover and having an 11 year old in the family, we try not to think of the day when something like this comes on. They’re like our children and we love them so. This is so painful, but thank you for sharing Einstein with us. My love to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Einstein. I’ve loved Einstein and Duke photos over the years, and I can’t imagine how heartbreaking this is. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about Einstein my hear breaks for you,loved all your pictures of him my thoughts and prayers go out to. Hugs and kisses to all.
I was so sorry to read this and my thoughts are with you today. This is the one negative of pet owning! Give Einstein a squeeze for me!
Michelle, my heart is just breaking for you and your family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you have so much love, understanding and prayers being sent your way. God bless precious Einstein.
Oh Michelle, I’m so sorry. As my tears flow for you, your family and Einstein, I know how much love you all will be giving him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.