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14 August 2020 - 8:21 pm
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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!

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14 August 2020 - 8:55 pm
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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....

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14 August 2020 - 11:14 pm
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I will be sending good vibes your way Pittens and Sumi!!!

Love to you!

Jen & Strumbum

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15 August 2020 - 7:03 am
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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. ❤

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15 August 2020 - 8:01 am
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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. 

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Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry

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15 August 2020 - 8:40 am
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ok  I will do it. 

thanks jackie

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15 August 2020 - 12:17 pm
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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 sp_hearticon2sp_hearticon2sp_hearticon2

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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15 August 2020 - 1:26 pm
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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. 

Dr. Kennedy called just now and said that the surgery went well and Pittens has woken but groggy.
She said she found an enlarged lymph node on her shoulder and removed it- she said we will find out in 1 week if it is cancer that has metastasized or if this was a result of the infection that had developed on her tumour. .
My reflex reaction was feeling shook- and what did I do.... but I quickly talked to myself the steps of the rationale that I wasnt trying to cure her- I was trying to make her pain free- and that I wanted her death to be one that was calm- cancer inside and slow decline in a calm way- not a sudden crisis of it bursting and my panic- as her last expereince in this life of hers. 
I dont know... Im scared. Scared of post op scared of all of this. Im actually feeling scared. 
JErry- Im so sorry you are going through a tough time. I don't know what it is- but I can saw you are one of the most remarkable people - to create this type of support system takes great will and patience - and unrelelentless faith in the very concept of Resilience. 
Love to everyone. 
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15 August 2020 - 2:47 pm
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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.  sp_hearticon2 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

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15 August 2020 - 2:55 pm
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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 

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15 August 2020 - 3:12 pm
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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

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15 August 2020 - 3:13 pm
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❤❤❤ I feel safe only because of all of you

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15 August 2020 - 3:17 pm
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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

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15 August 2020 - 3:28 pm
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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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15 August 2020 - 3:31 pm
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this whole thing is just so messed up.....Im sure you all feel that. like what in the world. 

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