Our hearts were touched by the tragic story of five-month-old Nora Hall, who suffered a devastating stroke resulting in significant brain damage. Nora’s time was tragically limited due to her pulmonary hypertension, a condition that she had been born with. In order to provide her with the best possible care, Nora was placed in a medically induced coma for the following three weeks.
Despite her short five months of existence, Nora managed to capture the hearts of her family’s two Basset Hounds, Gracie and Grumpy. Mary Hall, Nora’s mother, shared with ABC news, “Gracie, in particular, assumed the role of a second mother. Whenever Nora would cry, Gracie would come running to check on her, always by her side, offering comfort with gentle kisses, ensuring her well-being.
The Hall family was faced with saying their final farewell to Nora at The Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis when they were asked if they had any last wishes. Without hesitation, Nora’s parents made a heartfelt request — they asked if their beloved dogs could have a final opportunity to say goodbye to their precious daughter.
Mary Hall expressed their request, saying, “I asked, ‘If you could allow us to keep our dogs at the hospital, we’d truly appreciate it. I didn’t want to return home and have them searching for her, not knowing where she had gone.’ The medical team accommodated their plea, lowering Nora’s bed so that the dogs could be close to her. Gracie rushed up to gently kiss her,”
This incredibly touching gesture brought immense comfort to the Hall family during this difficult time,” Mary added.
Even now, Gracie and Grumpy continue to provide comfort and support to the grieving Hall family on a daily basis. Though Nora may have departed from this world, her memory lives on, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew and loved her. Rest in peace, dear Nora. Take a moment to read the full story in the video below.
