CJ Carr wrote this for Chad and Tootie: “Let’s start with the puppy. That never fails, right?
This is about to be so hard to talk about, and will likely be the only time I do so publicly, so let’s start with the dog.
Back in 2014, when my little brother Chad was diagnosed with brain cancer, we made the decision as a family to get a puppy. Chad was only 3 when we got the news, and we knew things were going to get very tough for him. He needed a buddy. Me and my younger brother Tommy were around, but we had school, and we wanted Chad to get a true best friend who would always be there.
So we got this little mini-labradoodle.
We didn’t know what to name the new dog initially, but we basically just brought him home and plopped him down in the backyard. And, of course, he immediately takes off — just sprinting around in every direction, while we’re all laughing and running and waving our arms trying to get him inside.
You should’ve seen Chad’s face.
It’s this tiny puppy ping-ponging around the yard like a maniac, and all of us yelling for him to chill, but … not even knowing what name to yell since we hadn’t picked one out yet.
Somehow, we managed to herd him into the house. And he’s just standing there, in the middle of the carpet, surrounded. He’s panting. And looking at us like….
What now?
And then … he poops.
Yeah.
On cue. Right on the carpet. Looking us dead in the eyes.
Chad laughed so hard, man. Like head tilted all the way back, eyes closed, arms in the air, full-on belly laugh.
He was just so, so happy.” https://t.co/sYpzqfd7rO
After a battle with brain cancer, Colt DelVerne passed away almost four years ago.
His parents are pushing his legacy forward as they host the ColtStrong Fun Run to raise money and awareness.
To register, donate, and learn more: https://t.co/UK0ZnHTKwV
After a battle with brain cancer, Colt DelVerne passed away almost four years ago.
His parents are pushing his legacy forward as they host the ColtStrong Fun Run to raise money and awareness.
To register, donate, and learn more: https://t.co/UK0ZnHTKwV
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