Today is a very sad day for our family. Nigel, our black lab of twelve years, had to be put to sleep today. This past weekend Nigel collapsed several times. He had very little strength and every movement zapped what strength he had left. Our kids slept side by side with him on the living room floor last night, wanting to be close to him. I wasn't sure he'd make it through the night, but he did. For five months now, we have known Nigel was on borrowed time. It was late June when Nigel collapsed the first time and he experienced a total nervous system shutdown. Out vet made a house call and told us he could possibly live six to nine more months if we really baby him. I no longer took him on morning walks and he didn't go down our back stairs, but went out the garage door to do his business.
It was a rough time in June for our family; I had just begun chemo when Nigel had his first collapse and we knew he was not going to live long. It just seemed to much to bear to loose our dog of twelve years at such a trying time in our life. I remember praying so hard the day of his collapse that he would live long enough to make it through my treatments. We are grateful for that tender mercies that allowed him to remain with us through this summer and fall.
He'll be missed so much, but we know he is in a better place.
11 comments:
I'm so sorry. It's hard to lose a member of the family.
I'm so sorry to hear that. He was such a sweet dog. I hope you are all doing okay.
Oh, so sad. You are in our thoughts.
I'm so sorry, but I'm so glad he hung on as long as it did.
Jules and Travis, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have never owned a dog but I know that people who do have them come to feel like they are another member of the family. I hope the kids are not taking it to badly. You just have to keep reminding them that he is in a better place now.
Take care, we sure miss you guys.
How sad. I don't really know what to say, but I am sorry.
On a happy note congrats to Garrett. After Brent got off the phone with Garrett,he was so excited and I could just tell how proud he was for him.
I'm so sorry Jules! Nigel reminds us of our sweet dog Tag. He is getting older and I know sometime in the near future we will be going through this too. Nigel was so sweet. We love you! When I tell Aidan he will cry.
We are so sad and sorry for you guys! We'll miss Nigel to!
I am so sorry! It is hard to lose a part of your family. I am glad he maded it through the last few months with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jules:
Oh, I know that this is so hard for you. It was terrible when I had to put Blue down. I cried for days. I'm thinking about you guys.
Sherrie
Jules - I am so sorry to hear about Nigel. I am glad he hung on as long as he did. Our loves to all of you.
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