Today is a Sad Day

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Today is a Sad Day

Post by chiendog » Sun May 03, 2015 6:35 pm

A few weeks ago, my dog Henri was diagnosed with Lymphoma.
He fought it hard, and won every battle.
Until today.

Overnight his conditions suddenly worsened.
By dawn he was in dire straits.
In the grey light of early morning, his eyes seemed to whisper “it‘s time”.

By afternoon, bright and sunny.
Henri was no longer with us.
He’d passed away peacefully, in our arms, surrounded by love.

He’ll have no more pain, no more suffering.
And that’s a good thing.
But today is a sad day.
A day that Lisa and I will spend at the park, with the girls.
Watering the grass with our tears.

And then we’ll share some of our favourite photos.
From Henri’s life with us.
It was shorter than we’d wished.
But long enough to bring us more joy than we could have ever imagined.

Photo tribute here: https://cdog.exposure.co/henri

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by Elmer » Sun May 03, 2015 6:50 pm

Sucks.

Hang in there.

As chemists say, sometimes alcohol is a solution.

Start thinking about a pup.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by GmanHawaii » Sun May 03, 2015 7:27 pm

Sorry for your loss.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by luvthemud » Sun May 03, 2015 7:47 pm

GmanHawaii wrote:Sorry for your loss.
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Post by RoostersMom » Sun May 03, 2015 7:59 pm

So sorry.

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Post by NC Quailhunter » Sun May 03, 2015 8:08 pm

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You will be met at the bridge.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by deseeker » Sun May 03, 2015 8:27 pm

Nice photo tribute to Henri. Sorry you lost your buddy :(

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by ezzy333 » Sun May 03, 2015 8:35 pm

Sorry, we experienced the loss of one of ours a few weeks ago and I know how it hurts.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by Sharon » Sun May 03, 2015 8:55 pm

It is never easy. Remember the good times.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by NEhomer » Mon May 04, 2015 5:24 am

Well ya got me fightin' back tears for you and your family this morning. Stunning photo tribute.

...so very sorry~

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by AZ Brittany Guy » Mon May 04, 2015 7:09 am

It hurts.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by marysburg » Mon May 04, 2015 9:35 am

It's hard when one of our dogs passes in old age, but when it's a young dog it is so much tougher. Condolences to you on your great loss. Marysburg

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by DudeRN » Mon May 04, 2015 11:48 am

that's too bad. nice tribute to your pal though.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by shags » Mon May 04, 2015 1:42 pm

Condolences from our house to yours.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by markj » Mon May 04, 2015 6:47 pm

I'm crying with you man. Lost my Pevo last sumer after my baby sis passed from leukemia. I cant say which one made me cry the most.. I miss him so much, he was always right there watching me do whatever I was doing. Made me a better man tho. I try to be as nice as possible to others so that dog taught me something no one else could.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by Cicada » Mon May 04, 2015 9:52 pm

Looks like he lived a great life. Awesome photos.

I wish there were words that could soften the hurt but I have never found them there is only tomorrow and the next day and the day after that.........

Grant

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by D&C » Mon May 04, 2015 10:21 pm

Sorry for your loss.

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Re: Today is a Sad Day

Post by Bird Dog 67 » Fri May 08, 2015 8:37 am

Sorry to hear about Henri...........never easy but always part of the deal with our pups.

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