Eight Year Anniversary

Today marks the 8th year my BIG BOY TYSON passed away from this horrible illness that he/we struggled with to beat. Sadly as strong as he was and as hard as he fought he couldn't beat it. It's still so hard to believe he is gone, these anniversary dates continue to bring me to tears, something I think I will never get over even though I added a new member to my family who in his own right is an amazing dog the grieving still continues. My hopes & prayers go out to all who are suffering from the disease that one day a cure is found.

Our K9C family joins you in honoring the life of your brave boy. No matter how many years may pass, it seems as though the memories — both good and bad — always remain. But hopefully, over time the good memories will grow stronger while the hard memories begin to fade a bit. I’m so glad to know that you have a sweet companion who now remains by your side. One never replaces another. But I do believe that love is forever, and that our hearts can grow to embrace many loves.

Thank you so much for returning and allowing us to join in your tribute to Tyson and all that he has meant to you. And forever will.

Always in loving memory,
Marianne

Thank you for your kind thoughts, which I totally agree with. I have lost a number of these very special family members over the long life I have been fortunate to live. Losing them never seems to get any easier the older I get, no matter how we try to prepare for the eventual outcome. And while I have a very special one I adopted after Tyson left, there are always some that are just a bit more special and sometimes I feel bad that I still hold on to missing that special bond. But as you said the new addition is really not replacing the one that has passed, they simply are adding more joyous memories and love to your somewhat broken heart.As well as saving the life of another. I know of very few things that could be anymore compassionate & rewarding in life than saving the life of these amazing souls. And i also know in my heart that those who have crossed the bridge are looking down on me with happiness & love in their hearts.They would want me to be happy.

They are really hard. My Gable will be gone four years on Sunday, Lena ten years in February, Cooper just this past February, and I still find it unbearable...and they are only three of the many others. I find myself already dreading losing the two I still have and love dearly.

As hard as it is, I do not regret any second I had with each and every one of them...