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I was out running errands this a.m. and at the check out counter I saw two shiny pennies ... one tail side up. I asked the lady if I could take a photo (I should have asked to take them) ... she probably thought I was a flipping nut job!
But I have, have, HAVE to believe they are from Shelby... this weekend marks the one year ago when our life was 'normal'... on 9/8 - Shelby had her spleen removed and a few days later we got the awful news about the hemangiosarcoma, which in my mind, I probably already knew it was cancer.
I hate these anniversaries. They really f' with my mind and my heart. I can't put on a happy face in the outside world - I want to hibernate w/Netflix. I am overly cranky and snarky. I just have to ride the wave but I miss her... I miss her so terribly much. I know the pennies were a sign letting me know all is OK.
I am taking Jasper later to a walk in the park for dog charities (Strutt your Mutt) - Shelby would have LOVED it. And then we're going to watch another outdoor cinema. This is the exact kind of thing I would have done w/Miss Shelby ... It feels both right and wrong to do these things ...
Thank you, friends, for listening to me ramble on ... the next several months, as I relive our entire cancer journey, will be rocky ... I am thankful for the support and love that I get here when so many in my outside world think because Jasper is here, I am healed. Far from it but working on it!
XOXO
Much love!
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
Yep, they were from Shelby!! You know what I learned today, a Jasper is a gemstone. Really, truly, check it out. You know how Shelby. Loved all that bling. She sends you sequins and shiny stuff. Why not a Jasper. I thought of you as soon as I read about it. What a gem she has chosen for you! People just do not get this journey. I really, truly think it is so much harder losing our Tripaweds. I think we all had the same thought that our dog was going to be the miracle and then when we did not get it, we just feel so darn cheated. Then people are like, you mean you are still upset over a dog? You do not ramble. You miss your girl and that is ok and perfectly normal. Thinking of you , hugs 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.
Definitely signs from her letting you know that it's OK. You can go out and do those things with Jasper because it's right to give your love to that girl who so needed someone like you. I hope you had a nice time and got your mind off the anniversary. You can vent anytime!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
4myty said
Yep, they were from Shelby!! You know what I learned today, a Jasper is a gemstone. Really, truly, check it out. You know how Shelby. Loved all that bling. She sends you sequins and shiny stuff. Why not a Jasper. I thought of you as soon as I read about it. What a gem she has chosen for you! People just do not get this journey. I really, truly think it is so much harder losing our Tripaweds. I think we all had the same thought that our dog was going to be the miracle and then when we did not get it, we just feel so darn cheated. Then people are like, you mean you are still upset over a dog? You do not ramble. You miss your girl and that is ok and perfectly normal. Thinking of you , hugs from, Lori and Ty
I did NOT know that and I Googled it and you are right! How perfect! I love that!!!! So Shelby to do that ... I knew there was a reason that name kept calling me. I thought it was because it was rather unique but that makes perfect sense! And I did think Shelby would conquer all - she always had ... all through the years, she always beat the odds. But she watches over me.
And Jasper and I did have a good time last night. I have to give her credit - she is a really good sport! We had to walk an extra mile or so out of our way (parking issues) in the heat and she just went with is. The good thing about her being a working dog. Up and through the hills in Will Roger's State park. Like Shelby, I had to watch her from eating horse poop!
We still really need to work on her 'boundaries' with food - she is AWFUL. I know all dogs beg but she helps herself and she helped herself to 1/2 a chocolate cupcake! GRRRRRR....
But hundreds of dogs in a park and look how well behaved she is ... I guarantee Shelby would have been a mega pita and wouldn't have stopped whining!
Thanks everyone! XOOX
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
She looks so relaxed and at home there, which means you were too! Pawesome that things worked out so well last night. How neat to go somewhere with so many dogs and just chill. Imagine!
Yeah Lori I totally forgot Jasper is indeed a gem. Very cool.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Alison,
You express your emotions so well through your writing there is no way it's "rambling". And you're able to say what a lot of us are feeling and going through as well with the loss of our beloved Tripawds. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so eloquently. This community understands what the general public does not when it comes to grieving the loss of our Tripawds.
Now on to Jasper...wow that is definitely a sign if I ever heard one with her name being a gemstone. She looks so comfortable hanging out. You are doing a wonderful job with her!!
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!
leland4 said
Alison,You express your emotions so well through your writing there is no way it's "rambling". And you're able to say what a lot of us are feeling and going through as well with the loss of our beloved Tripawds. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so eloquently. This community understands what the general public does not when it comes to grieving the loss of our Tripawds.
Now on to Jasper...wow that is definitely a sign if I ever heard one with her name being a gemstone. She looks so comfortable hanging out. You are doing a wonderful job with her!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
Thank you, Sahana, for your kind words about my writing. I try to express myself in the best possible way and I know that it's raw and vulnerable but I feel incredibly safe w/in this community... more so than I can feel in my 'real' life so this is indeed my outlet. I am thankful that I have this place where I can communicate my emotions and work through it (so to speak) in my head...
And thank you - Jasper is a definite work in progress but I am very glad I stuck w/it (and her). She makes me laugh more than cry and that is definitely what Shelby would have wanted for me!
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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