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 ❤️
Oh Michele, I am SO sorry to hear the news about Einstein!
I understand the pain you must be feeling right now. He is a beautiful
dog and I have loved seeing the pictures you’ve posted and his interaction with your son. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers.
I am so sorry! The new is devastating! Love him and kiss him! Give him all the treats he loves and the toys he wants to play with. He knows how loved he is and he is sorry that he’ll be leaving you soon! He could not have had a better Mommy and he knows it! Now go give him a hug!
Dear Michelle & Family, I am so very sorry to read this sad news. I have never owned a dog, but your posts about Einstein and Duke are precious and have pretty much convinced me that it will have to be a Golden, if I ever get one. Thanks for sharing their stories with us, and know that we are all carrying this with you. Prayers, blessings and peace to all of you as you walk through this together.
When I read this I started to cry! He’s such a sweetie! I hope that the memories of having him in your family can lift you up a little when he’s no longer here. My dog is 12 and I’m dreading the day she is no longer with us and I’m trying to cherish everyday we have with her while she is still happy and healthy. Hugs to you and your family!
I’m so sorry to hear about Einstein. My beagle, Snoopy, also had seizures. They were always so frightening and made you feel helpless. Your dog seems so sweet and I know them being so sick is a terrible feeling. I lost my dog and my cat, Angel, within 3 days of each other in 2013. I still miss them, but I am glad they were in my life.
Dear Brown Eyed Baker,
Einstein is just such a delight to me every Friday, but I can’t imagine how you must feel to be losing him for every day. You are the only blog I save and read religiously each morning…for your life story mostly, the recipes are secondary. Please accept my deepest sympathy….I am sending waves of positive vibrations into the universe for you – “to feel greater gratitude for having Einstein than sorrow in leaving him.
I am so sorry – I have loved Einstein since I discovered Brown Eyed Baker. I am in tears just reading the sad news. My thoughts are with you all, Michelle.
Sheila
This is so heartbreaking! I’m so very sorry! I have been a long time reader of your blog and feel like we could totally be friends in real life (in a non creepy internet way of course!). My husband and I had two golden retrievers and lost one of them two years ago to inoperable bone cancer. It was devastating as she was only 5 at the time, it is so hard to this day. It was right before the birth of our daughter and we are now expecting our second child in the next few weeks, so when I read your blog I can completely relate! It just isn’t fair as goldens are the most amazing dogs on the planet (as are all pets), our other golden is 9 years old and when I see pictures of Einstein it looks just like our Lady. Hugs to you and your family as you walk through this. You have so many people sending you love and encouragement!
I’m so sorry to hear about your sweet boy. He will be in my prayers as well as you and your family. God bless.
Dear Michelle,
You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry about Einstein and cry every time I read this post. Our furry kids and their unconditional love can cause both the greatest joy and the deepest pain. May you take comfort in knowing he couldn’t have known a better life than the one he enjoyed with your loving family.
My heart hurts for you and your family. Einstein is so lucky to have wonderful owners like you and I know that you will give him all of the love and attention that he needs until his last days.
Poor Einstein! I have always enjoyed the adorable and fun pics you have posted of your pups. It’s a nice bonus to the delicious recipes you share with your readers. I’m sure you will make the rest of his life as joyous as possible for him.
So so sorry to hear this devastating news.
It must have been so hard for you to write this post. I am so so sorry for all of you and Einstein. Both your dogs are so gorgeous and I love reading about them and seeing their pictures as much as reading about your food. Sending you all hugs. I know you will give Einstein as much love and attention as possible during the rest of his time with you. You are all lucky to have had each other during his time on this earth and he will always be in your hearts.
I am a stranger to you, yet I have grown to love your dogs through your photos and posts. I am so sad for you. Enjoy every moment you have with him.
Michelle, I’m am so sorry to hear about Einstein, prayers to you and your family ??❤️
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Einstein. Pets are so much more than mere animals to so many of us. They’re our loved ones. Our family. I had a very similar Friday just about 14 months ago when I was told my little cat had FIP and that she would not survive it. Thankfully she was not in pain. 3 weeks after, I lost my loved one of 12 years. Believe me when I say I know how you feel. It breaks my heart that anyone would have to experience this. A short time later, though, I found a little cat that was being “rehomed” because he was “too much” for the people who adopted him from a pound. Well, I brought him home and feel like Sophie had more than a little something to do with it. He is now in a loving, forever home. Just know that the love you have given Einstein and continue to is so much more than many pets ever see. May God bless you and Einstein and your family.
So so sorry to hear this. Been through this with a couple of fur babies and it’s just hard. Hugs to you, your family, Einstein and Duke.
I can’t imagine how you feel knowing you’ll lose him so soon and all that time. My thoughts are with you all, for Duke as its his best buddy too. x
I am incredibly heartbroken for you and for Einstein. He seems like an wonderful dog who brings so much joy to your family. I hope his pain is minimal and continues to be. Enjoy every day with him and hugs to you. Take care of yourself!
I am so sorry to hear about Einstein, my heart is broken for you-this happened with our first golden several years ago. Hugs and pets to the dogs and your family.
(BTW, BEB is my favorite food blog! )
I am so so sorry to hear about your beloved Einstein. My heart is heavy for all of you. I know how a dog can be a precious and cherished member of a family. I pray that God will strengthen you and bring comfort to you, and of course, sweet Einstein.
I’m crying… I’m a big golden retriever lover and a fan of your Einstein. Enjoy and love on him as much as you can. He is your first baby. I’m sending prayers for you, your family and your sweet Einstein. One of my golden’s is in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study to find out why cancer strikes some breeds of dogs more than others. My heart goes out to you, I know how very hard this is, he’s a really special guy.
I am so very sorry to hear about Einstein – I cried when I read your post – we are big dog lovers around here! Einstein is beautiful, and you obviously take wonderful care of him – I hope his remaining time is as peaceful as possible. And, please also take care of yourself, especially with a toddler & a new little guy on the way!
My heart just breaks for you! Oh, my goodness!! Looks like Einstein has a LOT of people who love him!! If only all this LOVE could just make him live on forever! I guess in a way, LOVE will make him live on forever…he has touched so many hearts and will always be remembered!! I know Einstein’s remaining time, however long that is, will be filled with love and many hugs!!!! Blessings and peace to you and your family!
it’s hard to say what i love more- your recipes or the photos and stories about your dogs. i am very sorry to hear einstein isn’t doing well, and i hope you can help him enjoy his remaining time.
I am so sorry. Praying for you, your family and Einstein. Hugs to you.
I am so sorry. I got my first dog at 2 years old. I have never been much more than a year without one since. Our fur babies are such an important part of our lives. My thoughts are with you.
Oh, I’m so very sorry. We became dog owners for the first time a year and a half ago and I have truly come to see how our pets truly a member of the family. So sorry, thank you for sharing him with us.