Another Day

Its almost two weeks since Hannah received her Diagnosis of Lymphocitic leukemia ( i'm still not totally sure how to spell it). However, the symptoms that expelled itself this past weekend were certainly not fair to my Hannah.

Chuck picked up new medication for Hannah in help to relieve her symptoms. Many ups and downs on Saturday day into the night, we were so close to bringing Hannah to the Animal Hospital to have her put to rest. However once the steroids and antibiotics kicked in, Hannah has been much more comfortable. In fact her appetite has been better! That all said, she's still wagging her tail when she greets us, despite her attempts to play, her body just prefers to be at rest or walk around slow.

Today when I awoke, I looked at her and noticed even with a appetite, her body is becoming frailer. The day is getting closer when she'll be ready to say goodbye. After numerous conversations with the veteranarian, he has suggested that her days will become more about sleeping, then about waking up and being a dog. This has made me realize , her time is coming ( or going ) fast. We are enjoying her every moment since we still have it. The pain has subsided a bit from my stomach because I realize Hannah has given us the best 10.5 years ! She has shown us unconditional love and is a friend that never turns away. Making us laugh on a daily basis, she has always been there for us. Its our turn to be there for her and make the best decision for her. I know now, that very soon we will need to have her sleep. Although painful for us,it will be the best decision we will make for her. We will keep her memory alive and honor such a great companion, by letting our daughter know that when we brought her home from the hospital, besides being wary of her infant cries, Hannah has been by her side. Hannah has let her play dress up on her, cuddle her, tug her and chase her.

Hannah will always be part of us, we will hold her in our soul and we will have pictures around to remind us that love doesn't come at a price, its right there infront of you if you let it in. The day that we found Hannah at a puppy store , taught us what a Puppy store really was, and that Hannah needed to come home with us and not stay there. That very day we opened our hearts to Hannah and she allowed us in hers. How lucky are we!! Hannah has taught us about the Boxer Breed and about the beautiful White Boxer. This is a incredible breed! Loyal, loving, fun, great with children, a protector, and always playing.

I recalled a time when Nadine wanted to fall a sleep with Hannah. It was always the cutest. I'm grateful my husband captured this moment. We can show these pictures to Nadine and continue to teach her to love and treat animals with respect. Hannah and her have been buddies and i'm so grateful for that!