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When Chester was taken in by Animal Ark Rescue, they knew he was in bad shape. His hair was long and matted, his teeth were in poor condition and his body was covered in tumors. Realizing he probably didn’t have much more time, the rescue center began searching for a family willing to take in the terminally ill dog in order to give him the final home he deserved.

That’s when Nicole Elliott stepped in.

Elliot couldn’t bear the thought of him dying alone – she “fell in love the moment [she] saw him”

“I had to consider it for a while and decide if I could handle it. I decided it would be an amazing experience to take on”

“I knew that it would be my responsibility to make his final days the best I could, to mine and his ability”

“As you can see his favorite spot is on the center console. I think he feels like a king up there”

“I am trying to give him normal doggy experiences that he may have never had the chance to do before, and a ton of spoiling”

“He doesn’t seem to be in much pain, but he is slow due to his age”

“Out of all of that his favorite part has been any of the food and treats – he still has a HUGE appetite”

“He likes his hair blowing in the wind, but his legs aren’t stable enough to stand and put his head out the window”

“He had surgery to remove some tumors. Soon after more tumors started showing up on his body. Today he has many cancerous lumps all over his body”

“He is also heart worm positive. He is still so sweet and as perky as he could be”

Nicole’s daughter Paisley also tries to make Chester’s days as joyful as possible

“So far he took a ride with the windows down, he had a famous Nathans hot dog, he had a doggie sundae, he had a milk and oatmeal bath (spa day), he went on a shopping spree where he got a cozy bed, bandannas, lots of treats, and toys”

“It will be so tough to lose him shortly, so I decided to take the time he has left (which is undetermined, but not guessed to be very long,) and make it as happy as I can”

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Emma Whitfield knew that she only had so much time left with her daughter. She made sure that her daughter was going to live her life to the fullest before she passed and she did just that.

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If you’re going to go out you’ve got to do it in style.

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You only get one life to live so you better live it up and live with no regrets.

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Meet Ed. An elderly man who lived in an adult family home, unfortunately, he had not been outside for several years – as a result of his illness and the difficulty in transporting him. When it came time for his final wish, he shared that he’d wanted to go outdoors with Evergreen Health Hospice Chaplain Curt Huber.

When he was healthy, Ed had been a forest ranger, and he lived for the outdoors. When the Chaplain learned of Ed’s wish, he brought it to the attention of the Hospice team, one of whom suggested getting in touch with a local fire department that might agree to transport Ed for this final visit to the outdoors. Curt contacted the them, who were more than happy to help.

In March, Curt and several members of the Snohomish Country Fire District accompanied Ed on an outing to Meadowdale Beach Park in Edmonds. Ed was picked up and transported in the EMS vehicle; other members of the fire department traveled in a fire truck.

Together, the group took Ed up and down the trails, bringing him the scents of the forest by touching the fragrant growth and bringing their hands close to Ed’s face. Ed was delighted. So were all the professionals who accompanied him.

People sometimes think that working in hospice care is depressing. This story, demonstrates the depths of the rewards that caring for the dying can bring.

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Jim Zetz is a father with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knew that his time left on Earth was limited, but he wanted to do something incredibly special for the wife and daughter that he was leaving behind.

The story begins with the photographer, Lindsey Villatoro, who was taking pictures of Jim and his wife as part of her “forever loved” photo session. After the meeting the two she said that “the most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths”.
After Josie mentioned that she was sad her father would miss out on so many important things in her life, Lindsey decided to help the family make something beautiful that they would remember forever.

With the help of Lindsey, the Zetz family organized a special moment for Josie and her daddy.

They decided to hold the event on Josie’s 11th birthday…

…and since Jim probably wouldn’t be around to see her real marriage, they held a special ceremony that he could be present for.

Jim held his little girl’s hand while he walked her down the aisle.

And at the altar he slipped a ring on her finger as they were declared “daddy and daughter”.

Everyone present said it was one of the most beautiful things they had ever witnessed.

No one there will ever forget the moment, and no matter what Jim and Josie will have this in their hearts forever.

Life is so fleeting and fragile, and sometimes it takes moments like this to remind us that we have to cherish those close to us for as long as we can. Share this incredible story with others below.

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Floreen and Ed Hale were an inseparable couple for 60 years. Their love alone could have inspired hundreds of other married couples to make things work. Over the decades, they happily lived their lives together. It turns out, their love was so strong, even death couldn’t keep them apart.

One month ago, Ed was hospitalized due to kidney failure.

Then, his wife was rushed to a separate hospital with congestive heart failure.

Initially, Ed was too weak to be transported so that he could be with his dying wife. But eventually, the two different hospitals worked to reunite this couple.

Then, 82 year-old Floreen died while holding the hand of her beloved, 83 year-old Ed. He passed away only hours later.

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