Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Emma my walking companion



We got her when she was just 10 months old and we were living in Anchorage, Ak. From the moment we saw her, we fell in love with her. 13 years later, she is such a part of our family and a part of my daily walks. She is such a sweet gal and has been the best companion for the Bearchell Family. Today I got the news that she has oral melonoma and it is malignant. I don't know to what extent but deep down I am preparing for the worst. We will make an appointment with the vet for next week to see what our options are concerning her well being.

I sit at work and try to concentrate on what needs to be done, but my mind keeps wondering back to Emma and knowing she is at home laying in the living room waiting for us all to arrive home. I know as soon as I get into the house the tears will begin to flow once again and I will want to give her such a big hug, she will probably wonder what's going on. I also know that we are going on walks everyday that she has left. I don't care if it's just up the block and back!!!! She loves walks and together we will enjoy hitting the pavement and being in each others company. I may even just let her stay off the leash which is what she loves the most.

A loyal and dependable walking buddy she has been. She never complains about the pace or the distance. She allows me time to think and pray and all the while she just keeps walking beside me.

Emma I love you my dear walking companion.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness Millie. Everyone around me is going to start wondering why I'm crying. And my response is gonna have to be, "It's cause I don't know how much longer my amazing puppy Emma is going to be around." She's been my puppy (yes, I call her puppy even though she's 13) for only a lil over a year, but I LOVE her dearly. She's always so faithful in comforting me when I'm sick and sleeping by my bed when I'm home alone.

Emma, I love you and I'll give you all the treats you want... and all my left overs when Millie's not looking! ;)

Anonymous said...

It is well that you are writing now Millie. I"m sorry to hear about Emma. BLess you

Mil said...

Emma is a big part of our family. Everyone loves Emma...even people that don't like dogs. The only thing she ever hurt was Megan's baby blanket, which Emma loved so much that she took it outside to play with on a cold winter day and played in the snow with. Let's enjoy the time we have left with her.

Anonymous said...

she only took it to keep her warm outside :) I love Emma and thinking about not having her here makes me sad :(. Losing a part of the family for sure....but hoping for the best and for her comfort these next few weeks <3

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