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We are so happy and grateful to be celebrating Lily's 46th month ampuversary!! She is now 12 1/2 years old, and still going strong-clear chest x-rays a month ago. We are so appreciative of all this group has meant to us over the years. There were some difficult times, and everyone here has always been there for us. Thank you all so much!! We are so fortunate to still have her with us. I've been recovering from brain surgery, so haven't been on till now. I am also blessed to have had surgery for a brain aneurysm before it ruptured-so very thankful. Lily has been my constant companion during my recovery.
Thanks for everything,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Joan, first off, I am glad you are doing well and thankful they were able to catch your aneurysm with successful surgery, I know that must have been very scary for you.....
Second, so very happy that Lily is celebrating her 46th ampuversary, wow, a huge reason to celebrate for the both of you! I am also glad she could help to see you through all you have been through, you two are a true team devoted to each other always...... <3
Keeping you and Lily in my thoughts, and sending prayers for a complete recovery very soon for you....
Love,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu
YAAAAAAAAAY!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!
Pretty sure you can hear the entire Tripawd Universe Band of Joy cheering and applauding non-stop for you and Lily!! Hearing from you two...hearing the SPECTACULAR NEWS..best post EVER!!!
And we have a 46th MONTH AMPUVERSARY for sweet Lily...GRRRRRRRREAT NEWS!!!
Thank you for updating us and inviting us to the celebration pawty for you and Lily!!! We love you both dearlu!!
Feel the love.girls! Feel the love!!!!
Buckets and buckets of love!
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!
Wow Joan! I've been down the brain surgery road with a family member, it's so wonderful you were able to get to it early and are recovering.
And Lily, you get a 'wow' too! A tripawd warrior princess for sure, and a great nurse for mom.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
WOW... so much GREAT news in this post! I am glad you are healthy and better and congrats to Lily!!!! That's AMAZING!!!
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
Woohoo! Happy Hippy Hoppy 46th month ampuversary to youuuuuu dear Lily! Here's to many more. Make sure you take good care of your mama, ok?
thinking of you both today!
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!
First off, Wow Joan I am glad they caught your problem early and you are recovering well. I have been wondering how you & Lilly were doing.
Hoppy Ampuversary Lilly. Way to kick butt. We are very proud of you. Such an inspiration.
xoxxxo
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Wow!!! What an update!
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."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Wow this is a great update on two fronts! Joan you are so fortunate in your diagnosis and surgery. Yay for you! Lily you are awesome! 46 months! You go girl! Mama Joan took great care of Lily for her surgery and now Lily is watching over Mama! Truly heartwarming!
Linda, Bob & Max
Great news, for both of you!
Hoppy Ampuversary Lily!!!
Donna
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
Thank you all so, so much!! I've missed you-I'm trying to get on the computer more often. Your wishes for Lily and me mean the world to us. We are both extremely fortunate, and we thank you for all your good wishes
Take care and thanks again,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Joan and Lily, I've been away for a few days and am now just catching up and let me say that you are BOTH our heroes! Wow! A HUGE hug and smooches to Lily on another beautiful milestone and lots of get well wishes going out to you for good health always.
You two are so amazing, truly. Thank you for being a part of this community and sharing the hope with soooo many folks through the years. We are honored to be a part of your life and couldn't be more thrilled for Lily and you!!!!
Lots and lots of hugs and hoppy 3-paws up to you both, keep it up!!!!
xoxoxoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks so much!! I don't know what we would have done without you
This community is amazing!!
Love,
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
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