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As I read through the forums this evening I found myself in awe of all you wonderful pawrents that have had to say goodbye to your fury companions, yet find the strength to continue to be active here. With strength and courage you offer us support, you teach us in sharing you find comfort.
My first thought was to name each of you, but if I missed anyone I would feel awful. This light is to shine on each of you, as each of you holds a special place in my heart. I love seeing the avatars of our fallen heros. They are gone, but never forgotten.
As active as I've been here over the past year, I'm not sure I could keep going with the grace and dignity you guys bring to us. I am grateful for your presence and I'm sure others are as well.
This Thanksgiving season, I am thankful for you.
Hugs to all of you from me and Trouble. You are forever in my thoughts.
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.
Well put Shanna. Part of the family and definitely not forgotten. I can see from the forums that this has not been an easy day for many. As McGwire would say ((((More hugs to you all))))
I agree. It takes a special person to come back after the devastating loss to support and comfort others. Thank you from me too.
Mary
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
hugapitbull said:
As I read through the forums this evening I found myself in awe of all you wonderful pawrents that have had to say goodbye to your fury companions, yet find the strength to continue to be active here. With strength and courage you offer us support, you teach us in sharing you find comfort.
Once again Shanna and Trouble have said it so very well. I have thought of sending you a personal message to express our gratitude but posting this topic, formally thanking you and acknowledging your sacrifice during your obvious time of grieving is far more appropriate. Each of you are truly inpawrational and are forcing me to rethink my plan to crawl into a hole when Cherry's time comes.
Thank You and Accept a Vicarous Hug from all of us.
Bob
Excellent topic Shanna, I've been thinking the same thing over the past couple of weeks. I am so impressed by those who continue to post and offer knowledge and encouragement while grieving their recent loss. And to see people offering things on angel exchange- reaching out to help others- well I'm just blown away sometimes.
I hope all of you realize how special you are, and how much your input inspires and encourages us. This is quite a community, I am glad I found it.
Karen and the Pug Girls
We continue to be blown away every day by the support, compassion, and generosity shared throughout this community that Jerry started. Thank you all!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thank you all for your kind words. In my case it isn't courageous or nobile or strong or any of the nice things you said. I need your compassion and support more now than ever. Continuing to post validates that Emily was important. Her outcome was not what I wanted but I will never forget the feeling of being so scared that I couldn't breathe. Others that went before me got me through it. I hope that I can, in some small way, help someone else get through it.
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.
Beautifully put, Shanna, thank you.
We are too amazed and honored that so many Spirit Pawrents continue to support and help those in need.
You are PAWESOME. We are eternally grateful.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
When each of you post, I continue to think of you as "Jake's mom", or "Emily's Mom", etc, etc...so it's like your little guys and gals are continuing on through each of your posts. I have been reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown, and in it it talks about Noetic science and the idea that thoughts have actual mass. In the story, a scientist does an experiment where, to test the weight of a soul, she has a dying man sealed in an enclosed scale. At the time of his death, the scale got instantly lighter, implying that something with weight had left his body. The idea of an actual physical soul with weight is kind of comforting, knowing that what made your dog unique and special is still existing out there, maybe even right next to you. Thank you all for showing us that life continues despite our hardships.
<3 Laura and Jack
I too, appreciate the parents of those precious pups who have left us too soon. The love and support they show is amazing.
I have always thought that it would be nice to have a page on the Tripawds website dedicated to the memories of those very special doggie angels. It could be a place where parents would be able to post a photo along with a biography of their dog and a place to share special memories. I see it as a way to celebrate the lives of these dogs and to show the world that each and every one of them is truly a hero. Whether their time on earth is measured in days or years, each one paves the way and gives invaluable support for those just beginning the journey.
It is very important to remember those tripawds and their parents.
Bless you all,
Michelle
What beautiful thoughts from everyone (sniff sniff). The holidays are more difficult than I thought they would be. I played crab yesterday and am thankful for the new day and am so very thankful for all the wonderful friends and their furkids here on tripawds. The journey Zeus and I walked together was more meaningful and "easy" knowing we had so many to share it with. And in my grieving, I can't imagine not having this place to come to...to remember with a smile why we chose the path we did.
We love you all,
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
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