Please pray for Josi

[Austin's Mom]

I'm glad to hear you all had a good night. And honestly, no, I don't think Josi is afraid. She knows how much she is loved, and will be waiting paitently for you at the Bridge while playing and romping with all of her new friends. I also think it's good that you will be prepared ahead of time with the arrangements, this way you won't have to worry about it when the time comes and your filled with grief. Wishing you all a very peaceful day together. ((hugs))

 

[WAT]

I am happy to hear you all got some rest last night. Josi has certainly not lost her appetite, my goodness. I am sure she knows it is her time to leave that physical body of hers that can no longer house and hold down that amazing spirit that is trapped inside and yes, I do believe she is at peace with that.
Try and enjoy your day and give Josi more hugs and kisses from us.

 

[butlersmom]

I'm happy to hear that you all had a restful night and that Miss Josi was able to eat and enjoy her breakfast. As far as wondering if Josi knows she will soon be leaving - I honestly believe they can feel something different, and that sometimes they do know. Fotunately, dogs, unlike humans, live in the moment. For that reason, I don't believe for a minute she's scared. They have no concern for the future, and therefore feel no sadness about leaving. I think that's what the peacefulness is that you're seeing in her. Little Miss Warrior Princess is living up to her screen name. She has a will to live like no other I've ever seen. Because of this, I think you are wise to make pre-arrangements (as hard as it will be). Right now, her quality of life is the most important thing. She may not ever stop fighting which will put you in the position to make one of, if not the hardest decision you'll ever be faced with making. As long as she doesn't seem to be suffering, enjoy the time you have with her. Don't worry about updating us every few minutes. We know that you are taking care of the most precious gift you're ever been given. Thank you so much for sharing your special girl with us, and allowing her to form a place in the hearts of all of us here. My prayers are continually with all of you. Miss Josi, Warrior Princess, I feel as if I know you personally. Rest well, sweet girl throughout the day. Butler and I send our love.

 

[liamsmom]

i'm so glad to hear you got some rest. it's so important!!!
gee wiz......josi sure does have an appetite, huh?
i know all too well the bruising you are describing on josi's belly. that's exactly what dakota had on his hind legs. and i was the same way you are.......watching everything happen before my eyes and not really believing how stoic and unaffected dakota seemed. he ate, drank and walked around like nothing was wrong. it was unbelievable.!
john, too, didn't really didn't want to talk about the necessary details. i guess, in his own way, he felt like if he didn't talk about it...it wouldn't happen :(
we lost my mother in law to cancer. from the day she was diagnosed to the day she died was exactly 6 weeks. thankfully hospice was involved right away and they guided us to pre-plan the funeral. and like you said...it is one less thing to worry about while you are spending time with your loved one and grieving. it also gives you a sense of relief, be is conciously or subconciously, knowing that you don't have to make those decisions while worrying about josi.
i honestly do not believe that josi is overcome by sadness or afraid because she is CONSTANTLY being comforted by you and brian. if anything...she's loving all the attention and care! there is no way that josi has any doubts about how much she is loved.
we'll be thinking about you throughtout the day, send vibes for strength and praying our hearts out.
post updates when you can and feel up to it.

 

[Sablegirl]

Sounds like Ms Josi is at peace and calm. I'm sure when her time comes she will go to be bridge full of grace and dignaty. She sounds like a wonderful baby. Our baby of 14 years decided on the day of my first chemo treatment that she couldn't handle any more and she just looked up at me as if to say...I'm tired...my job is ended now will you please let me go. She had been my husband's constant companion since she was 8 weeks old. He was diagnoised with chronic heart problems (hereidtary) at the age of 39. She was with him when I couldn't be and never left his side. I guess that after 14 years of taking care of him she was just to worn out to have to deal with my chemo and radiation. It broke our hearts but were so thankful we were told by the vet that it was her time. She had not suffered at all but everything was beginning to shut down. That's why I told you before, you WILL recognize the look.

When Josi's time comes I'm sure it will be very peacful.

Know this is hard for all of you.

 

[Chancejesi]

SO glad to hear you were able to get some rest last night. You all need your strength now more than ever. I am still thinking about you guys and will always have your family in my heart and prayers. I'm glad Josi has her appetite, as for pain or sadness I truley believe they don't know to feel it unless they read it from us. That's why when I have my moments I try to have them in a place where Chance can't see me. With his surgery being tomorrow it's getting harder for me to do that especially now knowing Miss Josi's prognosis, I've been following her story from the begining and I wish there was more I could do or say to make it better. Just spend as much time as you can loving on her and as funny or strange as it sounds, breathe her in as often as you can, I do it all the time and we don't even know how bad Chances' cancer is yet. But I have come to terms with the fact that I am just plain crazy We love you Josi, Staci and Brian and we will check in often and we are always thinking about and praying for all of you. Oh yeah if you're up to it, she may not be at her best state but take as many pictures as you can so you have no regrets later. Take care of yourselves and we will hear from you when you have time, Chance and I send gentle hugs and kisses to everybody, we may not know any of you but we love all of you

 

[SweetCody]

(((((((((((((Tears))))))))))))) I didn't check back in since sat afternoon, I am so sorry to hear that things have taken this turn. Just because you knew this would happen doesn't make it any easier when it actually comes. I am 99.9% positive that Josi is in no way scared about any of this, dogs don't work that way. Ms Josi knows that you guys are upset but other than that she knows that she is loved and she loves you guys so much. Grief is such a difficult thing to bear. Yours began six months ago when she became so ill, unfortunately it will get much worse from here. Try your best to enjoy the time you have left with her, nuzzle those sweet smooshy cheeks and those velvety soft ears, gaze into those beautiful brown eyes that show every human what true love really is. In a few months time these will be the most precious memories to you. Ms Josi has a true and pure spirit and she will peacefully leave her diseased and damaged body, but her heart and spirit will remain alive in the hearts and minds of every person her life has touched. My heart goes out to you and Brian, in your time of sorrow and fear. You have been blessed, as we all are to belong to a boxer, to know their capacity of love and understanding, she will help you through all of this because that is what they do. You don't want her to suffer, and at the same time she doesn't want you to either. Hugs to you all especially that beautiful soul Josi, BW's own Warrior Princess, thank you for sharing this amazing girls beautiful life with me, it has been a privledge to be a part of it.

 

[msjosi]

Just finished cooking Josi up a soft boiled egg and two pieces of bacon and boy did she devour it. Of course I had to feed it to her by hand so I could feel her lips and tongue enjoy every ounce of it! I also spoke with the owner of the cemetry/crematory. He was very nice, but as he said this is what he does for a living so he was blatantly honest. He explained to me that if she passed at home, he would either come pick her up or we could bring her there. I will have to talk to Brian about this one, but he did say that they are 24hrs. although he doesn't generally pick up in the middle of the night unless there are small kids in the home. I asked him to explain the process of the cremation...he said they are all individual and while we are more than welcome be there for the entire process, most choose not to under the circumstances. He said that it takes three hours and as long as I remind him about Josi's tplo pieces, that he would save them for me seperate as long as they remained intact. After him going over all that, I am not so sure I will want to be there. I think I have chosen a figurine urn, but I have to make sure that Brian likes it also. I will pick the walnut wood and I think I will have it engraved with "Our Warrior Princess Josi"...come to think of it, I really need to search back through the posts and figure out who first blessed her with that name! Other than that we are just hanging in there...all seems to be remaining the same with Josi other than the bruising continues to spread. I don't understand how she can be so alert and hungry when her system is shutting down so badly, I wouldn't think she would be interested, but nothing about Josi surprises anymore. I am going to try to take a little nap with her and here is the link to the urn:

http://www.petheavencemetery.com/boxer_ears_down.htm

 

[Austin's Mom]

The urn is beautiful. Very fitting for a boxer Warrior Princess.

 

[butlersmom]

I'm so glad Miss Josi's appetite is still good, and I know that makes this more bearable for you. The urn is beautiful, and very fitting. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Gruntsmom gave the Warrior Princess name to your girl.

As others have said, breathe her in, take pics, make memories, write things down. Hugs and love continuing to you all.