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So I took off the whole week of work, because lets face it I cant function right and deal with patients and staff.

I took a hike on this cold rainy, snowy day, why... idk... because Ive been laying around, crying everyday, except for when I have to drive to the stables to feed my last love of my life left, my horse, which man does she sense something, the delicateness of the day after she approached my face and nuzzeled with her nose into my neck and my cheek.. made me ball more.. you see Neka would come out everyday and prior to amputation she would ride next to me, they pretty much grew up together, my horse will be 17 this year and neka would have been 13 in july....

So Im hiking through this one location we went to right before the amputation, the day before actually, I guess I didnt think of that, the irony in it that she did her last hike the day before her surgery, and I did one alone 3days after her passing... I hiked in rain, snow and mudd all within  1+hour hike.. and of course was the only "crazy" person out there in the morning on a work day.. and cried, did I cry to the trees... I think it made me more emotional, because the emptiness around me. Im a single girl, so she was my rock, literally. So you get this very big reality check.

but I think it was good for me, I worked off alot of build up emotion via physical effort and cried the whole way... so be it...

Every moment of the day is hard, but the nights, you know how they are always a bit more intimate and relaxed, when you say goonight... the sword stays sharp....

I am so very glad to have this site to just ramble and talk of all the little details, not having that as some dont have the ongoing support or worried to talk too much to people who wouldnt get the magnitude of it...

Im going to attempt to go into work on sunday, for a half day to see my patients.. I really dont want to but I figure I can force a few hours to try to get myself back into life..... after all I need to start saving for my acreage so I can house more furbabies in need.

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That must have felt really good to get out there and just let go like that.  And you know, in the past when I've lost a pet, some of the best support I've gotten was some of the most unexpected - from co-workers and patients, people that maybe aren't dog people or cat people but still reached out to me when I needed it.  You may be surprised too.

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

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You aren't rambling at all. We're just glad that you are sharing your thoughts. We want to help so badly, but we know there is nothig we can do. We can losten thougw, so you keep right on talking.

Yeah, the nights are awful..and then the morning comes and they are awful.. Everything has changed.

I know your horse felt you sorrow. It was very touc that you got some understanding and love from him.

And yes, Neka will send you more furbabies. You'll think it will be on your timeframe and your "choice". It won't though. It will be Neka's timeframe and Neka's choice.

Sending you love

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!

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Im actually pretty private, and TBH, surprised I write as much as I do on here, maybe its because everyone is in the same boat and can relate, or because no one knows me..lol..

but thank you all...

supper--supper crappy morning

Angel Neka

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I remember when my Happy Hannah transitioned I was going to wait to lost until I coukd make it a "fun" celebration of life. I needed to handle my sadness privately and I k ew I could......NOT! The best laid plans.HA!

I reached out to this community and they threw me a lifeline just like they did the first day I was on here!

It hurst waaay too much to attempt this alone! Like you, it's just me, my dogs. This community TRULY understands! I found by reaching out, although no o e can stop our sadness, they do offer words of support that bring comfort.

And yes, we can relate and we can PROMISE you...PROMISE you it will lessen...never fo away, but lessen. Trilawd Pro.kse! That does you know good right now though. So just keep staying connected and post pictures when you can. I always love looki g at her photos!

While you were hiking in rain and cold and snow and mud, Neka is up at the Bridge frolicking through fields of wildflowers and drinking from crystal clear streams...with all four paws in the water without booties!!

Okay, I'm computer stupid (to state the obvious)....what does TBH mean?

Lots of love and hugs

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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Ohh....jist figured it out.......To Be Honest

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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I didn't know what TBH meant either but I'll use it! LOL 

I am pretty private too which would come as a surprise to those that see my FB page but what they see is photos of dogs and wine. So what does that say? I will say writing through this really did help me. Keeping Shelby's blog up was a great sense of peace for me. Getting those words out. 

I am proud of you for going on a solo hike. That must have been empowering. I am a runner and it took weeks to run and be alone w/my thoughts and not cry. I also took the week off from work since I have to be upbeat and positive and it was good for me. Lots of netflix and chocolate. Then I picked myself up on a monday and back to it. 

It gets easier, as you know ... and we say but it takes time .... stay close to us, ramble, write, cry, vent ... it all helps and we all love you!

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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benny55 said
Ohh....jist figured it out.......To Be Honest

big-grin

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I didn't know what TBH meant either but I'll use it! LOL 

I am pretty private too which would come as a surprise to those that see my FB page but what they see is photos of dogs and wine. So what does that say? I will say writing through this really did help me. Keeping Shelby's blog up was a great sense of peace for me. Getting those words out. 

I am proud of you for going on a solo hike. That must have been empowering. I am a runner and it took weeks to run and be alone w/my thoughts and not cry. I also took the week off from work since I have to be upbeat and positive and it was good for me. Lots of netflix and chocolate. Then I picked myself up on a monday and back to it. 

It gets easier, as you know ... and we say but it takes time .... stay close to us, ramble, write, cry, vent ... it all helps and we all love you!

thank you...

yeah.. the hike was a bit like it was out of a bad movie.. but when I got lost and went furthur than expected because i was "emotional" moving.... it burned off alot of energy.. Yup..movies and girlscout cookies for me... went overboard... oh well....Today seems like it is so short since Ill try work tomorrow..

I deal with patients being a rehab therapist, also I need to be upbeat and motivating.. not really my mind set and alot of arguing with people to do participate. hopefully Ill have an easy list tomorrow.

I have to get on to do a slide show of my girl... its just the last week that keeps tearing me up , because of the switch and then the re-thought of "do you see, right there do you see you missed that"....uugh...

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Ohhhhh I know how hard it was to do that hike. Our first hike without Jerry was an emotional one too. But he left us beautiful signs that he was always around, and it gave us the strength to do it again and smile, knowing he was with us every step of the way.

Being out in nature is what Neka would want for you. She knows that the gift of being present in something so beautiful and real is a powerful, healing medicine. Yes, you will get stronger and be able to love other doggies some day. Not now, not tomorrow, but in her honor, some day.

P.S. I had no idea what TBH meant either. Good going Sally! clap

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Tthanks for sharing your struggle neka03.  Although I am at a different point in this journey, the responses you received from others in this community have helped me to understand why I am so emotionally drained by all of this, and given me the recognition of how hard this truly is.  Even though it was not your intent, know that your expressions are helping others even as they hopefully help you. 

Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016.  Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016.  Lung mets August 25, 2016.  Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016.   Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.  

Wherever they are, they are together.

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TBH (sorry, I just had to use it!) I think grief is a very private thing, but sharing it with like-minded folks helps sooth the heart-broken.

And even though we think we know how we'll handle the loss, you suddenly become aware that the grief will forever be a part of your environment. It's a piece of the life puzzle.

Everyone is different. The hub-a-dub wept for months as he would, in his sleep, reach down at night beside the bed to find an empty response. I grieved for his broken heart as well.

That's what we do here in this community: With each post of despair and gut wrenching loss, we grieve for and with each other.

But we also celebrate and comfort. Thanks to Sally, my butt is bigger than the broadside of a barn; all that chocolate and wine ya know.

We celebrate ampuversaries, warriors, good test results, negative biopsies, poops, pees, sparkles, adoptions, and yes . . . freedom at the Bridge.

xoxo

pam

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."

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otisandtess said
Tthanks for sharing your struggle neka03.  Although I am at a different point in this journey, the responses you received from others in this community have helped me to understand why I am so emotionally drained by all of this, and given me the recognition of how hard this truly is.  Even though it was not your intent, know that your expressions are helping others even as they hopefully help you. 

im so glad that I can help someone, in my time of feeling helpless, in an odd way, its all i want is to help others to learn something quicker than it took me and to have maybe a better insight or confirmation of their thoughts and feelings.

Angel Neka

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harmony said
TBH (sorry, I just had to use it!) I think grief is a very private thing, but sharing it with like-minded folks helps sooth the heart-broken.

And even though we think we know how we'll handle the loss, you suddenly become aware that the grief will forever be a part of your environment. It's a piece of the life puzzle.

Everyone is different. The hub-a-dub wept for months as he would, in his sleep, reach down at night beside the bed to find an empty response. I grieved for his broken heart as well.

That's what we do here in this community: With each post of despair and gut wrenching loss, we grieve for and with each other.

But we also celebrate and comfort. Thanks to Sally, my butt is bigger than the broadside of a barn; all that chocolate and wine ya know.

We celebrate ampuversaries, warriors, good test results, negative biopsies, poops, pees, sparkles, adoptions, and yes . . . freedom at the Bridge.

xoxo

pam

pam,

well said.. thank you, I agree... to well all of it... so , so hard, I seem to be in the zombie mode right now, with the outburst of breakdown, of course inside so then I look even more crazy like someone beat me with the red eyes with dark circles.  Even though Ive told a few people (animal people) about what had gone on, its not the same as sharing ith with someone who is literally on the same page as you are. Its hard to loose any animal, but something about the devastation of cancer makes it all so dirty, thus our community.

Angel Neka

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TThanks for checking in Steph. We know this still hurts so badly. It seems impossible, but some days it even hurts more than the day before. It just seems impossible ro hurt anymore, but it happens.

A donation was made to the Tripawds Foundation in honor of tne April Angels of 2014. It also was made in honlr of the precious Souls who jave transitioned April 2015 and this April....too many then...too many now.

Here's a thread that our dear Michelle started in April 2014. I think you'll fi d some solidarity with those of us who ppsted our thoughts.

Holding you in oir hearts

Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
http://tripawds.....;include=3

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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