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benny55 said
OMD! Talk about a SIGN from JERRY!!! WOW! This just takes my breath away!!!! I bet this just shook you to your core...in the best way!!!!Okay...had either yoh or Jim lost any grandparents that were special to you? Or someone who was a grandparent type figure? That sure would be an exclamation point!!!
And I love that Jerry sent a message using such a strong symbol so grounded to the earth.....love that!
I know, it was insane, a total sign from him. There were no other rocks around or indicators that anyone had been there recently.
As far as who Grandma could have been; Jim lost his Mom and Dad two years apart, a few years prior to Jerry's passing, so it was extra hard on him. Jerry and his Mom were very close whenever they were together; she had MS and that's one reason why Jerry became a certified therapy dog so he could visit her in the care home. It was nice to know they're together again.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Okay....if I had a little heart emoticon with tears and a smile at the same time.....I would put a hundred up right now.!!!
I don t think I've EVER seen a more clear message from anyone who crossed over than the one you got from Jerry!!! Heart is pitter pattering over here!!!
You tell that Jim Guy that his Mom and Dad are sooooo grateful to have jad him for a son. I jave NO doubt that Jerry was greeted lovingly and happily by them when he went running to the Bridge! He must jave been so happu!!
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!
Awww thanks Sally!! Will definitely tell Jim.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wow Rene, that was quite a sign from dear Jerry! Doesn't get much clearer than that. Tracy, please do what Rene said and call for some grief counseling. I have battled with depression on and off through my life. After I lost TY, I just could not stop crying. Did not matter what I was doing or where I was at. I am talking weeks. I finally called my doctor and got an appointment. No, I did not really want to go back on Antidepressants, but they are helping. I still feel sadness and even anger that he Did not get more time. I had so much self blame and guilt. Don't get me wrong, they are not a magic cure, I still have my times. Just the other day, I was feeling so bad about all I put him through. I am not saying you have to go get meds, I just wanted to share with you my experience. Just know that you are not alone in your pain. Try to eat something for Bailey. You will get through this, I am not saying it will be an easy journey, but Bailey will help you. Stay close, you hear! 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.
It's two weeks today.
The sun did shine today after almost two weeks of gray cloudy and rainy weather. Today was beautiful sunny and 70 degrees. I'm trying to motivate myself a little. My stomach is still not feeling well but I need to try to get something more in my belly. It's really hard even to drink water, I just am sick to my stomach.
My husband said he had a tough time focusing today because he to realized it was her two weeks earning her wings, this little girl sure left an imprint on our hearts pretty deep and I'm sure everyone else feels the same way as they been here already. I'll always love her to the moon and back.
Sally, I received your message today, thank you so much you know I will never delete that. I was sitting in a closet trying to look at vet bills but just stared into space.
Rene the sign from Jerry and Grandma is amazing and I think I would have fell on my face. What a wonderful sign from Jerry.
Lori, Danileia, Laurie, Snagglemom, Sveydots, Leland and all my supporters on here, I know who each of you are my mind goes blank on the correct spelling and all the correct names, but I love you for helping me through this, I can't do it right not, I'm trying, I appreciate all you do for me. These messages bring tears but it's a release that I need. I'm trying to tough and keep it in for my Bella and it's hard. She knows when I am upset.
I will definitely check into that grief counseling Rene, I need something. I went back to my doctor last week and he's my endocrinologist and my thyroid medicine needs changed but I yet to return the call... don't feel like dealing with people.
But like all of you said I need to pick myself up and do this for my family and Bailey.
Tomorrow is another fear Bella has two lumps that have decided to burst open and bleed. One we have known about but the other is on her tail and man that tail can fling some blood, we had no idea it was there... not sure where it came from. She comes running to me when Dad tries to put a warm compress on it. 
But, I'm signing off for now. Go Cardnials... 
I'll try to come back.
Much love and hugs, you are the best supporters anyone cold ask for.
Tracy and Bailey
Thank you sooooo much for staying connected! I KNOW it's hard, but we're worried about you kiddo!!!
Now, we need your help, okay? ,Here we go! You know how you kept trying to stuff pills down Bailey because you KNEW it was good for her, right? And she would turn away, spit 'em out, do whatever, but you did not give up and you finally got them in! YAAAAAY TRACY!
Okay, Bailey has asked us to help her play a little "get back" game with you! Why, you ask? Because Bailey KNOWS this is good for you!!! Okay, here are the rules...per Bailey!!!
We, Bailey's paw-picked "Team Tripawd" members, are going to assign you ONE TASK a day for the next SEVEN days!!! Tasks that Bailey KNOWS are for your well being! It's sort of like Bailey stuffing medicine down your throat that she knows will help you. The goal of the game is to help you feel better, physically, spiritually and emotionally just a little bit each day....just a little bit
Okay, I'll kick it off! Oh....and you have NO choice....you HAVE to play the game....per BAILEY! And you do NOT want to upset BAILEY!!!
1. Task for Firday.......wash your damn hair!!!! At last count, it's been three months since you washed your hair! Just kidding! 
You have to take Bella to the vet tomorrow and Bailey does not want you looking like you had a hot oil treatment, but forgot to wash it out.
2. Task for Friday! Oops! You have TWO tasks for Friday!!! Rules just changed! That Bailey is such a clown! You MUST return the Doctor's call and get your prescription filled!!!
Okay...that's TWO tasks for tomorrow [Friday]. Friday night you have to report back to BAILEY'S Tripawd Team and confirm the tasks were completed!!! You do NOT want to tick Bailey off!!
ANYBODY ELSE WANT TO GIVE TRACY AN ASSIGNMENT FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS????? I have some great ideas if anybody is at a loss....like EATING A GRILLED CHEESE AND SOME SOUP!!!
Okay Tracy, it's on!!!!!
I shall look forward to your update when I get home tomorrow night! Oh, and you do realize not playing is NOT an optiin, right????
We appreciate your willingness to participate!!! And Im sure your hubby appreciates your clean head of hair
Hugging you tightly and not letting you go!
Sally and 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!
Sally as only you could say it via Bailey!
Tracy
If the sun is shining Saturday (it will be) you need to go out with Bella and spend some quality time. No a huge request from Bailey.
Sunday.....How about making a meal for your family, something that everybody likes, especially Bella. No I don't mean tortilla's with peanut butter lol
I have faith that you will have completed your assignments as dictated by Bailey via Sally for Friday.
You don't want to mess with your thyroid meds..no wonder you feel horrible.
Git er Done! Now go........
Sally, you are AWESOME!!! We know you have a direct line to all our Angels at the Bridge and thanks for being Bailey's vocalist.
Tracy,
The one thing I ask (and I have no doubt Bailey would agree) please follow up with your doctor. If you're on medication to manage an ailment you definitely do not want to mess around with that. Why through issues with your thyroid on top of everything else you're trying to manage right now if it can be kept functioning properly with medication.
Come on girl I KNOW you can do it...put one foot in front of the other and call your doctor back and get your prescription filled. I'm jumping up and down rooting for you over here!!!
xoxoxox
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!
Sally, Laurie and Sahana,
I'm taking the challenge. Today the sun is shining and I'm showering and hopefully taking Bella to our vet for her tail and shots. I did eat a bakery cookie (butter with icing) and now I'm drinking some AdvoCare supplement in water. I think it's called SPARK... I will also call the doctor. Sally I have no cheese in my house because I have no refrigerator (that went out the same night) hopefully soon!
I love you ladies and off to my shower, then I am going to visit my Bailey Girl!
Love and hugs! I love you and you made me SMILE! NEVER LET ME GO, WE NEED TO ALL STICK TOGETHER!
Tracy and Bailey Girl
Yaaaaay Tracy, I knew you could get out there! Smile, enjoy being outdoors with your sweet Bella and remember, Bailey is by your side. After the vet visit go have lunch on a patio somewhere with her, you both deserve it.
I hope Bella comes back with a good report card, keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Well, I jave to admit, I have a few happy tears going on over here!!! And I thank Laurie and Jake and Sahana and Leland for joining in!
And most of all we thank you Tracy....thank you for javing the courage to play the game!!!!!!
YAAAAAY TRACY!!!!!!!! Shower and hair wash....check! Eating "something.........check!
Okay, the Friday check lost is looking good! BAILEYIS JUST TICKLED PINK WITH HERSELF!!!! And HAPPY HANNAH is proud of you for making your "Friday meal" a bakery cookie with buttery icing!!!!!
Okay now, We still need to see that the doctor has ACTUALLY BEEN CALLLED before the day is over, okay!! So you still jave to check in on that one!
And Bailey n is really pushing that one! It's on Sahana's list and my list for Friday!!!!
Saturday's challenge is perfect for Saturday! And sooooo simple!!!!
Sunday's challenge, a bit more complicated. Shhhh.........don t tell Laurie......shhhh.......... think going to pick up a bucket of KFC might count if your family is afraid of your cooking abilities right now!!!
Okay, we've got you covered through Sunday! Hmmm.........aybe for Monday another shower?? Heck no!!! We don't want to overdo it!!!!
Anybody have a challenge for Monday? Tracy is becoming quite proficient at this game! We may have to increase the level of difficulty in the game!!!
CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE PRIZE BAILEY HAS FOR YOU! She's kept it a secret from us too! That Bailey is a silly girl and we love her!!!
STICKING TOGETHER KIDDO!!! HOLDING ON TO YOU!!!!!!
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!
So glad to see you are starting to feel a little better (or at least pretending). I know you know that thyroid disease can really mess with your mood & energy level, so definitely get that Rx renewed!
Just take a few baby steps right now & you'll be back on your feet in no time! (& if you are doing KFC, that's one of my favorites! Crispy, spicy & 2 green beans for sides, please)
Sending hugs & positive thoughts your way!
Sonya & "Millie"--born Feb 1999, diagnosed with OSA 8/27/14, set free 9/27/14
(RIP baby girl)
Hey Tracy Girl! Did you get your prescription filled...or at least call the Dotor?
BAILEY wil be checking in on you Saturday to make sure you do your Saturday task!
Hugs and holding you tightly dear friend!
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!
Sally,
Thanks for the hugs. No I will call Monday because I feel pretty crappy. I could not wake up today and I felt bad all day.
But I promise I will.
Just another knock down with this sweet Macy... I'm not getting this lady and she's most likely not claiming this on taxes and she's not a registered nonprofit rescue.
Thanks for the hugs, love you girl.
Everyone group hug.
Thanks.
Love and tight hugs,
Tracy
P.S. Bella's tail is ok, it's some kind of wart thingy old gals get and her tail must have smacked something to split it. She did get a shot and the big weigh in.... we be in trouble.... 163
Vet not happy at all..... but it's from all the add ons with Bailey Girl, we couldn't leave her completely out. oops
You're so much better off by just moving forward Tracy. Stay strong and call your doc so you can start feeling better. Tomorrow's another chance to get up and enjoy the fall air, give it a go and see what happens.
I'm glad that Bella's tail is ok. Poor warty thing!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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