04/25/2025
This little guy is two weeks old today! LONG POST!
Today marks two weeks since this little one came into our lives—and this milestone holds a depth of meaning that words can hardly express. These past two weeks have been some of the most emotionally intense and challenging days I’ve ever experienced. As many of you already know, this baby has put us through the wringer in his short time earthside, and our journey together has been anything but easy.
In his very first week, we faced multiple moments where we nearly lost him. He has teetered on the edge more times than I care to count, and every day has felt like a fragile gift. We have spent sleepless nights watching over him, holding our breath with every movement, simply making sure he was still breathing. Every small sign of strength has felt like a miracle.
He remains unnamed—for now. To be completely honest, I’m scared to name him. There’s a name waiting for him, one that I have spoken aloud only when I thought we were turning a corner. Ironically, the very day I felt confident enough to consider giving him that name, he suffered another major setback. It’s become a bit of a joke in our house that the name might be cursed, but truly, I think it’s just the emotional weight of hope tied to something as symbolic as a name. When I finally give it to him, it will be because I believe he’s here to stay.
His journey has been filled with vet visits, emergency messages, and constant care. He has been closely monitored, supported, and loved through every uncertain step. His body has simply had a very slow start—but his spirit tells a different story. He wants to live. As long as that fight is in him, we will keep fighting beside him.
We are not blind to the reality of his condition. If the day comes when his quality of life begins to diminish—when he no longer shows the will to fight—we are prepared to make the humane and heartbreaking decision to let him go. But for now, he is choosing life, and we are choosing to walk with him through it.
We don’t know what the future holds for him. We can’t promise a long life, but we can promise a life filled with love for however long it lasts. He has a long road ahead, but we are already so proud of the progress he has made.
Please continue to keep this sweet little soul in your prayers, and thank you for your love, your messages, and your support. It means more than I can say.