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 sorry for all of you & lots of hugs & good thoughts your way!
Dear Michelle, How often this happens that one life leaves us just as another comes in. Ships that pass in the night. I just lost my 16 yr old cat who was the best pet ever. He all of a sudden developed a liver disease that we couldn’t heal.
We lost him in May and I still tear up about it but know I gave him the best life possible as you are doing for Einstein. Thank you for sharing him with us online. As you can see, he has many many hearts praying for him.
So sorry to hear about Einstein! I pray the vet is wrong and your family has him for many more years to come! I had a golden for 15+ yrs. and I had to put her down. She had cancer in her leg. Big hugs and prayers to you and your family!
Just now seeing this older post…..I am absolutely sick at heart for all of you!!! Too terrible to contemplate! My prayers for Einstein and the rest of your family! May God bless and keep you all in the precious days ahead.
So sad to read this Michelle. Our hearts go out to all of you. As a fellow Golden guardian, unfortunately too many of us have been here with cancer. Love him and spoil him as much as you can. Hopefully one day young Goldens will not suffer from this. Hugs.
I just read about Einstein. So sorry. Had asked a question about limoncello on Pinterest so was looking to find out how to contact you. I’ll. Contact you later.
My sheltie had cancer and was given 2-3 months. He lasted three years. Just keep on loving him and we will pray for him. There is no greater love than the love of a dog.
Peace and love to you and your family at this time. Love on that doggy!
I’m so sorry to hear about Einstein. I’ve loved reading the stories about him and seeing all the pictures over the years. He always brought a smile to my face. You’ve given him such a good life and I have no doubt he knows how loved he is.
I am so sorry. I have grown to love this sweet dog through your site. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
Oh Michelle, I am so, so sorry. It’s so very hard to get through things like this in life. But take some comfort in that you have given Einstein a full and wonderful life, full of love and joy. He couldn’t have had a better family than yours. And there are dogs in heaven, so he will be OK. We are all thinking of you. Take care.
So sorry. May God heal your aching hearts. He is a good dog and knows that he is well loved.
I am so sorry to hear about sweet Einstein. If only our thoughts and words could truly heal….Will be thinking of you, Einstein, and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about Einstein. He shares a birthday with my Labrador retriever, Ike, and I always make Ike the same birthday treats that you make for Einstein. I wish there was something I could say to help ease your pain, but I find myself at a loss for words. Just know that I am thinking about you and sending my love. Give Einstein a hug for me.
I’m so sorry to hear about Einstein. I just wanted to mention that I have been using a product called BioPreparation F3 for my dogs multiple lipomas. I was really skeptical, but he is experiencing detox symptoms so it is doing something. It is a holistic product that aids the immune & endocrine system and is also beneficial for cancer. It is available at a few online retailers, but the most comprehensive site I found was http://www.optimumchoices.com/index.htm. The owner was really helpful and knowledgable. The site has a lot of info so it takes a bit to navigate. Just thought I would put it out there. Best wishes.
So sorry to hear the news. I have tears running down my face right now. As a fellow dog lover, I can’t express how sad I am. He was a blessing to you and your family and he will always be remembered. What a joy to have him around for your son to know! Dogs are angels on earth. I’ll be praying for all of you!
Sending prayers for comfort and peace so you may enjoy this time together. Give him some love for us from Wisconsin.
Hi Michelle, from another brown eyed baker in the Burgh you have my deepest sympathies. We have a 2 year old Golden Doodle that we love to pieces and can’t imagine how you are feeling right now. There’s a reason you are given this time cherish it and love him as you always have done and know that you gave him the best life filled with love. Hugs to you and your family. May God Bless You
Michelle, I am so very sorry. Have been in your shoes with a beloved collie, the first dog of my marriage before our first child was born. What I can tell you is that when that time came for her, we knew. That was one of my biggest fears, that we wouldn’t be able to make the right decision due to our grief, but in the end we did. That still brings me comfort. What also comforts me is that i was with her at the end. I held her, and she knew that I was there. She didn’t pass on alone. I don’t know which is better: losing loved ones unexpectedly or being able to mourn the inevitable loss whilst the dear one is still here on earth. Neither is good. You’ll continue to cherish Einstein during this time, and I hope that you treat yourself gently as well. Grief is hard; it can manifest itself in ways that we don’t expect. Wishing you God’s comfort, that He brings you peace. Thank you for sharing with your readers. We now have the privilege of being there for you. Take care.
It’s been my pleasure to follow the exploits of Einstein & Duke (to say nothing of your adorable son). Anyone who has a dog dreads the day that they will no longer be a member of the family. Their lifetime is so limited in the scope of things. But the joy that they bring, their endearing idiosyncrasies & their companionship is like no other. My heart still brakes for a doberman that I lost 15 years ago & for a greyhound lost before his time 3 years ago. In between there have been others, each special in their own way. I have a greyhound now & will be getting another in a few years so that when he goes I will have a dog shoulder to cry on. Cherish the time remaining with Duke. It’s easy to see you are a good canine mommy & Duke has been fortunate to have you as a best friend. God bless.