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I have such a heavy heart because of the losses of so many beautiful furbabies, and I almost didn't post this. I'm full of sadness about our beloved Happy Hannah, and I'm also full of gratitude for my beloved Lily. We started this journey 28 months ago, and I remember hoping then that I would at least have one more summer with her. I am beyond grateful to have this time with her. Please know that you are all in my heart-we're in this together.
Thank you all for always being there-what a wonderful community. For all the newcomers--we are here for you-I am beyond grateful to have traveled this journey with Lily. It has been so hard at times, but I wouldn't trade any decisions I've made for anything.
So please kiss your furbabies tonight for Lily and me, and have a treat in Lily's honor to celebrate the 28 months we have been given.
Thinking of everyone (Sally, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time) and giving chicken chips and ear scratchies to my gentle Lily.
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Well Miss Lily, it is only fitting that we're the first o es to see this post and respnd....although by the time I finish typing, three other people wkll jave jumped ahead
So as you and Lily jave said to Happy Hannah and I sooooooo many times
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!
Happy 28th month ampuversary, Lily.
What a wonderful gift this ampuversary celebration is to all of us in this community!
I have given Tuck several hugs today - and now I have a happy reason to do so!
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
YAY LILY!!!!!! this is so amazing!!! It puts a smile on our face after a day of very tough news. Thank you 
Sending you and lily love,
Anna and Tyson
HA HA! iI hit "submit" real fast so we could be the first to reply.....and that was important to me for ooooo many reasons!
To EVER hold back on a resson to celebrate arou d here is jut plan wrong!! And when we have such a WONDERFUL and I SPIRATIO AL reason to celebrate...OMD!!!
Lily has inspired us and given us hoe every step of the way. You have celebrated every milestone with us. every picture, every video
I am soooooo happy to be here to celebrate with you and sooooo happy you posted todsy!!
We've got ice cream parties going o everywhere tonight! LILY...Happy Hannah says skip the chicken and hold out for chocolate!! She's sure her lomgevity on tis journeyis a result of her junk food nutrition!!
And one more rime........
With so ich love foryou!
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!
Happy 28 months Anniversary Lily and Joan!
Anniversaries here are special, extra special. They need to be celebrated for all of us. For those that have crossed rainbow bridge, and for those that are here. We celebrate with you, and for you.
Snoops getting some extra goodies and extra cuddles in celebration for you both.
Esther and her Snoop
Yay Lily. Joan, Sally is so right. We have to celebrate the good stuff to go along with the not so good stuff. I know that all our Warriors & Princess Warriors are celebrating Lily too. Extra yummy stuff all around and extra hugs and love to you & all that need it today. 
Sally you are so silly. I am so glad you were the 1st to post on this.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
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."
Love all of you too!! Sally, Lily is going with Happy Hannah's advice-JUNK FOOD tonight!!!! You were very fast with that submit button:) Thanks so much to everyone!!
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
Happy 28 month ampuversary LILY!! What a wonderful milestone! I understand completely Joan. It is often hard to share good news, especially when all our hearts are breaking. But there are times, especially when I was a new member, where I would SCOUR these forums for stories of long term survivors and posts about them....so it is important and we ALL want to hear about these successes. I know Lily going strong at 28 months keeps us going!
Extra treats for Jill tonight on Lily's behalf! (she says thank you and meow!)
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Happy Ampuversary Lily!! what a milestone!! Keep kicking butt
Extra treats and belly rubs for Cody tonight in honor of Lily!!
cody and family
Cody is our 7 year old Australian Heeler mix boy. Diagnosed on 2/20/14 and became a tripawd 2/21/14! We chose a homeopathic approach and he is being treated by Dr. Loops our of NC.
Sally said it best and I can only add that our hurting hearts THE reason why we need the uplifting reasons to celebrate things like Lily's miraculous milestones. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I'm so glad you did.
Lily, we are in awe of all that you've overcome, and your beautiful, spunky charm. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of another great celebration in your honor.
Hoppy Ampuversary to YOU Lily, our Hero. Junk food for everypawdy!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I have such a heavy heart because of the losses of so many beautiful furbabies, and I almost didn't post this.
Well, I'm glad you did!!!! Happy Ampuversary Sweet Lily!!
Lisa and Angel Zeus
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Thank you for sharing a wonderful celebration with us. As Sally has always said - we like to celebrate anything around here. Hugs to Lily.
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
joantroj said
... I almost didn't post this.
Please, never feel bad about posting good news. It's what we need most around here!
Just ask Jerry...
Does Good News Make You Feel Guilty?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Yeah Jerry...-Ditto! Just read the link.
But did you REALKY use the word "angst" Jerry??? Mist seems sooo.....so..."human"...Californian human.
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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