Lena, Teacup Poodle w/ adrenal tumor - Lena is now an angel

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Originally Posted by Whiskey's Mom

Joan I can totally relate to everything you say, and to The responses from Sharlene and Marianne, too. Just like you, I have a lot of unanswered questions about Whiskeys true diagnosis but right or wrong, we both did all we could based on what we knew at the time. Sharlene put it perfectly- that "instead" could have been much worse. We loved our babies and always will, and we want them back. Don't get me wrong-I love all animals, but why do elephants and parrots have such long life spans, & not dogs? So unfair.

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I know, Annie...you would think they could live as long. When I think of how many I've lost in my 60 years, it's mind boggling. But I can't imagine not having had them or loving them either. My sister gave me a plaque for Christmas that I will have to post later.

I hope you and the girls are doing okay!

Another one from Leslie, Lee...


I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

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I missed you at the boys birthday party yesterday, Lena...you loved the parties so much. Josh had about 9 friends and Alex had 2...you would have loved seeing them all having fun in the pool, the slip and slide and water balloon fights. It was more of a kid party this year. Sibbie stayed home, there were too many kids who wouldn't remember to keep the door closed and she could've gotten out. You would have stayed right with me.

Josh is 9 now, Lee, and Alex is 5. I make sure that we talk about you and look at pictures so they never forget. Josh likes to go through my phone and look at the pictures. Whenever he says "Come here, Grandma, you're going to want to see this." I know he's found one of you...and then we reminisce for a few minutes (well he does, but I continue!)

Missing you always, my sweet angel...not a day goes by that I don't have a million memories floating around in my head trying to get through.

I love you, Lena...now and forever, my sweet angel child.

Mommy

Those poems just hit you right square in the heart. :(

They sure do, Sharlene....

I love those poems too, I have been sent a bunch by friends too and they really do tug at your heart. It's like they were all written for us personally so it means others share our sorrow and loss too.
It's so sweet how your grandson likes to remember Lee with you. What a sweet little boy!
Thinking of you always, hope your other pups are well.
Annie

Hello, my precious~ It was a year and a half this past Saturday. I tried not to be sad, but that was impossible. I miss you so much all the time.

Daddy bought Lychee nuts a few weeks ago and all I could think about was how much you loved them. While they were in season, Daddy always called you Leechee. As soon as he was ready to eat them he would call you and you would come running. After you couldn't hear anymore, you could smell them when he started eating them and you would be right at his feet. You were his little exotic fruit buddy and he loved having you to share with since I can't stand them.

I still see you in my mind strolling through the garden and sitting on the deck steps looking out over the garden, the fur on your ears moving in the wind. I still see you lying on all your favorite beds and the way your ears would go down when you looked at me. I tried dancing with Sibbie the other day, but she didn't like it. You would fall asleep in my arms while I danced around to all our favorite songs. I miss those days.

I miss all of it, Lee. I love you now and forever, my precious, little angel child. Mommy loves you...

I love your memories, Joan. Each time, I see more and more of your sweet little girl in my imagination.

Hugs...

Thanks, Shana...they keep us going, don't they? I miss all of the dogs, and all of their stories, that have left us on this forum. I feel like I knew them all.

My 15 year old chihuahua was just diagnosed today. I was told the same thing, she has an inoperative tumor. We haven't started any meds yet and I'm scared of them from what I've read about them. The only real symptoms she has right now is excessive drinking and the urinating. She did pant a lot on Sunday because I just got back from vacation and she was with my
Mom and I think it's stressed her. She sleeps with me and is with me always. I can't imagine losing her. I know it will happen some day but I want to do any and everything I possibly can.

Of course you do...they are our children, and we would do anything for them. Lee died exactly one month shy of her 15th birthday.

We also have a 14 year old Chihuahua. I'm dreading the day that she goes to be with Lena.