Hi friends.
It’s been a really long time since I’ve stopped in – 5 years! So much has happened and so much has changed since I was last here.
In 2023, Mom and Dad brought a tiny human home. He’s kind of obsessed with me. He’s not the worst but I think I liked it better when I was the baby of the house and the center of attention.
A week after the tiny human came home, Molly got really sick and left for the Rainbow Bridge.
Fast forward 2 1/2 years. I’m 14 now and things have been getting really difficult for me lately.
In January of 2022, I almost left for the Rainbow Bridge because of liver failure. I pulled through it though and have been mostly stable. I’ve also been dealing with Cushing’s disease and Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (aka dementia). Most of my CDS symptoms had to do with being off-schedule (wanting food at the wrong time of day), some bathroom accidents, and pacing. It wasn’t too bad up until a week and a half ago. When I’m awake (which isn’t often), I’m very scared. The same way I used to feel during fireworks (which I’m ironically no longer afraid of). I fall a lot and most often can’t get up without assistance. I have trouble figuring out how to lay down by myself. I can’t remember if I got the drink I wanted and go back for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc.
Mom told me that she won’t let anything hurt me and that I shouldn’t be scared. She said that if she’s not around to protect me, it means I’ll be with Khia, Mya, Jamison, Molly, and my Grandpa. I sure would like to see all of them again, especially Khia.
I can’t stay and talk too much longer so I just want to thank everyone who came to my blog over the years and was a part of my life. You all helped Mom, Dad, and me through some very difficult times. We also shared many laughs and created some lifelong friendships. We have so many wonderful memories together. Thank you for everything!
P.S.
Macy (aka doofus) is doing well and sends her love to all of you!
A Note from Noodle’s Mom (Samantha):
The last week and a half have been heartbreaking. Watching someone you love so much begin to suffer and lose their quality of life is gut-wrenching.
Greg (Noodle’s Dad) and I have never had the experience of waking up to one of our fur babies having passed in their sleep or having the opportunity to allow one of our companions to go with grace. It’s always been an emergency, traumatic situation.
Noodle is such a huge and important part of our lives. He deserves a peaceful transition as a way of repaying him for the infinite joy and love he provided us with.
On Friday, November 21st, a veterinarian with Lap of Love will be coming to our home at 3:00 to assist our sweetest boy in his travels to reunite with Khia and our other loved ones who left before him. Before then, he will get all the treats and love he’ll accept from us. As a dog who has spent years on a restricted diet due to a variety of allergies, we are hoping he’ll enjoy offerings of McDonald’s, ice cream, and other goodies.
If all of you could please say a prayer for Noodle, we would sure appreciate it.
I’m not sure if I’ll get back on here for one final post or if this is the final post. In case, I don’t do another post, thank you for everything Blogville. You were here for us in so many ways throughout the years and we could never fully express our gratitude. Give your babies hugs and kisses for us ❤
~Samantha
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