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Hug your family, two- and four-legged both
By Gina Spadafori
September 18, 2009
We’re not going to be around much this weekend: The personal is just a little overwhelming right now.
You know my situation.
Here’s Christie’s situation.
And the rest of our gang is a bit overwhelmed with a lot of things as well.
We’ll see you back here on Monday.
In the meantime … below is a picture my friend Bob sent me of him with McKenzie and Woody (and friend Little Girl) on the river trails.
The good times pass too quickly. Enjoy them while you can.
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Keeping all of you in my thoughts this weekend. Shared time makes for treasured memories.
(((((hugs)))))
Comment by The OTHER Pat — September 18, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
Gina, I am so sorry to hear about your Heather. It is a horrible disease that takes our treasured 2 and 4-footed friends and family and leaves so much pain for all the survivors.
It sounds like you are providing great hospice care for your sweetie, something that is being done more and more of these days for our furkids ( http://cancer.landofpuregold.com/hospice.htm )
Comment by Rochelle Lesser — September 18, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
Sending prayers to all.
Comment by Therese — September 18, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
You are all in my thoughts. Take all the time you need. We’ll still be here when you get back. Take care.
Comment by The Other Lori — September 18, 2009 @ 6:18 pm
Rochelle!
Thank you SO MUCH for that link. Veterinary hospice care is not always accepted well, but I have friends and family who are supporting me, Dr. Marty and my own vet. Dr. Bill, is supporting me. And all the folks here, too!
Most of all, Heather is supporting me. :)
Comment by Gina Spadafori — September 18, 2009 @ 7:08 pm
Anticipatory grief is sometimes the worst. I lost both my Leonbergers to bone cancer in a year. One, the heart dog of my life, was only six…
The act of love involved in deciding just when to let someone you love *that much* go is a horrificly difficult thing to have to do. My heart goes out to you.
Comment by Janeen — September 18, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
Heather just ate a good amount of her favorite foods, which she barked at me for because dinner was “late,” according to her. Today … a good day. Tomorrow … we’ll hope for the best!
Comment by Gina Spadafori — September 18, 2009 @ 7:24 pm
May the spirits treat you and Christie kindly in this very difficult period.
We will wait until you are ready to post again.
Lots of comforting hugs to both of you.
Comment by Colorado Transplant — September 18, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
Gina and Christie,
Prayers and hugs for you and your family from here in Kentucky. As someone wisely said, “Grief is the price we pay for love,” and that love is worth it, even with that grief.
Praying you all have many more good days together.
Glenye Cain Oakford
Comment by Glenye Cain Oakford — September 19, 2009 @ 6:19 am
Hoping for peace for Christie and her family,and many more good days for you and Heather.
Comment by Leslie K — September 19, 2009 @ 7:29 am
May the blessings of acceptance and comfort be with you all…
Comment by YesBiscuit! — September 19, 2009 @ 7:36 am
Gina,
Thanks so much for your kudos for our hospital! It is always such a pleasure seeing you and “kids”! I just want you to know that you and Heather are in my thoughts and prayers! Look forward to seeing you both again.
Angela
Comment by Angela — September 23, 2009 @ 2:57 pm