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Thanks so much for checking in on us Christine & Sophie.
I had to take a step back. I found the more I read about the dogs who lost their battles, the more sad it made me. I want to be able to enjoy all the time I have with Zak & after that initial month of crazy emotions, I had a tough time staying in the present when I read about those who'd lost thier battles.
I didn't want my time with him to be spent with me mourning him while he was still here. Feeling better now and am enjoying my time with my boy.
We did have a rough patch when he had his dental surgery. (had a badly fractured tooth that was hanging & need to be removed) It was so soon after his amp and it was so much that he'd been through in a month in a half. (amp, chemo, dental surg) I won't get into all the details but it was hard time for us. He's better now & I am very grateful.
We are celebrating two things this week -- One is our 3 month post 'amp' this week & ZAk is turning 11 this week!!
Once again, I am so grateful I still have him. I pray I will be writing to you all next year at this time announcing his 12th birthday.
I hope all the kids here are doing well with tails waggin'
Warmest wishes,
Jenna & Zak
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Happy 11th birthday, Zak and maybe more importantly, happy 3 month ampuversary. I'm so glad your mom took the break she needed to connect with you and enjoy the blessings of each day. What a great mom you have.
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.
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A celebration is indeed in order. Give Zak a big hug from us all. Hopefully you're over all the humps. We look forward to many more happy updates.
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Hi Jenna - we are so hoppy to hear about Zak's ampuversary and his 11th birthday - Zeus just had his 11th birthday a little over a month ago - here's to #12 for both our fur babies!
I hear you about mourning the living - I used to struggle a bit with that at first too, but it rarely comes up for me now - I look at Zeus in the mornings and give him tons of love before I get in the shower and look into his eyes and just say, "You are here with me today and happy and healthy and I love you" I figure if it is always, "today", then he will be here! (I know that the inevitable will come...one day...but I figure being pawsitive every morning will keep that at bay as long as possible)
Do whatever it takes to enjoy this second chance with your baby - there will be plenty of time for grief...much later.
Hoppy Ampuversary!
xooxo
Heather and Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Hi Jenna,
So I just did a search by your name and found this post! Obviously I understand about the taking a break, having just done that myself. I have to say though I am SO glad that he is still here and you two are still getting to love each other's company- I had all these anxieties that maybe things had gone poorly- I guess a sense of responsibility as you'd mentioned Sophie's videos being inspirational.
Sophie is doing well, but I go through bouts of having trouble staying in the present and instead focusing on some sad future. She helps me though.
I just today read a beautiful piece from the New York Times about the ways dogs help us stay in the present moment. I'll attach it here:
http://well.blo.....amily-dog/
Big hug to you and big scratch behind the ears for Zak!
Christine & Sophie
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