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Leland was a Guardian Angel yesterday
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Martinsburg, WV
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3 June 2015 - 2:41 pm
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Yesterday was a hard day for me.  It was the day one year ago that Leland underwent his amputation.  I was missing my boy terribly yesterday and shed some tears throughout the day.

So I was finally arriving home last night after 7pm.  Our driveway wraps around through the back part of the house to a parking area on the side of the house.  I'm thinking that hubby didn't put the garbage out so I'll need to do that before I go inside.  I see hubby's truck is there so I know at least Lucian's been gotten out of the crate.  As I'm driving around I catch a glimpse of black around my car and slow down.  Lucian is circling my car and I'm creeping along to avoid hitting him.  Hubby was coming out the back door with Lucian as I'm driving around and didn't see me.  Lucian bolts for my car and according to hubby I barely miss hitting him and he doesn't see how I avoided catching him with the corner of my bumper.  Hubby finally got to Lucian to hold him while I went and parked.  Lucian doesn't do this sort of thing when hubby comes home.  We're usually out together and he'll sit until hubby stops his truck.  Lucian is fearless which definitely scares me at times and when we're out I'm so mindful of what's going on around us that could possibly get his attention.

If I was as close to hitting Lucian as hubby says I was all I can say is that Leland was his Guardian Angel yesterday.  I have no doubt he knew the difficulty I was having yesterday and saved me from injuring Lucian.  I don't know what I would have done if I had been the cause of pain for Lucian...sad I've been waiting for a sign from my boy and I think I finally got a big one last night.

Thank you my sweet, sweet boy for watching out for me and Lucian yesterday

Sahana and her Angel Leland

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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!

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3 June 2015 - 3:20 pm
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Oh my ... how scary!!!! You BET Leland was on  guardian angel duty last night! That is so scary.... Lucian seriously loves you to chase toward your car. 

The one year ampuversary, the other anniversaries ... they all bring back those emotions, those feelings... it's tough. I know as I relive the last year of Shelby life (even going on 2 years now since she broke her leg) it still feels raw and fresh.

I did think of you guys last night actually... which is ironic that you posted this today. I took Jasper to the beach and this pack of dogs walked by ... big dogs. One was a beautiful dobie... maybe it was because I read your post yesterday about "bully breeds" but this dog was handsome!  I said, look Jasper,... someone with ears like yours! The guy smiled and the dogs were kind, loving and gentle. I meant to get on and post. I am fearless around most dogs unless they give me a reason to react otherwise.

I hope you guys have a great time on your trip and LOTS of photos!!! 

Much love ...

alison with spirit shelby and little jasper lily 

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





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3 June 2015 - 4:47 pm
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Oh holy cow.  I am so glad he is ok and you are ok.  You are right Leland is the guardian Angel and was on major duty last night. 

Anniversaries the one year kind bring all kinds of memories the 1st of many...I am glad you posted.  Lucian you better behave yourself and stop giving your mom a heart attack & grey hair lol

 

Hugs

Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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."

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3 June 2015 - 6:06 pm
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Whew! Talk about a close cal! And on a day that, if anything did cause harm to Lucian, would jave thrown you over the edge for sure!!

YAAAAAAAAAY FOR. GUARDIAN LELAND!!!!!clap Yeah, I'd call protecting Leland from getting hit a HUGE sign! And on his ampuversary too! Pretty darn "Leland specific" for sure!

Lucian, your excitement at seeing your Mom is very sweet! But you need to take it down a notch and give her chance to stop the car first!!! You are a very "wild and crazzzzy guy"!

Leland, thank you big guy!! Thank you!

Lpve!

Sally and Alumni 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!

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3 June 2015 - 10:23 pm
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Oh my gosh he was definitely looking out for his earthbound pack. Wow. So glad everything turned out fine, that could have been awful. That was definitely a signal from Leland that he's still with you 24/7. {{{hugs}}}

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4 June 2015 - 9:45 am
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Sahana,

I am so very happy Lucian is ok, and being protected by sweet Angel Leland. There can be no other explanation, and some things can never be explained, which is why we know there are definitely guardian angels looking out for us and those we love.  And yeah, those anniversaries bring a whole bag of mixed emotions......and all bittersweet...

Thinking of you and handsome Lucian....

Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new crew

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