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Carol,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing! Knowing that Willow was waiting for your mom as she crossed the Bridge hopefully provides you some comfort. Willow sounds like an amazing dog and companion and she was definitely broght into your home for many reasons.
All our best during this difficult time,
Stirling and Guardian Tahoe
"Tahoe" - Our Amazing Superman and Best Friend.
Dec. 01-03 to Aug. 19-14
Diagnosed with Periarticular Hystiocystic Sarcoma Feb 14-13; Amputation March 18-13, and diagnosed with STS April-14. Tahoe touched so many people while visiting us, leaving a massive void in our lives. Always Missed, Never Forgotten!!
Oh Carol... I am so sorry for you loss... you bet 100% Willow was there to greet your mom!
I wish I had better words of comfort but losing a parent, like losing a pet, is one of the greatest heartaches in life. I will send you lots of love and positive energy ...
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
Carol,
I'm so sorry for your loss, but your mom and Willow are no doubt enjoying all the great things they can do together now that they are freed from their tired bodies.
You are in my thoughts. Sending lots of love.
Rachel and Snaggliest Angel Theodore
Carol, dear sweet Carol....I'm so glad you posted here today....and I remember that picture so welk of Willow and your mom.....such a bone....sich a oneness. Two beae souls together again indeed.
I KNOW Willow was there right by her side as she was freeing herself from her earthly body that no longer served her. I'm sure your Mom hung around awhile after Willow passed to make sure you would be okay. And now you have some incredible Guardian Angels lrotectingnyou and surrounding you in their Light.
You jave had the privilege of being your Mom's loving caregiver for so long.....your adjustment to the void will not be any easy one.
PLEASE, PLEASE lean in us Carol. My heart just breaks for you. Your Mom is our family too!
The heavens just gained another eternal light. Look up on the next clear midnight sky and see if there aren't two twinkling lights right next to each other that catch your eye........yeah......your Mom and Willow.
Your mom felt so loved and so safe with you Carol. She is sooooooo proud of you and in absolute awe of your strength and devotion. Everyone would want to jave a daughter like you. And I know your Mom was a compassionate and loving soul.........look at the daughter she raised!!!
Sending you all the love in the world and hugging you tightly...
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Carol,
I'm so sorry that you are dealing with the loss of your dear mother. I know that Willow was there waiting for your mom to lead and comfort her on this new journey. The relationship between your mom and Willow is indeed a special one.
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and sending you a hug!
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!
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I am very sure that Willow was there to meet her. You can just see the love that Willow had for her in the picture. May your many memories bring you some comfort today and in the days to come. Love from, Lori and Ty
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.
Carol, of course it's OK to post here and we are glad you did. I'm so very very sad to hear about your Mom, please accept my condolences. She had such a long, long journey and to think that she now free of pain and in a beautiful, peaceful place with no more hurting and Willow, and all your other animals, by her side, well I hope that brings you comfort as you cope with your aching heart. Like Sally said, your own journey was equally as long, but wow you really shined as her daughter, what a great caregiver you were for so many years. Any parent would be so lucky to have you as their child.
We are here too for you, so please know you can lean on all of us. I've haven't lost a parent but I do understand how tough it is, I'm so sorry.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Oh Carol,
Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences.....losing our parents is such a heartbreaking and difficult thing in life. You took very loving care of both of them in their life with all the illness that befell them both, and now I truly believe they both will be looking out for you as your guardian Angels.......and yes, they are once again reunited....
I am praying for peace in your heart, and also hoping your heartache of dealing with so much the last few years heals in time....may happy memories take the place of pain as well....
Keeping you within my heart, thoughts, and prayers always
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Carol I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Of course Willow was one of the first to greet her and probably jumped up on the couch up there and gave her big big hugs. I pray for peace for you during this time of grief.
Hugs
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."
Carol, I want to correct my above post....I wanted to say, that you took very loving care of both your mom and Willow.... When Willow came into yours and your mom's life, you helped them both through all the illnesses that befell them, and Willow and your mom helped each other .......I re-read it and it didn't sound right......hope this makes more sense.
Love,
B & AP
Carol.... my condolences.... (((hugs)))
The circle of life sucks... we know this is the way it is supposed to be... but it still sucks. We are supposed to say goodbye to our parents, they are not supposed to say goodbye to us.. but it still sucks...
You know you always have online friends here to vent to, to share with, and you know for a fact.. that Willows tail was wagging faster than a gerbil on a candy wheel when she saw your mom coming over the rise!!!
I bet they are snuggled right now......
Chritine.. 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!
That's a great picture, thank you for sharing.
i am so sorry you had to say good bye to your mom. I still have my mom but lost my dad to liver failure almost 3 years ago (Nov 17).it was hard to lose him & I really miss him, but it was harder seeing him ill.
I hope you find comfort in knowing Willow & she are with each other!
Sonya & "Millie"--born Feb 1999, diagnosed with OSA 8/27/14, set free 9/27/14
(RIP baby girl)
Carol,
I too remember that wonderful picture of Willow and your mom. It is so nice to think of them together again. I lost my mom in February. It was so hard to watch her decline and I am glad that she is no longer suffering. It was a relief right after she passed but I find I miss her more and more as time goes on. I have no words of advice except that of course it is OK to post your loss here. We're family.
Sending you lots of tripawd love and strength,
Martha
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!
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