Friday, September 25, 2009

Bad News is...

just that. Bad News. Sad. Devastating, in fact. The kind of bad that makes me want to curl into a ball and shut out the world.

Allegra went to work with me today and was given a thorough neurological exam. Diagnosis...she has a lower brainstem lesion. She will never get better. She will only get worse. Because of the rapid progress thus far, I fear she won't be with us much longer.

It was raining on my drive home. I imagined the raindrops to be tears from heaven.


I am going to take some time off from blogging.

24 comments:

Unknown said...

I'm so sorry....(((HUGS))) Lisa

moosecraft said...

So sorry Jacque...

Tammy Burks said...

Oh Jacque, I'm so sorry :(

ShabbySheep said...

Jacque, Let us know if you need anything.
xoxo

WoolenSails said...

Jacque,
I am so sorry to hear the news, I wish I could be there for you and know how tough it is. She is so loved by you and will be in the days to come, that is all a dog could ask for.

Hugs
Debbie

Lindy said...

Dear sweet Jacque

You are in our hearts and minds. I totally believe our animals are akin to our souls. I am so sorry.

kelley said...

Dear Jacque,

I am so very sorry about Allegra...

Thistlebrooms said...

Jackie...
My Heart is with you and Allegra...
May you find Peace together...

I'm Deeply Sorry...
Marilyn

Unknown said...

AaaH! That is just such sad news, I certainly know how you feel, sending lots of hugs from here.

Joanne said...

Jacque - I am so sorry about the news - Allegra knows she is loved by you and that's a great thing.

Alice ~ Folk Art Primitives said...

There are no words except ~ I, too, am so sorry for you and your doggie. Embrace your time together ~
Your online fried,
Alice

Brenis said...

Oh Jacq, I am so so sorry! :( My heart is breaking for you...
i am here for you... all my love... bren

Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts said...

Jacque-
I am so sorry to hear about Allegra. I'll be praying for you, for peace. I may be crazy but I do believe all dogs go to heaven!
Love-
Erin

Joyce said...

I popped over from Kim's blog to send you BIG hugs and warm thoughts. My heart goes out to you and Allegra. xoxo

dexmangoldens said...

I don't know what to say. Sorry just doesn't cover it all.

Ina in Alaska said...

Hi Jacque I am a huge Kim fan so when she issues instructions I "obey"! All kidding aside, what a blow. SO SORRY. There is nothing I can say which will help other than to let you know you and Allegra are in our hearts and prayers. One thing is for sure, Allegra has lots of love in her life. Sending lots of hugs and poodle kisses your way, dear.

Jody said...

I'm so very sorry to hear that. Please keep your chin up and know everyone is praying for you and Allegra. Love you Auntie!!!

Kathy (woolfind) said...

Jacque, so sorry to hear the news. Spend the time with her..

Anonymous said...

OMG! I wondered why I have not heard from you! I am so sorry that the news you got was not good news. I was hoping this was something that could be fixed easily. I am so sorry and just give me a call if you need to talk.
Love, big sister Joyce

JoJo said...

Jacque, I'm so very sorry. I'd so hoped Allegra's problem would be something simple but now, reading this, my heart goes out to you. Our furry children always leave us too soon but they also leave their pawprints on our hearts. Please know I'm with you in sympathy and love as you prepare to go through this.

laurie said...

Hugs being sent your way at this time for your doggie.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about Allegra, you will both be in my prayers as you take this final journey together.

Lorrie

Nancy said...

Jacquie, my heart is breaking for you. Hugs and hearts and chocolate and a very special hug for Allegra from Nancy in Utah.

Cathy said...

I am so sorry Jacquie....that is just heartbreaking. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy