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My heart breaks for you. Have fun at the Bridge Mattie, we'll be there before you know it.
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that Mattie has crossed the Bridge. But I know that your love for her, and hers for you, will never die. Run free beautiful girl!
xoxo,
Martha, Codie Rae, and the Oaktown Pack
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!
When you can, we'd love to see a photo of the two pictures you have hanging on the wall. They are wo derful treasures of some very special memories.
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!
benny55 said
When you can, we'd love to see a photo of the two pictures you have hanging on the wall. They are wo derful treasures of some very special memories.
No worries. Here you go!! I had to shoot these off center to avoid the camera flash reflection. The print of Mattie's face close up was printed by Meridian Professional Imaging. They are in the imaging business for photo professionals. They did a great job.
Note: Coppermine gallery with Mattie's wall pictures is here.
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Made my week! These are BEAUTIFUL images ofnyour sweet Baby Doll Mattie!
I love how, with each angle, she looks like she's staring right into your Soul with those beautiful eyes of hers.
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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The one of her sooooo snuggled up sleeping like a little baby...sweetest thing ever!
I'm so glad you have these wonderful treausres. It's like she is right there with you.....because she is. Her eyes reflect such happiness.
How are youd doing Bob? I know the void and break in routine are still excruciatingly painful. I know that you do take comfort in knowing Mattie made the best out of each day with you and enjoyed your loving and spoiling all the way to the Bridge!
These pictures will always bring a smile to your heart. It sure does ours!
Thanks for sharing these and we look forward to more! Can't get enough of sweet Mattie! And the crowd yells.....MORE!
Hugs and love to you and Nana! Shhhh....I think I hear Maggies tail wagging! The A gels must be serving pizza for supper tonight!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle 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!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mattie is a beautiful girl.
Hugs,
Marla, Biscuit & my Spirit Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
Aww now that is true love. What a fantastic tribute to a special girl. I hope this tribute helps your heart heal.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh, these pictures of Baby Doll Mattie are just so very precious, and definitely a treasure for you......her face is so sweet and gentle, she reminds me of a very special angel, very close to my own heart.......
Thank you for sharing these special keepsakes with us, and I know my Angel Polly was one of many that was there to greet your Mattie at the Bridge.....
Keeping you in my thoughts,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new girls
benny55 said
How are youd doing Bob? I know the void and break in routine are still excruciatingly painful. I know that you do take comfort in knowing Mattie made the best out of each day with you and enjoyed your loving and spoiling all the way to the Bridge!
Hugs and love to you and Nana! Shhhh....I think I hear Maggies tail wagging! The A gels must be serving pizza for supper tonight!
We're getting along fine. Thank you very much for asking. Interestingly, it hasn't been as bad as I thought, any of it so far. Maybe I just had a lot of time to prepare for it. Or maybe I was so committed to Mattie that making her final decision in her best interest was the only option I even saw. Either way, I'm very fortunate. She's not physically present now but she's in a much better place. And I got the greatest good fortune ever, to spend and share time with her and help her get some more quality of life time after her diagnosis and treatments. That's the most rewarding part. I have no sorrow. I miss her but I know things are right.
Thanks for the hugs for Mom and I. I hope the Angels have a good menu if they're gonna compete with what Mattie had while she was here with me! I'm sure she's doing great though.
Thanks again.
Bob
bcullom said
Oh, these pictures of Baby Doll Mattie are just so very precious, and definitely a treasure for you......her face is so sweet and gentle, she reminds me of a very special angel, very close to my own heart.......Thank you for sharing these special keepsakes with us, and I know my Angel Polly was one of many that was there to greet your Mattie at the Bridge.....
Keeping you in my thoughts,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new girls
Awww, thanks very much Bonnie (and Polly). And thanks to everyone for the thoughtful and sweet replies. It means a lot to me. Not only for the support but also to know that I'm not the only one who cherishes their furry friends like I do. They all deserve every bit of it in my opinion.
Awww . . . absolutely beautiful!!
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Oh these are so beautiful!!! They capture Mattie perfectly!!! It's like I actually know her and what a life she had ...
I hope there are plenty of pizza crusts over the bridge for her!
Hugs and healing love,
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
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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