I Could Use Your Thoughts and Prayers

[Ian]

@PatsBoy12 and @Kenneth Sims I've emailed you both earlier today, so check your inbox and shoot me a note when you have a moment.

 

[shmessy]

My boy Moses 6/1/06 to 10/15/15 - RIP my precious boy

Cancer

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An entire community here grieves with you. I hope you can feel that. We are all here for you, KS.

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[anditsgood]

My boy Moses 6/1/06 to 10/15/15 - RIP my precious boy

Cancer

How are you now?

Thought and prayed for you throughout the day

 

[scott99]

My boy Moses 6/1/06 to 10/15/15 - RIP my precious boy

Cancer

I'm sorry Kenneth, I've been there. I had to put my best friend down about 10 years ago. He was with me for 14 years. I think about him often and still have dreams about him 10 years later.

It's a very tough thing to get over, but the best thing to do is to celebrate his life and remember all the good times you had with him. I like to remember my dog's craziness, he was goofy, and also super tough. He used to do goofy things, like if you dropped a napkin, he jumped on it like he found a winning lottery ticket. But he also hated everyone and everything that wasn't family, he would have attack a tiger if he saw one (and lose horribly), thank god that wasn't a possibility. He loved to fight other dogs, even though the only times he fought was when he was attacked by dogs off of their leashes (I always kept him on his leash because I knew how he was, mean). He also was the most loving and loyal dog too. And a great protector. Slept great for 14 years having him around.

These are the things you need to remember. The good times. You gave him a wonderful loving life, and I'm sure he gave back tenfold in return. Like you said, remember when he was young and spry, remember the fun times with him.

And remember this, after you are feeling better, after you've grieved, there are tons of dogs that need a loving owner to give them a great life. Go down to the pound and find another friend who you can give a chance to have a great life, and who will love you unconditionally forever. My childhood dog lived from 1974-1991, after he passed away, I grieved for 3 months. Afterwards I went to the pound and found a great friend, one who was with me for 14 years through thick and thin. He became my best friend ever, whom will be a good part of my memories forever. If I lived in a house instead of an apartment I'd get another dog (my apartment complex doesn't even allow cats).

 

[ralmat55]

I am doing pretty well. He was an amazing dog who gave me wonderful moments to remember the rest of my life.

He loved rides and he fully enjoyed his ride to the vet with his head out the window, the wind whipping his fur and a smile on his face.

I knew when they weighed him that it was bad. He had lost 22 lbs since March. Then, the vet lifted his tail and saw the cancer which was practically eating away his anus. It was an easy decision. The easiest I have ever had with a pet.

My thanks to everyone who offered their condolences. Heading to sleep. It was another sad day.

 

[ralmat55]

How are you now?

Thought and prayed for you throughout the day

Thank you so much. Those prayers were answered. He died peacefully and I am at peace that I did the right thing at the right time.

 

[ralmat55]

Hey fam,

I just wanted to check in this morning. I had one of those "one step back" moments last night and this morning. I am well for the most part, but it is a bit more difficult this morning than it has been the past four or five days. I'm not in the dungeon, but I feel a bit closer than I have. I am still fighting and encourage @Kenneth Sims to do the same. We are both on the emotional roller coaster that @KontradictioN described in a recent post. I at least know I can run here when I start to feel this way. I am off to work and then I have a four-day weekend. I am thinking of taking the five-hour drive to Miami to be with my family, though that's still up in the air (finances). Anyway, I hope you all are doing well. I'm still fighting.

Keep fighting my friend.

 

[n1997y]

Something to laugh about today:

Colts fans are trying to rent a Blimp to fly over the Pats/Colts game, which is at night, and the Dome roof may or may not be closed.

AND , yes it gets better, The guy who started the go fund me site to raise the money for the Blimp is the owner of the company who flies the Blimp.

Wouldn't it be ironic if his blimp deflates?

 

[n1997y]

Man, if you guys actually pull it off and get together for a beer, I'm gonna be jealous.

Maybe we Pats fans in the DC metro area should have a Patboy12-Kenneth night somewhere. Toss a few back and sing praises.

I'm in DC area, think this would be a great idea.

 

[n1997y]

Thank you so much. Those prayers were answered. He died peacefully and I am at peace that I did the right thing at the right time.

Good. Glad you are at peace with it, as the right decision. Take it as a sign, a transition, a step in the direction of letting go and moving forward leaving the past behind. It was an easy decision, the right decision, because you really had no choice. It also forces you to let go of a big remnant of your former life with her, a big part of your memories and a reminder of her will no longer be wagging his tail and crawling into your consciousness. It's another thing to grieve, but also a chance to begin healing. It is what it is, you had no choice, so make the best of it.

 

[PatsDeb]

Sorry about your dog, Ken, but I am glad you are at peace with his passing. Hope you and Patsboy have a better day tomorrow. TGIF. Stay strong.
Love, Deb

 

[supafly]

I am doing pretty well. He was an amazing dog who gave me wonderful moments to remember the rest of my life.

He loved rides and he fully enjoyed his ride to the vet with his head out the window, the wind whipping his fur and a smile on his face.

I knew when they weighed him that it was bad. He had lost 22 lbs since March. Then, the vet lifted his tail and saw the cancer which was practically eating away his anus. It was an easy decision. The easiest I have ever had with a pet.

My thanks to everyone who offered their condolences. Heading to sleep. It was another sad day.

I recently lost my German Shepard to cancer as well, after doing everything possible, which included selling our SB hotel reservations and canceling the trip out west in early February to help pay for the chemo treatments. A full month after his passing, I still sit here feeling as though I lost my best friend. It's amazing how close we can become to our pets over time. There's a feeling of genuine love there, and the way that he depended on me is surely missed.

I admire your positive attitude and realization that it was an "easy" decision for you, and hope that you look back on the days you spent together and see it as a positive. Please do not allow this to deter you from moving forward, or remind you of your situation with your ex. I am impressed with your dedication towards looking ahead, despite this recent horrible news. God Bless, and I will continue to monitor your situation, and the situation of @PatsBoy12 as often as possible. Today's tragedy for you was a lesson for me, in terms of continuing to persevere through obstacles, and I hope that doesn't come out in a selfish way.

 

[ralmat55]

Miss him much this morning as he was a huge part of my morning routine. Still at peace with the decision. I have so many wonderful memories of Moses that I will cherish the rest of my life. Yesterday 's gone. Today awaits.

 

[anditsgood]

Miss him much this morning as he was a huge part of my morning routine. Still at peace with the decision. I have so many wonderful memories of Moses that I will cherish the rest of my life. Yesterday 's gone. Today awaits.

Go take today by storm and make a difference in your profession

 

[Tony2046]

Miss him much this morning as he was a huge part of my morning routine. Still at peace with the decision. I have so many wonderful memories of Moses that I will cherish the rest of my life. Yesterday 's gone. Today awaits.

He will always be a part of you.

Please know that you gave Moses a great life.

 

[BTTA]

Miss him much this morning as he was a huge part of my morning routine. Still at peace with the decision. I have so many wonderful memories of Moses that I will cherish the rest of my life. Yesterday 's gone. Today awaits.

Oh boy, this truly sucks. And talk about bad timing. Sounds like you are doing really well with it.
Dogs are a huge part of our life here, we've had about 100 come through our household over the years and had to deal with every imaginable situation, including of course putting down long standing family members.
My heart is with you.
At some point you'll think about bringing another one into your life, let me know if you want to talk it through.

 

[BTTA]

I'm in DC area, think this would be a great idea.

How about November 8th, when the 'Skins visit the Pats? We could pick a sports bar, gather up a half dozen or more Pats fans from this board.
There's always Murphy's in Alexandria, but that's so crowded and everyone is a Pats fan so what's the point?

 

[scott99]

Miss him much this morning as he was a huge part of my morning routine. Still at peace with the decision. I have so many wonderful memories of Moses that I will cherish the rest of my life. Yesterday 's gone. Today awaits.

Remember the good times Kenneth. And remember the wonderful life you gave him and the love he gave you in return. He truly had won the dog lottery when he found you as an owner.

I'm sure your vet had kind words for you. I will never forget what my vet told me, he told me I was a great friend to my dog for doing what I did. I had a German shepherd mix who's legs finally gave out, and he told me if that hadn't have happened his kidneys were already starting to fail, and he had less than 3 months to live. Most vets are very kind people, and he said he could tell how well I cared for my dog and loved him. Please do what I always do, remember the fun times, or in my case, fun and crazy times.

 

[ralmat55]

Having a bad day. The uneasy feeling is back. My sadness is intense. It's a combination of Moses and my ex. Especially the ex.

She often told me that I loved the dog more than her. Well, the results are in now that I have lost them both. She was wrong, and it wasn't close.

 

[scott99]

Having a bad day. The uneasy feeling is back. My sadness is intense. It's a combination of Moses and my ex. Especially the ex.

She often told me that I loved the dog more than her. Well, the results are in now that I have lost them both. She was wrong, and it wasn't close.

Kenneth, this happening only compounded things, but you need to let ONLY HAPPY MEMORIES enter your head. And remember, there will be many happy memories to create now and in the future. Stay positive. You need to spend time with family. Get more involved in there lives. It will bring you happiness I promise.