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Barnyard Buddies:  I know I'm not the only one~Said Goodbye  |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:03:28 PM
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who has lost[ or has a sick faithful friend. We found out today that our 11 1/2 year old Rottie dog has bone cancer. My heart is breaking, because she surely is a member of the family and a quilting buddy.
Just had to vent a little. Thanks
4/12/08
Three months went by so fast and this week we just knew it was time. We had her put down yesterday morning, and I just can't believe how my heart is breaking. Trying to be strong for the family and all that, but I broke down this morning as she was not under my feet as I put dinner in the crock pot. Or when I decided I had to do something I went to my sewing table and she wasn't across from me on her couch, watching me with those lovely dark eyes. I know it will get easier, but gosh it is tough.
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Beemoosie on Apr 12 2008 09:35:26 AM |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:09:43 PM
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Bonnie, I am so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Big Hugs!!
Mama to 2
Your FreckleFaced Farm Girl!!
FarmGirl# 20
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:12:22 PM
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Praying to St. Francis
So sorry.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
Make cupcakes not war! |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:40:33 PM
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Thank you girls, I knew I could depend on you all for a bit of sympathy.
There isn't a next step, not for us anyways. The cancer is in her left front leg. It has some long name and odds are it's already in her blood system and particularly her lungs. We could have the leg ammutated and do treatments, but the average extended lifespan is only 10 months. Being that she is 11 1/2, my husband and I just can't see that it would be worth putting her through. So we pamper her and love her. Gives me a good excuse to get some major hand quilting done b/c she loves to snuggle in them. (she's the ultimate 100 lb lap dog!) As long as she's not in pain, which she does not seem to be, we'll go on as normal as we can. The vet gave her 3 to 6 months.
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 2:54:58 PM
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Oh, I am so sorry to hear this Bonnie. I have lost several basset hound buddies over the years...my most heartbreaking was Daisy. Thankfully she died in her sleep at 13..still so hard to see her go. I had known it wouldn't be long but still wasn't ready. Hug her extra for me!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:00:26 PM
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Bonnie, I lost my Barney the chocolate and tan daschshund to lymphoma, I know what you are going through. It would be a terrible ordeal for her to have her leg amputated and then have chemo. I agree with you, just let her live her life out and love and cherish every minute you have with her. All that she really needs to be happy is you. I will be thinking of you and her and praying what time she has left is good for both of you.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:05:25 PM
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So sorry Bonnie...give her extra cuddles from me.
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:09:02 PM
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Oh Bonnie! I am so sorry to hear this! We had to put my chocolate lab mix friend to sleep in September due to cancer. It is always sad to lose such a close friend, but I wouldn't trade the years of friendship and support for anything!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog: http://FarmgirlAlee.blogspot.com |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2899 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:25:33 PM
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Bonnie
I lost my heart & soul Emily(13 yr Harlequin dane) last January. She was truly my heart & I will love her forever. I try to just consider myself blessed for getting to spend the time I did with her. I had a song I sang to her every day "Sanctuary" & I told her I loved her every day; & I was fortunate to be with her when she died (naturally, not put to sleep), & while she was dying I sang to her & told her I loved her. It was so hard, but I am glad it happened that way.
Kiss that Rottie snoot for me. Snoots are the sweetest part. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:39:50 PM
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Bon,
That is so sad, we sure do get attached to our animals. I still miss the ones that I lost. Kind of hard to know what to do about it to. Well thinking of you and the family.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 3:58:14 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. I lost my pup to cancer a few years back, and I know how hard it is.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
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AmyEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
235 Posts
Amy
McPherson
Kansas
USA
235 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 5:19:21 PM
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I am so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family for peace, and for now pain and for as much time as possible. God made our fuzzy friends so I have no problem praying about the, I can relate we lost a cat, a bird, and a puppy this year. I was holding all of them when they died, and boy it crushed me. 
I am so sorry
Amy
My Blog
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 5:43:34 PM
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Bonnie I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I too had a quilting buddy, when we found out he was dieing he and I spent his last days quilting away. Every time I look at that quilt I see him beside my sewing machine, I still get tears thinking of him but have so many good memories of he and I quilting. God Bless you both!!
Hugs, Kathy |
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mommakatof2
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
nieki
dalhart
texas
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 6:09:17 PM
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| Sorry to hear that bonnie....i'll be keeping you in my prayers...Nieki |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9399 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9399 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 7:07:19 PM
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Bonnie,
So sorry to hear this sad news. I just lost the sweetest and most obedient boston last August. Seems like yesterday. She had kidney disease which we didn't catch very early. No way to really know she had it because unless there is a problem they don't test. She was with us about 3 weeks and passed in her sleep. I still get teary thinking about. We have her "sister" well not her real sister but they were pals too. Though she never really has grieved for her like they said she might.
I had a painting done of her by one of the girls that I met through this forum. I gave it to my husband for Christmas and I'll tell you it looks just like her and I'm glad I had it done.
I don't know it just seemed to help.
hugs,
Denise
"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 8:16:54 PM
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Oh, Bonnie, I'm heartbroken with you. It's so very terrible to lose a best friend. I know it well--and I don't envy you, however, you're doing the right thing by her. It's so difficult to make those decisions about medical treatment...I'm thinking of you and your sweet pup. Cause no matter how old, they're all pups to me ;)
Give her a snuggle from me and my clan.
J
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
766 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 9:47:53 PM
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Ah, Moosie! I'm so sorry to hear that! How far progressed is it? What are your options for her?
I know it's hard, and I've never been sure if having time to prepare is easier on the heart or not. Big hugs to you, my friend!
Mesteno Wild Horse Photogrpahy
http://mesteno.blogspot.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 12:18:43 AM
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Bonnie,
Hugs to you and your wonderful quilting companion. I have 2 little doggies that stay right with me especially in the sewing room. Hugs from them to you too.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Mucking Boots
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Bernadine
Idaho Falls
Idaho
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 01:38:32 AM
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| So sorry about your dog, how lucky all these animals are to have been loved by so many remarkable women. It always amazes me how deeply they creep into our hearts. |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 07:00:11 AM
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| I'm so sorry, Bonnie. I waited a long time to get another cat after my first one died. It's so hard to lose an animal you love. I'm glad she's still happy and pain-free. |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 07:46:16 AM
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Bonnie,
After having recently lost our Daisy Dog, I truly feel your pain.
One thing I can tell you is that the most special time I had with her was the time between when I found out she was sick and when she passed. I knew that I didn't have much time, so I went out of my way to give her extra love and to notice the little things about her personality that I loved so much. I suggest writing down some of those times in a journal, so when you are thinking about her in the future, you can go back and read how much you loved her. It really helps.
My family is praying for you and your loved one.
sherone
www.taylorscountrystore.etsy.com
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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Barnyard Buddies: I know I'm not the only one~Said Goodbye |
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I know I'm not the only one~Said Goodbye
