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HI everyone,
It's been one whole year since we lost Jake… I can't believe it's been so long! It seems like just yesterday that we lost him. We miss him so much!!!
This past year has been such a blur to me… I was so depressed after Jake died… and I've had some medical issues to deal with (my own and family members)… financial issues too… Plus the last 2 or so months, I've been trying to start up a new side business with my hubby… so I've been working on that 24/7. I hope that this finally helps to fix our financial situation.
Wolfie has been doing great and so has Nala… My video camera broke a few months ago, so that's why no new funny videos of both of them lately. I'm having it fixed next month and then I'll be posting new ones then.
A few months ago... I thought I was doing great till I went to PetCo and ran into an old coworker of mine that was hanging out with the rescue greyhounds... We started talking about our babies that we had lost... and I cried all the way home, as if Jake had just died. I don't know why after all these months, the crying started all over again. Maybe it was because I was sharing my feelings with people that had just lost their dogs... I don't know... but since then, I haven't been on Tripawds...
Now that I logged back on, I see so many new people on here… all starting their scary journeys… and I remember how scared I felt with mine. I promise that I will start coming back and participating again next month. I miss you all…
Sweet Golden Angel Jake… never forgotten!
Angel Jake and Wolfie and Nala'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!
I will never tire of seeing that beautiful face! I didn't realize Jake and Emily became angels so near the same time. I know they are watching over all the pups currently on their journey and guiding them along the way. I know this has been very hard for you and can appreciate you needed a break. Tripawds is a wonderful caring place, but it can drag you down at times.
Hope you will feel comfortable sticking around. I've missed you - we've missed you.
I'm celebrating Jake's life tonight, and the love you gave him. Jake - forever in my heart.
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.
Dear Jakesmom,
the pain never really heals. Its been 7 months now I lost Don,at about this time last year he started limping,and not day goes by I dont think of him. Sometimes just with a smile and sometimes through tears. I have new pup now for 3 months,and love him a lot,he really brought joy back to my life,but Don will never been forgotten.
Hope you will sort your financial problems soon too,and think that even though we lost our beloved pups we can still help others that unfortunately found them selfs on same road we were once on, with advice and comfort.
Run free sweet Jake,you will never be forgoten. And keep an eye on Don please for me,he likes to eat everything from ground and feels sick afterwards. Am quite sure he took that habit with him on another world too 🙂
God bless..
Daniela, Angel Dons Mum
It's great to hear from you M. We all cry, even more than two years since Jerry's passing I'll get choked up for no reasons sometimes. But our pups would never want us to be sad!
Here's to a much brighter future! Good luck with the new business, consider sharing some details in the new Tripawds Skillshare discussion forum to let us know what you're up to.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thanks so much for updating us (and your note I just got)! We miss you but we totally understand. This loss of Jake is hard enough on its own but then to have financial troubles can compound the depression. But the financial situation is so universal that everyone is having a tough time so your not alone by a long shot.
Don't worry about us over here, you just go take care of what you need to and come when you can! In the meantime, we'll all be sending you good health, good finance and especially, healing of the heart wishes.
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.
Marguerite,
I feel that my words are so inadequate in saying just how much we miss you and Jake. How could I ever describe just how devastated I was when I heard that Jake's tripawd journey had ended so very soon? Your love and care for him deserved far more time. I remember so vividly that my Miss Cherry was scaring the puddin out of me, my wife and Cherry's vet were doing a half marathon in Monterey, I was so very sure that Cherry would not make her one year ampuversary, and then the roof really did fall in when I read the news about Jack and Emily.
I will never be able to totally thank you for reaching out when I lost Cherry and for your support. I has meant so very much to me. Know that I will always be here if I can ever help support you through your tough times. Jake's story will live with this community and will continue to be inspiration to newbies. I will always use his love of the pool as an excellent example of how one needs to treat their spirit as well as their body. You did every thing possible to fight his diagnosis, but even more importantly, you did everything possible to fill his life with love and joy.
I often say that I wish that I could find magical words to ease the pain, I also know that that is not possible - perhaps not even desirable. I continue to loose it at times over the loss of "The Girls" each of which passed over in 1994. It is just the price that we pay for loving so very much.
Long Distance Hugs to a very special family and a quit prayer for all our tripawd warriors who's journey has come to an end - especially Jake and Emily on this night.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Marguerite - I just posted on your blog and expressed how special you and Jake are to us. I will never forget Jake since he was our first friend on tripawds. This was the same time that Mackenzie just came out of her surgery and it brings back so many memories of that time. I'm so glad that you wrote as I'm sure a few of us here have been wondering where you've been. And of course we completely understand. You've been such a strong support to everyone here on this website that we've felt this void here without you. Please know that we miss you and wish you all the best. Good luck with your new business and we hope it's a huge success as you are so deserving of that! 
Sending lots of golden hugs your way,
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!
Marguerite,
I can't believe it has been a year-
I posted something similar to Debra, how Jake and Emily were the first losses at tripawds I experienced soon after I joined. Jake's journey was so short...
But what amazed me was that you guys stayed here, and showed so much courage and strength to help others just starting out. I think it is partly why I am still here 5 months after I let Maggie go.
Sending peaceful thoughts to you tonight.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Wow, seeing beautiful Jake's face again just lit up the room. What a sweet, sweet boy.
Marguerite, please don't apologize at all, we totally understand and will always be here for you whenever you feel strong enough to return. You have done so much for people here already, thank you.
That grief....it sneaks up when you least expect it. Today I felt horrible knowing that the 3rd (Jerry's Angel Anniversary) came and went without lighting Jerry's Spirit Candle. I started feeling like a schmuck, when minutes later I heard Jerry's song on the radio. That's when I realized he was sending me a sign, telling me to let go of the guilt and be hoppy. It's these little signs that gradually make life bearable enough to go on without his physical presence.
We hope that things are on the upswing now and that you'll once again find that happiness that Jake brought into your life. Please give Wolfie and Nala big hugs from us OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Marguerite,
What a beautiful photo of Jake! I can't believe it's been a year either. You had just lost Jake when I found Tripawds... I have always felt so sad for you as Jake never got a fair shot at being a Tripawd.
Hugs to you and I hope things are on the upswing for you and your hubby now... Would love to see some new video's/photo's on your blog of your kittie and Wolfie 
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
We are so sorry to hear about your tough year. We will all send you pawsitive thoughts that your new business venture helps to turn things around. Although Jake had passed before we found Tripawds, we always thought his face looked like our baby girl's. He really was a beautiful, handsome boy who brought a lot of joy. We will all be looking forward to more funny videos of Wolfie and Nala.
Ginger's pack
Hi Marguerite,
Although Jake had passed before Fortis' journey began I got to know him through your words and the wonderful pictures on your blog. He was a beautiful boy I know you must miss him dearly. You were always kind to Fortis and I and we thank you for that. I pray your heart has found peace and that this coming year is full of good health, love and cheer.
FortisDad
What a beautiful picture of Jake, Marguerite. What a stunning boy he was.
You offered many words of comfort when we started this journey with Catie. They helped me a lot.
It sounds like you've had a turbulent year. So sorry to hear that.
Wish you and your family good health and every success on your business venture!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
When the day comes I have to let Chloe go (hopefully not for many years), I know it will be an extremely difficult grieving process. Going through amputation and dealing with the cancer certainly brought us closer together and I can only imagine how your revived pain must be.
I would just like to say thank you for being one of the first people to read my blog and giving me advice for how to care for Chloe. I know it must be hard coming here and having all the memories of your precious Jake flood back into your mind, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your advice and your time spent here.
Jake certainly was an inspawration to us all and we will send you our pawsitive thoughts to help you get through this.
-Chloes' mom
P.S. Chloe LOVES that type of squeaker toy that is pictured next to Jake (orange). You can see it in the avatar pict… although she broke that one a while ago. Now she has a blue one… Lol I even made a blog post about her "favorite things" being squeakers and how my dad found a bunch of broken ones buried in my parent's side yard.
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Marguerite,
Sorry we are posting a little late, we have been on the road.
I remember Jake with such fondness. Jake had his surgery just a little bit before Tasha did and you, Jake and your support during those early days into this journey were a life and sanity saver for us.
I think of him every time I see his banner and I remember the good ,way to short, and the sad times with Jake and I feel honored to have been a very tiny part of his life. Today even though we are a little late Tasha and I honor Jake and send our support and strength to you.
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….
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