RIP...

[SeekNDestroy]

Just lost my 7 year old chocolate lab last week. Was acting lethargic and wouldn’t eat. Rushed him to vet. Splenic mass ruptured and had 2 1/2 liters of blood in his stomach. Had emergency surgery to remove his spleen and had complications during surgery and lost use of his right hind leg. Brought him back and they wanted to amputate. I said fuck no I’m not doing that to him. Had to put him to sleep at 2 am last Friday. Biopsy came back and said he had hemangiosarcoma and would’ve only had a month to live. Beating myself up over doing that initial surgery and putting him through that with no possible recovery. They truly are part of the family and give unconditionally. Be well all.

I’m so sorry. Please know you did the best you could for him.

 

[FU BK]

Just lost my 7 year old chocolate lab last week. Was acting lethargic and wouldn’t eat. Rushed him to vet. Splenic mass ruptured and had 2 1/2 liters of blood in his stomach. Had emergency surgery to remove his spleen and had complications during surgery and lost use of his right hind leg. Brought him back and they wanted to amputate. I said fuck no I’m not doing that to him. Had to put him to sleep at 2 am last Friday. Biopsy came back and said he had hemangiosarcoma and would’ve only had a month to live. Beating myself up over doing that initial surgery and putting him through that with no possible recovery. They truly are part of the family and give unconditionally. Be well all.

Can't beat yourself up brother. You did what you needed to do to save him. No way of knowing what the outcome would be. I've had a dog all my life, but now at 46, this one just hit me harder, and I think I'm done for awhile with pets.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Can't beat yourself up brother. You did what you needed to do to save him. No way of knowing what the outcome would be. I've had a dog all my life, but now at 46, this one just hit me harder, and I think I'm done for awhile with pets.

They say the best way to heal from a pet’s death is to get another pet. There are lots of dogs at shelters that need good homes. I know it’s hard to even contemplate right now, but when you’re ready, it might be a consideration. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

 

[FU BK]

They say the best way to heal from a pet’s death is to get another pet. There are lots of dogs at shelters that need good homes. I know it’s hard to even contemplate right now, but when you’re ready, it might be a consideration. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Oh it will 100% be a shelter dog. Wife and daughter keep sending me pictures, but man, I'm just not ready.

 

[Irish2155]

My grand boy’s dad had to put their 3 year old labradoodle down about 3 weeks ago. His stomach flipped. Had surgery to try and save him to no avail. Luckily, the grand boy is still too young to understand but dad was pretty distraught.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Oh it will 100% be a shelter dog. Wife and daughter keep sending me pictures, but man, I'm just not ready.

Totally understand. You’re probably in shock as much as anything. You just don’t expect to lose a 2 year old pup.

 

[Sea Turtle]

My Borador got a lump on his leg. I had it removed. They said it was cancer. He was 10. At 12 it came back. That's a nice ripe old age for a dog. He's lived on our 15 acres and had it all, no chain. He had a wonderful life.

We were going to take him in on Monday to be put down. He wouldn't eat and was wasting away and was miserable. He died Saturday night aline on the floor. We were going to love on him and say goodbye on Monday. I feel awful we weren't there.

I saw what looked like him coming back to life but I guess that's biological stuff that happens after death. It was awful.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

My Borador got a lump on his leg. I had it removed. They said it was cancer. He was 10. At 12 it came back. That's a nice ripe old age for a dog. He's lived on our 15 acres and had it all, no chain. He had a wonderful life.

We were going to take him in on Monday to be put down. He wouldn't eat and was wasting away and was miserable. He died Saturday night aline on the floor. We were going to love on him and say goodbye on Monday. I feel awful we weren't there.

I saw what looked like him coming back to life but I guess that's biological stuff that happens after death. It was awful.

I’m so sorry, man. Try not to beat yourself up over not being there when he passed. Just remember that you gave him a wonderful life.

 

[Sea Turtle]

I’m so sorry, man. Try not to beat yourself up over not being there when he passed. Just remember that you gave him a wonderful life.

Thanks, man. He was a shelter dog. He was 2 when we got him. We think he was dumped as he would not get into a car. That's all we get is shelter dogs. My daughter adopted a stray on our land. I like cats now too because it lol.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Can't beat yourself up brother. You did what you needed to do to save him. No way of knowing what the outcome would be. I've had a dog all my life, but now at 46, this one just hit me harder, and I think I'm done for awhile with pets.

Thank you my man.

I’m so sorry. Please know you did the best you could for him.

Thank you bro.
He was a rescue himself, a beautiful chocolate lab/pit mix. Oddly enough we fostered 2 Doberman shepherds 3 years ago from being hours away from being destroyed by the owner. I say oddly enough because they’re still with me now, helping with the passing of my buddy. Thank you guys for the support.

 

[Sea Turtle]

I firmly believe our petted upets have souls. In the garden of eden there were animals. This was paradise. Jesus told the thief 'today you will be with me in paradise'. Yeah, our pets our waiting for us. Even our little girls goldfish.

God loves his creations. Yuck, even the snakes lol.

 

[INLaw]

Oh it will 100% be a shelter dog. Wife and daughter keep sending me pictures, but man, I'm just not ready.

Might i interest you in my wife’s mentally handicapped bearded dragon

 

[INLaw]

I firmly believe our petted upets have souls. In the garden of eden there were animals. This was paradise. Jesus told the thief 'today you will be with me in paradise'. Yeah, our pets our waiting for us. Even our little girls goldfish.

God loves his creations. Yuck, even the snakes lol.

Rainbow bridge

 

[Bishop2b5]

NASCAR racing legend Bobby Allison died Saturday at the age of 86. He was an absolute giant in the '60s, 70's and '80s. Still has the 4th highest number of wins in the sport's history.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

RIP to Coach Robinson

 

[NDWarrior]

Per 1440 Daily Digest, these well-know people have all passed away recently… Judith Jamison, dancer and longtime artistic director at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, dies at age 81 (More) | Tony Todd, best known for role as titular character in "Candyman," dies at age 69 (More) | Bobby Allison, three-time winner of the Daytona 500, dies at age 86

 

[Pete]

 

[ulukinatme]

Good guy, despite the struggles on the field. RIP.

 

[BeatSC]

Great guy and had some great players. I think he had a few good wins against USC and lost a lot of close games. Such a class act. So happy Lou finally avenged the classless convict beat down his last game. digger avenged him as well. He was loved even with a rough record.

 

[Irish#1]

RIP to Coach Robinson

Robinson was a thorn in the Irish side. Former USC star RB Mike Garrett fired him via answering machine. RIP John.

 

[Irish#1]

No doubt Faust was a great guy that cared for ND and the players. Tough to go from HS coach to coaching at one of the biggest programs in CFB. RIP Gerry.

 

[GowerND11]

Notre Dame Man through and through. He loved the University.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

He was a good man.

 

[ColinKSU]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

 

[OhioIrish]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

I doubt any of us has words sufficient to ease your agony. But, please know that God is the creator, the giver, and the taker of life. If it helps to assuage your feelings of failure, know this, and know that what you could do, you did do. I am terribly sorry for your loss and its circumstances— ALS is truly awful and we all wish more could be done to fight it. You are certainly in my thoughts.

 

[NDohio]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

So sorry to hear this. I am sure our little community here will be thinking/praying for you. There are no words that I can give you that will help in this moment, but be assured you are not alone.

 

[irishff1014]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

First and foremost nothing that any of us say can take away the pain of losing your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you man!

Riding the ambulance and seeing crazy medical stuff happen, things just happen. I know that doesn’t give you any peace. But reach out, talk to someone when you are ready.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

Condolences brother.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

I’m so sorry. There isn’t anything anyone can say to change how you feel. But you need to know that you DID NOT fail her.

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

I’m sorry for dragging this down but I’m too deep to breathe and I just need to know I’m not alone.

I lost my wife yesterday morning to ALS.

I’ve been trying to think of how to form my words, but I’m at a loss. I (39 M) lost my wife (39 F) yesterday morning at around 3 a.m. to ALS. Her tracheostomy tubing got disconnected somehow overnight and I wasn’t able to hear the alarm fast enough to do anything about it. She was gone before I could even try and save her. I don’t know how it happened - I’ve replayed it a billion times so I could blame myself and I can’t think of anything I missed.

My whole world is over. I knew ALS would take her from me eventually, but not like this. Not because I couldn’t keep her safe. I failed the most important person in the world and I’m not sure how I can go forward from here.

So umm … I don’t know. I just needed to get these words out of my head.

I am sorry. I lost my mother in law to ALS. Horrible disease. I lost my rather young wife in January to cancer. I feel your pain. I often think about what if I did this or that would she still with us. I slept on the floor when hospice came just so I could save her. But it was an unstoppable force. It sucks so bad and the roller-coaster is awful.

I say all this just so you know if you want to talk I am here to help.