One more day…
Thanksgiving is approaching, and as I give thanks for the many blessings I have, I sit here wondering why things happen in life, the timing of it all and I find myself questioning some of the decisions I have made lately. One thing I am so grateful for is that my little girl has had a happy couple of months and I hope these next 2 weeks will be just as happy for her. You see, we just got back from the surgeon and he confirmed that my little PiperGirl has cancer in her right humerus. I know what needs to be done, but I just can’t bring myself to do it before her dad gets home. 10 days, 10 short days…is it selfish and cruel of us to want to wait until he is here? I know she misses him as much as he misses her…she hears his voice when we skype, and her tail goes crazy. How do I not wait? And can I make her comfortable enough so that these last days we have together aren’t ones of enormous pain for her? And what do I tell my 5 yr old daughter? How do I explain to her what comes next for her sister?
As I sit here and type, knowing what comes next, my heart slowly breaking into what feels like a million pieces, I look over at my little girl with those expectant eyes, perked ears and wagging tail, knowing her mom is sad and wanting to make ME feel better. Almost saying, “come on Mom let’s walk, let’s play, it’ll make you feel better, it always does.” She has no idea…she just wants to live in the moment and have fun like we always do. I wish I could walk her, but the doctor said no, that could cause a fracture and then we wouldn’t have any time. So all I can do is love her, pet her, scratch her behind the ears and at her in favorite spot just above her tail, give her lots and lots of treats and enjoy every single second I have with her until she goes to the Rainbow Bridge, leaving me wishing for one more day…
I want to again thank everyone here for all your love and support. You have made this journey for us one that was easier to bear and I will forever be grateful to the friends I have met through this incredible website. I’ve always said “dog people” were the best, and I was right. Blessings to all of you on this Thanksgiving.
♥ ♥ Sisterly love ♥ ♥
There are never any right answers to the really tough life questions. Love your girl as much as you can for as long as you can. That’s really all you can do.
We’re sending you a great big hug. Please share it with PiperGirl.
Micki and Rio
we’re so sorry to hear the news for pg3 wasn’t what we were all praying for. keep enjoying every moment with that perfect little girl, hoping she is still tail wagging when dad gets home, and well, moment by moment. hugs to all.
charon & gayle
My heart is breaking for you. What a wonderful picture of the sisters – what a wonderful memory for you. Please give her lots of love for us and know that we’re praying for her dad to come home to her. Please know you have our best thoughts for strength and love! xoxo Sue and Sammy
Oh, I am so heartbroken too. I do not think you are being selfish to try to keep her with you until her daddy gets home. Of course she wants to see him, just as much as he must want to see her. I hope the extra loving and the treats and the tummy rubs and the bum scritches will keep her going for these next 10 days.
Life can be so unbelievably unfair sometimes. I am sending good thoughts that she’ll be able to hang in there and see her pop. If you can’t make it that long, she will always be in your hearts.
Hang in there – we are all sending love and support!
Please give PG3 an extra hug from me and an extra kiss from Abby,
Jackie, Abby’s mom
{{Tears and Hugs}}
Oh, my heart is breaking for you guys! This isn’t fair at all. What a wonderful picture of your 2 girlies. Praying for you guys and sending you lots of hugs.
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
My heart goes out to you and pray that your little girl can wait for her daddy. I sit here and cry many tears with you as I feel your heartbreak. You have saved her life to have one more day with her – for many days. You have had the chance to love her over & over again for all of these months and that she knows. You have done all the right things for your sweet Piper Girl. Her love for you is unconditional. Spend every moment that you can sitting by her side. She loves that! I sat by Indy’s side day after day when he couldn’t go for walks anymore and his eyes had so much appreciation & love for his mommy. Take as many pictures of her as you can. Be sure to take ones with the two of you besides the beautiful ones with your beautiful daughter. The pictures will be your everyday visits with her later on. I cherish my pictures and videos. I hold on so tight to them and have a slideshow playing all day long…to this day and always… Sending prayers of strength and many hugs to you. Please give hugs and kisses to sweet little Piper for me . We are all here for you!
Love from Spirit Indiana and his mom Carol
Maria, we are SO sad to read this, I’m sorry we just now saw your sad, sad news. I can’t imagine how hard this must be. Please know that you have given Piper such a great life, and built a bond that will last forever.
I know it’s hard to think about how you will cope with all of this, but everyone here can give you a shoulder to lean on when you need it.
This is the hardest part about loving an animal. Their lives are just far, far too short to begin with. When cancer robs us of more time together, it’s even tougher to say goodbye. We are very, very sorry.