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Tomorrow Emily will be gone for one year. It doesn't seem possible. I haven't been around much lately but I want to let everyone know how grateful
I am for all of you. Tripawds was there for me when I was so scared I couldn't breath. Thank you and I will be back. Jake's Mom, I am praying for you today.
Debra
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Thanks for checking in Debra. Emily must be having lots of fun with Jerry, Jake and other Tripawd heroes at the Rainbow Bridge, because time sure has flown by. Peace.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi Debra,
I know this must be a tough time for you and Jake's mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Both of you were very kind to Fortis and I when our journey first began. I thank you for that.
Sincerely,
Brett, Fortis' Dad
Oh, Debra, it reallly doesn't seem like it has been a year. Thank you for reminding us. I really do miss those that have become angels. They each hold a special place in my heart. We know Emily and all her tripawd friends are watching over us and giving us the strength we need to continue our journeys.
Thank you beautiful Emily, for being a guiding light.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Emily,
It is so hard when we don't have them. I'm so sorry.
I wished I had gotten to know Emily but I, too am so thankful for all of your encouragement when I came here! It's been an honor to get to know Angel Emily.
Comet's mom
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Debra,
Many thanks to you for all your kindness and help in our journey. I know Emily is watching over my little tripawd, and all the tripawds... and I know this must be a difficult time for you. We're holding you in our hearts. And sending big hugs.
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Debra and Spirit Emily,
Once more I stare at a screen – distorted by the tears – without the kind of words that can convey just how sorry we are that Emily's journey had to be so very short. I miss you both so very much and would like to extend a great big hug for all that you have done for this community. Emily, that wonderful, beautiful, loving companion may not have had the greatest of starts before she joined your life Debra, but you filled her life with the kind of love that we can only hope to duplicate. You are the kind of inspiration that helped direct me to my little rescue – who also has not had the greatest of starts – and thus the real meaning of my previous sentence. I will do everything possible to fill her life with love, and while it may take a very long time to fully undo the memories that she clearly carries, I will only work harder in an attempt to make her as happy as your Emily and my Cherry were while they were close.
I will say a prayer of thanks that our two passed through our lives for I know that no matter how much my heart aches now, no matter how much it was broken when she had to leave, no matter how large that canyon of loneliness, I am still better for being able to share those nearly twelve years with her.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Wow, a whole year already? I remember struggling along with Raven's new tripawd status at this time and you were so raw with new grief, yet you reached out and always helped me through things. And even selflessly sent Emily's harness for Raven to try it. I was so moved and burst into tears when opened your package and saw the harness, knowing Emily wore it and she was gone. Wow, that seems like yesterday.
I was just thinking how I hadn't seen you lately. I'm not on here that often and was hoping that you are still lurking. I get an email from Marguerite now and then, I hope she's okay right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Debra. You will never be alone through your loss.
Hugs,
Dawn
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
Dear Debra,
It's hard to believe a year has passed since you lost Emily. You and Emily were and are so special, your support and advice when we first stared this journey was always there for us, you will never how how you helped me through a time I didn't no at the time if I was strong enough to face. Emily, beautiful Emily was so special to me. I sent you a pm way back and I told you my story of losing my Doberman many years ago and how Dobermans alway have held a very special place in my heart. I pray that time has healed your heart, your memories are filled with smiles as you remember Emily.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
It is hard to believe that a year has passed with your sweet Emily. You have always shown such great support to everyone here and we all appreciate it so much. I'm sure that today is an emotional and difficult day for you.....I still have a hard time on the anniversary of the day we lost my other dog to lymphoma and that was 8 years ago. Even now I get emotional when her anniversary comes around. We are keeping you in our thoughts and I'm sure Emily is still right by your side sending you lots of peace and comfort.
Here's to Angel Emily.....
Kami, Mackenzie & Kobe
My sweet golden Mackenzie. She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2 although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009. She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes. I love you Mackenzie!
Debra, we have been thinking of you and sending our love your way. Emily's departure seems like it was yesterday sometimes, her time with us was far too short. If it's any comfort at all, please know that her spirit will always stay strong here at Tripawds. It's the love stories like yours that give strength to us when we need it, and peace to us when our hearts are broken. We continue on through it all, helping our friends in good times and bad, because we know that this is what Emily would want.
When my one year anniversary came up, my pawrents were in shock, the couldn't believe a whole year had come and gone. And still, their hearts were grieving. It wasn't until the second anniversary of mine that Mom and Dad felt a little more at peace with how things turned out. Their hearts are still heavy, but it's easier for them to smile when they think about the life we shared together, and the time when I earned my wings.
We hope that in time, you too will find this kind of peace in your heart. We send many, many hugs your way.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I too find it hard to believe it has been a year. I found Tripawds just over a year ago and Emily (and Jake) were really my first experience here with how short and unfair some journeys turn out to be. But what I remember most about you is that you stayed here after your loss and helped others just starting out, in the middle, or at the end of their own journeys. It surprised me a little, but mostly inspired me to see you reach out to others when your loss was so new. It's partly due to your example that I find myself still here 5 months after I said goodbye to Maggie.
Sending strong, positive thoughts your way.
Karen and the pugapalooza
I know... I can't believe it's already been one year since we lost our babies... This year has just flown by... but has been a blur... so much sadness... I hope that you are doing well Debra... and everyone else here!
All my love...
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
My thoughts are with you on this day of Emily being gone a year. We love these pups so much...
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
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