It’s spring again! And boy have things changed since my last post over five years (I can’t believe it’s been that long) ago.
I have since retired, but whoever said that retirement was time for rest and relaxation was a danged-ole liar! Holy-granoly!
I nearly lost the hub-a-dub to sepsis during the winter. Those four months are a blur.
During that blur we found out our Melody (14 yo) has a fast-growing spindle cell tumor. Since it was inoperable, we expect to lose her any day. Meesha (13 yo) was diagnosed with IVDD. We were told she will be ‘leaving’ us soon as well. Doublestuff (aka Kingston 12yo) has serious mobility issues. A survivor of MCT, he’s healthy as a horse, but can barely get up and walk on his own.
Mariah Carey (6 yo) is doing great. She’s a handful, but she’s the sunshine in all the dreary.
As our puppers near the end, I’m reminded of the responsibility we accept when we add them to our families. And as the hub-a-dub and I get closer to our inevitable end, it’s a fact, we have to remember our responsibility to the fur-babies we leave behind.
I miss ‘talking’ to everyone here and I hope this post finds y’all enjoying life with your packs. I know it’s a cliche, but things can change quickly: Take pictures. Make notes. Remember to love. And lastly, be prepared.
Complacency is not your friend.
Love to all!!
PAAAAMMMMM!!!! OMD!!!! Sooooo good to hear from you, although some of the circumstances aren’t the best
We can at least celebrate the good news that your hub-a-dib is still with us, as you as well!!!!
Going to come back later when I can immerse myself more into your post and absorb everything. I just had to get off a quick reply to say how wonderful it is to hear from you. Sweet harmony was such a trooper and so loved. I’ll always remember her Gentle Spirit♥️♥️
With love
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Hello my sweet friend!! It warms my heart so much to see your post!! I miss you and all our talks but frankly I just don’t know how you have the time to do all that you do. Your heart must be huge!! You’ll never know how much I appreciated your kind and thoughtful guidance. You’re such a wonderful asset to this foundation. xoxoxo
Woooooah! Pam! I cannot believe 10 years has gone by in a flash. Harmony was not a Tripawd for long, but her spirit shines brightly on all of us after all these years. I have no doubt she guided many members through the ups and downs of this journey.
It feels so good to see you here, although I’m sorry you’ve been through such a ruff time lately! Super glad your hubs made it through. Now you can both be there for your sweet fur kids, giving them all the love and care that can be so tricky at this time in life. We went through IVDD with Wyatt Ray, I totally get it.
But you know how to handle this stage, because you are the most incredible pet parent ever, with a spirit as bright and beautiful as all of your furkids.
Curious, did you ever have any more visits by Harmony? Any signs?
I’m just stunned and so happy you posted. Please lean on us my friend. Once a Tripawd Mom, always a Tripawd Mom. xoxoxo
HOWDY!!!!
I know! 10 years went by so dang fast and now we’re losing our Melody as well. We’ve recently signed up with a mobile vet. We live out in the country and getting our puppers to the vet has become a challenge with their mobility issues. The best thing about that is they can be here at a minute’s notice if any of them are suffering. We didn’t have that luxury with Harmony. That’s something she taught us: Be better prepared. It was a Saturday morning when she went into distress and our vet didn’t do weekend emergency calls. We couldn’t get her to the ER which was some distance away. Thankfully, she passed quickly.
I haven’t seen any signs from Harmony, but then again, I could be too busy to notice. However, I will tell you when I dust her container (I like to think I’m scratching her ear) I always think of you and Tripawds as I hold the little name plate you made for her. I imagine she would come looking for me if I didn’t give her a little ‘pet or scratch’ on a regular basis. LOL!
I’m so very sorry to hear about Wyatt Ray. I had never heard of IVDD before Meesha was diagnosed. I thought she was having a stroke. The vet said she might go downhill quickly or linger on for months. So far she’s been on the months-side of the diagnosis.
Lastly, I really don’t know if everyone who is a member or a visitor of this site understand the sacrifice you and your hubby have committed to the well being of not only the tripawds themselves but to those who are trying to care for them. The mental anguish of a Tripawd Mom/Dad is all consuming if it weren’t for earthbound angels such as you guys.
I do miss ‘seeing’ everyone here. Tripawds will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart.
xoxoxo
I wanted to send you an addendum to your query about signs from Harmony. This evening Melody’s journey is ending and I just found out the name of the crematory service is Harmony Hills. If that ain’t a sign I don’t know what is. xoxo
PAM 💖💖💖 I meant to come back jere, but now I’ve seen your newest vlog post and I’ll respond over there.
Always remember, Harmony ‘s time here on Tripawds was way too short, she jumped into our hearts. Additionally, as difficult as it was when she transitioned, you understood on a Aoup deep level uou DID do everything ppssible to give her a chance at extended quality. For you to share at that time you didnt regret taking g thempath you told. That kind of understanding comes from an enlightened soul….a wise Soul….a Soul so full of grace . Please know that the way you handled her passing after such a waaaay too short time, is referenced often when people ask of anyone regrets their decision. If I recall, you expressed with such eloquence and again, grace, that you HAD to try and had no regrets.
It also reminds everyone, as we see often on here, that this piece of crap disease is very cunning and can always be lurking under the radar regardless of all the proper test etc.
My goodness, to see the way Harmony connected with you as she greeted Melody at the Rainbow Bridge absolutely blew my mind! I know you had to find some comfort in knowing that the cremation place is called Harmony hills! Boy oh boy, when Harmony sends you a message even if it takes a long time, she does it the most unique way possible!
Going over to Melpdy’s update now. Just had to respond here first.
With love
Sally
PS. Thank you for your kind words. Please know it was my honor and privilege to “meet” you, Harmony, all the pack and, of course, the hub a dub too!