I keep this journal for myself. It helps me to work through my thoughts from time to time as well as keep a record of various and sundry things. If anyone else reads it and takes something positive away from it then bonus! This entry, however, is a request to anyone who happens to read it.
My parents lost their dear Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Tallie, this weekend. She had emergency surgery Thursday when it was discovered that she had a ruptured spleen and had massive internal bleeding. The Vet believes that her spleen ruptured due to a tumor that they located inside the spleen during surgery. The results of the biopsy were to come back on Monday when they would learn if the tumor was malignant or not.
Daddy brought Tallie home on Friday afternoon and was hopeful that the worst was behind her. The Vet did notice some spots on her liver and felt that if the biopsy came back with a malignant tumor then the cancer had likely already spread. However, Mom and Dad remained hopeful that the tumor would be nothing of concern and that all would be well moving forward. Unfortunately, that was not the case. After Tallie got home and settled back in she refused to eat or drink. Dad reluctantly left her side at about midnight and Mom found her lying peacefully in my old room about 3 AM. They think that she let go just a few minutes after Daddy finally went to bed.
We are all struggling with the sudden loss of my parent's third daughter. I ask you all to keep my parents in your prayers. My Dad and Tallie went everywhere together (especially since he retired) and the transition to life without Tallie will be a difficult one indeed.
If you happen to stumble across this months after its writing, then I ask you to still pray for them. There are many things that will be "firsts" without her by their side and they will need strength to get through each and every one of them. I know that our annual beach trip will be one of the hardest times for them as Tallie always accompanied us for the week. Next Christmas will also be a tough time as well. Anyway, you get the point.
To all who are kind enough to lift them up in prayer...you have my most heartfelt thanks.
Tallie, we'll miss you girl.
My parents lost their dear Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Tallie, this weekend. She had emergency surgery Thursday when it was discovered that she had a ruptured spleen and had massive internal bleeding. The Vet believes that her spleen ruptured due to a tumor that they located inside the spleen during surgery. The results of the biopsy were to come back on Monday when they would learn if the tumor was malignant or not.
Daddy brought Tallie home on Friday afternoon and was hopeful that the worst was behind her. The Vet did notice some spots on her liver and felt that if the biopsy came back with a malignant tumor then the cancer had likely already spread. However, Mom and Dad remained hopeful that the tumor would be nothing of concern and that all would be well moving forward. Unfortunately, that was not the case. After Tallie got home and settled back in she refused to eat or drink. Dad reluctantly left her side at about midnight and Mom found her lying peacefully in my old room about 3 AM. They think that she let go just a few minutes after Daddy finally went to bed.
We are all struggling with the sudden loss of my parent's third daughter. I ask you all to keep my parents in your prayers. My Dad and Tallie went everywhere together (especially since he retired) and the transition to life without Tallie will be a difficult one indeed.
If you happen to stumble across this months after its writing, then I ask you to still pray for them. There are many things that will be "firsts" without her by their side and they will need strength to get through each and every one of them. I know that our annual beach trip will be one of the hardest times for them as Tallie always accompanied us for the week. Next Christmas will also be a tough time as well. Anyway, you get the point.
To all who are kind enough to lift them up in prayer...you have my most heartfelt thanks.
Tallie, we'll miss you girl.
Edited to add: The tumor was indeed cancerous. The cancer diagnosis would have meant that she would have only had 6 to 8 weeks to live. The Vet believes that a blood clot is likely what took Tallie's life so suddenly. In the end I am relieved that God took the decision out of my parents hands. I only wish that the pain was not quite so sharp for them. Seeing my Dad cry is just gut wrenching.
