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mom2shelby said
My heart breaks for you .... but she was doing what she loved when she passed and no one could ask for a better way to go. She was happy, in the moment, being more dog. It's horribly sad and painful and she was a hero and a warrior. And a total beauty! Her face is precious!!!! I love her in her stroller.I have no words of comfort but I am here for you. When I lost my best girl, Shelby, by the beach, doing what she loved, I thought my heart would never heal. She was my soul mate... but, bit by bit, it gets better. The pain is always there but it's not as bad. And her memories and our happy times fill my heart and soul.
Stay close to us ... we loved hearing your story... the way you wrote, I felt like I was there. Sending you love and hugs ... she is your forever angel now.
Alison with Spirit Shelby and little Jasper lily
Thank you SO much! She was doing what she loved and I loved seeing her happy. Yes she is my angel - forever! (crying)
benny55 said
Katrina, My Dear, Dear, Katrina...I know this was unbearably hard to write. However, every single word was so heartfelt, so full of grace and so courageous. Perfect, just perfect.
Dymond transitioning so quickly is a shock that stunned us all. Yet, as other "family members" have said, Dymond did it on her own terms!! No struggle, no pain, no stress of " the appointment"...just Dymond surrounded by everyone she loved, enjoying her Chariot and being able to "be Dymond" right up to the moment she shed herself of her earth clothes and wrapped herself up in her beautiful Angel Wings. In time, this will bring you immense comfort.
Right now, it seems like the grief will never end. The intensity of this journey is like no other. The sadness, the void, the lack of routine that you and Dymond shared...we all understand far too well.
But Dymond left you with thousands and thousands of days of loving and happy memories to stay with you forever. It's just hard to bring those to the forefront right now. But you will. You will because that's what Dymond wants you to do!! And you love her so much, you will do what she wants!! Dymond was somproud of how well trained you were!!! She knew she had you wrapped around her paw!!
Dymond has joined the ranks of super Heros who beat this piece of crap disease! Gentle,sweet, kind little Dymond beat the heck out of statistics, prognosis, gloom and doom predictions by vet! DYMOND IS HER OWN DOG AND DOES THINGS DYMOND'S WAY
Thanks to Dymond, this community has another Beacon of Hope to share with others starting this journey. Dymond, you will inspire and touch lives through your legacy here! Your life mattered! Katrina, I know you felt privileged to have Dymond in your life. Trust me, she felt just as privileged to have you in hers!!
Look for the signs from here. As we talked about earlier, you've already gotten a pretty darn good one! DIAMOND PAW! Need I say more!!
As you can tell from your extended family, you are not alone. We are by your side. We understand.
And BTW, the pictures you shared of Dymond, every single one, showed a happy and content girl. She was very secure in that fact that she was loved by you and your mom....and anybody who ever met her! We all fell in love from your first post! I love how she looks up at you with those soulful eyes of hers! The picture you posted under the Trilawd Angels has that same cute look.
Surrounding you with our love and support, and especially surrounding you with Dymond's infinite love and grace..
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
You're right, I was well trained and I loved every minute of spoiling her. I'm praying, praying and praying again that those signs keep coming, it gives me hope knowing my little girl is thinking of me. God knows I'm constantly thinking of her! (crying)
4myty said
Katrina, I tried to post on your blog earlier, but it kept saying I was on the wrong page. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about Dymond crossing go the bridge. My TY also had Histocitic Sarcoma. Dymond crossed the way most of us would want, doing what she loved with the people she loved best. I know that the hurt is so strong right now that it hurts to even breathe. It does get better, I promise. Just don't rush it, don't let other people rush you either. You will find no greater support than right here. Thinking of you, Lori, Ty & the gang
Yes the pain is VERY STRONG! The support and love here is definitely sustaining me. Thank you SO MUCH!
roxiesmom said
Oh, Katrina, I am so very sorry to read of Dymond's passing. I remember you found Tripawds right after the community lost a number of well-loved pets very close together, our Princess Roxie among them. It gave me such a lift to share in the Angel Exchange with you, and you sent back a picture of your beautiful family with a lovely note. You and Dymond have always been in my prayers.I'm not here nearly as often as I'd like to be, but I know that the many hearts here share in all our joys and sadness on these journeys. You gave Dymond a wonderful and magical life, and the gifts she gave you will always be in your heart.
Sending you thoughts of peace and gentle memories, Liz and Angel Roxie Roo
Oh my sweet Liz...you'll never know how much your generosity touched me and Dymond. You and your family have been in my prayers as well. Dymond gave me the best memories and I will most definitely cherish those. Thank you SO much for your words and your selfless act.
I have to say to you ALL - THANK YOU! Thank you for the uplifting words, the reminders to be strong and for letting me know I'm not alone. I'm dreading the first of everything: first weekend at my Grandma's without her, first time going for a walk without her, first Christmas without her, first birthday without her, etc. I promise I am really trying to focus on all the good things, that is why I am so sad because I know what I am missing - my very best friend. I know time will ease the pain, this is one of those times I'd like to have a time machine. I'd love to hear her bark, I'd love to hear her paws touch the wall as she runs in her sleep, I'd love to hear her drink her water, eat her food/treat, her tell me she loves me (in a barking sort of way), I'd love to get wet kisses...just one more time!!! Dymond baby girl, I miss you like CRAZY!!!!!!!
All of you here have become a part of my family and I thank you for being strong when I am weak. Please keep me in your prayers, as I'll keep you in mine as well.
I'm so glad to see how hopeful you sound Katrina. As you walk this part of the journey, remember, being present and in the moment is more important now than ever. Don't anticipate those 'firsts,' you'll go insane. Instead, take each day as it comes, one foot in front of the other, just like Dymond did. Honor her memory by celebrating the good times and living life as she did, without looking back or forward, just right here and now. I know you can do it!
Share more of those happy memories, it really does help! The puppy potty training one is adorable. Ah, the puppy years! Got pics?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Katrina, I tried to post on your blog today and also got the error message. So here is what I posted:
OMD, what you are feeling is perfectly normal. Dymond was your everything. It is going to be rough for awhile but eventually you find the right things to do to honor Dymond and you will find new purpose in your life. Give yourself as much time as you need to grieve your baby girl.
Wishing there was something I could do to help,
xoxo,
Martha, Codie Rae, and the Oaktown Pack
p.s. this is one of my favorite poems about loss of a beloved dog, perhaps it will help you feel like you are not so alone ....
Things to do after your dog has died
Sweep the floor
Look out the window
Pant
Make a cup of tea and some toast
But then not eat them
Change the sheets on the bed
Try to sing
Start to cry
Forget what day it is
Stumble into a corner of the floor and hold your knees tightly
Keen
Pull yourself together
Make another cup of tea and this time drink it
Look out a different window
Stare at that spot on the floor where your dog used to stretch out, languid and happy, his paws twitching as he raced across sleep meadows and into dream ravines filled with moss and ferns and the scent of foxes
Look for the Kleenex
Use toilet paper instead
Wander around the house, your heart like a damned anvil in your chest
Heat up leftovers
Push them around the plate before leaving the entire thing in the sink
Look for what is not there
Hear things
Feel the forgotten fur beneath your fingertips
Feel the forgetting begin
Hold a memory, any memory, bright and shining, soft and sad, smelling of wet fur and leaves, with a whisker there and muddy paw prints left on the stairs, of a walk of a hike of a trip to the park with a treat and a bone and a belly rub snacks stolen off the counter and tug of war and the squeaky toy a glance of complicity in play with your hand on head with tail wagging and breath misting in the morning light or the moon over the trees while an owl croons ears are pricked and nose to the ground sniffing, sniffing, sniffing following the invisible trail to its joyful finding
Put on your pajamas
Turn around three times before you curl up by the rope toy and find yourself chasing the echo of a bark into a night that will never end
Grow a tail
Catherine Young 11.27.12
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
Codie Rae said
Katrina, I tried to post on your blog today and also got the error message. So here is what I posted:OMD, what you are feeling is perfectly normal. Dymond was your everything. It is going to be rough for awhile but eventually you find the right things to do to honor Dymond and you will find new purpose in your life. Give yourself as much time as you need to grieve your baby girl.
Wishing there was something I could do to help,
xoxo,
Martha, Codie Rae, and the Oaktown Pack
p.s. this is one of my favorite poems about loss of a beloved dog, perhaps it will help you feel like you are not so alone ....
Things to do after your dog has died
Sweep the floorLook out the window
Pant
Make a cup of tea and some toast
But then not eat them
Change the sheets on the bed
Try to sing
Start to cry
Forget what day it is
Stumble into a corner of the floor and hold your knees tightly
KeenPull yourself together
Make another cup of tea and this time drink it
Look out a different window
Stare at that spot on the floor where your dog used to stretch out, languid and happy, his paws twitching as he raced across sleep meadows and into dream ravines filled with moss and ferns and the scent of foxes
Look for the KleenexUse toilet paper instead
Wander around the house, your heart like a damned anvil in your chest
Heat up leftovers
Push them around the plate before leaving the entire thing in the sink
Look for what is not there
Hear things
Feel the forgotten fur beneath your fingertips
Feel the forgetting begin
Hold a memory, any memory, bright and shining, soft and sad, smelling of wet fur and leaves, with a whisker there and muddy paw prints left on the stairs, of a walk of a hike of a trip to the park with a treat and a bone and a belly rub snacks stolen off the counter and tug of war and the squeaky toy a glance of complicity in play with your hand on head with tail wagging and breath misting in the morning light or the moon over the trees while an owl croons ears are pricked and nose to the ground sniffing, sniffing, sniffing following the invisible trail to its joyful finding
Put on your pajamas
Turn around three times before you curl up by the rope toy and find yourself chasing the echo of a bark into a night that will never end
Grow a tail
Catherine Young 11.27.12
Thank you SO VERY MUCH! You caring enough to share your sympathy and the poem helps me a lot. I appreciate it very much.
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I'm so glad to see how hopeful you sound Katrina. As you walk this part of the journey, remember, being present and in the moment is more important now than ever. Don't anticipate those 'firsts,' you'll go insane. Instead, take each day as it comes, one foot in front of the other, just like Dymond did. Honor her memory by celebrating the good times and living life as she did, without looking back or forward, just right here and now. I know you can do it!Share more of those happy memories, it really does help! The puppy potty training one is adorable. Ah, the puppy years! Got pics?

Oh thank you! Look at that pretty puppy! Such a determined girl from her earliest years!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
jerry said
Oh thank you! Look at that pretty puppy! Such a determined girl from her earliest years!
Yes she was! I also remember a time that Dymond kept squinting and shutting her eyes. Her eyes were watery and she appeared very uncomfortable. I thought what the heck is going on with her, diagnosis...pink eye! For several days I had to put an ointment in her eye. She was such a good girl and pushed through fantastically!!!
For Dymond, who loved her apples and whose light sparkled brighter than any diamond ever could!
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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!
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