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Jet
Dec 22, 2016 10:22:37 GMT -7
Post by jkflash on Dec 22, 2016 10:22:37 GMT -7
Hey gang. The last 2 months have been a roller coaster for me and I am hoping to hit an incline soon. On November 8 I lost my grandfather. That hit really hard but at the same time I knew what he had been dealing with medically and it is easier knowing he went quickly and didn't suffer. The week before thanksgiving I found some lumps in my dog's throat. I didn't think anything of it initially because Jet didn't seem to feel any pain when I rubbed his neck but decided it would be best to know for sure. When we went to the vet she said that his lymphnodes were enlarged and that could be one of 2 things. Either he was fighting an infection or he had lymphoma. She wanted to run some tests with the oncologist to know for sure so she sent some samples out and would call me with their findings. A week later my fears turned into reality, Jet had cancer. I did as much research as I could and from what I read the outlook was not a good one. Jet had maybe 18 months IF everything went perfect. I decided it would be best to not make him suffer so I scheduled to put him down 12/12. We spent the next 2 weeks enjoying what little time we had left, and I spoiled the crap out of him. He ate better than I did most days. Then the day arrived. The one I dreaded. My wife, parents, and one of my best friends all surrounded Jet and I. I laid my head on his chest and heard him take his last breath. I loved Jet like a son and this has been quite possibly one of the worst times in my life. I brought Jet home yesterday and placed him on a shelf with the ad I found him in. Now that he is home, I feel better but still feel an emptiness. I miss seeing him wagging his tail in the morning, the way he climbed over me to get to the drive up at the bank, his bark when I would kiss my wife. This has been extremely tough for me. If you have fur babies at home, hug them once for Jet and I.
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Jet
Dec 22, 2016 21:15:38 GMT -7
Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 22, 2016 21:15:38 GMT -7
I am really sorry for your loss jk - I fear we are in for the same soon with our dobie Prime.
A pet is not just a pet, they are family, and I am sure jet is happier now, and pain free. Hope time will help you and yours jk, it is tough, no doubt.
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Jet
Dec 23, 2016 9:51:50 GMT -7
Post by jkflash on Dec 23, 2016 9:51:50 GMT -7
Thanks CC. This has been extremely difficult to deal with. Jet was my first dog when I moved out on my own and he was with me while I was living alone. I married a girl who has had cats her whole life and now she has grown to love dogs and feels the same way I do. I think what hurts the most is I feel as if we were cheated out of our time together. Jet was only about 6 years old when he passed. Labs typically have a life expectancy of 12-14 years. He didn't even have any gray hair yet. I think about all the things that I wanted to do with him, but then remember all the great times we did have in the time we did get. Then I feel better.
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Jet
Dec 23, 2016 14:31:39 GMT -7
Post by Grandpabeast on Dec 23, 2016 14:31:39 GMT -7
Prayers JkFlash ! Remember those good times buddy.
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Jet
Dec 23, 2016 21:41:23 GMT -7
Post by AK on Dec 23, 2016 21:41:23 GMT -7
That's rough jk. Im sorry to hear these two blows came back to back like this! Its good that you made the right decision with Jet even though it was a tough one. Hang in there my friend!
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Jet
Dec 12, 2018 17:21:59 GMT -7
Post by jkflash on Dec 12, 2018 17:21:59 GMT -7
Today is a rather bittersweet day. My wife reminded me that this is the 4 year anniversary of the day I asked her to marry me. I'll never forget that moment. We were on a cruise in the Bahamas. We had just come in from swimming with dolphins and got ready for our fancy dinner. I rented a tuxedo and she wore a gown that made her look like a movie star. As the photographer was taking photos I asked her to take one more. I dropped out of my chair, down on one knee, and flashed a diamond in front of her that made her jaw drop to the floor.
2 years after that amazing day we found ourselves in the veterinarian office saying goodbye to my dog, my son, Jet. I still think about him, wishing he was here to help tell my parents Denise and I are having a baby. Sometimes if I allow my mind to wander, I am back in that office telling Jet "it will be ok, you're a good boy. I love you, Son." Today I walked up to his urn, told him I missed him, and how I wish he was here. The next day I went in to work in no mood to be productive and my mom put a photo of Jet and I with a short poem.
I loved you because you needed me
I loved your total trust
When it was time to let you go your suffering said "I must"
I loved you through your final sigh
I loved your farewell kiss
I held you close as you said goodbye
Your love I'll surely miss
"Just a dog" to others but to me a loyal friend
Empty hours you helped me through
I loved you until the end.
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Jet
Dec 12, 2018 18:58:31 GMT -7
Post by poet on Dec 12, 2018 18:58:31 GMT -7
You have my sympathies JK. I lost my mom last month so I feel your pain.
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Jet
Dec 12, 2018 19:03:58 GMT -7
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Post by jkflash on Dec 12, 2018 19:03:58 GMT -7
So sorry to hear about your mom poet. I pray that you are given strength to get through a difficult time.
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Jet
Dec 13, 2018 5:36:47 GMT -7
Post by mustang1989 on Dec 13, 2018 5:36:47 GMT -7
You have my sympathies JK. I lost my mom last month so I feel your pain. I'm also sorry to hear of your loss poet. May God give you and your family strength and comfort through this time. |
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Jet
Dec 13, 2018 5:42:42 GMT -7
Post by mustang1989 on Dec 13, 2018 5:42:42 GMT -7
Today is a rather bittersweet day. My wife reminded me that this is the 4 year anniversary of the day I asked her to marry me. I'll never forget that moment. We were on a cruise in the Bahamas. We had just come in from swimming with dolphins and got ready for our fancy dinner. I rented a tuxedo and she wore a gown that made her look like a movie star. As the photographer was taking photos I asked her to take one more. I dropped out of my chair, down on one knee, and flashed a diamond in front of her that made her jaw drop to the floor. 2 years after that amazing day we found ourselves in the veterinarian office saying goodbye to my dog, my son, Jet. I still think about him, wishing he was here to help tell my parents Denise and I are having a baby. Sometimes if I allow my mind to wander, I am back in that office telling Jet "it will be ok, you're a good boy. I love you, Son." Today I walked up to his urn, told him I missed him, and how I wish he was here. The next day I went in to work in no mood to be productive and my mom put a photo of Jet and I with a short poem. I loved you because you needed me I loved your total trust When it was time to let you go your suffering said "I must" I loved you through your final sigh I loved your farewell kiss I held you close as you said goodbye Your love I'll surely miss "Just a dog" to others but to me a loyal friend Empty hours you helped me through I loved you until the end. That's a very touching tribute poem bud. Pets are hard to get over for sure. We had two dachshunds, commonly referred to as "Idiot 1 and Idiot 2"but their real names were Scooter and Sweet Pea. They both managed to make it to 17 years old and passed away within a year of one another. I had to put 'em both down and you're right.............it does hurt. I apologize for being a year late to this but am truly sorry for your loss. |
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Jet
Dec 13, 2018 14:49:46 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 14:49:46 GMT -7
Hey gang. The last 2 months have been a roller coaster for me and I am hoping to hit an incline soon. On November 8 I lost my grandfather. That hit really hard but at the same time I knew what he had been dealing with medically and it is easier knowing he went quickly and didn't suffer. The week before thanksgiving I found some lumps in my dog's throat. I didn't think anything of it initially because Jet didn't seem to feel any pain when I rubbed his neck but decided it would be best to know for sure. When we went to the vet she said that his lymphnodes were enlarged and that could be one of 2 things. Either he was fighting an infection or he had lymphoma. She wanted to run some tests with the oncologist to know for sure so she sent some samples out and would call me with their findings. A week later my fears turned into reality, Jet had cancer. I did as much research as I could and from what I read the outlook was not a good one. Jet had maybe 18 months IF everything went perfect. I decided it would be best to not make him suffer so I scheduled to put him down 12/12. We spent the next 2 weeks enjoying what little time we had left, and I spoiled the crap out of him. He ate better than I did most days. Then the day arrived. The one I dreaded. My wife, parents, and one of my best friends all surrounded Jet and I. I laid my head on his chest and heard him take his last breath. I loved Jet like a son and this has been quite possibly one of the worst times in my life. I brought Jet home yesterday and placed him on a shelf with the ad I found him in. Now that he is home, I feel better but still feel an emptiness. I miss seeing him wagging his tail in the morning, the way he climbed over me to get to the drive up at the bank, his bark when I would kiss my wife. This has been extremely tough for me. If you have fur babies at home, hug them once for Jet and I. |
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Jet
Dec 13, 2018 15:23:50 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 15:23:50 GMT -7
jk,
I'm sorry that this note is two years after the fact, but I just saw it and wanted to send my condolences. I know how the holiday season can bring back memories that are bittersweet at best. As well as losing my parents (my dad died at age 58 when I was 31 and my mom passed on at 64 when I was 37) I have lost several wonderful pets.....some of the best friends that I have ever had. The hardest for me to deal with was my cat Freddie. I had had her (yes, Freddie was a girl) in my life from the time she was weaned at about 6 weeks. She was a very small gray long-hair. She was with me for 18 years, and I couldn't have asked for a better companion and friend. I played with her and stroked her often from the day I got her, and she became a very friendly and affectionate companion. When she became ill I took her to the vet and found that she was very sick and would soon die in major pain, so I had to decide on the spot that I had to give her up. I couldn't allow her to live in pain another day just so I wouldn't have to say goodbye so soon. I held her close to me, rubbed her head and scratched her ears as the vet's injection stopped her pain and her life. I'll never forget that moment........and it took days for the emotional pain to start to lessen.
Please know that I can, to a degree, understand your loss, and I hope that in this holiday season you can reflect more on the good and joyous times that you shared with Jet. I will try to do just that with my memories of Freddie. I am so sorry for your loss.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.
Dave
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