On May 27, 2026 - our world changed. We made the difficult decision to put our dog, Daisy, down. She was an amazing dog of 17 years +. She lived to be 208 months old! She was the original baby. We got Daisy the year we got married 2009. We got her in April and married in October. Daisy was with us before marriage, before the kids, before the Bay Area. She taught us how to love and care for something other than ourselves. She loved us all unconditionally. Daisy loved Alex and then William - always protecting them and showing them so much kindness. Nader and I loved her so much and we both feel a large hole in our hearts without her. Tears have been shed and are still being shed. We miss Daisy puttering around the house and eating all the scraps that fell to the floor. I miss the sound of her collar and her greeting me each morning.
Alex told me the other day that he’s not known a day in his life without her. That gutted me.
Early this week, Daisy suddenly lost the ability to walk steadily and her back legs weren’t working well. We could see her spirit was strong but her body after 17 years was giving out. And we made the difficult decision with the vet to give Daisy peace and take away her pain.
So if you see us - know it’s been a hard start to 2026 for us, but we are strong and are hoping that 2026 gets better soon! This year has taught us to appreciate your loved ones both human and fur babies because you just don’t know how much time is left on the invisible clock that we can’t see. Do what you’ve been longing to do, don’t wait because that clock keeps ticking and you just don’t know when it will stop.
Daisy - thank you for making our lives infinitely better and for showing us what unconditional love looks like. I hope you and my dad are having the best time together in heaven!
