Prayers for Stoinky

I grew up without any inclination to pets because of my skin asthma. My parents have to stay me away from puppies and dogs because I get allergic with their furs. We have pet dogs but I rarely feed or touch them because of my health. In my entire 25 years of existence, the only dog that I have caressed is Stoinky, TJ’s dog (a golden retriever).



TJ taught me how to caress her. At first, I was scared because she might bite me but she didn’t. She actually loved it. She is a very sweet dog that if she turns into a human, I really think that TJ will marry her. Haha! TJ has strong feelings for her like a dad to his own son. He described Stoinky’s love for him and his family as unconditional love. She was always there for him. He told me how funny Stoinky acts when she commits mistakes such as urinating in the wrong place (I witnessed this! It was really hilarious!). He also told me how Stoinky comforted him when he broke up with his first girlfriend and when he’s tired from work. When we watched Marley and Me, he was teary-eyed. He was actually more tear-eyed than me knowing that I cry easily with dramas and the like. He related his self to the movie that he often compares the movie with his own life with Stoinky. He just couldn’t imagine losing her.

Few days ago, Stoinky’s appetite gradually decreased. I felt how worried TJ was. I may not know the exact feeling of a worried pet owner but I do understand how he felt. Because of her persistent loss of appetite and weakness, she was brought to the hospital for further medical treatment. Stoinky was then diagnosed with liver disease and blood infection.  Her condition was critical but the vet thinks that there’s still a chance to survive. Up to this day, TJ prays hard and keeps his hopes up. Stoinky’s recovery was his only wish for his birthday this Friday. I know that she will be the only source of happiness on his special day. It saddens me that no matter how I try to comfort him, I don’t think it helps. I do understand it though. And because I love my boyfriend so much, I want him to be happy. So I am blogging this to ask help: to pray with us for the recovery of Stoinky and to ask God for strength and guidance for TJ and his family. It would really mean so much to me. Thank you.