Sometimes it seems too much! Until....
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elaine2004
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Barb
You will be in my Prayers and thoughts during this most difficult weekend.
give yourself the time to mourn but Please keep the Great Memories of your lovely Daughter, Michelle and your Sheltie Angel, Timber. And as Ann said Keep Bacca close and give him lots of hugs. Do something you know She loved. God be with you !!
You will be in my Prayers and thoughts during this most difficult weekend.
give yourself the time to mourn but Please keep the Great Memories of your lovely Daughter, Michelle and your Sheltie Angel, Timber. And as Ann said Keep Bacca close and give him lots of hugs. Do something you know She loved. God be with you !!
Chris
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BarbV
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One day at a time! :sadsmile: There are good days, bad days, and day's inbetween. But everyone has those!
Three things have helped:
1) Getting Bacca (he's being so bad these days is actually a good thing....I have to focus on his training!)
2) Taking up Photography as a hobby
3) My friends on Sheltie Forums!
And of course, it all rolls into one thing: It's all about Bacca!
These things have gone a long way to keep me focussed on looking forward, not back.
Chris
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He's a Sheltie Angel!!!
mcguiregirl2248
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Somehow, I always think that soft fur and wet kisses from a dog are always the best medicine. We will keep you in our thoughts this weekend. I hope Bacca is the best little buddy ever and continues to help you through these times. Hugs!!!!
BarbV
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Hi
I just received this email from a friend....quite lovely so I thought I would post it for the group.
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinaria n, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their
little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping
for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn some thing from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty
or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering
aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, ' People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life
-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The
Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they
don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply
Love generously
Care deeply
Speak kindly
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
I just received this email from a friend....quite lovely so I thought I would post it for the group.
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinaria n, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their
little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping
for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn some thing from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty
or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering
aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, ' People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life
-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The
Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they
don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply
Love generously
Care deeply
Speak kindly
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
- Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure
- Ecstasy.
-
- Take naps.
- Stretch before rising.
- Run, romp, and play daily.
- Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
- Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
- On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
- When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
- Be loyal.
- Never pretend to be something you're not.
- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them
- gently
elaine2004
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Thanks Barb !!
Now if we could all learn to be so simple and direct as a 6 year old .
He got it right!! Thanks for sharing this inspiring story Barb. I rally like the if dogs were teachers.
Now if we could all learn to be so simple and direct as a 6 year old .
He got it right!! Thanks for sharing this inspiring story Barb. I rally like the if dogs were teachers.sheltiemom
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Despite all my medical problems I look at my 9 puppers with some nasty medical issues and they show me what life is truly like. They never complain, smile when they are unhappy and always make me smile when I am down. Just when I feel like I have had enough I look at them playing, sleeping and loving on me and it makes me feel like my problems are nonexistant. I honestly feel all these incredible babies were brought to me for as reason....to make my medical issues seem like nothing compared to what they have gone through and continue to go through daily. They honestly give me a reason to keep going despite the fact that I may never get the transplants I need. We all fit together so well...it is a match made in heaven for me