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2nd to last Marley post.
Day 40: Our 4 mile walks have become only 1 mile walks unfortunately, but it still hasn't broken our spirits. We make the best out of every single day
Day 41: Started off rocky, but Marley's a fighter. We napped with the cat, went for a car ride, and visited old friends. Had a great day seeing everyone
Day 42: " Marley teaches me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. She teaches me to appreciate the simple things- a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in the sunlight. And as she grows old and achy, she teaches me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, she taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty"
Day 43: While laying next to Marley last night, i told her that she should do what ever it is she needs to do, that she's put up a hell of a fight and that she's the best dog and the best friend I've ever had. After thinking on it too much, of course i started to cry. Marley sat up, licked my cheek, then placed her head on my face as if to console ME when she's the one who is sick. People who say "Just a dog" make me sad for them. Because "Just a dog" makes my entire world whole.
Day 44: Went to work with mom
Day 46: Just hanging out
Day 47: Hanging with grandpa.
Day 48: After a whole week, we're back to chewing bones!
Day 49: More goods!!
Day 50: Beautiful day. Enjoying our last ice cream together.
Day 58:
When I first picked her from the pound, people told me I had no idea what I was doing. That I wasn't ready to take care of a puppy. They were absolutely right. But, with time... we taught each other. Every day was something new. I taught her how to go outside, how to walk on a leash, how to do tricks. In turn, she taught me so much more. She taught me responsibility. She taught me not to stress over the little things. She showed me obedience and loyalty and companionship. And, most importantly... Marley taught me what unconditional love was. When it came her time, we looked straight into each others eyes, and everything I wanted to tell her was already right there inside hers. After all the teaching and learning and understanding, there were no words left unspoken. If I went back to the day I adopted her, and they told me "In 5 years, this dog will die of cancer, do you still want her?" My answer would be 'Absolutely'. For how horrible the pain and heartache of losing her is, it's nothing compared to the happiness and joy she brought to my life. It's not about the amount of years you put into life, but about the amount of life you put into those years.
Marley died just 52 short days after diagnosis. They were 52 wonderful days in which we spent every day living to the fullest and creating great memories. Marley wasn't just a 'pet' to me, or a dog. She was my best friend, my sister. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I first got her, but she came into my life and changed everything for the better. She taught me to appreciate and to live to the fullest. She taught me what unbridled and unconditional love truly was. I could never thank her enough for that.
Day 40: Our 4 mile walks have become only 1 mile walks unfortunately, but it still hasn't broken our spirits. We make the best out of every single day
Day 41: Started off rocky, but Marley's a fighter. We napped with the cat, went for a car ride, and visited old friends. Had a great day seeing everyone
Day 42: " Marley teaches me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. She teaches me to appreciate the simple things- a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in the sunlight. And as she grows old and achy, she teaches me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, she taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty"
Day 43: While laying next to Marley last night, i told her that she should do what ever it is she needs to do, that she's put up a hell of a fight and that she's the best dog and the best friend I've ever had. After thinking on it too much, of course i started to cry. Marley sat up, licked my cheek, then placed her head on my face as if to console ME when she's the one who is sick. People who say "Just a dog" make me sad for them. Because "Just a dog" makes my entire world whole.
Day 44: Went to work with mom
Day 46: Just hanging out
Day 47: Hanging with grandpa.
Day 48: After a whole week, we're back to chewing bones!
Day 49: More goods!!
Day 50: Beautiful day. Enjoying our last ice cream together.
Day 58:
When I first picked her from the pound, people told me I had no idea what I was doing. That I wasn't ready to take care of a puppy. They were absolutely right. But, with time... we taught each other. Every day was something new. I taught her how to go outside, how to walk on a leash, how to do tricks. In turn, she taught me so much more. She taught me responsibility. She taught me not to stress over the little things. She showed me obedience and loyalty and companionship. And, most importantly... Marley taught me what unconditional love was. When it came her time, we looked straight into each others eyes, and everything I wanted to tell her was already right there inside hers. After all the teaching and learning and understanding, there were no words left unspoken. If I went back to the day I adopted her, and they told me "In 5 years, this dog will die of cancer, do you still want her?" My answer would be 'Absolutely'. For how horrible the pain and heartache of losing her is, it's nothing compared to the happiness and joy she brought to my life. It's not about the amount of years you put into life, but about the amount of life you put into those years.
Marley died just 52 short days after diagnosis. They were 52 wonderful days in which we spent every day living to the fullest and creating great memories. Marley wasn't just a 'pet' to me, or a dog. She was my best friend, my sister. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I first got her, but she came into my life and changed everything for the better. She taught me to appreciate and to live to the fullest. She taught me what unbridled and unconditional love truly was. I could never thank her enough for that.