Hospital Grants Family's Final Wish For Their Daughter By Allowing Her Two Loyal Dogs To Lay With Her Until Her Final Breath
Some goodbyes are so heartbreaking that even the smallest kindness can mean everything. For Nora Hall’s family, that kindness came in the form of one last visit with the two dogs who had loved her from the start.
Nora was only 5 months old when a devastating stroke left her with severe brain damage, and doctors later determined she had been born with pulmonary hypertension. As her family prepared for the worst, they asked the hospital for one final wish, a chance for Gracie and Grumpy, their loyal Basset Hounds, to lay with her one last time.
What happened next gave the family a moment they would never forget.
5-month-old Nora Hall suffered a catastrophic stroke, causing severe brain damage
Mary Hall, who is Nora’s mom, told ABC News that Gracie particularly took on the role of a second mother to the baby.
"Whenever Nora would cry, Gracie would run to see what was wrong. She was always, always by Nora's side, kissing her and making sure she was OK."
That bond made the family’s final request feel even more important.
She was placed in a medically induced coma
As the family prepared to let their little angel go, the Children’s Hospital located in Minneapolis inquired whether there were any last wishes. Nora’s parents insistently said, "yes," as they were curious to know if their two dogs could say one last farewell to their little baby girl.
In Nora’s 5 short months, she had won the hearts of her two dogs, Basset Hounds Gracie and Grumpy
Hall asked if the hospital would allow their dogs to visit Nora and expressed how much they would appreciate it.
It’s also like Leona, euthanized by a shelter hours after rescue, when hope vanished too fast.
They lowered the bed so the dogs could lay with her and Gracie ran up and licked her
"I didn’t want to go home and have them sniffing around for her, not knowing where she went. They lowered the bed so the dogs could lie with her, and Gracie ran up and licked her," Hall added.
It was the kind of goodbye no family ever wants to face.
Gracie and Grumpy continue to comfort their family each and every day
It was determined that she was born with pulmonary hypertension
The video below is a documentary about Nora and her two Basset Hounds, so go ahead and watch it below.
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Mary Hall said that it was truly nice to have their request granted and that it brought them a lot of comfort. Gracie and Grumpy will continue to comfort and encourage their family every single day.
It’s sad that Nora didn’t get enough time to explore the world, but we know that she’s in a better place, looking over her mom and dad along with her dogs. Rest in peace, sweet little Nora.
Some goodbyes stay with a family forever.
Heartbroken by Nora’s final wish, read how Sasha fought until the end in this special-needs puppy’s brave battle.
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