The Roller Coasters Of Life

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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  1. Carrie S. says…
    07/18/2011

    Ali, I just went through the same thing with my dog, Daisy. Sadly, we put her to sleep last week, because it was the best thing for her. In some ways, I am thankful that we can do that for them. Thinking of you and your family right now.

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  2. elisa says…
    07/18/2011

    Going through the same thing right now as our golden is facing surgery (to the tune of 3k). Will be keeping you in our thoughts!

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  3. Kristen says…
    07/18/2011

    Thinking of you and your family during this trying time. XOXO to that sweet Lily.

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  4. Faye Warriner says…
    07/21/2011

    Praying for you all as you take care of Lily. My dogs are my life and it is so hard when they are sick
    Take care.

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  5. Yvonne says…
    07/21/2011

    Lily is actually how I found you. :) You had a page posted on twopeas of Lily. It was 8.5 x 11 and I vaguely remember blues, and I remember commenting on your dog, because she looks just like our Abby. Abby is 13 and in her final days as well. My thoughts are with you.

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  6. Pam says…
    07/22/2011

    Ali, thinking of you and Lily. Labs are such special loving beings. So hard when they're sick and you can't do a magic healing on them. They imprint your heart with their sweet lives and that's something that no one can ever take away. God bless you and Lily.

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