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Virginia
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25 May 2015 - 3:03 pm
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We had a wonderful time reuniting with our pals from last year's VA gathering, and it was a bonus to meet our longtime (in dog years) friends in real life...including our founders -- the one and only Rene and "Admin Guy" Jim, plus Wyatt Ray . Also present looking down and cracking up from the Bridge was Spirit Jerry -- the one who brought us all together -- along with my Lexie, Happy Hannah, Blue Eyed Jake, Polly, Ty, Snoop, Shelby, Sassy, and too many other cancer warrior spirit angels to name...always remembered, and always in our hearts.

Btw, if you think Sally's and Admin Guy's exchanges in the tech forum are hilarious, you should hear them in person! After Sally (right) wore Jim down , Rene stepped in and confirmed that at least one tech issue was not user error! Meanwhile, Tanner had his eye on the prize.

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:09 pm
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It was an honor to meet Sally's Frankie...a true lap Tripawd if there ever was one. It was also an honor to meet Esther (the lap, in this case) -- better known as mom of Angel Snoop and sweetie pie Jacks (who was back at the hotel room snoozing with his Daddy). It's okay, we won't tell Jacks...

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:11 pm
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Oops, not sure why pic showed up as a link. Hopefully this one will work! Frankie in Esther's lap...

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:38 pm
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Lori came all the way from PA with handsome and awesome Tripawd Daryl, brother of Spirit Ty. (Not pictured: Other Brother Daryl.)

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:41 pm
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Jim and Rene's handsome Wyatt Ray gets the award for longest distance traveled...from Colorado to VA!

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:45 pm
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Channeling their angel sisters from over the bridge... Quadpawd Fannie Mae (sent by Sister Angel Lexie) says, "Hey, Merry Myrtle (sent by Spirit Happy Hannah)...you may be bigger than I am, but I still want you to play!"

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 3:51 pm
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Woohoo! Keep 'em coming Deb! We are so hoppy you guys had such a grrrreat time!

Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!

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25 May 2015 - 3:58 pm
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As expected, when Fannie Mae (sent by Angel Lexie*) met Elizabeth's Tripawd Tanner, sent by Angel Jake, it was love at first sight--maybe even West Virginia-style love because these two look like long lost litter mates.

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*Note that although Fannie Mae is age-appropriate for Tanner, she learned all her moves by channeling Big Sister Cougar Lexie, as seen with Tanner at last year's Virginia gathering...

Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 4:01 pm
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Tanner says, "Dad, Fannie Mae won't leave me alone...I need to catch my breath! By the way, can you pass those chips?" winker

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 4:09 pm
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After making his party debut Elizabeth's adorable Boston Terrier Tripawd Rosco, sent by Angel Jake, smartly napped in the shade.

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 4:18 pm
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I just love them all!!! Waiting on a couple more pictures and I'll have a slideshow up :))) 

Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”  

      

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25 May 2015 - 4:26 pm
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Merry Myrtle pulls out her most convincing adorable mug puppy-dog eyes and tells Esther: "I'm so hungry--my momma never, ever gives me treats or puppy lattes or toys or bones, and I'm so deprived and starved for food and affection...

Uh oh, I think Mom was listening... Just kidding, Mom...kidding!" You're busted, Merry Myrtle! (aka luckiest dog on the planet, along with brother Frankie)

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Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  

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25 May 2015 - 4:49 pm
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Can't wait to see everyone else's pics, especially Elizabeth's slide show! She and Eric are real photographers with real cameras...

Looked like Lori had a pretty professional camera, too!

Deb and Angel Lexie* Diagnosed at age 13. Tried radiation first; wish we had amputated upon diagnosis (even with lung mets). Joined Club Tripawd April 2014 & Lexie loved life on 3 legs! Advice: Start physical therapy as soon as your vet clears it, especially hydrotherapy if available :-) See Lexie pics here.  


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25 May 2015 - 5:29 pm
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Awesome pictures.  I can't wait to see the rest.  Keep them coming.  I know Sally probably took some too.  🙂

 

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Michelle & Angel Sassy

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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."

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25 May 2015 - 6:26 pm
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Deb,

Absolutely wonderful pics!! I am glad you posted them and can't wait to see so many more! We all had so much fun, but like Sally told me, there never seems to be enough time with friends and a great time together....so true.

Guess we will have to start planning our next party, and coax some others that could not make it this time around..... !!

Much Love to all,

Bonnie, Angel Polly, and new crew

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