Bexter Has Lymphoma

I haven't been on DK for a while because I've been so busy with my boys & my doodles and life in general. Bexter has been sick for about a week. We just got the news that talks of chemotherapy won't even be necessary. He has such an aggressive lymphoma. He has masses everywhere inside also, like in his stomach and chest. I was told this was "worst case scenario." My Bexter is 3 years old. He is the love of my life. He is MY baby. All I could think of was to let everybody know; those of you who might remember us. We have him on steroids to buy a week so we can at least enjoy him over Thanksgiving. Then, he'll be gone.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on December 10, 2014 at 5:35pm

Traci -- Just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you and your family.

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Permalink Reply by Traci -Bexter & Maggie on December 14, 2014 at 5:20pm

You are so kind... This message meant a lot to me. Bexter is still with us! He has been doing great on steriods. He had a really bad day on Thanksgiving, but since then I guess they kicked in. He is gaining a little weight. We feed him all the time! I am so savoring this precious time with him. It is still unbelievable to me that he won't be with us much longer. We take one day at a time. He just threw up about an hour ago, and he hasn't done that since before we took him to the doctor. I'm hoping that doesn't mean anything, but I don't know...Some times I feel like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. We are so close. I know you understand. I remember your Sophie. All of this support has meant more than I can express. I just haven't been on here because I am spending all my time with Bexter. Thank you to everyone!

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on December 14, 2014 at 5:51pm

I' glad you are getting some quality time with Bexter.

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Permalink Reply by Traci -Bexter & Maggie on March 6, 2015 at 9:32am

My baby Bexter has been gone now for over a month. Those steroids took him as far as they could. He lasted until January 29. That time with him was precious. I had to sleep downstairs with him (we set up a mattress on the floor for us) all that time. I still know that getting Bexter was the smartest doggie decision I ever made and I would do it all over again. He blessed all of us so much. This has been unbelievably hard on my whole family; Maggie seems so lost without him too. I feel badly for her. I still see him everywhere-by the bathtub where he used to come & drink some of the bathwater, in the car where he rode next to me, on the stairs where he would walk right beside me on the way up or down, in the window when as I was walking in the door...I can still look at his picture really hard and imagine petting him. I remember his whole little body and how it felt to touch him and hold him. He used to be so energetic when he would catch his tennis balls, wrestle with Maggie, and play soccer with Noah. I hope I never forget these things! I will always love Bexter, Bexter Doodle, my very first doodle!

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Permalink Reply by Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie on March 6, 2015 at 9:36am

(((Traci)))) I'm so sorry for your loss! Cherish those memories....

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Permalink Reply by Robin and Libby Louise on March 6, 2015 at 9:43am

I'm so sorry - but happy that you got extra time with him. Tears are rolling down my face - I dread the day when I have to go through this (for whatever reason), but to lose your boy so young is heartbreaking. You will never forget your boy! Sending hugs....

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Permalink Reply by Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear on March 6, 2015 at 9:46am

Traci,
You brought tears to my eyes while reading your last post. I'm sooo sorry Bexter was taken from your family. Sounds like you were able to share a wonderful life with him. Our animals are so much more than just pets
to those of us who care for them.
Take comfort in knowing he was blessed to live with a family that loved him so much. Bless you.