The Roller Coasters Of Life
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Over the last five days or so we've been on a roller coaster of emotions with our dog Lily.
While camping she began having difficulty breathing and not being able to keep food or water down. Chris took her to the nearest emergency vet hospital where they put her on IV, sedated her and found a variety of maladies - the combination of which put her in critical condition. We made the decision to transfer her to a different emergency vet hospital in Tacoma (the next closest) to be able to see a specialist and get more information (underlying causes, etc) before deciding how to proceed.
Since we've been here in Tacoma it's been close to the end and then it's been a bit better. It's been up and down, each day waiting for a different test, a new hope, a bit of recovery.
Riding the coaster is hard. Being here with family while riding the coaster makes things easier and keeps the kids entertained.
Today she seems on the upswing, able to keep some food down last night, but there's still other conditions that need to be addressed. We're waiting for another update from the main doctor today to determine the next course of action.
Lily's 11. She's had an awesome full life and has been a great companion for our family.
I appreciate your patience and your kindness towards our family and Lily as we move forward in the coming days.
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as a fellow pet lover, I know how hard this is to go through...
but as Janet wrote above, you will know when it's time to make the decision (whatever "the decision" is) that is best for all of you, and for Lily. You have had a very rich and full 11 years together, and you have time to work through the emotions related to this process.
(We lost our 5-year old dog very suddenly while we were gone on vacation last year, so as someone who did NOT have time to process all the emotions, I really wish I had been given time to "make my peace" so to speak with the whole process of pet aging, illness, and loss.)
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Time will show you the right thing for Lily. Had those rough times with animals and it's so hard when you can't talk with them to know what they need. Wish you and your family the best.
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Fingers crossed for a recovery for Lily. It's never easy to make hard decisions about much loved pets. Thinking of you all.
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Aww poor Lily and you and your family, sending hugs and love from our home to yours. It's so sad when our furry pals get sick. x
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thinking of you all.....praying and hoping for the best.
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I am so sorry to hear about Lily being sick. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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oh, dogs. they are just so much love wrapped into a little furry body and my heart aches for you as i know how we feel about our own motley crew.
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animals are part of the family. thoughts and prayers your way.
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Oh thats so sad. I'm so sorry, I really hope she pulls through and gives you a few more years of joy!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!
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Praying for Lily and hoping that no matter what happens, you all find peace. Thinking of you and the family to. Pets are family members and it's so hard when they are sick.
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We know that roller coaster. Reading your post put me right back there. Praying for Lily and you, her family.
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Sending prayers your way Ali. Thinking of your family and Lily.
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We just went through this recently with our cat. It's so hard. Sending you all peace and calm. Stay in the light.
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Oh Ali, I am tearing up and I am not even a pet person... I mean I just feel so sad for you and Lilly. Will be praying for peace for all of you in these coming days.
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We went through something similar with our dog of 12 years last year. It's awful. So many emotions. Best wishes for a recovery:(
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I cant even begin to imagine...well I can....on a 'me' level...I've lost a couple of family members of the doggie breed and its broken my heart but never lost one along with my children.
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I am so sorry to hear this, as I know first hand just how hard this can be!!! Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the time you have <3
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Our time is coming when we'll face the same decisions with Steffi. My husband and I tear up every time we think about it. Good thoughts coming your way.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (including Lily). So sorry you are going through this...
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This must be so hard. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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Ali, I am praying for Lily and your family. I truly know how very hard this is. We lost our dog of 16 years in May. Dogs have but one fault and that is that they simply do not live long enough...
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