22nd October 2007,my dog Tia, allerted me to a painless lump on my elbow which I hadnt noticed myself.
23rd October 2007, I went to see my GP,this was the beginning of investigations into my illness,NHL.
23rd October 2008, Tia [my girl] went for a scan today,as for the past week I sensed something wasnt quite right with her,the vet phoned confirming my biggest fear,the scan showed that Tia had cancer! I so I had to make the hardest heartbreaking decision of my life to let her go to sleep one final time!
For 12 years Tia has shown me unconditional love,she has been my best friend,companion and comforter in times of need basically shes been with me through Thick And Thin. She always knew how I was feeling and would react to me accordingly, she was BRILLIANT!!!! My Dad [who passed in may 2008 with lung cancer] used to always say ''Tia and I are so in tune with each other it was unbelievable'' This i know for sure was so true and still is and always will be.
Tia was a 'STAFFIE' through and through [sorry crying buckets again now have to cut it short] .
Im lucky to have been able to have 12 years of her delightful companionship.
I will miss her sooooo much, words cannot describe how I feel.
Sue
RIP Tia xxxxxxxxxxxx
FormerMember
I was also sobbing by the time i had finished reading your blog. I too lost my little dog last month to cancer, so can really understand what you are going through. I could not believe how her loss could affect me. I took it far harder than my own diagnosis.
I only lasted one week with the loneliness, so called the spaniel rescue and wot do you know, they had just got the details of a 7 month puppy. No way will he replace my April, but he is the new love in my life and i am sure we were meant to be together as other people i speak to have been looking for ages for a rescue puppy.
I now have April's ashes in a pretty little box beside my bed as I cant bring myself to scatter them just yet. I still need her close by.
I know you will hurt for a long time, but try to remember all the things she done to make you laugh. She will always look over you.
lol and much needed ((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Debbie and Robbie dog xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanx for your reply,it was lovely to read about your lurcher,she sounds wonderful.
At the moment im trying to get used to the' empty house feeling,' I really miss her when I get home,get up and especially at her feeding times, tomorrow im going to pick up her ashes which Im sure will help me a lot as in my mind I will be bringing her home.
I know, like you I will still get tearful for many years to come.
Thanx for your reply, I enjoyed reading about your lurcher she sounds wonderful,
At the moment im trying to get used to the' empty house feeling,' I really miss her when I get home,get up and especially at her feeding times, tomorrow im going to pick up her ashes which Im sure will help me a lot as in my mind I will be bringing her home.
I know, like you I will still get tearful for many years to come.
