Hey Everyone – Just wanted to thank you all for the love and support while we were on our tripawd journey.
Oakley crossed the bridge earlier this morning. Chemo was going amazingly well and we were scheduled for our final session in two short weeks followed by plans to enroll in the Yale vaccine.
God had other plans for Oakley though who started showing signs back leg weakness and loss of feeling suddenly three days ago. Upon x-ray he had a large tumor on his spine as well that had started to impact the cord causing his loss of feeling.
We are heartbroken but grateful for the time we had with him and how his time as a tripawd grew that love even more. ❤️🐶
Back when we found out about Oakley’s cancer I connected with a song by Phil Collins from the movie Brother Bear.
It spoke to me because when I looked into his eyes I wanted him to know that I would be here for him and do everything I could until the end.
Today I looked into those same eyes and held his hand as he crossed the bridge.
Oakley – You were the big yellow greyhound I never knew I wanted and became my best friend. I will love you forever and can’t wait to see again some day… 🐶💔
“There will be times on this journey
All you’ll see is darkness
But out there somewhere
Daylight finds you
If you keep believing
So don’t run
Don’t hide
It will be alright
You’ll see
Trust me
I’ll be there watching over you
Just take a look through my eyes
there’s better place somewhere out there
Just take a look through my eyes
Everything changes
You’ll be amazed what you’ll find
(There’s a better place)
If you look through my eyes”