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I know I have been really bad about posting on here as I'm usually not at a computer and mostly on my phone.
I know some of you already know, but for those who don't:
Brady's cancer came back in his spine. It was so aggressive, that it had essentially eaten away at his T5 vertebrae and was spreading quickly. There was nothing more that we could do for him. I had to let him go on Thursday, December 3rd.....1 week shy of his 2 year anniversary of his initial diagnosis...and today would have been his 2 year ampuversary. I am a terrible wreck and I miss him so much. I thought I was going to die right on the floor with him that day. My heartbreak is almost unbearable. He passed away peacefully in my arms with his canine sister, Ginger by his side.
My beautiful boy is gone. I got his ashes back 3 days ago and it still doesn't feel real. Ginger is depressed and sleeping all the time, I've been physically ill in his absence. The house is so different and I cry all the time.
I love you, Brady. You're ALWAYS MY HERO!
I'm unsure how to post a picture, I apologize 🙁
Dear, dear sweet Melanie. It must breaks my heart to read this. I jad not seen your earlier post in November so this was quite a shock. When I tell you we all cry with you because we understand like no others can, it's true.
This part of th
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!
Try again...this lart of the journey is almost unbearable. It just takes you to your knees and sucks the lofe out of you. You feel like the gut wrenching heart ache will never stop. You wonder how it can hurt anymore..yet it does. The void and silence are crushing to your heart.
And this I promise...we all promise...there will come a moment where a happy memory of yoj and Brady Blu will push the sadness away for just a few seconds. And then it will happen again, maybe for one minute. Oh the grief will still be there and it will hit you in waves. But so will the happy memories.
You loved Brady as much as any human coukd love a dog and he KNEW IT! Oh ues he did! And he knew when it was time for him to be released from his earthly body that no longer served him you would help him. Je ALWAYS knew he could count on you to look after him with a selfless heart.
Brady is our HERO too! This boy did a MAGNIFICENT job of not letting that piece of crap disease interfere with him enjoying life ro the fullest! That boy played full out everyday! He is an inspiration here and he has a legacy of hope to pass onto others!
Please, please stay connected and let us help hold you up. Brady wants...no , NEEDS you to focus on the happy memories he shared with you as soon as you can! He sure is!
In fact, could you do Brady a facor right now? Could you clpse yoir eyes for a moment and exhale slowly. He's watchi g! Now, think back to a time when he did something that made you laugh. It actually made you laugh out loud! Was it something he and Giner were doing? What is a silly look? Do you see it now? That's right....that's the haply memory...that's the one Brady's thinking about too! That little puff of wind you mist felt across your face, that was Brady wagging is tail because he made you smile.
We are all sending you love and hugs AND we are celebrating a lofe well.loved and well @loved!! And we are celebrating a TWO YEAR AMPUVERSARY for a great dog a d his great human!!!
Sally and My Eternal Light Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
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!
I am so sorry for your loss.... cancer is one evil beast.... and when it spreads.... it's just awful. I don't have any words of comfort but know we will all hold you in our hearts and thoughts. And know that Brady was met by many, many angels with open paws.
Much love,
alison with spirit shelby in her heart
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
I am so so sorry for your loss. Like Sally says this is the most difficult part of our journey. Even though there are people here to help support us we have to do this part on our own. We all grieve so differently. No one can say it will be a month a few months a year or how long we will grieve. Yeah, it lessens with time but part of it still lingers. There will be a time you can smile with the memories instead of cry. Remember he is healthy now and will meet you when the time is for you to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Run Free Brady.
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."
bradyblue said
I'm unsure how to post a picture, I apologize...
Please do not apologize! Here are detailed instructions for adding photos to forum posts . Or feel free to email a couple pics and we'll post them for you.
So sorry for your loss...if you need to talk, don't hesitate to call the toll-free Tripawds Pals Helpline!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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The heartbreak you feel now means the love you had for beautiful Brady was total and forever. What a Warrier he is. Run free Brady Blue healthy and whole at the bridge. I'm so very sorry for your loss and I hope someday your joyful memories will take over the painful ones.
Linda & Max
I am so so sorry to hear that Brady has crossed the bridge. He is indeed a hero, for all of us. I know what you mean about wanting to die right then and there, along with our dogs. The pain is unbearable at first and all we can do is hang on for the ride. So many of us have been right where you are now and we get it. We are here for you, OK? Please don't hesitate to lean on us at this time.
Run free Brady Blue!
xoxo,
Martha, Codie Rae, and the Oaktown Pack
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!
I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Brady..... As everyone has already said, the pain of loss from our most beloved, and special companions is completely unbearable, and I know time will stand still for quite awhile as you grieve. But I can promise that you will eventually learn to accept his loss, and open your heart again to love. Brady will never be forgotten, and he will live within your heart always. It will take time, as much time as you need, but you will get there......
Keeping you in my thoughts tonight,
Bonnie, Angel Polly, Pearl, and Zuzu
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