CancerCompass message board discussion started by Abbyshap on 1/23/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20013,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Lucky lost his 10 month battle with TCC and Prostate Cancer on the 17th of January 2008 just before his 13th birthday.  We helped him in his transition as we helped him throughout his ordeal.  He was surrounded by the love of his family and entered into the spirit world peacefully at home in his favorite spot.   When we began this journey we all asked the question "How will we know its time?".  You will know.  The love that you and your pet share will tell you when it is time to cross the Rainbow Bridge.  There will be no question.I would encourage all of you to live each day with joy and not worry about the future (your pets aren't).  Just delight in the time you have together and never give up hope.  Miracles do happen.Much love and encouragement to all on this journey.    Abbyshap Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michele--I am so sorry for your loss; we all know it's going to happen, but it's never easy.  I try to always follow your advice and enjoy every day that I have with Annie.  It's the only way to make it through.  I hope you and Lucky had many many great moments these last ten months.We will remember you in our prayers tonight and hope you find peace.Marty   Gentleannie Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am sorry for your loss!!  But I do thank you (and all here) for sharing your story.  My Muffie has been diagnosed with TCC for a month now and she is like my child.  I know that I must enjoy every moment we have!!Take Care!! fairydiva Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Marty,Thank you for your kind words and prayers.  You and all the beautiful creatures and their people on this website are in mine too.  I am wondering if  what everyone has shared throughout the years on this board would bring to the Vets doing the research into this disease a better understanding of how to prevent/cure this cancer.  For me it would help me make some sense out of what our animals endured if some good could came out of it.Michele    Abbyshap Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Michele,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy.I must tell you that reading your entry, I feel it could have been one of my own. I lost Beezer after 9 months- just after his 12th birthday. Your remark about knowing "when is the time" was put so beautifully and accurately. That was my biggest worry. You are also right when you say that our babies did not worry, as they knew we were there every minute to take care of them and give them all the love we could. My hope for everyone else on this website is to truly comprehend this and go from there. Love and enjoy your furbabies each day you have them. Again, I am so saddened by your loss of Lucky. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Each day the loss gets a little easier, but your memories are never forgotten. I start and end each day with wonderful thoughts of my buddy.Debbie Beezers Mom Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT So very sorry for your loss, and thank you for your insightful advise, God bless. Karen KGVRN Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thank you Beezer's Mom.  Your reply was very helpful.  I just picked up Lucky's ashes last night and its really hitting home now.  Its very hard even when you have no regrets and know you did all you could.  Hardest part is not being able to cuddle them and kiss them anymore.  But as I continue in this process of grieving I am consoled in part by a strange feeling that our babies know how much we miss them and might help us by allowing themselves to be seen or felt through another animal during chance encounters.   Comforting thought.Sometimes I can still hear the patter of his feet on my wood floors  in the quiet of the night.God Bless   Abbyshap Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm so sorry about your loss of Lucky.  It's so hard.   You sound like a wonderful furmommy. Thank you for sharing about the fact that you will know when the time comes to put a furbaby to sleep.   I have a cat who has cancer and he's going downhill.  I've been so afraid of having to put him to sleep - afraid I don't have the strenght within me to do it.    Your post helped me to feel that if I need to, I will be able to and I will know the right time.  I wish you comfort on your loss.   Sharbysyd Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/1/2008 Sharbysyd wrote:I'm so sorry about your loss of Lucky.  It's so hard.   You sound like a wonderful furmommy. Thank you for sharing about the fact that you will know when the time comes to put a furbaby to sleep.   I have a cat who has cancer and he's going downhill.  I've been so afraid of having to put him to sleep - afraid I don't have the strenght within me to do it.    Your post helped me to feel that if I need to, I will be able to and I will know the right time.  I wish you comfort on your loss.   Thank You for your comforting words and I am happy that I have been of some help and so very sorry that you are on this journey.  I wish you and your little one the best and I am confident you will know when it is time for intervention.  God Bless you both. Abbyshap Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT