RIP Stewie – IOTW Report

RIP Stewie

Sunday, 14 July 2019, 9:00 Claudia Uncategorized 38

From Truckbuddy: “Stewie passed away today [July 6th], he had a terminal brain tumor that had eaten half his brain over 8 years. Didn’t really manifest until this week, he had horrible seizures that got worse every day despite all treatment. We had no clue until it was too lateā€¦ Prognosis was not good at all no matter what, so we spared him a life of misery. This is the last photo I took of him when he was well-ish.

He was 8-1/2 years old, and had a great life. Best dog I have ever known.”

38 Comments on RIP Stewie

  7. The Lord does note, even the fall of a Sparrow.
    Stewie is at peace now and running with more than a few iOTW fur buddies in heaven. May the pain of loss for a dear companion be tempered with the fondest memories. My deepest condolences.

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  8. what a sweet face.
    somewhere I read ‘the heart weeps at the loss; the soul rejoices in the love’

    I hope stewie picks out a great dog for your next dog.

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  10. …People who haven’t had the blessing of a furry companion don’t realize how much this hurts. It’s like losing a family member, there’s a precious soul that’s been at your side for years and years that is suddenly taken from you, and you will feel that for the rest of your life.

    The hurt will not go away but will have to fade into fond remembrance over time. It is best to realize how the Lord entrusted you with this wonderful little life to begin with, that He knew you needed this love and companionship when you did, and that it’s a reflection of His love for you that you had those 8 years to spend together in the first place. Even though he is no longer beside you, he is within you, and you would not have that now or those years of love and devotion had you two never met to begin with.

    None of us are here to stay. This is a temporary world corrupted by sin and damaged by bitter and vain men. Everyone you love will die, everything you do will fail, everything you know will pass away. This is the fate of men. But God made souls to be permanent, and this world will not be left to sin forever. Your puppy will sleep at the foot of the Lord’s bed for a time, until you are taken up to be reunited with him, in a far better and incorruptible life than that which we now know. That fragile body housed an imperishable Spirit, and that is not lost to you forever, if you live for the Lord. Reminisce and pray and trust that it is just one more part of the Lord’s master plan, and we’ll understand and appreciate it better in His good time.

    I had to spare one of my buddies, Cyrus, a short, brutal life of misery myself some time ago. He had been my friend and companion, he was a rescue that was literally sent by God at a key time in my life when I was not alive in the Lord and had fallen so low that it should have destroyed my marriage, my family, and everything that I was put on this Earth to do. Had this little fellow not arrived when he did, it is very likely I would not be here myself to tell this tale. As it was, we had many years with him but he contracted a disease that was something like hemophilia, and was bleeding to death from his mouth and the vets could do nothing. He was in pain and misery, and they could not alleviate that either. He died in my arms, surrounded by his human family and all the love we could have for him and each other was pouring out as he did. I was overcome and, after his spirit was gone from its earthly shell, I set him gently down and had to leave the room, leaving my wife to the post-mortem details. This despite the fact that I was a medic for a decade and had seen Death up close and personal, rode with Death, fought tooth and nail against Death, sat in while Death was being dissected, and joked about Death to keep the fear of Death at bay the whole time. I had lost my father and several relatives at this point, but none of this mattered or equipped me for this one, any more than one person’s death makes another’s easier.

    It didn’t help that, when my son was an infant, he needed 3 surgeries before he was 1. Each one, the hospital used an “induction room”, where anesthesia could be started while making the baby feel safe in a parent’s arms. I took this upon myself to spare my wife, so I was holding my son when sleep overcame him, and he went completely limp. Because of my training I knew how important it was for the doctor to proceed with the incubation and other things they won’t let the parents see, so I quickly placed him on the ready cot and did the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life, which was turn around and walk out.

    I collapsed in the hall afterwards, out of sight of my wife, until I could compose myself enough to rejoin her and give her a reassurance that all was well that I did not feel.

    Remember, I did not know the Lord then. Life was hard.

    I say all that as a backdrop for my little dog’s last earthly moments.

    Because when HE went limp in my arms, it was EXACTLY the same feeling as when my SON did.

    I couldn’t stay.

    …I also didn’t need to worry, maybe ever, because my wife (who came to the Lord earlier and was stronger in Him than I) stepped up and took care of matters. I believe the Lord actually hardens women more than men in some ways, because women are usually the ones who wean the child, the first ones to tell him “NO”, to turn their backs on him when they send him to school, and so on for the rest of his life. My wife is a very loving person, but a very strong person. Another sign of the Lord’s love for ME is that he blessed me with HER.

    …sorry about the long, autobigraphical side trip, @truckbuddy, but the point is that, even years later, here I am tearing up as I relate all this to you. I’m sure your Stewie was as intertwined in your life as my Cyrus was, and likely gives you memories every bit as strong as my boy gave me. Treasure them, fondly remember him, and praise the Lord no matter what.

    If it pleases the Lord, you will meet again.

    God bless, SNS.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LraOiHUltak

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  11. We got a puppy when our other 2 pups were diagnosed with high mileage. Stewie is playing with those 2 dogs right now, I’m sure of it. The third puppy we got just turned 6 years old on July 9th. I don’t know exactly what it is, but we love her more than I thought it was possible to love an animal. No question she is a prominent part of our family. Anyways, my point is Truckbuddy, if you can find it in your heart to allow another dog in your life you will not regret it. It will be the best thing for you and your family, I promise you. God bless.

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  18. TRF
    JULY 14, 2019 AT 10:42 AM
    “Itā€™s never easy when you lose a family memberā€¦ especially those who love us unconditionally”

    …not always sure about “unconditionally” my Skippy seems to expect a treat for MOST things…;)

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  19. My grandson, who lives with his dad and me, left for bt USArmy today and I think my German Shepherd, Angel, may be going home. I need prayer. Thanks in advance. All your comments have strengthened me. God bless you all and your love for your pets! And thanks for those comments.

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  20. @Truckbuddy

    Stewie will live on in your memory as your truckbuddy.

    All of us with pets know the heartbreak of losing a furry family member. Please accept my condolences.

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  23. Oh, Truckbuddy, I’m so sorry. I remember seeing pictures of Stewie, plus BFH’s adorable portrait. You did the most difficult thing for
    Stewie but it was the right thing. Praying for you and your family.

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  24. I’m gonna owe Benito fitty cent, But THANK YOU ALL. From McF to the end of this thread.

    JMB, Stewie did pick out his heir this week. More later. šŸ™‚ We’re on the road to recovery, and it is better than I could have hoped.

    Mrs. Truck and I loved this dog with all our hearts, we got him 8 years ago from a really bad breeder that was shut down by the county. We gave him the best life he could expect. His feet hardly ever touched the ground except to chase a rabbit or a deer – even then. Every night I would take him out before bed to do his biz and guard him, armed. He went everywhere with us except where we would encroach on the good graces of others, a concept so prevalent today but repugnant to me.

    I’m here pretty much just for the yuks, not fame. Y’all are so damn brilliant and funny I read nearly every post and article. I’m an activist to a point because of my career, only a few more years and then I’m going hog wild. You’re preparing me, if you will, with wit and cleverness. šŸ˜‰

    Each one of you wrote beautiful things here, I can’t thank you enough. Supernightshade, your eloquence is beyond description. Bayouwulf, I could not agree more. šŸ™‚

    Special thanks to Claudia and BFH for this tribute. This site and its contributors are perfection.

    May God Bless you all. I am proud to read each comment.

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  25. Condolences…

    Had to stop and think how many times I’ve done this. Saying after, “No more.” Because it’s too hard. Give up the joy of having them to avoid the sorrow of the loss. Only to have the wife and daughter each time over rule with someone new…

    All my side of the family gone and most of the wife’s, somehow the loss of our dogs was harder to take when it has happened. Tear up thinking of our animals, but not the humans… Not sure what that says about me, but believe the only thing to come close is the lost of a child and watched that destroy my parents with my two brothers.

    Some find faith, others lose it.

    Stewie is the spitting image of our “Ruby” with just a slight amount of tan shaded in and the brown nose.

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  28. Count me in as someone who grieves along with you. I’ve owned dogs–I own one now too–and have been where you’ve been. God bless you and your family and RIP Stewie. I believe you shall meet again.

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  30. Truckbuddy, God gave Stewie and you to each other. How wonderful! You both are so blessed!

    Stewie is happy and loved. You will see him again and you two will never be parted.

    — oolook

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  32. I failed to compliment this beautiful pup eulogized here. You all are right – Stewie is/was a babe and I am happy to know Stewie helped point out his successor. It gives me hope. I read “the lion will lie down with the lamb” so I trust that animals who share love with us will be in Eternity with the lion and the lamb.

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  33. I can imagine that Stewie is meeting all the IOTW loved ones who’ve gone on before. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family, Truckbuddy.

    Tina B, I’m praying for you and your Angel too.

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  34. Sorry to hear about Stewie’s passing. He looks like a sweet puppy. God bless you and yours, Truckbuddy.

    Tina B, may you have peace that passes all understanding – Philippians 4:7

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  35. When unconditional love leaves us? SUCKS.

    Makes me think of our Missy, Skippy, Elmo and Buds…who are welcoming Stewie right now, “there is no more pain here, just a place to play.”

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  37. Our Maltese is 9. He rules the world. When we get him out of the grooming area at Petsmart, he is ready to attack any and all big dogs in the store.
    He recently had some surgery and dental work, having to wear the cone of shame.

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