How can life be so cruel??

I found out yesterday afternoon that it's not going to work out with this donor. :( I was really, really hoping it would, but it won't. I can't even imagine going a different direction and unfortunately now that's the way we'll have to go.

On top of that, my dog, Alex, died.

Back in 1997 I wanted a Bassett hound really bad. I was in college and still living with my parents and they let me get one. So, one night after work, my mom and I drove 3 hours one way to get Alex. My mom and dad wouldn't let him in the house, but he loved the farm so much that when I moved out, I couldn't take him so he stayed on the farm.

He lived to be 12 years old which is amazing for Bassett hounds. He was almost completely blind in both eyes, so he was suffering and it was for the best. But I still miss him.

Here is a picture of Alex when I first got him. My grandma is holding him. Grandma passed away a few years ago. This is a horrible picture of me.....yuck.




Rest in peace, Alex. Love you buddy.