Zaks mom said:

Hey Rene,

I posted this earlier on the BCD site but wanted to put it here as well.. Really nice job with Lily's video!!  Right now, no plans to be in Colorado but what a great spot to spend the summer. 

I had a story I think you'll like…

Jenna, you made our day! I'm sorry I just saw your message now, don't know how I missed it yesterday. We were offline a lot due to technical issues with our hardware here. Duuuh....

Thank you so much for the kind words about the video, and the really beautiful story about the PBS show. The fact that someone affected with Alzheimer's remembering the episode is just so touching. We will have to relay that to the producer, Ellen, next time we talk with her, it's really a testament to the great work she did on putting the whole show together and telling everyone's stories.

Bob, we're sorry to hear about Cherry's condition right now, but we send our love and remain hopeful that she will bounce back to her usual self in no time. She is so amazing, we are sure she will.

About the battle never being truly victorious....well, I like to think it does end with victory. I know that sounds weird, but try to look at it like this....

As hard as it is ultimately to say goodbye when the cancer becomes too aggressive, their battle can end on a pawsitive note, if Tripawd pawrents are open to the lessons that our furry kids try to teach us during this difficult time. If we:

• follow their lead and learn to take each day as it comes
• stop worring about things out of our control
• live in the now, and embrace each moment for the gift that it is
• pass along those lessons to other humans throughout our lives

I truly believe that's why our pups were put on this earth...to selflessly teach us these valuable lessons to get along well in life, and pass along good deeds and karma to others while we are here. Unfortunately, it might take something as awful as cancer to drill these lessons into us, but when they finally do sink in, our furry kids know that they have successfully completed their mission, and are able to leave this earth in a beautiful glow of victory and triumph. Another human changed for the better, and the cycle continues . . .

Meanwhile, Happy Ampuversary Zack and Cherry! Thank you for being part of our family, and helping to spread the love and beautiful teachings of Tripawd living! May there be many, many more ampuversaries for you.

xoxoxo

Rene, Jim & Spirit Jerry