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Harmony turned 2 weeks old today as an angel. It's been difficult, yet I know she's happy.
Little things I did through out the day reminded me of her.
I'm glad, I never want to forget.
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
It is not easy. Some times the reminders make us laugh sometimes cry. That is all part of the process. You will never forget.
It is NOT easy ... but that is good that you are finding solace in the memories... those will definitely bring you more smiles than tears as the days, weeks, months come.
Much love!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little Jasper too)
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
Sweet Harmony......no, you will never forget her, neither will any of us here. She, and so many other angels here, will never be forgotten.....they absolutely leave indelible paw-prints on our heart and soul forever. And we all do know what you mean about all those little things that remind us of our beloved angel Tripawds as we go through our day....Today marks the 9th month that I lost my Polly, and woke up in tears as my thoughts immediately were of her. Sometimes, it feels like it never gets better, but in reality, it does.....most of the brutal pain has passed, but there will ALWAYS be that certain amount of pain that will remain.
Thinking of you and your precious Angel Harmony today,
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Anniversaries are so difficult, I'm so sorry. It's hard to mark time this way, knowing that we move forward in living while their memory stays imprinted in our hearts. But the beauty of that is our love never goes away, or fades, it just becomes more of who we are and how we are better humans because of it.
{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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two weeks already!!!?? hmmm..... I wonder if she has eaten all of her pig ears yet? or those milk bones that they have access to? or those ice cream cones all lined up in a row .. or that chocolate!!! oh my.. all that chocolate that they love but could not have down here...
I bet she has had her fill.. and going back for more.. cause there is a never-ending supply of all things that they love.. including socks and underwear to chew!!
she also has an unlimited supply of love that is in your heart... and she does pause and look down to make sure you are ok... and if not, she's right there beisde you following you... making you know that her love for you will make you get through the day...
When we love hard.. we grieve hard.... cause if we didn't, that would mean that we didn't care that much.
Two weeks is so fresh and raw.... heck.. sometimes 18 months is still fresh and raw... and that is okay...
hugs
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
I put off responding....losses ....all losses rock me...us...to our core....especially because Harmony had such a "short time" with us and you tried soooooo darn hard...and y ou hoped soooo darn hard for a better outcome. But to NOT have tried and to NOT have hoped...for me anyway.....would have compunded my grief with an added level of brutality that would be too cruel for words.
This journey is about so much more than an amputation, or even a disease. It brings together human souls and dog and cat souls for a kinship andlife lessons about love and compassion, and strength and coirage, that no other joirney could possibly give us.
You and Harmony have enriched our lives and touched our hearts forever. As already said so well in so many ways, HARMONY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN HERE! Her life matters!!
And then you read CHRISTINE'S response.....and it ALMOST, not really, but almost.....in a bizzere Tripawd Universe sort of way.....makes you happy for them to be at the GLORIOIS, FUN FILLED BRIDGE!!!! Ohhhhhh how I want her I age to be true and real! And who's to say it's not, right,,????
THANK YOU CHRISTINE.....from all of us who have our beloved at the Bridge with your Clown FRANKLIN!!!
Surrounding you with Harmony's eternal grace and gentle Spirit...
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!
I totally get the whole "not responding" when it comes to loses. It's so difficult, but again, I want to be for others like you have been for me. I can guarantee you I would not come through this as gracefully if it weren't for you Sally, Bonnie, Rene, Christine, Alison, Laurie and those not on this string along with all the beautiful precious Angel Babies.
Y'all will forever hold a special place in my heart. <3<3<3
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
Just r ead your BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BLOGS on Harmony! Having rtrouble with tablet right now. Just wanted to note the immense respect I have for you and hub a dub for the ENLIGHTENED perspective ....the way you found some good out of this....not sure what Im trying to say. I just bow down in awe at your grace.....your divine grace.
And yes, I've also witnessed many times here and in my life experiences, the GIFT of a daynof good memories before the trip back home.
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!
Pam,
Your blog post are beautiful.......I wish I had the gift with words like Sally does. We are all so blessed to be part of this wonderful community of friends, and even more happy that we could help you along in your journey with Harmony. Please stay with us here, as we help newer friends deal with their starting journeys....it is a huge comfort to know there will always be a caring, loving, supportive friend at any time here to hold us up when our hearts are breaking...For myself, I ALWAYS want to be able to pass that forward. We all still have an honored place here, and always will.
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
I just wanted to share a gift that was given me by a close work friend. She had lost her fur-baby about a month before we lost Harmony. She has been instrumental in helping me get a grip.
This is what she gave me:
Last week was extremely difficult as so many things reminded me of Harmony. Plus, following the news on Calvert and Rox (and others) has really done some heart tugging/breaking.
The good news is the hub-a-dub is actively researching for another fur-baby. To me that speaks volumes about his outlook. He was so very heart-broken over Harmony. I was beginning to think he wouldn't be able to get past her loss, but I'm so glad to report he's getting better.
WOOT!!!
<3<3<3
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
That's a beautiful picture your friend shared with you and so true. Our furbabies may not be leaving their paw prints through out the home anymore but I have no doubt there are plenty up in heaven from all the playing they are doing...
and that definitely makes me smile.
I actually had a Mother's ring made at Kay's with my Lucky's, Leland's, and Lucian's birthstones and picked it up this past Friday. I wear it on my finger next to my wedding band because apart from my husband my boys were my life (and I have no actual children of my own). I sat in my car in the parking lot and just looked at it and of course the tears came.
I'm glad that your hubby is finding his way after Harmony. I must say it does help bringing another furkid into the home after such a loss. I'd probably still be going through life like a zombie if we hadn't brought Lucian home. Even though there's been times I've wanted to "kill" him and I questioned why I wanted this...he has brought smiles to my hubby and me and he's carved out his own place in our hearts.
Hugs
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
I agree, the anniversaries are hard. 2 weeks is so fresh. I found that making a memory book of TY helped a lot. I sat and went through, printed and arranged pictures through my tears .I think it helped to see that he had a very happy life .The pain gets less raw, but the memories always remain. The difference being that eventually they make you smile. I will always miss that Lab Lean against my leg as I stand in my kitchen. I find that just when I need it most, another memory will make it's way to my mind. Oh, and remember to look for pennies! Hugs from, Lori, TY, C,L& D man
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Actually it's a book that allows me to write her name and a few memories. I figured I'd put it with her Treasure Chest. A mother's ring!!??? I am so totally jealous! And what a wonderful idea!! I don't have any children either and can so relate to what you're saying.
The best part about the book is when I questioned my friend as to where she got it, she said it was a local merchant called "Harmony House". Okay didn't that give you goose-bumps!!!??
It's funny, Harmony never did the Lab Lean, but Melody does and she's only part Lab. When we go to the vet and she leans on him, he just gets the biggest smile.
Okay, gotta stop, I'm tired of reapplying my makeup!
You guys are the absolute best. Thank you so much for everything.
<3
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
Oh Pam.... that's such a lovely gift! I love that!!!
It's wonderful to hear your hubby is looking or exploring opening his heart again. It's the hardest thing but can bring so much joy! Jasper took a bit but that little nut is well into my heart now!
No kids here either ... I'm just meant to be a dog-mom! 
Much love and hugs!
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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