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Read your blog post - I understand how you are feeling. I had a kinda rough day on Abby's 10-month ampuversary on Monday. But I am feeling better now - usual roller coaster. You are down, you are crying, a while later you are at peace with it all. Try to find some peace with the whole thing. 18 months really is awesome. Nobody knows what's coming around the corner, so celebrate today!
I know that is easier said than done sometimes, but it really does feel better when we try to live that way - even if we still have to have a little melt down every now and then.
Hang in there, sending big hugs and sweet Abby kisses,
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Oh Roxy! We are so proud of you!
Happy Ampuvesary! It's these celebrations that make our world a happier place!
I'll look at her blog now.
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.
Leslie,
We can all relate. Being scared and worried is our nature because we love our little ones so much. I was more than scared during "my time".
As I've tried to express in my way here on tripawds over the years; distracting yourself with better thoughts, activities and humor will help tremendously. It's not being cavalier...it's coping with fear. The fear of the unknown is a killer. And once it grips your mind, your brain can imagine the worst with some extreme and even some illogical notions.
It's okay to be scared but try not to let it ruin the happy moments...like celebrating 18 months!
HUGS!
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.
we say celebrate this accomplishment for the next eight days...then take 15 minutes to be worried and anxious, then go back to celebrating the wonder that is roxy. try to limit the sadness, the days for that will come when they come. our best to you!!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Well Leslie,
I understand too. I did that with Sammy's lump, it was hard, huge, came out of nowhere. I didn't even want to think the impossible to me, but the elephant was in the room. Finally I was able to get it diagnosed, and moved on. During that period though, I wouldn't even look at anyone who really knew me, I didn't want to unleash the "possible bad news". If I said it, it could be true.
I wish now I hadn't had that stress, because 28 lbs later, my boy is doing amazingly well, but I am waddling!
So, I don't know how to Be More Dog yet. I understand and agree with being more dog, just don't know how to even begin. I do know, breathe in and out, center your mind, find a kernel of peace. There is NOTHING you can do about it at this moment, you won't give him surgery on your kitchen table and you don't have special equiptment to test what others cannot, so just breathe and calm the waters. You can do nothing, nothing, nothing right now.
It helped me very much when I figured that out. I hope it helps you too.
Congradulations on 18 months, that is really the best thing in this world! Celebrate!!
Elizabeth and Smamy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
Eighteen months is truly worth celebrating. Good on you, Roxy.
Riley will get a couple of extra treats in Roxy's honour tomorrow - not too many because, apparently, he needs to lose a few pounds.
It's been said already, in many poignant ways, Leslie - but the bottom line is your feelings are shared by all of us. An emotional roller-coaster ride filled with moments of strangling, breathless fear; of gratitude for what you have now and the love you and Roxy have shared; and acceptance, because resistance is futile and a joy-stealer. Roxy might be a little bit weary sometimes, a little bit slower, but that's okay. It just means you can give her a few more snuggles and kisses.
Enjoy the day tomorrow. Eighteen months is deserving of a great big pawty!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Happy ampuversary Roxy!!
The pugs will have extra treats tomorrow- on your day. Right now they are asleep.
Leslie- this a from the musical RENT:
There is no future, there is no past
Thank God this moment's not the last
There's only us, there's only this
Forget regret, or Life is yours to miss
No other road, no other way
No day but today
I can't control my destiny
I trust my soul, my only goal
Is just to be
There's only now, there's only here
Give in to love, or live in fear
No other path, no other way
No day but today
I listened to this song a lot during the tough times with Maggie. I hope you can find some peace and cherish the time you have with Roxy.
Karen
Congratulations Roxy! 18 months is awesome!! Tell your Mom not to worry too much. Tell her that instead of worrying, she should be feeding you treats or giving you ear scratches and belly rubs!! And I think you deserve all of those things in honor of your ampuversary!! Here's to many, many more!!
Yaaaay Roxy! 18 months is RAD just like YOU.
It's hard not to think the worst when we notice changes. But heck, Roxy isn't thinking anything of it, neither should you OK? Yep. Be. More. Dog. as we say. We're sending lots of love so you can. Can you feel it?
Friday night pawty in Roxy's honor!!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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YAY!!! ROXY-GIRL!!!! We are saying a cheer for you and your YEAR AND A HALF!!!!! It's tough when we've had the mortality of our precious friends thrown in our face. After that, every little thing really isn't little, and every little thing makes us imagine the worst. But look at your baby Roxy's sweet face and see how very happy she is. YOU gave her this gift!
What works for me is to have my meltdown, imagine the worst, look at every scenario, do tons of research, call my vet and ask a million more questions, formulate a plan (or six) and then get up the next day and love my Woo. I've survived loss before, and I will do it again, but in the meantime I will wring every second of sweetness I can from this girl.
Keep Rocking that Tripawd Girl Power, Roxy!!!
Rio's mom and Rio
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~ ~ Rio ~ ~ |
Thank you all for your encouragement! It really did help. Roxy has picked up the last couple days. So all of our spirits are up too.
Again, thank you all! You're great people. Of course, all dog people are great...
Leslie
I'm just thrilled to be able to celebrate Roxy's ampuversary! Wow - 18 of them! That a tremendous amount of 'borrowed' time. That isn't to say you won't get another 18 or more. No datestamps on the butt - remember! Keep counting those ampuversaries and celebrating each and every one as the gift it is.
WooHoo! A great day it is!
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.
Leslie, we are thrilled to hear that Roxy has gotten to 18 months! That is an awesome milestone and we are watching for many more months to pass for her!
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Roxy, you so totally rock! 18 months is quite a milestone. Hope your mama spolied you rotten, you deserve to be pampered.
I'll make sure that my little pups get treats today in your honor. They have been at camp for 5 days, so I plan on giving them extra hugs & kisses on their snouts..and many belly rubs....in honor of Roxy.
Cathy
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