January 1, 2018

This is Mom – sharing thoughts on the life and passing of our oldest girl. Life comes full circle. Born in Toledo a sweet little soul, adopted at only four pounds. A feisty, independent and loving little girl, who loved her Mom and came to love her new Dad even more.

How does one capture the essence of Porsche in so few words and photos, when there are hundreds of possible photos to be shared. Our sweet girl, Porsche passed over the Rainbow Bridge early this morning, surrounded by her Mom and Dad, and her three puppy siblings. A beautiful moon and a peaceful ocean, as if glass, preparing for her passage.

On Saturday, the 30th, Porsche had one more great romp on the beach, something she loved to do. We knew it was only a matter of time, but the dramatic change yesterday still left us stunned. We’ve cherished every extra moment of the past 11 months, since she was diagnosed with the tumor on her adrenal gland and was given no more than two days to two weeks. She proved them wrong.

December 31, 2017

Today has been about being with our big sister. It has been quiet in the house and Mom has spent nearly all day holding and comforting Porsche. There is no Animal Hospital in Newport. But Mom called the good people at Dove Lewis and talked with them about what is happening with Porsche.

Porsche loved the ocean and it was go good that yesterday on the beach was so much fun. Today, Mom has spent quiet time with my sweet sister watching the ocean and doing her best to keep Porsche comfortable. She talked softly to Porsche so she wouldn’t be scared and made sure she saw one final sunset, the final sunset of 2017. The photo with Dad was taken when we were here at Thanksgiving. She loved sitting on his lap watching the ocean.

Mom told me that Porsche is at the end of her life and that the cancer that has been inside of her since February is finally taking over. Mom explained that our lives have been blessed by this sweet soul, who has been with us nearly 11 more months than expected and at times disbelieving that the tumor they found was actually there, she has been so filled with life. As 2017 draws to a close we sit in vigil and pray she will soon rest easy. She knows she is loved and that Beemer is waiting for her. 

 

 

December 31, 2017

Something isn’t right today. I’m feeling scared and Mom looks worried, but she is trying to reassure me. Porsche woke up not feeling well and vomiting. I am really worried about her and I am going to stay close to my big sister.

Mom reminded me that it a beautiful last day of 2017 and we are on the Oregon Coast. Graced with beautiful blue skies and good friends.

But I can feel that my Mom and Dad’s hearts are heavy. Their little girl, their oldest girl, Porsche, had a rough night and this morning she just wants to lie in her bed and doesn’t want to eat.

Porsche had such a good day yesterday, but you can see that overnight something has changed. Mom told me how Porsche has survived ten more months then she was expected to survive. So today, our job is to love on her and keep her comfortable.

December 30, 2017

Mom and Dad went out briefly tonight. But their friends John and Mary arrived to keep us company so we weren’t alone. We had a fun night. We puppies hung out and played and Mom, Dad, John and Mary played cards. We got treats and had a great evening. Time for sleep.. Night all..

December 30, 2017

Oh the Beach! I love the Beach! It is a beautiful morning for a walk on the beach and then Mom and Dad walk around Nye Beach. I’m certain people thought we might be crazy. Many smiled and waved or stopped to talk with us! Such a good morning and just in time before the rain arrived! Time for another nap!

(Dad is standing in front of our cottage up on the bluff – pretty cool!)

December 29, 2017

It is a dark and stormy night and we do mean stormy! Arrived safely to our weekend cottage – thank you Mom and Dad for finding this great place through VRBO! The same cottage we stayed in for Thanksgiving! Internet outage intermittent with the storm, so Mom is having trouble sending messages. Currently we are with power and hopefully this will last. But Mom has the fireplace and candles going and our beds are all laid out. We can barely hear the ocean for the sound of the wind. Mom loves a good coastal storm and we have no reason to be afraid when we are with our Mom and Dad. Good thing Dad brought his rain gear so he can unpack the car!

We are doing double decker sleeping on the way to the beach! Storing up energy for chasing seagulls! Lincoln is there, snuggled next to Porsche, while Tesla and I prefer the bottom bunk! Boy is it stormy!

December 29, 2017

Wow Mom! Is traffic going to be like this all the way to the beach? Do you think we will get there before tomorrow? “ I sure hope so honey! I’m just happy your Dad is driving!”

December 29, 2017

Oh Mom! Don’t take my picture! I have “bed face”!

But now that I’m awake, will you play with me? My brothers and sisters are all sleeping and I’m ready to play! You will! And will you rub my belly, too?! I love morning belly rubs; and, in the afternoon, and in the evening, and all day if I could have them. I love them!!

But Mom, why do you have the big black bags out again? Mom? Are you and Dad going some place? And why are all our blankets folded up and by the door? What? We’re going with you! We’re going to the beach! With the seagulls? Dad too?!

December 28, 2017

Mom. I’m just not sure how I feel about this stuff called rain. But I think I’m styling my yellow rain slicker! Can you make the rain go away?