One year ago today, we were completing Cherry’s Three Day Celebration. It started on her birthday, continued through her one year ampuversary, and concluded with the pawrties at the both facilities of the two sets of primary care givers for her tripawd journey. It had been a real struggle the weeks before, and I was not sure if she was going to make it, but much to my delight, we all had a wonderful time.

Being determined that I would not let her birthday go by without appropriate celebration, we again took sheet cakes to the offices of our primary care gives so that they too could celebrate. As Dr McCool saw the cake, she got a very big smile, but soon her eyes swelled and a tear could be seen on her cheek. Well, that did it for me and I started to break down. However, as I left I reminded the staff that they should remember the joy that Miss Charites gave, her entertaining mischievous impish spirit, and her strength during her tripawd journey. I asked them to celebrate her life – we can all have a good cry on the anniversary of her departure.

The weather here in NorCal has washed out any hope of continuing such a celebration today with our extended tripawd family, but I would ask each and every member of this community to join me in a celebration of life. They came to this earth with the sole purpose of spreading joy, love, and in some cases mischief and no matter how much we miss them, we should always give thanks and celebrate the fact that fate crossed our paths. For those lucky enough to be continuing your journey, be sure to celebrate each and every day. Never miss an opportunity to tell them just how proud you are for their courage. Should you have the opportunity to enjoy some Ice Cream, think of Miss Charities and CELEBRATE LIFE!

Spirit Cherry’s Grateful Dad – Bob

I gave Chloe an everlasting treat insert today for celebrating Spirit Cherry.  We understand about the Cali weather right now, even in Santa cruz we are getting rain on/off…

Chloe is slowly progressing with the Separation anxiety stuff, however I think she is too ingrained in her shadowing habits so it is taking a while…the good thing is that my extended family feels sorry for us and how hard it is with her separation anxiety so they said she could come to thanksgiving dinner.  We will be bringing her crate and I will give her lots of toys to play with! She does see it as a safe haven now. She will stay inside it when she hears fireworks going off instead of cowering under my desk.  Thanks so much for your advice and encouragement!!!

We hope your Chloe is doing well too!

-Chloe's mom

 Everyday I get down on the floor lay my head on Tasha's chest I hug her and give thanks that we have been blessed with another day with our girl. So today as I lay my head on Tasha and give thanks I will remember Cherry and celebrate her life as I celebrate Tasha's.  What an honor.

 Jo Ann & Tasha

Thank you for the touching reminder, Spirit Cherry and Bob. 

I truly hope that my Ruthie has found Miss Charities so she can help her along at The Bridge.  I cry all the time thinking of my girl, but it's also important to remember their lives and their bravery and what they have taught us along that journey.

So ice cream all around and chears to those who follow in their paths.

Angel Ruthie's Mom & puppy Tess