Dear Laurie and fami k y and Logan and Toby too!

I'm ashamed tosay that it's taking me until today to respond to you. Your post took me completely that surprise and I, like Bonnie, felt like I had been punched in my gut. I know whatever I felt could not even begin to compare to what you felt.

We all just feel so helpless and know that there are no words that can't help. We can only let you kno that we care and that we understand like no others can.

The avatar picture of Jake with that big huge grin on his face speaks volumes about who he is as a soul. It also speaks volumes about how well loved he is! Jake melted our hearts with his first post. Your turn here with us shirt, way too short, but it was so glorious! It was filled with love and devotion and a whole lot of spoiling and loving! You and your family have been wonderful advocates for Jake and, as everyone has said including his position, you have done everything possible for him. You gave hime every chance possible and Make wanted that chance too. In a dog's life, five weeks is equivalent to many months. Nake had many "more months" of loving and spoiling.andall while he felt good!!

The way you helped him with his transition before that piece of crap disease ravage him was yet another testament to the depth of love you had for Jake. You would not let jake suffer and and he knew that. When Jake needed your love the most, you gave him the most selfless gift any human being could ever give their beloved dogs.

Upon reflection, you will be able to see that, by not actually preparing for."the" appointment, or actually setting up "the" appointment with "that", purpose,you were able to keep your emotions in check.....as all jake knew was that he was going for a ride and to the vet for a visit. He was with the people he loved the most and who loved him the most and that was all that mattered that day.

Your heart will ache for quite awhile...you will breakdown and cry for what seems like an eternity. The void after caring for Jake so attentively and with such laser focus willl seem unbearable. Jake's like had purpose and it was a life of meaning. Nothing can break that kind of bond...nothing.

I'm not savvy enough to know how to co p h and paste stuff...but if you go to the "Coping with Loss" thread, you'l l find some lovely sentiments and n poems that will bring you c o mfort. I hope you'll give yourself that gift.

When you can, please share more of Jake with us, and Logan and Toby too! Jake's avatar picture just makes me grin ear to ear looking at that gloriously happy and sniling boy!!! I LOVE that he did NOT like water,!!!! Jake is one of a kind, that's for sure! I'm sure all the Angel Dogs had buckets of soccer balls and tennis balls waiting for him! He'll make his presence known to you...He'll let you know he's okay.....and so k n as he stops chasing balls long enough to check I.!!!

Surrounding you with love and Jake's eternal grace.

Sally t Happy Hannah and Myrtle

Thanks Jerry, thank you so much. Went back and read every single.one and all the replies. Needless to say, got some real heavy sobbing going on over here. BUT THESE ARE SO COMFORTING! And knowing...really, really KNOWING, we are surrounded by.souls who understand.

With love,

Sally and Happy Hannah

LAURIE, I have to thing that Jake was wagging his tail off and grinning ear to ear as he watched.this.fiasco unfold! Yeah, he was right by your side giving those two a piece of his mind too!

I know the grief is still suoffocating and comes at you in waves. I ALSO KNOW, that by staying here on the site you are continuing to carry on the legacy of that remarkably brave and fun loving boy! And oh how he knew he was loved!

Please stay connected to us and share more of Jake life when y ou can....and pictures! That avatar happy photo has to be on e of the best ever!

And hugs to Toby and Logan...and a Starbucks toast to all!

Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle