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  • #2671
    Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

    Have had some personal things going on coupled with a crazy time at work right now that have kept me from posting. But had to pop in to say that I think of you often. In some ways it doesn't seem possible that you are approaching the one year mark and in other ways I'm sure it feels like a lifetime has passed. Either way, Ali's story is an inspiring one. A lucky pup she was! She was loved by all on here and is still greatly missed! Big hugs to you and Tim.
    Last edited by momofdecker; 10-01-2013, 04:04 AM.
    Holli & Decker // diagnosed November 5th, 2011 // Journeyed to the bridge January 26th, 2013, surrounded by his family at home // 9 years old // Levemir insulin // Hypothyroid // C1-C5 cervical spinal lesion // weight 87 lbs // Run with the wind my sweet boy. Run pain free. Holding you close in my heart till we meet again!

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    • #2672
      Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

      Love that picture of Ali....she is reminding you that she is always watching (insert sniffles...)...

      Can't believe we (yes "we" as in all of us on the forum who loved her so...) are approaching a year...

      Double sniffles...

      Tami
      Soaphie = 15 yr old Border/Berner mix dx 07/08. ~8.25 units a.m./p.m. vetsulin, blind/deaf. Ultra Senior, Vital Beef/Bison, Brown Rice and lots of loving. Soaphie passed on October 29, 2015. Sydney = 14.5 yr old Aussie/Shar Pei mix dx 11/10. NPH-varies w/ predinisone a.m./p.m., blind/deaf. Sydney passed on June 3, 2014.

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      • #2673
        Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

        That's the truth Jesse girl, so much the medical community is still discovering about diabetes.

        Judi, the time apart does make for a quiet house that's for sure. Our pups tend to fill those gaps and bring so much love.

        Thanks Holli. I think we both have been running like crazy lately. Sure couldn't have done that on the diabetes watch. There's a time and season for everything...

        Thanks Tami. I love that so many here got to know her and love her like I did . It's been 5 years now I think since I first met you on the Yuku board. Time goes so fast. Give your girls a hug for me.

        Patty
        Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~

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        • #2674
          Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

          Hey Patty,

          How's Kentucky agreeing with 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.

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          • #2675
            Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

            Originally posted by Patty View Post
            Hard to believe 1 year ago today we were battling severe drops in bg. http://www.k9diabetes.com/forum/show...+heart&page=79 I was up all night, first fighting lows that could only be stopped by spoonfuls of honey and food. Then highs from running out of insulin after stopping the drop.

            I know what you mean Patty. Ali was such a huge presence to all of us it doesn't seem possible that life has been allowed to continue on that long without her.
            On an intellectual level you know you will lose them and that life will continue on, but then there is this altered universe where our hearts and souls really live. When I was in the process of losing my Abby girl I just couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that I had spent her whole life having the ultimate say about what did and didn't happen to her. Then on this most crucial matter of when she would leave this world I was absolutely powerless. How could that be? I just couldn't reconcile the two.

            I was at such a loss as to how to make it better. After watching a few other dogs here with cancer or other terminal issues and severe swings in bg close to the end, I believe her condition had a lot to do with it. Perhaps the electrolyte balance affecting insulin absorption. Can't know. But we had one more month together...

            I haven't gone back and looked at Ruby's journal, but I wonder if the drops she was having were similar and the timing happened to coincide with the enzyme switch. It seems to me there may have been a few times when she had a sharper then expected response to the fast acting I was using prior to the enzyme switch.

            Sure do miss my best friend when Tim's away so much.


            This picture has a presence to it...like she really is there waiting for you.

            BTW, is that my red kayak...or is mine the yellow?

            Patty

            p.s. Looks like the rescue pup is being adopted by her foster family. Glad she fit in so well and will have a good home.
            I have been wondering what happened with the pup. Wonder if it would be worth sending a message to Ali to send you the dog you should have.

            Tara
            Last edited by Rubytuesday; 10-01-2013, 06:35 PM.
            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.

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            • #2676
              Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

              Bill, it's humid (you wouldn't know anything about that where you live, lol)! But green . Didn't have much green in CO without driving up a water bill.

              Tara, my husband would disagree...but you can have red AND yellow. I call them the lawn ornaments. They decorate more than they get used.

              Yeah, I like that picture because it's just "Ali." Her mannerism, look, and heart all wrapped up in one photo.

              With regard to the insulin/bg drops Tara, it's hard to know with complicated pups like ours. But I remember giving her some Humalog in the vet's office that last day and remembering how much more potent it could be lately. So I didn't give her as much as I probably could have. Some of the other dogs here had drops before we learned they passed of something other than diabetes. Just got me wondering about those things we try so hard to figure out.

              I may have the opportunity to dog sit for a friend's golden in early Nov. Will let you know if we get to have a little fun around here. Hopefully not the crazy stories Craig has, LOL.
              Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~

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              • #2677
                Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                Now, for the important stuff, ... you a Kentucky or Louisville fan???
                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.

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                • #2678
                  Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                  Patty,

                  I had been thinking of you... knowing that you lost your Sweet Ali in October... and remember the difficult time you had about now. After being on the forum for a few years now, you see it time and time again, when the BG starts to become really irradic, it seems like the body is having a hard time regulating.

                  When you have a dog that is irregular to begin with, sometimes you just don't see it... and we do everything we can to make it right.... until later with hindsight, you know there was nothing you could do.

                  I love Ali's pic... truthfully, it made me cry. I know that she is watching over you and Tim.... the sweetness of her just comes through, in all her pictures, and I think that is why so many of us have grown attached to her, and to you as well, for sharing her like you do.

                  Thinking of you.... I know you would do it all over again to have her next to you... but enjoy your freedom, and do not feel guilty.

                  Barb
                  Barb & Abby 12/24/1999-12/31/2013 ~ dx 5/10/2011 ~ Forever in my heart ~

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                  • #2679
                    Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                    Bill, I hate to disappoint...but neither really (though I almost went to school at UK). Being from IL, we follow the Big 10 conference around here

                    Thanks Barb for your words. What's funny is her bg was so wonderful (for her) through May, I believe it was. Then the difficult shots came and some fluctuation until her first seizure. Sweet girl. Wish they didn't have to go through things like that without us being able to explain. Her table still needs to be repainted. It's on my mile-long to do list. But need to wait for the humidity to go down a bit first anyway.

                    Gotta run and get some errands run. I still need to transfer by renter's insurance, medical care, etc etc. Can't seem to get through more than a few things on my list before meetings or unexpected small "fires" need to be put out.

                    Seasons in life...this one is a bit crazier than I'd prefer . But my comfort is still my girl. Pulled out her tags last night 'just because' she's a piece of all that's good when life is harried
                    Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~

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                    • #2680
                      Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                      Thinking of you this weekend...
                      Soaphie = 15 yr old Border/Berner mix dx 07/08. ~8.25 units a.m./p.m. vetsulin, blind/deaf. Ultra Senior, Vital Beef/Bison, Brown Rice and lots of loving. Soaphie passed on October 29, 2015. Sydney = 14.5 yr old Aussie/Shar Pei mix dx 11/10. NPH-varies w/ predinisone a.m./p.m., blind/deaf. Sydney passed on June 3, 2014.

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                      • #2681
                        Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                        Aww Patty,
                        Ali's picture comes right off the page and says hello. Sissy and I have you and Ali
                        in our thoughts. It is such a loss and your Ali really felt like she was all of ours, even though she had the best Mom she could have had. Hugs to you
                        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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                        • #2682
                          Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                          Thank you so much, Tami. I got your note and hadn't had a chance to write back. Woke up the other night and Ali's absence really hit me. Some days I carry on with the busyness that our lives bring now. And others, well, her presence was just larger than life and I miss her dearly.

                          Saw another pup that caught my eye (in CO's rescue of course) this week. Luna http://www.goldenretrieverfreedom.or...available-dogs Her expression drew me. But I'm just running around too much to be fair to a dog right now. And I won't leave a dog home alone when my schedule is the way it is. In the next couple of months, I have the feeling I will be wanting the company though.

                          This weekend especially, Ali's memory is vivid. Truly it can't have been 1 year already. Miss that girl with ALL my heart!

                          Ali-girl, just as you always watched and waited for us, I will be waiting for the day I can see you again sweet girl.



                          July 9, 1999-Oct 27, 2012
                          Always in My Heart

                          My favorite fun video - Oct 2005 with my sister and niece. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CSFCE40FMU
                          Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~

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                          • #2683
                            Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                            Thank you Jackie
                            Patty and Ali 13.5yrs 47lbs diagnosed May '08 Ali earned her wings October 27, 2012, 4 months after diagnosis of a meningioma ~ Time is precious ~

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                            • #2684
                              Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                              Originally posted by Patty View Post
                              This weekend especially, Ali's memory is vivid. Truly it can't have been 1 year already. Miss that girl with ALL my heart!

                              Ali-girl, just as you always watched and waited for us, I will be waiting for the day I can see you again sweet girl.

                              July 9, 1999-Oct 27, 2012
                              Always in My Heart
                              Can really empathize, Patty. ... Your strong feelings are quite a testimony as to how great the relationship with your Ali was. Love the scene and the video.

                              No doubt, she's looking down at you this weekend as she anticipates how nice it will be when you are reunited. She's pain free and comfortable now, as she patiently waits.
                              Last edited by farrwf; 10-26-2013, 01:36 PM.
                              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.

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                              • #2685
                                Re: Patty's Ali - my precious, beautiful angel

                                I can't believe it has been a year. She was definitely a special dog. Hugs
                                Jenny: 6/6/2000 - 11/10/2014 She lived with diabetes and cushings for 3 1/2 years. She was one of a kind and we miss her.

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