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I always know, or I should say my subconscious always knows, when one of those sad anniversaries comes around.....today marks 6 months since my precious Polly left me. While the really intense pain in my heart and soul has eased somewhat, that "normal" heartache and sadness will always remain.....not a day goes by, that I don't very much miss my beautiful blonde girl being by my side, I love and miss her so much....but I do know she is with me always, even if I can't see her.....
Here are a few more pics I wanted to share, and hopefully the video shows up......the video is of Polly and Pearl, right after Polly's first front leg surgery, and just bringing Pearl home, one of my favorite cute videos of them both .....
The first pic is of Polly's 2nd surgery at aged 6 for her mast cell cancer...we sure beat that ugly "c" !!
#2 pic is of Polly at aged 3, finally feeling great and beating the odds with Immune mediated thrombocytopenia, with my Maggie and very sweet kitty Autumn.
Last pic is Polly at aged 7, and Autumn, not long after Maggie left us....I miss her, too.... Autumn had also become a one-eyed kitty......
Love to all,
Bonnie and Angel Polly (and Maggie)
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Oh Bonnie.... hugs and hugs!!! Six months is a hard one. It's coming up for us too and I know I will be crying buckets for my girl. Polly was such a HAPPY girl! Those memories are with you for ever. That stupid 'c' can't take that away - ever!
I love how she played with Pearl. SOOOOO cute!!!!
And that photo with the three of them and then Polly and the kitty... (as you know, that will never happen in my house - even if I wasn't allergic to cats, Jasper will never let a cat in here).
So much love in ALL those photos!
Sending you hugs and love today .... And extra prayers from me and little Jasper! I am sure Shelby and Polly are frolicking about over the bridge and Shelby is like little Pearl, trying to get under and over Polly while dousing her with glitter and sparkles!
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
Bonnie, sweet, sweet Bonnie,
Just so hard to believe it's been six months. Time.is such a weird and strange thing when it comes to realizing our soulmates have crossed over to the other side of this life. Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday...sometimes a long time ago...and sometimes like it never happened at all (yeah, what we wouldn't all give for that scenario, huh?)
Polly never stopped touching lives and I think that's why seeing "six months" actually sorta' startled me....I still feel her presence...her life affirming presence, everyday on the site. By compassionate souls like you having the commitment to stay here, it DOES keep our best friends "alive" and continues to make them valuable members of the site where they can still make a difference...where their lives still have meaning. Goodness knows that is so true with Miss Polly and you!
The pictures are love l y. You can really see the difference in how she filled out into a full sized Lab from the pic of her at three.and then at seven. LOVE that big and gentle beautiful blonde Lab head!!! Autumn and Polly posed like true professionals for that photo.
And it was so nice of Maggie to share her bed with all those Polly and Autumn.
ZFor some reas o n, I can't see the video on this stupid tablet. I'll keep checking back though...sometimes, for whatever reason, I guess there is a delay bouncing off stupid Verizon's satellite..Grrrr.....
Sending you extra, extra hugs and love today! When I get off work tonight, I shall light a nice candle for Polly.
Sally and Alumni 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!
Oh YAAAY! I just got to see that GREAT FUN video!!! I LOVE IT!!! That Polly is so gentle with her!
Itr delightful to see Pearl too! We.need to see more of that little munchkin! I'm sure Polly taught her a lot about how to.melt your heart! That's what every photo of Polly does!
I'm so glad you have this treasue...it really is a splendid memory of how happy these two were.
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!
What a sweet video! Can you imagine if we didn't have the ability to look back and remember the good times like that? I'm sending lots of love and hugs to you today Bonnie, these milestones are just sooooo tough. It's hard to get to the point when you can admit you still miss your pup so much and not fall apart at the thought of that great loss.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh Bonnie, I remember right after my Jake got his wings reading that Polly had gotten hers too. I remember staring at the picture of her and just sobbing. I'm not sure what it is about the six month mark, but it sure sneaks up and takes a bite out of you. Polly's life was so much more than anything cancer could ever take away. Her memory, those videos and pictures of her, are cause for celebration. She had a great life, surrounded by so much love. She will never be forgotten.
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
What a beautiful tribute to Polly! And the rest of the gang too of course 
It really is hard to believe that it has been six months already - and I saw her banner twice today (which is beautiful by the way) - a wonderful way to honour her life!
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Wow, 6 months since Polly earned her wings. Hard to believe. Much love and hugs to you. I saw Polly's banner for the first time and it's beautiful.
Hugs,
Amy & Spirit Libby
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Bonnie, another thing we share. Today was 4 months since Ty left. I found something really cool today that I will share. I have to get the picture from my camera on to my site. Keep looking, Polly is right beside you always. She is looking out for you. It is just so hard to not be able to reach out and pet or hug them. Sending you extra hugs today! 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.
Bonnie,
I totally understand these anniversaries just sneak up on us and we always know when they are around the corner subconsciously. My thoughts are with you on this day. Smile with these memories. I love the video.
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."
Dear Bonnie,
I haven't been around a lot lately, it's still difficult. I just want to say I'm thinking of you. Anniversaries of the loss of our babes is difficult, but it hope it also brings you smiles on those beautiful memories. I also just saw her banner....Beautiful.
Esther and her Angel Snoop
I hope there were a few smiles today, remembering your beautiful girls. The grief will slowly fade a bit, but the love and bonds will never lessen. You are a stronger, better person for having made the journey with your Maggie and Polly. You're still here, helping others down the path.
For me the first year after Maggie left was the hardest- all the firsts without...
Thanks for sharing the video and pictures.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
snoop said
Dear Bonnie,
I haven't been around a lot lately, it's still difficult. I just want to say I'm thinking of you. Anniversaries of the loss of our babes is difficult, but it hope it also brings you smiles on those beautiful memories. I also just saw her banner....Beautiful.Esther and her Angel Snoop
Esther ... I know how you feel.... it took me a while to come back after the loss. It's horribly painful! I saw Polly's banner a lot yesterday.... but guess what I saw today? SNOOP!!! Snoop has a banner!!! What a wonderful loving face ....
Sending love all around. It brings me comfort to think that our pups are playing together while our friendships here remain...
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
Thanks so much to everyone, all your kindness, and loving support warms my heart endlessly........I woke up this morning a bit more sad than yesterday, but I think because it's a Sunday......that is the actual day I lost Polly, so Sundays are not a favorite day of mine anymore.......
Alison..... I can just picture Polly and Shelby tumbling around, and the thought of all that glitter and sparkles made me smile in a huge way...Thank you for always being there for me.
Sally......You always bring me to tears, but in a thankful, happy way; and you are right about the time factor....sometimes it seems like years already, but then it sometimes seems like yesterday.....I can say, the last almost 5 months have been a blur, I was completely shut down physically and emotionally till about a month ago....it's getting better day by day.....you are a treasure.....
Jerry ........I agree, if we didn't have all this great technology to take all these pics and videos, it would be very sad if we couldn't look back at all this happiness, thank you for your kind and comforting words always.
Elizabeth......Your words always lift my heart, and you are right, all these wonderful memories in pics are a great celebration for us all.
Linda.....Thank you for your kind words, and so glad you like Polly's banner...give Tucker a hug for me.
Amy......Thank you as well for your kind words of support.....I don't see you on the forums too much lately, and I am hoping you stay around here.....you are still going through your own sorrow I'm sure, but we need your wonderful support around here.
Lori......We seem to share so much in common, more than I actually though......I love reading your stories, and hope one day soon, we will be reading about your new Ty-sent pup.....it will happen. Thank you for your caring ways.
Michelle.......Yes, those anniversaries do sneak up on us, I know you have had many so far with sweet Sassy and another one coming up soon; thank you for your kind words of support, you are always there for all of us.
Esther......Please don't leave us.....I do know you are still in pain, but your contributions here are amazing and full of love, I know all of us would feel a terrible loss if you were to not be here.....we all miss Snoop, and we still mourn with you.....Thank you for your kind words of support while I know you are still hurting so much; you are still in my thoughts while you are trying to heal.....
Karen.......Thank you for your kind support, and yes, the intense grief will eventually fade, but our love and bonds will never fade.......I am happy you enjoyed the pics of all my fur kids.
And Alison again....I agree with what you said to Esther........
Keeping all of you within my heart always.....you all have no idea how much you have done for me in my journey here, and in my life overall, Thank you.......
Much Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Bonnie,
The pictures of Polly and the video are beautiful. People can see Polly was a gentle soul and very much loved. I'm sure she gave my Leland some guidance when he went to the bridge and for that I'm thankful. They are truly missed as are all the other pups and kitties that are waiting there.
Sending you a warm hug and keeping you in my thoughts.
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!
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