Vienna's Bucket list
In honor of Mocha, I am starting a bucket list for Vienna as well. She was diagnosed with stage 5 lymphoma today. Please take a look at Mocha's list and share your suggestions on this one. I will post a picture / video as I complete each one.
Update Aug 1, 11:02pm
Dear Corgi friends,
I am overwhelmed with your love, prayers and support. Thank you for taking time to write me, I cherish each thoughtful message / reply. Please forgive me, for I cannot reply every message at this time.
To answer some of your questions. My vet was just as shocked as we were. Mocha and Vienna were born in different parts of Florida to 2 different breeders / parents and time of the year. We have never lived in a hazard area or purposely expose ourselves to cancer causing agent. Due to the cancer had already spread to the bone marrow (stage 5), chemo will not guarantee longer or better quality of life. We like to respectfully decline any financial assistance. However, we like to take this opportunity to encourage you to donate to Corgipals, Sunshine Corgi Rescue, ForPaws and CorgiAid. Open your hearts for a rescue corgi or volunteer to become a foster parent / transport.
Life is never fair, sometimes even cruel. I don't blame God or anyone for the recent events. My faith remain strong, I believe He will continue to provide me with strength to carry on. My wife and I had ran out of tears, perhaps still in shock. We think the best use of our time now is to focus on "Living and celebrate Vienna's life". Corgi nation is closer than ever, let us continue to help one another, be kind and pay it forward.
Love,
Sam, Silvia & Vienna
Dec 23rd 2012 Update
Hello Corgi Friends,
Our beloved Vienna joined Mocha at the rainbow bridge 3 days ago, 1 day before the Mayan calendar ends.
It's been very difficult coming home without the barking, especially the lack of jingling sound from her collar. We miss having our kitchen floor clean , we miss her drive by licking and nose nudges during dinner time.
We find ourselves staring at the ground level constantly, hoping to find her beautiful smile. Everywhere we look brought back sweet memories.
No, we will never forget them, the holes in our hearts will never be filled, nor another dog will replace their place in our hearts, but in time, our hearts will heal.
Mocha and Vienna were our kids, the first 10 years of our marriage foundation. They have taught us so much and preparing us for human kids of our own someday. Until then, we will continue to foster and placing rescue corgis in need.
Thank you for your messages and walking this journey with us. Y'all gave us strength, comfort and hope. We will be absent for a lil bit after the holidays, to get away, recharge and heal. Life is short, please hug your corgis, give them a real piece of juicy meat, take lots of picture / videos, go and create more memories.
Happy Holidays! Blessings to you all!
Love
Sam & Silvia
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Permalink Reply by CorGeek on -
Sam, I'm floored and heartbroken. I'm praying for all of you. And for Vienna...bacon, peanut butter, and love.
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Permalink Reply by Kathy Losacco on
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I am so sorry for your loss and for the second round of bad news. Sometimes our daily lives are so busy we forget to live in the moment. Life with a dog is short enough already, but, news such as this serves to put all things in perspective. We will be keeping Mocha, Vienna and your family in our thoughts as we go about our daily life. We will stop and smell the roses, dig in the mole hills and roll in wonderfully smelly stuff as it brings great joy and gets the stubby little nub a waggling. We will never try to forget that each day is precious. So, Vienna, I hope you get to do all that your little heart desires. Which is probably, first and foremost, just hanging with the family.
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Permalink Reply by Tucker on -
Sam, so sorry to hear about Vienna also. You have shown so much courage in fighting this battle. Sending lot's for prayers and of course Corgi {{{HUGS}}}
Cindi and Tucker
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Permalink Reply by rae on -
Dear Sam, I am terribly saddened and sorry to hear about Vienna's diagnosis. I know you'll give her the best care and all the love during her illness, but understand it has to be so shocking and unfair just after Mocha's passing. I wish there was something I could do to help.
Make sure to give her extra snuggles, and make the most of every moment.
I'll be thinking of you & Vienna.
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Permalink Reply by Judy & Taffy on -
Dear Sam,Silvia and family
Please include me in the heartfelt expressions of support and love from our amazing Corgi community.
Judy and Taffy
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Permalink Reply by Alison Prasavath on -
Sam and Silvia, I"m so sorry to hear about Vienna and I can't imagine what you all are going through. As far as listing items on Vienna's bucket list, so many suggestions have already been made. Noodles favorite thing to do would be to take constant car rides and to play tug-o-war all night long. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Corgi kisses from Noodles!
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Permalink Reply by Kathryn Harbour on -
So sorry to hear you and yours are going through such a hard time right now. It is so hard to lose the ones you love or to see them sick for that matter. I am thinking of you all.
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on -
OMD. THis is terrible news. Al & Gwynnie send good vibes. That's all they can do.
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Permalink Reply by Kathryn Graham on -
Just crushed for you and family. You've given the Corgi Nation so much through this site; we have been inspired by you. All best wishes for Vienna. Madoc also sends vibes.
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Permalink Reply by Jim Doetsch on -
Words hardly have the weight to convey the sorrow you must feel -- I know that when we lost our 15 year old Tri in January, an empty void was all I could see or feel. Time helps --- a little. At least know you are not alone during this trying time. Bucket list: spend a bright, sunny day taking photos and videos in all her favorite places -- especially in your embrace. We took some, but now that he is gone I wish we had taken much more. And of course, rejoice in the time you do have left with her!
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Permalink Reply by Jessica on -
Sam - this is such a shock to hear and I am so incredibly sorry to hear the news. You, Sylvia, and Vienna will stay in my heart and prayers.
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