1. Blogs
  2. ElmanJo's blog
  3. Tough Day

Tough Day

ElmanJo

Shared on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 18:57

Sad story, figure I should provide a disclaimer for those who don't want it. My Siberian Husky had to be laid to rest today. I haven't had to do something this tough in a long while. She was just shy of 12 years old and I had her since she was a pup. About 5 years ago she survived thyroid cancer. She was in good health until just before this last Christmas I noticed a tumor on her leg. Tests revealed more bad news but nothing as advanced as the lump on her leg. On Thursday I noticed her fur was gone from her lump and it was beginning to bleed out. Having never seen advanced cancer before I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was ugly. I'll spare the details.

This is the only pictue I have of her handy. It's tough to go through them right now.

Comments

OldManRiver48's picture
Submitted by OldManRiver48 on Fri, 08/11/2006 - 03:41
Your on my friends list Cap, I've gamed w/Em a couple nights lately jump in anytime. Dont know just what your going through but I'm recently divorced and a day hasnt gone by that I havent shed a few tears missing my family. Were here for you, just reach out, were not far my friend. Our best to ya, OMR.
WallyBR's picture
Submitted by WallyBR on Fri, 08/11/2006 - 07:27
Hang in there girl. You've got a good husband and some sweet kids. Not to mention the "family" you've adopted here. Remember, God is greater than all your problems. We all
Biznass's picture
Submitted by Biznass on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:00
Sorry......
Devonsangel's picture
Submitted by Devonsangel on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:03
My sympathies. It isn't easy saying goodbye to a companion.
sjam613's picture
Submitted by sjam613 on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:04
Sorry to hear that bud.
microscent's picture
Submitted by microscent on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:07
Sorry for your loss...
Baine's picture
Submitted by Baine on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:10
Jesus, nice avatar elman...can't look at that at work anymore..lol
YEM's picture
Submitted by YEM on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:13
sorry man
AirsoftSEAL's picture
Submitted by AirsoftSEAL on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:14
I recently put my beagle of 17 years down. I completely understand what you're going through and realize that this was more than a dog. My condolences...she is in a better place now.
ElmanJo's picture
Submitted by ElmanJo on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:21
Need to balance out the sad thoughts with the happy titty thoughts. Thanks all for the kind words.
Waterborn's picture
Submitted by Waterborn on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 19:36
Hey bro, I lost my pup of 14 years back in October just as quickly and unexpectedly. It hurts. My hear goes out to you. Hang in there and do remember the good times. I am lucky in that I still have my 9 year old. Best wishes.
FatBastard's picture
Submitted by FatBastard on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 20:12
I know Im not supposed to leave my cage, but Im sorry about your dog bro!!
doorgunnerjgs's picture
Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Mon, 01/01/2007 - 22:05
As an eleven year survivor of thyroid cancer, I still can't imagine what cancer patients requiring chemo go through. My dad had multiple myeloma and required chemo though not as extensively as some. He lasted a couple of years which I guess isn't too bad for that kind of cancer. He didn't talk about it much and I never went with him, my step mother did all that and I am grateful that I didn't. Thanks for being there for those patients and know that they appreciate what you do even as they may hate you for what you are giving them.
Nighthawk70's picture
Submitted by Nighthawk70 on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 21:30
Sorry to hear it man.
FreakMullet's picture
Submitted by FreakMullet on Fri, 08/18/2006 - 13:44
so I'm reading this a week late and I apologize Beka. :-) what I want to say is to be "stronger than the pain", you don't need to fight it. being stronger than the pain, IMO, is not letting it have power. we are all human and there are times when our emotions get so strong that they need venting. :-) don't feel bad for being human. ;-)
M13a77's picture
Submitted by M13a77 on Tue, 03/18/2008 - 00:53
Sorry man. My German Shepherd is getting up there as well. I am not sure how we are going to explain it to my daughter (4yo).
Baine's picture
Submitted by Baine on Tue, 03/18/2008 - 06:46
I am so sorry for your loss man, believe me, I know what its like. And its the suk.
Em's picture
Submitted by Em on Wed, 12/27/2006 - 22:54
god, I remember when ellie was diagnosed. the dif between those who need to knwo everything and those who cant know anything must be hard to handle working with. I of course before I was a nurse, had to know everything, even to the point of consulting with the genetisist and wanted to share it with other parents...who didnt want to know
MikeJames's picture
Submitted by MikeJames on Thu, 08/10/2006 - 21:21
Hey, if ya need to talk, I'm just a call away....got nothing else to do at night. :) BTW, when the hell are we all gonna hook up? MJ
BigpunishrsWife's picture
Submitted by BigpunishrsWife on Thu, 08/10/2006 - 21:24
**HUGS**
Em's picture
Submitted by Em on Thu, 08/10/2006 - 22:08
wow, we need to get together, you and I. I dont think we have even palyed together, but we should def do something about that
Codemunkee's picture
Submitted by Codemunkee on Fri, 09/08/2006 - 07:02
Running is awesome. Get yourself an MP3 player and run to your hardest rock and roll. That always seems to burn away my stress :)

click for more 2O2P member action

click for more 2O2P member action

© 2007 Media Crumb Inc. All rights reserve Media Crumb Inc.

Join our Universe

Connect with 2o2p