sad news

August 16, 2002

,

I am so sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis. With my father recently

in a life-threatening situation, I was faced with visions of what it would be

like without him, and I lost it on several occassions just thinking about it

(the most recent while watching the movie " Arthur " - and the scene where the

butler is dying). I recently talked with him about it, and told him this was

the real first time that I actually considered that I may not have parents

one day. It was the old cliche he told me, that death is a part of life and

not to be sad, but just to be grateful that we did have good memories to

reflect on- some people don't ever get that. Of course that didn't make me

feel much better, but in the big picture, I know what he's saying. Still, I

would be a river of tears- so my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you right now

in dealing with this. May you continue to share beautiful days together,

whether far or near, and keep memories and happier times alive and well in

the spirit of your time together now. My thoughts and prayers are with your

family.

' Mom

August 16, 2002

Sending many hugs from Chicago, . I wish there were something I could say to make this better for you...

Kerri

August 16, 2002

Aww ,

I am so sorry!! Like you said, I don't even know what to say to you.

I do want you to know that if you ever need to talk,or to vent that

we are all here for you.. at anytime!!! Feel free to call me anytime

too:631-467-8276.

Once again , I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my

prayers.

> Hi guys,

>

> Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was

diagnosed with

> stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of

his

> stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was

ok. Well

> my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was

having and

> is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and

is pretty

> sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if

it

> is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up

going on IV's

> for the rest of his life which won't be long...

>

> After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he

was really

> sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont'

live long

> even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to

get him to

> have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad

went to

> the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that

he would be

> ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that

totally

> contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to

believe this

> dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news

of the

> enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but

just

> about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really

don't. I'm

> trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is

awful. I

> knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr

in NY

> (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't

imagine

> watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't

imagine

> losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has

depression and

> other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of

it...she's

> not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as

a

> waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad

and mean as

> it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to

take care

> of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me

sound

> awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she

is...she's

> been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard

for me to

> handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you

guys don't

> know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted

some

> support...and you guys are always here for me.

>

August 16, 2002

-

So sorry to hear about this. I can't imagine. I can completely

understand the dilemma with your mom. You certainly have nothing to

feel guilty about in that regards.

Keep positive. Our neighbor's BIL was dx with stomach cancer 3

years ago. They told him he only had less than 2 weeks - probably

just a day or 2. He refused to go to the dr for so long that the

cancer was everywhere when he finally did. He decided to go for the

chemo (after surgery) and started some homeopathic approaches as

well. I think they were Native American in origin, but I can find

out if you'd like.

lost his battle last weekend, but he was able to get much much

more time than anyone imagined. And, his quality of life was very

good. He was not miserable, but rather was able to enjoy that gift

of 3 extra years.

Stay positive. Miracles are everywhere! You hear lots of stories

of people beating this.

> Hi guys,

>

> Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was

diagnosed with

> stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of

his

> stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was

ok. Well

> my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was

having and

> is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for

Wed..and is pretty

> sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and

if it

> is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up

going on IV's

> for the rest of his life which won't be long...

>

> After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he

was really

> sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont'

live long

> even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to

get him to

> have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my

dad went to

> the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that

he would be

> ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And

that totally

> contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to

believe this

> dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news

of the

> enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but

just

> about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really

don't. I'm

> trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is

awful. I

> knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the

dr in NY

> (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't

imagine

> watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't

imagine

> losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has

depression and

> other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of

it...she's

> not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign

as a

> waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad

and mean as

> it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to

take care

> of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me

sound

> awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she

is...she's

> been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard

for me to

> handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you

guys don't

> know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted

some

> support...and you guys are always here for me.

>

August 16, 2002

Hi :

I am so sorry to hear about your family troubles. It is so sad that

you will be helping your father make his transition to the other side

so shortly - it sounds as though he is a wonderful father and that

you love him dearly. I'm sure that you feel like you are a mess, and

just know that you will probably feel this way for a while, and it is

completely normal. Grief is a strange and strong emotion, and the

best thing for you to do is to work with the grief. Maybe there is

even a family counseling session at the hospital that you can attend -

many times they have groups for family members to help deal with the

illness, as well as with the practical needs that your father and

mother will need.

As for your mother - we know that you love her as your message is

filled with love and concern. And giving up your life and your life

with your son to care for her is not always the best solution. As

you said - you do have your son to think about first. And you have to

take care of yourself as well or you are not useful to anyone.

My advise would be to do the best you can do with what you have. It

may be that you cannot take your mother in, but maybe you can have

her over a couple times a week? Or maybe you can prepare an extra

pan of lasagna or an extra casserole and bring it over to them when

you are cooking? Or maybe you can volunteer to bring your mother to

some of her appointments (doctor, hairdresser, etc.) Or pick up meds.

Again, a group for family members might help with some of these

practical concerns, and socialworkers can help to find county and

state services that might be available to her (as well as those

covered by her insurance).

My suggestion would be to talk with your sister, and the two of you

can make a list of what needs to be done with both your father and

your mother. Maybe you can enlist in the help of a socialworker, or

someone similar to help with this list? Check into resources in the

place you live (some places have eldercare or adult daycare, and some

are county-run). Then, make a list of what's left and not covered by

county services or insurance, and you and your sister can talk about

how you can share in their caregiving?

These are all just suggestions, and I may have left out the obvious

ones. I know that you can get through this, it will just take time

and patience with yourself. Keep yourself well, and know that you

are doing out of love for your parents, your child, and yourself.

With kindest regards,

> Hi guys,

>

> Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was

diagnosed with

> stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of

his

> stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was

ok. Well

> my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was

having and

> is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and

is pretty

> sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if

it

> is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up

going on IV's

> for the rest of his life which won't be long...

>

> After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he

was really

> sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont'

live long

> even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to

get him to

> have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad

went to

> the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that

he would be

> ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that

totally

> contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to

believe this

> dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news

of the

> enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but

just

> about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really

don't. I'm

> trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is

awful. I

> knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr

in NY

> (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't

imagine

> watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't

imagine

> losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has

depression and

> other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of

it...she's

> not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as

a

> waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad

and mean as

> it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to

take care

> of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me

sound

> awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she

is...she's

> been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard

for me to

> handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you

guys don't

> know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted

some

> support...and you guys are always here for me.

>

August 16, 2002

,

That really is sad news. More then sad really. You're right - I don't know what

to say other then you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. How is

your dad holding up? I'm sorry you received such contradictory reports. I give

up trying to understand doctors at this point.

It is not bad of you to say that you can not handle caring for your mother. Like

you said, you have a child to care for. You and your sister will find the

appropriate place for her to be and you will continue to love and support your

mom in that way.

Hang in there - I cannot even imagine how difficult this must be for you. Be

strong for your dad, but remember to let those feelings out as well. You need

the release.

Marci (Mom to )

Oklahoma

August 17, 2002

,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's illness. Please know that

your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Niki

> Hi guys,

>

> Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was

diagnosed with

> stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of

his

> stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was

ok. Well

> my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was

having and

> is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and

is pretty

> sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if

it

> is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up

going on IV's

> for the rest of his life which won't be long...

>

> After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he

was really

> sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont'

live long

> even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to

get him to

> have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad

went to

> the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that

he would be

> ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that

totally

> contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to

believe this

> dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news

of the

> enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but

just

> about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really

don't. I'm

> trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is

awful. I

> knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr

in NY

> (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't

imagine

> watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't

imagine

> losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has

depression and

> other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of

it...she's

> not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as

a

> waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad

and mean as

> it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to

take care

> of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me

sound

> awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she

is...she's

> been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard

for me to

> handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you

guys don't

> know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted

some

> support...and you guys are always here for me.

>

August 17, 2002

,

i'm so sorry to hear about the sadness in your family..i know how you must feel and how busy you must be taking care of justin and it is not at all awful that you say you couldn't handle taking care of your mom..your family is in our prayers and if you ever need anything...anything at all..feel free to let us know..we are all here for you...any time of day..you just give me a call..i'm in wi but i would love to talk to you if it would help you feel better...about anything at all...my number is 920-478-4504..my name is brenda and my husbands name is ty..give a call day or night..

brenda

mom of tucker

again our prayers are with you..

Sad news

Hi guys,Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of his stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was ok. Well my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was having and is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and is pretty sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if it is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up going on IV's for the rest of his life which won't be long...After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he was really sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont' live long even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to get him to have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad went to the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that he would be ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that totally contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to believe this dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news of the enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but just about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really don't. I'm trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is awful. I knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr in NY (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't imagine watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't imagine losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has depression and other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of it...she's not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as a waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad and mean as it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to take care of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me sound awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she is...she's been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard for me to handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you guys don't know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted some support...and you guys are always here for me.For more plagio info

August 17, 2002

I am sooo sorry to hear about whats going on with your dad. I cant

even begin to imagine what you are going through. But please dont

think that you are mean or a bad person for the way you feel about

taking care of your mom. Taking care of a child is such a big job and

to add someone with a mental illness would be so stressful. I can

completly understand your feelings on that. So dont beat your self up

about that. Please know your dad and your family will be in my

prayers! Praying for one of GODs Miracles! They do happen!

Christi mom to MYA

> Hi guys,

>

> Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was

diagnosed with

> stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of

his

> stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was

ok. Well

> my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was

having and

> is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and

is pretty

> sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if

it

> is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up

going on IV's

> for the rest of his life which won't be long...

>

> After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he

was really

> sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont'

live long

> even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to

get him to

> have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad

went to

> the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that

he would be

> ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that

totally

> contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to

believe this

> dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news

of the

> enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but

just

> about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really

don't. I'm

> trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is

awful. I

> knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr

in NY

> (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't

imagine

> watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't

imagine

> losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has

depression and

> other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of

it...she's

> not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as

a

> waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad

and mean as

> it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to

take care

> of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me

sound

> awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she

is...she's

> been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard

for me to

> handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you

guys don't

> know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted

some

> support...and you guys are always here for me.

>

August 17, 2002

,

Thanks so much..that is so nice of you!!

In a message dated 8/16/2002 8:04:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ruby1@... writes:

,

i'm so sorry to hear about the sadness in your family..i know how you must feel and how busy you must be taking care of justin and it is not at all awful that you say you couldn't handle taking care of your mom..your family is in our prayers and if you ever need anything...anything at all..feel free to let us know..we are all here for you...any time of day..you just give me a call..i'm in wi but i would love to talk to you if it would help you feel better...about anything at all...my number is 920-478-4504..my name is brenda and my husbands name is ty..give a call day or night..

brenda

mom of tucker

again our prayers are with you..

August 19, 2002

I am so sorry to hear that, . Your family is definitely in my prayers. We are all here for you to vent at or just for a shoulder to cry on. It is very hard to have a sick family member and you are not a horrible person for not wanting to take care of your mother. My 96-year-old grandmother has Alzheimer's and my mother is her primary caregiver. My mom still works and takes care of her. She is up all night long and my mom gets no sleep. It is very hard and I see the stress it puts on my mom. Don't beat yourself up over this. You all need to just be there for your dad to help him get through this because he needs you now more than ever. I am sorry this is happening and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Taryn

Sad news

Hi guys,Ok...i don't know how many know or remember...but my dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in January. He had surgery to remove part of his stomach..and he was going through chemo..and we all though all was ok. Well my dad is having some pains again that are similar to what he was having and is having trouble eating. The dr ordered an endoscopy for Wed..and is pretty sure that there is blockage and most likely is the cancer....and if it is..basically there is nothing they can do...and he will end up going on IV's for the rest of his life which won't be long...After my dad's surgery...the surgeon came out and told us that he was really sick and that with this type of cancer... a lot of patients dont' live long even with chemo. Well..they told my dad more positive things to get him to have a good outlook on this..as that helps sometimes. Well..my dad went to the big cancer hospital in NYC..and the dr there told my dad that he would be ok..and will have to have chemo for the rest of his life. And that totally contradicted what the surgeon had said..so i guess i wanted to believe this dr and so i went into denial. Well my dad told me today the news of the enodocscopy..and what would likely happen. It's not definite..but just about....I'm a mess..i don't know how to handle this. I really don't. I'm trying to be strong..and not cry in front of ..but this is awful. I knew this would probably happen..but like i said..i believed the dr in NY (it's a famous hospital for cancer) and now i'm so upset. I can't imagine watching my dad withering away...or suffering...or dying. I can't imagine losing my father. My mother is not self sufficient (she has depression and other mental illensses) and she is medicated..and is pretty out of it...she's not working..nor would she be able to...and my sister is workign as a waitress..and i don't know what would happen to them...and as bad and mean as it sounds..i could not handle my mom living with me and having to take care of her ....i'm taking care of . I hope that doesn't make me sound awful...i love her..it's just hard for me to see her the way she is...she's been that way for a few years now. Anyway...this is really hard for me to handle..and i just needed to share it with you guys...I know you guys don't know what to say...i don't even know what to say...i just wanted some support...and you guys are always here for me.For more plagio info

April 2, 2004

I'm sorry Marsha, you and your father will be in my prayers.

Troyslife@... wrote:

I have Sad news. on Jan.3rd my father passed away from a mass on the brain

stem. I am her but may be hiding for a while. I love you all.

Marsha and Mother

July 12, 2004

i am sorry for your loss june. kathy in il

July 12, 2004

June - You are held in our hearts and prayers in a special way as you grieve

this loss. Will publish for special blessings on prayers for pets. Hang in

there. We love you.

> Today at 1pm our beautiful Girl was put quietly to sleep. By last night

at

> 7pm she lost all strength and could barely sit up to have a drink of water. I

> stayed with her all night putting drops of water in her mouth. When we tried

to

> pick her up she cried and then, of course, I cried. I phoned her vet this

> morning and he said he thought the cancer had returned in her bone marrow and

we

> agreed to let her go. When we arrived at the vet, he came out to carry her and

> she seemed happy to see him and snuggled right in his arms. We both stayed

with

> her until the end, then we had a few minutes alone with her to say goodbye. We

> both cried all the way home but we are glad she is in a better place where she

> can once again run around and be the princess she always thought she was.

Thank

> you all for all the emotional support you extended to us, it somehow seems

> easier knowing you understand our pain.

>

> Hugs

> June

>

July 12, 2004

June, I'm so very sorry for your loss, please know I'm thinking of

you, and saying prayers for easier times, hugs Tawny

> Today at 1pm our beautiful Girl was put quietly to sleep. By

last night at 7pm she lost all strength and could barely sit up to

have a drink of water. I stayed with her all night putting drops of

water in her mouth. When we tried to pick her up she cried and then,

of course, I cried. I phoned her vet this morning and he said he

thought the cancer had returned in her bone marrow and we agreed to

let her go. When we arrived at the vet, he came out to carry her and

she seemed happy to see him and snuggled right in his arms. We both

stayed with her until the end, then we had a few minutes alone with

her to say goodbye. We both cried all the way home but we are glad

she is in a better place where she can once again run around and be

the princess she always thought she was. Thank you all for all the

emotional support you extended to us, it somehow seems easier knowing

you understand our pain.

>

> Hugs

> June

>

July 12, 2004

June,

I'm sure is romping across the Rainbow Bridge as we speak. I

know I'll have to face that soon with my sweet 15-year old cat,

Mickey, so my heart goes out to you,

Judi

July 12, 2004

June,

I am so sorry. I know this has been a difficult day for you but you will never

forget the wonderful times you had with your precious girl.

Many years ago, we became friends because of our common love for our dogs. I

hope it brings you some peace to know that was there waiting for and

they have having a wonderful time together. Just think how much fun we would

have if we ever met - that is what our girls are doing know.

If you ever need to talk, please don't be afraid to call.

Love, Pat

July 12, 2004

Oh June, I am so sorry. My prayers go out to you.

June Dixon <juner24@...> wrote:

Today at 1pm our beautiful Girl was put quietly to sleep. By last night at

7pm she lost all strength and could barely sit up to have a drink of water. I

stayed with her all night putting drops of water in her mouth. When we tried to

pick her up she cried and then, of course, I cried. I phoned her vet this

morning and he said he thought the cancer had returned in her bone marrow and we

agreed to let her go. When we arrived at the vet, he came out to carry her and

she seemed happy to see him and snuggled right in his arms. We both stayed with

her until the end, then we had a few minutes alone with her to say goodbye. We

both cried all the way home but we are glad she is in a better place where she

can once again run around and be the princess she always thought she was. Thank

you all for all the emotional support you extended to us, it somehow seems

easier knowing you understand our pain.

Hugs

June

July 12, 2004

I'm so sorry, June. Sending hugs to you and Don. Hope you both will be

OK soon.

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Sad News

> Today at 1pm our beautiful Girl was put quietly to sleep. By

last night at 7pm she lost all strength and could barely sit up to have

a drink of water. I stayed with her all night putting drops of water in

her mouth. When we tried to pick her up she cried and then, of course, I

cried. I phoned her vet this morning and he said he thought the cancer

had returned in her bone marrow and we agreed to let her go. When we

arrived at the vet, he came out to carry her and she seemed happy to see

him and snuggled right in his arms. We both stayed with her until the

end, then we had a few minutes alone with her to say goodbye. We both

cried all the way home but we are glad she is in a better place where

she can once again run around and be the princess she always thought she

was. Thank you all for all the emotional support you extended to us, it

somehow seems easier knowing you understand our pain.

>

> Hugs

> June

July 12, 2004

June,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. Like so many others here,

I've also had to make the same decision. Girl was a member of yur family,

and I have no doubts you love her very much. I've found it rather amazing how

great our love for our pets could be, and so the grief process is just as great.

I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain, and that

so many people understand what you have and are going through, and are here for

you, me included.

Dix

[ ] Sad News

Today at 1pm our beautiful Girl was put quietly to sleep. By last night

at 7pm she lost all strength and could barely sit up to have a drink of water.

I stayed with her all night putting drops of water in her mouth. When we tried

to pick her up she cried and then, of course, I cried. I phoned her vet this

morning and he said he thought the cancer had returned in her bone marrow and we

agreed to let her go. When we arrived at the vet, he came out to carry her and

she seemed happy to see him and snuggled right in his arms. We both stayed with

her until the end, then we had a few minutes alone with her to say goodbye. We

both cried all the way home but we are glad she is in a better place where she

can once again run around and be the princess she always thought she was. Thank

you all for all the emotional support you extended to us, it somehow seems

easier knowing you understand our pain.

Hugs

June

July 12, 2004

I'm so sorry June. There are no words for your giref, but know we all feel it.

Jefersea