Sad news: Earl Lee

[DeeanDave]

Dave here:

Earl Lee went to the Bridge this morning.

He was all chipper on Monday; Monday evening he began to vomit and breathe short, shallow breaths.  Overnight his symptoms became worse, with blood shows and vomit with a strong iron odor.
Dee took him to the vet again this morning (just yesterday the vet gave him a sweet pat-on-the-head of "looking good" health: clear lungs, throat...) and the vet said his health was not good.  Lungs full of (mucus?), breathing labored--- glassed-over eyes.  We did not know how this happened... only that we were doing the same things for Earl Lee that we have been doing.

The pet's doctor told us that Earl Lee would be in for weeks, if not months, of intensive care--- and even then, there was only a small chance Earl Lee could bounce-back this time.

Earl Lee looked at ME with his tired eyes that said "Dad, it's time to go."  It hit me like a sledgehammer--- I promised Earl Lee from the first day that I would take care of him...

So it is with great sadness that we, Dee and I, let our many friends on the WienerWritings website--- that Earl Lee left for the Bridge, from the arms of his Mommy.
I'd like to Thank the Many People Who Supported Earl Lee With Prayers, Rays, and Financial Support.  You People are The BEST.

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

OH NO Dave!!! That hit me like a sledgehammer too, I am in tears, I am so sorry. You guys fought so hard for him and he fought hard too. Sometimes it just gets taken out of our hands. He had the most wonderful months of his life with you guys he deserved a lifetime of that, it's very unfair. I know you and Dee have to be devastated, many prayers and rays coming from just over the mountains.

[sollysmom]

Oh, Dee and Dave.  I am so, so sorry to hear this.  The Earl-man fought the good fight that is for sure.  My heart breaks with you for the loss of Earl.  Know that you did all you could to help him, and by letting him go helps him, too.  It's the hardest thing to do.  But by letting them go is also the most loving thing to do for them.  Keep all your good memories of the Earl-man close to your heart.  Time does help some.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. 

Darcel

[Delia and girls]

Dave our thoughts are with you. I'm at a loss for words at the moment, but we understand all too well what losing one of these little guys is like. Stay strong and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
Ron

[Kari]

Drew and I are thinking of you, Dee and the furkids. It's really hard to know what to say at this moment other than we are all here for you and our hearts go out to you. I'm crying with your family and my heart hurts for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and your family.

[Guinness]

Da Tin Man Said it best: "Now I know I have a heart, because it's breaking."

Gib our lub to Roscoe-Angel when you meet him at da Bridge.

Guinness

[Barb]

OMG - I am stunned.  And so sad and so so sorry.  You did EVERYTHING possible for him, my heart is breaking for you. 
Godspeed sweet Earl, you couldn't have had it any better, anywhere with any other family......

Dee and Dave - We are here for you, please lean on us.....

[David C.]

We are simply stunned.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.   

The one thing you can take considerable solace in is that the last chapter in Earl's too short life was written in a very loving home.   Earl was put into your life for a reason.  Undoubtedly, that reason was so he would know what it was like to be loved before he had to leave this planet. 

We hope the pain of his loss will soon fade at that only the happy memories remain.

[Marcia from MI]

Dee, Dave and family

We are so sad to hear about Earl, we had high hopes, but the Lord has other plans for him.  You looked after him for a little while but he left you with a lifetime of love.  As everyone else has said we are hear for you.

[Merion]

We are so sad to hear about Earl.  It looked like the DC prayers were working their miracles, but maybe the miracle was that he found you. You gave him a wonderful home for the short time he had. We are sending more HHHHHH's & PPPPPPP's for all of you.  We will be here if you need us.
Merion & the ZZ's

[AnnieofNJ]

Dear Dave and Dee, we all share your sorrow.  May you both find comfort in the memories of happy times spent with Earl.  {{{Hugs to you.}}}

Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang

[peterparker]

I am sooo sooo sorry. It's the bravest thing we have to do for our puppers - help them find their way to the bridge. Take care. 
Kelly & Parker

[doxielady5569128]

Oh I'm so so sorry!!   You did the right thing by letting him go.    Our hearts are breaking for you!!  Our prayers and thoughts are with you.      Nothing I could say sounds right or comforting right now, so I will leave it at that.  Rest in peace sweet Earl!   

[Roberta]

Oh what a shock, God speed wee man you've left a big dent in a lot of people around the worlds hearts. Dee and Dave words can never help at this time. The biggest thing is he knew he was loved and wanted beyond words.
All our love and Hugs go to you and the other fur kids
Roberta and Nick

[Rich]

There are no words to ease your pain, just know that we share it. Earl learned what love is from you - he went to the bridge with that.

[SNKSMOMSUE]

We are mourning right along with you, Earl was so blessed to have you as his "forever home".  Wish there were words to comfort you, but hopefully just knowing we are here for you and know what you are going through helps.

[SNKSMOMSUE]

King Sol here, I hereby proclaim July 13 as "EARL DAY".  All those in the Kingdom shall forever have a moment of silence (and not while you are eating treats!) to respect the memory of our good buddy Earl.   And also we shall send rays to Dee and Dave and dogs because they will remember this day forever. 

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.

God Bless Earl Angel

[Teresa]

I think the others have said it all. My first thought was that the last part of his life was the best. He definitely left you with moments that will make you smile and bring laughter to your heart, even in the midst of the sorrow of losing him. I'm just so sorry it had to end up this way for Earl. Please know that all of us here in S.C. will be thinking of you often.

[Mike]

My heart breaks along with yours at this news.  Earl's paws lead him to the forever home he needed, even if for just  a short time.  Bless you for taking him in and making him a part of your family (and ours).

[papbouv]

Very sorry for your loss dogs with Mega get pneumonia very,very easy you did all you could and gave him the greatest gift of all peace from being ill all of the time.Hugs to you both,may Earl now play with all of the ones that have went on before us he will be waiting at the bridge for you.

[Madderoos Mom]

Oh no!!!  I just got on for the first time today and this hit me right in the heart.  I'm sooooo sad.  Earl, you really captured my heart, buddy boy.  Dee and Dave, how your hearts must be breaking.  You have the biggest hearts of all and it showed when you took this dear little juvenile delinquent into your home and into your hearts.  You did your best by him, you surely did.  Please know that my thoughts and friendship are with you during this hard time.  So sad. 


It's all about 

[JetEd73]

First...I'm sorry for your loss. Everybody here knows the pain of Loosing a fur child. God bless you and keep you.

Second...I'm sure everybody here is proud way ya'll handled his healthy problems. You fought a damn good fight. You got nothing to be ashamed of and every reason to be proud. Especially being with him in his last minutes. That's just a First Class move right there. You were just as dedicated to him as he was to you. Really, a little dog could not ask for more than that.

Of course the pain will have to fad a little before you feel that.

[Gail]

It's heart breaking that Earl has gone but he did some very special things before getting his wings. He really did touch all of our hearts and his antics made us giggle but most of all he brought all of us scattered around the world to one place all together - his heart. Scamper on wee man, go destuff clouds to let more sunshine into our lives just like you did on earth xxxxx

[Spanish Teckels]

You must be absolutely devastated, we share your tears and sadness, the poor little fellow fought a valiant fight and was loved so deeply right to the very end.  Bless you for caring for him so wonderfully, God Speed, little one, you will be sorely missed Earl.

[Leslie]

oh, Dave...Dee...
    all I can say is what others have said... Please know how much you are loved and prayed for as you work your way through this. I think Earl was very blessed to have you .  God Speed, Earl.

[Munchfam]

Dee and Dave,
I don't know how to tell you the pain and grief that are in my heart for both of you and Sarge and Duggie. You did the BEST, most loving and giving thing you could ever have done in all the love you shared with Earl Lee during his too short time with us, and in the end the most generous and selfless thing you could have done in letting him go. Tears are streaming down my face even as I try to write, but I know that Earl Lee is up at the Bridge running around and bragging on his "bestest-ever" Mom and Dad. God bless you both. You are in my heart and prayers more than ever, and I know that rays and prayers are flooding Heaven from every one of our Board family.  :pray: 

[Kathleen]

Oh no!  I'm so sorry, Dee and Dave.  You have my most sincere sympathies-I can't imagine what a shock it was.   

[TerriL]

My heart is broken.  Simply broken.  I am in awe of the people that you are.  Earl Lee was a lucky little man.  What wonderful lessons you have learned from each other.  God-speed little boy.  You were so loved. 

[Brekkesmom]

I saw Dee's post on Facebook and wanted to get over here - but my antivirus has decided my browser and emails were infested and I couldn'tget on for hours.  I am sitting here bawling as a result of the posts I have been reading today - I was late to see Dauber, Clifford, Loki, and now rereading Earl's - the tears are dripping.  RIP Earl - and we know you are pain-free and breathing well as you run around, investigating all the sights and sounds at the Rainbow Bridge!

[DeeanDave]

Thank you to all for your support, kind and loving words regarding Earl's passage to the Rainbow Bridge.  The house is extremely quiet without my little four legged "Dennis the Menace" and my heart still hurts from how quickly he had to leave us but I know in my heart that it was the right decision especially with the message he sent us through his eyes.  It was time even as hard as it was to do.  He left this world in my arms with me holding him tightly, telling him I loved him and his feeling all the love we had for him.  We (Earl and us) were the jet fighter plane that transpired into a nosedive that we could not recover from.

Last night I brought Earl home through his spirit and ashes.  There was peace in our hearts when we brought him home to where he belongs.  He will always be in our hearts.

Dee

[JeannieLuvsLittleBit]

I am so sorry to hear about Earl. My sincere condolences.

[JetEd73]

Last night I brought Earl home through his spirit and ashes.  There was peace in our hearts when we brought him home to where he belongs.  He will always be in our hearts.

Dee

I know the feeling.

After having to euthanize my Simon-Angel I had him cremated too....and for some reason I felt so much better when I got his cremains. "It" was over and he was home again where he belonged.

[cheryl186]

I am so, so sorry to hear of Earl's passing.  God Bless you Dee and Dave, and God Speed Sweet Earl.   We will all miss you terribly.