New Thread for Megan & Sophie

[Vally]

Megan’s Mum, thanks for your post.

Megan I know how much you fought and fought for Sophie, always seeming to be fighting an uphill battle. This horrible horrible disease just won’t be beaten sometimes, no matter how much we want to win.  Remember that.

Please don’t second guess could haves or should haves.  We’ve all been there.  We just do whatever we can given what we have at the time.

I know you’re all grieving terribly now and Brigitte said it perfectly, I so wish we could all just give you a huge hug.

My sincere condolences.

Vally

 

 

 

[Claire]

Megan and Megan’s Mum – I have just read all of your threads and felt every second of your confusion, fear and desperation. You have absolutely tried the very hardest to do everything you could for Sophie and I am devastated for you. I lost my dog, Ruby,  a year ago, in what sounds like a very similar way at the end. Having read through all your questions and the answers and support from this amazing group of people (who also supported me) it is clear that you did EVERYTHING you could. When we first hear of this disease, it is of course because we are told that our dog has it and we are thrown into a confusing and scary world where we live, breathe (and if we’re lucky) occasionally sleep IMHA. It comsumes every minute of every day and we don’t stop watching for every change – which you obviously have done too, or Sophie wouldn’t have made it to the point that she did. I’m so so sorry that she didn’t become one of the successes – if love alone could heal, she would still be here, she was a lucky girl to have you on and by her side.

Thinking of you and sending you my heartfelt condolences.

Claire

 

 

 

[Linda]

Hello Megan and Mom. I am so very sorry to just now be here to post. I can’t write without tears and I have felt so helpless in not being of further help. I have been and remain crushed for you all. My most sincere condolences.

You all tried so hard and did everything you could. Your love and devotion to Sophie was incredible – she knew that all the while.

I remember the many times that you, Megan, wrote saying you had approached your vet about blood thinners – only to deaf ears. And to think this vet was the supposed AIHA specialists in Austin. Goodness.

Our intent here on this forum is of support and education. I hope, in time Megan, you can share your story to help others.

The onset of this horrible disease is crippling. Our minds spin with questions, research and advice. Of course, the most important ingredient is – either an educated yet open minded vet or and uneducated (with AIHA) vet or worse yet, an educated, but close minded vet. I feel, you dealt with the latter and sharing what you have been trough with your precious Sophie, would help others.

Megan – you are an amazing young lady. I wish you peace with all you’ve been through. When you’re up to it, please stay in touch.

My love to you and your family,

Linda

[Erica]

Megan,

I’m so very sorry for your loss. What an awful time to supposedly celebrate your milestone birthday and the remaining holidays. I know you were devoted to Sophie and did everything you could to help her get over this illness. You are a strong and brave woman for doing this for so many months!

You and Sophie will stay in all of our hearts and minds. Best wishes to you and your family.

Erica (a fellow 1983 baby)

[Rosemary Sanchez]

I am so sad reading little Sophie passed away. She had an amazing Mom who tried so hard to make her well again. Sophie knew love throughout her short life, and passed away at home where she was most comfortable. It is heartbreaking for you, but Sophie is no longer in pain, no longer suffering the tortures of this horrible disease. My prayers to you Megan, dear Sophie will always live in your heart. I hope one day soon, you will remember all the wonderful times you shared and the pain you feel now will be replaced with a smile, knowing you were blessed to have had her in your life even if it was for far too short a time.

[Patrice]

Megan,

You will be in my thoughts today.

my best, patrice