Category Archives: Cain

Pondering

November 16, 2009 “Throughout the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its way to dawn.” -Robert Brault I wake many times throughout the night and after lying in bed unable to fall back to sleep, greet the morning at 5am. … Continue reading

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For A Moment

November 15, 2009 “Remember him with smiles when you can, he never thought of life any other way with you.” -Sent to me by my friend Josi Early this morning I heard a train whistle. I thought of Cain and … Continue reading

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Missing You

November 14, 2009 “Just think of me and I will be there.” -Richard Reeves I wake early at 5am to a fresh set of tears. The morning is still and quiet, and a wet blanket of snow waits for me … Continue reading

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An Empty Space

November 13, 2009 “Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All you can do is learn to swim.” -Vicki Harrison It’s difficult to write anything … Continue reading

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The Biggest Lesson Learned

“…he will be your friend for always and always and always.” -Rudyard Kipling Some people write books and informational manuals, while others write all you need to know about canine cancer. I wrote a blog to help me through Cain’s … Continue reading

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The Brightest Flame

November 12, 2009 “THE FLAME THAT BURNS TWICE AS BRIGHT, BURNS HALF AS LONG.” -Laozi My heart is heavy. I feel an emptiness beyond words. It’s almost as hard to write this as it is to speak, and I am … Continue reading

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Extra Thoughts

November 12, 2009 “We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” -M. Acklam I watch people … Continue reading

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Tomorrow

November 11, 2009 I don’t want to go to sleep because when I wake up it will be tomorrow…

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A Roller Coaster

November 11, 2009 The past week has not been easy. As Dr. Biller so aptly put it I’m on the roller coaster. All of the dramatic changes that I was told would happen are gaining momentum. Cain has lost a … Continue reading

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Ups and Downs

November 4, 2009 The past week has been full of ups and downs. Mornings seem very difficult for Cain, but usually by the afternoon he has a bit more energy. Today though is very different. He seems to have lost … Continue reading

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