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You express your feelings with eloquence and grace. "Heart speak"♥️
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 love you all so much in a very real meaningful way. Gosh benny- thank you for empowering me your eloquence of your heart and mind in navigating the meaning of life brought me superpower levels of strength- but most of all clarity. Calm clarity when I was scattered- and you all took it.
By trade Im a psychologist, and do this for others-meeting others who have lost sight- but that requires a disconnection from myself a dissociation which I am very good at doing- and it has led me to survive.
This was raw- it IS raw. And it forced me to not dissociate- and you were all my therapy. and still are. The gift of humanity is rare to come across - its a jewel no-one really ever knows unless met with unpredictable challenge - and if you are somehow fortunate enough to find love and honesty- and I found so many with you all.
Nothing will ever express how I feel about this. I am in the process of writing a book about the elements of Life drawing from real life scenarios- but fictionalizing it. You will all be there. I learnt faith here.
Jackie what a photo- heart melting here with the head to head mind to mind love there.
I really feel so very grateful to everyone here. You guys who have also been my core in this - we will always be connected. Always....
I will be sending good vibes your way Pittens and Sumi!!!
Love to you!
Jen & Strumbum
Love ❤
thank youuu.
i dropped her off this morning...she knew.
She doesnt cry in the car and was crying...she knew...
I will keep you all updated. ❤
Keeping you in our thoughts. I know this is hard. Try to get some rest, get your house in order if you need to. Make sure you have things from the store that you need.
Will be waiting to hear from you.
Hugs,
Jackie and Huck 
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
Oh gosh I can't believe it's here. I'm sending lots of love and pawsitivity to you and sweet Pittens today!
My apologies for not chiming in the last couple of days, things have been topsy turvy around here with family stuff and it doesn't promise to end anytime soon. But I'm thinking of you two. And remember, if you ever want to talk our helpline is here too OK? 844-TRIPAWD.
Let us know how it goes. Sending lots of
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Everyone,
Today is tough. I feel shook. I feel I'm talking to myself nonstop of why did this- and I still need to go through the steps in my head- that process.
Sumi - take a deep breath. The surgery is over and Pittens did well. You are clear as to why you chose amputation, and your reasons are both rationale and compassionate. The amputation cannot be undone, so it is not a choice of whether to move forward but how. You and Pittens are so deeply bonded that she will pick up on your emotions. If you feel panic and despair, so too will Pittens. If you feel calm, resolute, and positive, Pittens will know that she is in good hands and her recovery will be that much smoother. You have done your research, you have solicited advice, and you have followed the steps needed to ensure a comfortable home for a tripawd kitty. Take a breath. You've got this. Envision the sweet face of your beloved Pittens and what it will feel like to have her safely back in your home, pain-free from the tumor. Take a breath. Picture the joy and satisfaction of learning just how resilient both Pittens and you will be during her recovery and beyond. Take a breath. You've got this. You really do. Stacy
Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com
Thank you Stacy. Yes calm and steady. They said they did the stitches the same as they did for your little guy.
That is a big relief to maybe not ever go back there with her.
thanks for helping me
I am so glad this part is behind you and Pittens ❤❤❤
She has a beautiful recovery suite, it is perfect. Recovery can be a rollercoaster ride, and I know you know this by reading our stories and experiences. You got this! And we're not going anywhere.
Hang in there ❤
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
You are not giving yourself enough credit. You are a very strong woman, no doubt 🤗
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
you guys have made me a part of your thoughts.... It is the safest I have ever felt that I know if I habe a freak Incan wrote and WILL get a response within minutes
That is the safest anyone can ever feel. and during this, I vouldnt have even gotten this far without you. This has forever changed me.
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