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My heart aches for you and I'm just new to this website. Please know that Shelby and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers ... Sending you lots of love and healing energy your way.
Alison / Shelby
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
Just keep chunking it down Michelle.....not one day at a time, that's too much.....not even o e hor at a time, but chunk it down to one minute at a time. You'l realize yo made it through that minute. T hurt. kt was pa ful. Yor heart ks breakng. But you made it through that minute because Harry is standing next to you cheering you on each second of everyday. Just as you did for him.
Kve alwas been fasc ated with stars...always do a star wish every night the are visible.I need to research tis. But I recall reading an article that Paul McCartney wrote a d he was quoting Stephen Hawkins (the genius scientist, etc. wo made brilliant discoveries svout the U iverse, etc.)- Anyway, Hawkings dkscovered that STARS share the SAME DNA as humans!!!
It's as though your son, on some level of being connected to the energy of the Universe as only a soul of a child can be, is aware of that.
Yes Michelle' the next starlit night, go outside with your son and look up through time and space. One particular star will catch your attention. That's Harry saying he's home again and all is well.
Sending love and surrounding you with Harry's grace,
Sally and 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!
Thank you Sally, I love that about stephen hawkins - and the night that harry left us I went outside and the sky was completely dark except for ONE star!! My friend actually sent me a msg a few mins later saying 'just stepped out of yoga, and boom, there's the star!!' I knew it was harry and she did too. And now I take a lot of comfort from what you said xxxx
Oh here come the tears! What a sweet, touching video thank you so much for sharing that with us. That footage is priceless, I really enjoyed seeing your family and all of the dogs living life as one loving, tight-knit pack. Harry was such a gift for all of you but especially the kids. To show them the love of a gentle giant like Harry is something that will stay with them for life.
Day to day, it's all anyone can do to get through this. I think I would have had a meltdown if I heard your son say that, how beautiful and bittersweet. You are stronger than you think for making it through the grief process with the kids, hang in there.
P.S. Do you have any still photos of Harry that you'd like to share here? I'd love to put some in our photo gallery if you'd like.
{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thank you ♡ I have lots of photo's of Harry....I became a bit obsessed with taking them towards the end. Will share them when I have a moment to go through them properly. Should I upload them on this thread or start something new somewhere? Xx
This is a great video tribute of Harry. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can see why he was so special to you
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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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."
Oh upload the photos here that would be fine, Yay!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Michelle,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Harry. The video showed what a big hunk of love he was. I really do understand how you feel as I lost my dog last April. I mostly think about happy stories of her but it was hard for a long time so don't worry about grieving, it's only natural. You and your hubby were great pawrents to Harry. He had a wonderful life.
Love Penny, Blink and Spirit Maggie
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Harry. He seems like a gentle, goofy, patient, loving soul--and the video was absolutely wonderful. It tells such a sweet story of a life well-lived. I especially loved the clip of him and your son in the bathtub, where Harry gets sprayed, and then the shot of him leading your son down to the water at the beach. They brought a smile to my face, for sure. <3
It is hard, especially in the beginning, when you hear them and feel them everywhere...when there is this empty space not just in your normal life, but also where for so many months before there had been that "new normal" you had to adopt with meds and special food and throw rugs and...
Hugs to you and your family. <3
"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
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how sad you are and how much it hurts.
With love,
Carol
Thanks for your kind words, I'm so glad you got to see the video and know a little about my beautiful boy. It's been 4 days now. I'm actually in hospital for surgery at the moment, I came in yesterday for a parathyroidectomy (bad week!!). This is going to sound CRAZY but I had general anesthetic, and when I was under I felt him there. I dont remember what I dreamed or what we did but the first thing I said when I came round was 'I dreamed of Harry'. I'm sure he was with me. I know that sounds nuts, maybe I'm just really tired, lol. But this morning was the first morning I haven't woken up crying so I'll take bit of crazy at the mo 
Oh that's not crazy at all, of course he is watching over you!
Get well soon. So odd, you are the second Tripawd pawrent this week in the hospital for surgery. Hope you feel better!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Okay,, I dn't know what a "parathyroidectomy" is.....but I do kow what a visit by Harry is!!!
A B S O L U T E L Y Harry was right by your side guarding over you!! ABSOUTELY!!!
The only thing "nuts" about this would be t not recognize what hapened! Harry...the energy of Harry...was able to break through the layers of grief while you were "under" and you were DEFINATELY able to feel his presence!! Your pain and raw emotins were not blocking him making his presence known to you.
For me, without question, so much is revealed to us in oujr dream like state. Wisdom is imparted, the energies of or loved ones can make their presence known. The "particulars" are not always that mportant...rather it's the "feelings" we felt that matter.
Clearly you felt connected to Harry, completely aware of his presence... and KNEW with total certainty that he was tjere withyou!
Amd I'm really sorry you had to go in for surgery, but if this is what it took for Harry to connect with you.....weell.....now we know why you ad ro jave the surgery!
Harry, you are one special soul, thats for sure! One very special being of light!
Look forward to hearng more from you and Harry! You and yojr famiy are n our thoughts everday. Harry's clearly makng sure he's not forgotten.....and he won't be!
Love t you and all yor family! PS! Harry...glad you vot through...good job!
Sally and 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!
{{{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”
Well it's been 2 weeks. Sorry I haven't posted photo's yet, it's been all a bit crazy with surgery etc. Just posting for....I'm not sure what exactly. I can't stop thinking about my boy today. I've had some really bad days since he left and some quite ok days. On the ok days I think it's getting better and I can handle all this fine. Then something makes me think of him and my heart breaks. I cannot believe how much I miss him. Just putting my head on top of his big boofy head. My husband works away sometimes and this is the first week he's away that Harry's not here. I have 2 kids and 2 other big dogs here with me and the house just seems empty without Harry in it too. I still can't get my head around the fact that I'll never see him again. Everywhere I go reminds me of him. I just miss him so so much.
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