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A Poem The Last Battle
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9 November 2013 - 1:49 pm
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I know that with losing Sassy in August and we had a bunch of Tripawd Princesses & Warriors going in August and September that we have had a tough few months.  I saw this on Facebook and this is exactly what I did when I let Sassy go.  I thought I would share this with everyone.

 

Hugs

Michelle & Angel Sassy

 

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

sassymichelle-sm.jpg

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."

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9 November 2013 - 5:46 pm
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Beautiful Michelle

What a wonderful tribute to all those tripawd princesses and warriors who have crossed the Bridge.

Linda and Tucker

Tolland, CT
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9 November 2013 - 9:47 pm
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Thank you Michelle; it could have been written for us!

 

hugs, Liz and Angel Roxie

Montana
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9 November 2013 - 10:00 pm
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Thanks for sharing Michelle. Thinking of you.

Luanne and Spirit Shooter

Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old. 

Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.

http://shooter......ipawds.com

Virginia







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9 November 2013 - 10:53 pm
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Beautifuly exprssed.''Just beautiful. Thank you Michelle. May we always be guided...and comforted...by these words

Sassy made sure you saw this. You know that, right??

Love,

Sally snd Happy Hannah

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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10 November 2013 - 9:03 am
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This is one of my favorites. It makes me cry but rings so true. Thank you for sharing Michelle.

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10 November 2013 - 5:30 pm
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Thank you Michelle! So beautiful!

 

Gunilla, Wilbur, Bellis and angel Penny

Lancaster, PA
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11 November 2013 - 7:05 am
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Monday morning tearscrying

Hugs to all of you!

Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog

Twin Cities, Minnesota
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11 November 2013 - 7:27 am
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Very true, very true.

It was one of the hardest, most inexplicable moments of my life--the decision to say goodbye. But it is also one of the greatest gifts we have to give.

"Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all."
-Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
-Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Portage Lake, Maine
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11 November 2013 - 2:00 pm
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Hard to read, Michelle but I love it....

 

Tracy & Spirit Maggie

Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09

Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13

http://maggie.t.....t-24-2013/

Virginia
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20 November 2013 - 11:35 am
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This poem is so true. Thank you for sharing.

04/09/13- OSA Diagnosis ~ 04/23/13- Left Forelimb Amputation ~ Carboplatin Chemo (6 total)

 

July 2006-November 18, 2013

I will always love you, Athena.

 

http://athenass.....ipawds.com

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