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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for my pup  |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 6:49:44 PM
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I feel bad that so many of you are needing prayers for your family and friends and here I am asking for prayers for my Cairn terrier but you are all a forgiving bunch so here goes...
I've shared under Barnyard Buddies what we are going through with my boy Hobbs. He's going in for surgery tomorrow and if you could just say a short prayer for him I would appreciate it.
The collective heart of this group of women is amazing and I am so thankful I can come here for comfort and support.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 7:19:03 PM
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Praying that all goes well and a good outcome. I love my furbaby, too.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 8:37:57 PM
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I'll pray for Hobbs, for sure, Audrey! (I bless and pray for my baby girl Pawlee every night, too - it's only natural! That's what we "pet mamas" do!) Please keep us posted. I'm sure you're very upset and a little bit stressed, so I'm saying a prayer for you, too! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 8:57:18 PM
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Thank you Cindy and Nini! Yes, I'm trying to hold it together but find myself with leaking eyes a lot tonight. And Cindy, your tag line rings true tonight.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 9:07:19 PM
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Sending warm farmgirl sister hugs your way, Audrey! I know how you're feeling - Pawlee faced a serious health issue a couple of times, and just the mere thought that she was in discomfort made me cry. These are our family members and we love them with all our hearts. I just feel so bad you and Hobbs have to go through this. I'm praying for good news and a healthy little guy - hang in there! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 10:02:47 PM
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God cares about anything we care about. I'll pray for your doggie.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 05:44:39 AM
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Definitely praying for your little one and you and your vet. I have been keeping up with your trials in barnyard buddies and have been praying everyday. Just because he has 4 legs instead of 2 doesn't mean you should love him lots and lots. Keep your hope and faith it will help you get through the long minutes of surgery.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 09:22:15 AM
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Your kind words and prayers mean so much to me. I can't tell you how much... Hobbs goes in for his surgery around 12:00 or 1:00 this afternoon (MDT). I got to see him this morning and he looked real good. Got some of his pep back so I feel confident he can withstand the surgery. We got in lots of hugs and licks and kisses. I'll go back in about an hour to be at the surgery center so he knows I'm nearby. I'll update you all tonigh.
Again, thank you for your prayers not just for Hobbs but for me and DH.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 09:48:05 AM
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Of course praying for him. All our babies are precious to us. I look forward to a large bunch in heaven
CMF |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 5:56:01 PM
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As mom to two furbabies, I feel your pain. Prayers are being sent your way.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 8:08:20 PM
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your prayers mingles with my pleading were graciously answered by God. Hobbs had a successfull all though long (3 hours) surgery. One brief episode of low blood pressure but no additional complications. He's in recovery (poor pup's in ICU) and they are keeping an extra watchfull eye on him. DH and I got to visit very briefly with him this evening and I'll go back tomorrow when he's more alert.
Gosh but this has been a long day! Again, thank you all for your prayers and understanding the love I feel for this little guy. You all are the best!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
Edited by - acairnsmom on Nov 01 2011 8:09:02 PM |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 08:31:31 AM
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Praise God for he is good all the time.
CMF |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 3:42:36 PM
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Thank you ladies. We lost my sweet boy this morning. The surgery was just too much for his little body. I got to hold him in my arms and hugged and kissed him as he transitioned. I am heartbroken but I know he is doing better now.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 5:03:46 PM
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Audrey,
I am so sorry to hear about your furbaby. As I am typing this, I have a cat next to me with her head on the computer, one sitting on the floor staring at me, and one lying on a pillow behind my head. They are definitely my babies.
But we lost one a couple of months ago. Our 16 year old "Katy" had been sick with hyperthyroidism and though she did not suffer painfully, she had the condition for several months, just getting weaker and "showing her age". She lived a good life and brought us much joy. Through the tears, I held her for several hours as she just went to sleep.
Let yourself grieve. But be sure to continue to feel the love that you gave and received. You'll be in my prayers.
Hugs and more hugs,
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 09:00:06 AM
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Thank you Darlene. I'm sorry for your loss as well. They certainly have a way of wrapping themselves around your heart don't they? And even though you know you don't have them very long it's never easy to say goodbye.
Yes, I'm grieving for my boy. But I'm also remembering all the precious memories he gave me. I am thankful that he is the one pet I've had that I absolutely have no regrets with. It's a comfort knowing he had such a good life. And I am so thankful I got to hold him as he left, I mean HOLD HIM. I got to surround him with me and talked to him and petted and kissed him. I think that gave me as much comfort as it gave him.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 09:13:01 AM
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Oh, I was so elated reading your earlier posts, then your last just left me crestfallen. I'm so sorry that the surgery was more than he could bear. Your loss is felt deeply. I'm so sorry for you, for your family and for little Hobbs. He was well loved--Godspeed, little one.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 10:00:22 AM
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Oh Audrey, I just caught this post and wanted to say how sorry I am about your dear, sweet dog. We lost our last one over a year ago and it still hurts but I find now that we grieve less and remember the good times more..and so I pray it will be for you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 9:48:47 PM
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Thanks Joey. I've taken a lot of comfort from your sweet comments and those from all the sisters on the forum. I'm still shedding buckets of tears but I am thankful that we gave him a fabulous life for a dog. He was quite the character and left me with mountains of memories. I'm thinking of making a scrapbook for him since I have so many mementos. I still have his puppy teeth and the colored tape the breeder put around his neck to identify him (his name was orange color until he became my Hobbs). Thank you again for your words of comfort.
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 04:13:23 AM
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Audrey, a scrapbook would be a wonderful thing to make! You could also write about the wonderful memories your family had with Hobbs. God Bless You Dear!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 09:33:44 AM
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Thank you Julie, it will be a huge scapbook since we have so many memories. One right off the bat was a camping trip where we hiked by the river and ran into some river otters frolicing in the water. As we watched them we saw Hobbs swimming out to investigate what they were! Boy was he surprised when one dived under the water and tickled his tummy! He came back to shore lickety split!
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 09:40:29 AM
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Too cute! Tell us more...I would love to hear more.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 1:35:13 PM
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I'd love to tell you more. He loved to go camping with us and we were fishing at a lake one time and I got a fish on my line and was reeling it in to shore. We didn't expect to catch anything so DH had neglected to bring a net but he said to just bring the fish into shore and he'd catch it. Hobbs saw this fish fighting in the water and as it got closer to shore he ran in before DH had a chance to grab it and before we knew it Hobbs had snagged the fish and brought it in himself! Guess what the pup had for dinner that night? Good boy!
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 5:03:15 PM
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Hobbs must have been a very, very smart dog! I am surprised that he wasn't afraid of it when it was flopping around in the water.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 5:18:15 PM
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Audrey-
I have a Cairn terrier too. They are the sweetest & he cracks me up all the time. My terrier is quite old (he is almost 16 years old) and I can't imagine losing him.
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 5:48:42 PM
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Oh Audrey, I just saw this post today. I'm so, so sorry. He sounds like such a fun little guy! It is hard to say goodbye, isn't it? 
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 7:46:25 PM
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Oh you ladies are so sweet! Julie, thank you for wanting to know stories about my boy. It makes me feel good to tell them. Annie, my Hobbs was 15 years, 5 weeks and 2 days old and he cracked me up all the time too. Wendy, he was a fun little guy, I'm sure Annie has a million stories too. They are just such a fun loving and smart dog. Yes, it's an impossible thing to say goodbye to someone who's been your constant companion for 15 years. Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Prayers for my pup |
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