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To my Neka... on this day, Independence day, that would be your 13th birthday, you were taken from me too soon, You didnt show your age, not even once in all the fighting to live. that you presented to everyone, not one person ever guessed you over 7yrs, and for that, and your heart and soul you were taken from me too early, age is only what you make it and yours didn't exist.. it only existed to the devil, the cancer. I find myself apologizing to you and being angry at man, at man for not caring for our environment and taking for granted things that we need and making thing that they "want" and for that, for that somewhere in the mix of it... cancer emerged!.. some say natural selection, I say.. too much too patterned...
I have no words for the deep hole, I have in my heart and my life, and though I pretend to go on, I think im stuck, only pretending life is the same, pretending Im ok, and for that I am also sorry, because....because you were the happiest dog I have ever met in my life.. I mean sincerely unconditionally happy, you balanced my type A and kept me grounded. Im trying to learn from you and move forward, but I never did perfect your ways....and for that I am stuck.... stuck with myself and my thoughts... but my love my ache.. comes in such heavy waves... One day I hope to make you proud to honor and fulfill your memory...
Good night my Neks, please wake me if you come through!! please know I tried, I tried!! Please tell God Im trying.
Love,
Your Earth Guardian
Angel Neka
7/4/2003-4/5/2016
2.5yr 3x cancer warrior survivor
Hugs to you
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Stephanie......my heart aches for the pain you're in, and pray for you to find peace in your life. I think of you and Neka often, wondering how things are going for you. I think I've told you how the two of you were such an inspiration for me at a particularly low point in Nitro's journey. I hope Neka will show you a sign, just a little something, to maybe make you smile. Take care of yourself - she'd want that.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
dobemom said
Stephanie......my heart aches for the pain you're in, and pray for you to find peace in your life. I think of you and Neka often, wondering how things are going for you. I think I've told you how the two of you were such an inspiration for me at a particularly low point in Nitro's journey. I hope Neka will show you a sign, just a little something, to maybe make you smile. Take care of yourself - she'd want that.Paula and Nitro
Thank you Paula,
Knowing that she helped someone.. helped you.... is the one thing that brings me such peace.... that was huge driving factor for telling our story.. The moment I thought I was ok, I have some stupid thought that takes my mind to memories that are good but to loss that runs deeper than Ive ever felt. so even though sadness exists, its those supper low uncontrollable gator tear moments that kick your butt..... moments like tonight...
plus i think Ive been running from everything, and we all know we cant run from it, it will ALWAYs catch you later..
Angel Neka
7/4/2003-4/5/2016
2.5yr 3x cancer warrior survivor
You better believe Neka...you and Neka...continue to make a difference here! Neka IS proid of you and you honir her in ways you don't even know...but she does! Neka sees it all and understands on a level we may never reach while in our earth clothes.
Thirteen today...Independence Day...a very special day. It is only fitting that Neka decided to come to earth and pick you as her human. I know she taught you so much, and still is. But I also know she learned from you what it felt like to be loved and cared for;what companionship felt like; what loyalty and devotion felt like, and what it felt like to have fun with a human!
I'm so glad you came here tonight so we could continue to celebrate this magnanimous Soul! I'm gpi g to check out her blog now too. Seeing her avatar photo still gives me the warm fuzzies
Holding you in our hearts,
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
Steph, you are absolutely making pawgress in Being More Neka. In time you'll see how far you've come. It's still soon though, so allow yourself time OK?
All of here learned SO MUCH from you both, in so many ways. Your fight and love and devotion is unforgettable, always know that. Neka's spirit is still strong and always will be. What a one-of-a-kind warrior who will always remain an inspawration to us all.
Many hugs coming your way...xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Stephanie, your post brought tears to my eyes. We all go through the same feelings when we lose our precious fur babies. We express it in different ways, but the gut wrenching emptiness is the same. I remember questioning, thinking I should have, could have done more. One day a friend said something to me that has stuck with me. She said " in all of his 8 years with you, Ty has been loved, kept warm, spoiled and fed. He has slept in a warm, or cool home. He has had a wonderful life with you." The sadness does lessen with time, no, it does not completely go away. I don't think I would want it to. The remembering just gets a little less sad. Thinking of you, Lori, Ty and gang
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Like Lori said so well... the sadness does become less and less... almost to the point of numbness... I still miss Shelby every day of my life but my love for the new little dog helps me - a lot. And the guilt I have with that is less and less too. Neka will ALWAYS be with you. She shines through in everything you do daily and I am sure you can feel her little paw resting on your shoulder letting you know all will be fine as she guides you from above.
Hugs and love!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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