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Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
I was so sorry to read this. I am sure Spirit knew how much you loved him. You obviously took great care of him. I hope your happy memories of him will comfort you.
Antonia
Eddie - Lab x golden retriever. Weighed 63lbs. Ate Canagan. Diagnosed October 2012. 13units of Caninsulin twice a day. Had EPI as well as diabetes. Died 20 June 2017. Loved forever.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Jim,
I have been traveling and missed Spirit's sudden issue until now. My heart is breaking for the loss of your big guy. I'm so very sorry. He was a truly beautiful dog and soul.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Thanks all....healed a bit by doing a tribute video from puppy to the morning he crossed the bridge. Lots of vacation shots of our travels.
Search for "Spirit-bear tribute" on you tube. Sorry, I couldn't copy a link.
Jim/Marijane & Spirit, Newfoundland, born Dec 22, 2007, 115lbs. DX Oct. 2011, 18.5 units Humulin 2x per day. Hills WD kibble, Hills WD can made into gravy, boiled chicken. Spirit passed on June 9, 2016 and it had nothing to do with diabetes.....farewell my buddy.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Ohhh Jim,
What beautiful pictures and I'm sure memories.
Very special...hope your memories help with your sorrow... RIP sweet spirit
Sissy 13 yr old Bichon, born 4/17/03, 12 lbs. Diagnoised 7/20/12. Passed away 12/29/16 in my arms. My life will never be the same again. She will always be with me. Run free my babygirl 3 ozs I/D 4 x's day. 1.75 units levemir 2 times a day. .1 mg thyroid pill, tramadol for leg pain, morning & night,Use Alphatrak 2 and Relion Confirm meters.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Great tribute. Comes across loud & clear how much the big guy meant to you.
Otis Farrell dx'd 12/10, best friend to his dad, Bill, for over 14 years. Left this world while in his dad’s loving arms 10/04/13. Sonny Farrell dx'd 1/14, adopted 5/15/14. Left this world while in his dad's loving arms 9/06/16. Run pain free, you Pug guys, til we're together again.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Oh Jim, I haven't been here in a little while and my heart dropped reading the title of your thread. You and Spirit had a special connection. You understood his patterns, personality, and nuisances like your own. He was blessed to be in your care and given your love.
I can't help but think after Ali's brain tumor that the shorter end time can be a blessing as well as a deep sadness.
Run free, gentle Spirit and tell my Ali hello and that I miss her everyday as I know you will miss your handsome boy.
Lifting you up, Jim.
Patty
Patty and Ali13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma~ Time is precious ~
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have been where you are many times and feel your pain. God bless you for taking such loving care of your baby. RIP Spirit and run free.
Mr. Magoo, 10 yr.old Morkie, diagnosed 2/2/16. 3U Vetsulin once a day. Royal Canin gastro wet food.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Oh Jim, I love the tribute. In the picture when he is young, laying on top of you and you have your head back eyes closed I imagine you are soaking him in, thinking of your other Newfy and how good it feels to have the weight of another dog pressed against you.
I remember when Maggie would sometimes lie on top of me how I treasure those physical memories.
I know life is still filled with firsts without Spirit, but I hope the pain is dulled a bit.
Tara
Tara in honor of Ruby.
She was a courageous Boston Terrier who marched right on through diabetes, megaesophagus, and EPI until 14.
Lucky for both of us we found each other. I'd do it all again girly.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
It's been a "very" strange week....I've gone from a strict routine everyday to having no familiar routine at all. The emotions have come in waves and thanks to all of your kind words, thoughts and prayers they have helped carry me when I feel the most lost. I find myself taking the same walks in the morning and evening and they are the toughest but I know I need to continue these for my own health....thanks spirit! This was spirit and my time to talk, laugh and just enjoy the park trails meeting every camper on the way. He brought smiles and laughs from everyone who ran to him for a hug (and a bit of drool). He treated everyone like they were his best friend lifting his nose from the grass and giving each one a "newfie moment".
I remember thinking back when he was first diagnosed over 4-1/2 years ago that this "new" routine was going to be a pain in the ass, I was nervous (ok neurotic) and loaded with fear but little did I know that it was the routine of diabetes that brought me closer to Spirit than any other pet I've ever owned. I know I've said it before but this community saved me in those early days and was always willing to listen and comment on my rants. I thank God for the service that you all do.
To be perfectly honest it was the diabetes that taught me truly how to communicate with my dog. I knew every move, I read his eyes and his posture we truly were in "sync". It also taught me very early on to appreciate every moment with my best friend. Each new day was a blessing and every good "curve" made me happy and we both celebrated.
I received a wonderful comment from a very close friend who knew just how much time and effort I put into my pup when he said..."If I ever come back as a dog, I sure as hell want you as my owner". It was that simple comment that helped me understand the hard decision that every pet owner will eventually have to make. He went on to say that Spirit had a wonderful life, he lived on a beach, traveled the country and was rarely if ever left alone. I knew I had kept my end of the deal when I got Spirit as a pup.
Spirit IS loved and I am grateful for all the lessons he taught me on this journey but the most important thing he did was teach me to live in the moment, slow down and smell the grass, take walks in the rain (we had too sometimes) and no matter what happened he always woke up each day excited about doing our same old routine as if it was the first time we did it.....same park, same beach, same walk done each day with a goofy newfie joy for life in his heart.
Run free my boy, you are and always will be a huge part of me.
Jim/Marijane & Spirit, Newfoundland, born Dec 22, 2007, 115lbs. DX Oct. 2011, 18.5 units Humulin 2x per day. Hills WD kibble, Hills WD can made into gravy, boiled chicken. Spirit passed on June 9, 2016 and it had nothing to do with diabetes.....farewell my buddy.
Re: Spirit Crossed the Bridge Today..... June 9, 2016
Jim,
What beautiful thoughts. I am so lucky to have my Sissy sitting here next to me.
I,so often,will miss a dinner,or not do something because of the time or situation,because of Sissy.NEVER with any thought of regret or inconvenience, but so often with friends or family saying,you miss so much because of a dog.what a shame,you are missing out.
NO, they are missing out on knowing the endless limits of a bond and love most of them will never know and have no way of understanding.
I say,we are all the lucky ones.To know what we know,love how we love and have a bond that will last a lifetime and beyond.
Thank you for your words and love of " a dog"
Sissy 13 yr old Bichon, born 4/17/03, 12 lbs. Diagnoised 7/20/12. Passed away 12/29/16 in my arms. My life will never be the same again. She will always be with me. Run free my babygirl 3 ozs I/D 4 x's day. 1.75 units levemir 2 times a day. .1 mg thyroid pill, tramadol for leg pain, morning & night,Use Alphatrak 2 and Relion Confirm meters.
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