Coors icecubes - I hadn’t heard that one.
Peace and comfort to your family, Marley.
With a dying loved one, I kind of get to a point where I feel like I’m being greedy hanging on to them when they need to leave. I’m beginning to feel that way now, feeling greedy for wishing Tyler would stay with you. 
Peace on your family, Marley.
Thank whatever deity you want that Tyler’s quilt got to include this event 
I keep you and your family in my thoughts daily.
Might I suggest the blankets be included in the viewing.
And as far as him being embarrassed about a back-rub… Both my parents said yes without hesitation when I asked them. Although I was close to my father I can only remember hugging him a couple of times past childhood. It just wasn’t something we did. He hugged me with words. I guess my point is that in their final weeks, it must give them significant relief if so readily accepted. I even offered this to an aging friend of my mother who was bedridden. She didn’t hesitate to accept. I’m glad your parents have picked this up.
I don’t know how small the ice cubes are but if he’s already having problems swallowing he may eventually want it shaved because it melts fast enough not to cause pain and will be needed because of reduced saliva production.
dying sucks.
I can’t bring myself to look at the pictures, because I know I’ll cry if I do. I did laugh a little at the thought of a bar mitzvah for the dog.
I hope Tyler is comfortable now, and wish you, him, and your family peace in what is to come. (hugs for all of you)
Marley - it looks like your Gordon is as comforting as anything can be. In the one pic where they’re tangled together, I wonder who’s being more patient, Tyler or the dog.
I’ve been where you are, although with a parent. It’s a long and difficult journey. He’s nearly there. Make sure he gets the pain relieve he needs.
Strength.
StG
Keeping you in my thoughts.
Aw, man!
Everyone at work thinks I’m sick now because my eyes are watering and my nose is swollen and red. Happens every time I check this thread.
Marley I’m so sorry. Thank you for posting the pictures. They’re wonderful and sad, too. And the bar mitzvah dog did make me chuckle.
I’ve lost a child, so I know what your mother is going through, Marley. Prayers for all of you.
We’ll be sending comforting thoughts and praying for all of you, Marley.
I’ve written and then deleted three posts so far. Everything seems either inadequate or trite. I have a feeling of dread every time I see new posts to this thread. Marley, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Marley, just know we’re thinking of you and your family.
Damn, damn, damn. You’d think I’d have learned to stop reading these threads at work. At least the office is quiet today so there’s not much chance of anybody seeing me crying.
Thanks for the pictures, Marley. At this point, I’m not sure what I can hope for, for you and your brother and the people who love you, other than as much peace as you can all find.
Put me in with those who have typed and re-typed a post, only to realize that nothing I say really means anything. I’m just so sorry this is the hand Tyler has been dealt. I hate this for you and your family, especially your mother. It completely breaks my heart that your mother is facing a life where she can only hope to see her son in her dreams. It’s not fair and I just hate it.
I don’t know what to hope for, except for peace for Tyler and you guys. I also hope that everyone has said what they want to say and that there are no regrets.
Oh, God, he’s so young. He looks like he should just get out of bed and go play some basketball or something. Dammit dammit dammit.
I made my grandmas promise me the same thing. God. Don’t have any words for you but thinking of you all.
My thoughts continue to be with your family, Marley.
I apologize in advance if this is inappropriate, but perhaps it’s not; perhaps it will lighten the mood.
Okay, here goes…
He’s hot.