Hope for Harry

[catwoods]

I just got back on the forums and learned this. My heart is breaking for you Carol, I am so sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[5CatMom]

RIP, sweet Harry.  Your stories will be missed. 

5CatMom
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[kaffe]

  It greives me more than I can say to bid you "bye" for now... but Run free and joyfully in the endless fields of green sweet Harry... I hope to meet you in person finally when my time comes too.  You have been a blessing here on earth...

Carol... {{{hugs}}}.. my heart is in my throat, but my spirit is with you and Mike

[Carol]

My sweet Harry is now in his final resting place.    Harry had fought long enough. I talked so much about my chicken dog but Harry was so brave with his battle with his horrible cancer.  He never once seemed to be afraid going through his treatments--he would patiently wait in his chair in the waiting room and as soon as he saw his Liz, his radiation tech, his tail would wag and off he would go swaying from side to side like a big boy-tail a wagging. 

Mike and I know for sure that today was the day to say goodbye to sweet Hody.  His breathing became labored and we knew the cancer was in his lungs so we knew we had to end any pain and discomfort as we love him so much.  My nephew was able to take Lucy for a ride while the two of us took Harry on his last ride.  Harry went right into the truck without any forcing.  Dr Serra came out to the truck - he had not seen Harry since November so he was taken aback but did say it was time.  Harry laid quietly and then he was gone.  When we got home Lucy came into the truck but sat on Harry's head as if to say "oh boy a ride"--we did keep her with us iin the truck but it seemed to us that she knew Harry was gone.  We will see how she does in the next few days. 

We are going to put Harry's feeding station on his grave with a plant--he is right next to angel Jessica and also my mom's ashes which she wanted put under the tulip tree.  We marked Harry's grave with copper so that when many years from now when Lucy's journey is over, we can put them together, where they belong...

From the bottom of my heart---for all of you that have known Harry and me and Jessica and Smudge and Lucy for a long time and for those only "meeting" us recently, this blog has been a sourch of strength and comfort to me and my husband.  I hope each and every one of you know how very special your words are to us now...Harry's journey here may have ended but his spirit is still at itchmoforums and will always be thanks due to "Hope for Harry".

Carol and Mike and Lucy and Smudge

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I forgot to tell you that the last end of the last golden bone is with Harry---so he will "always have the golden bone--no matter what!" 


xoxoxo

[Orange Fuzzball]

Oh Carol, I'm in tears after reading all of this. 

Thank you so much for giving us all the privilege of knowing Harry, even from far away. There are people all over the world that will never forget him.

Rest in peace, dear Harry. 

[pygmypets]

Carol my deepest sympathy goes out to you on your loss of sweet Harry. Rest in Peace Dear Harry knowing you are very loved.

[catbird]

Thank you, Carol, for sharing this very special Harry story, the most moving of all.  I am glad he has the "golden bone" forever.

[Arlo]

Carol, your courage has been an example to the rest of us. My sympathy to you and your family.

[kaffe]

  crying now 

[Meowli]

Carol - I am very sorry about your loss of Harry.  What a wonderful, truly special dog - thank you for sharing his stories with us. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
Meowli

[Bridgett]

I so sorry to hear about Harry.  You and your family have my deepest sympathies.  You are in my thoughts.

I'm Still Here
Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

[catmom5]

Carol,
Words just don't convey the sorrow that I feel at your loss. Harry will live on forever in our hearts. He was one very special dogboy. Thank you for sharing his life and his passing with us. I have a friend who refers to these passages as sunrise and sunset.
Blessings to you and  Mike and Lucy and Smudge as you mourn Harry's passing
catmom5

[4leggersMom]

Carol,

I am so very sorry for your loss of beloved Harry.  I know all of us who have been following his story share in your grief. You honored him in a very special way by letting us all get a glimpse of such a special boy. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

[lesliek]

Carol- I love that Harry has the golden bone forever. Very fitting because he has been the golden boy of love and hope for all of us. Take care of yourselves and hugs to Lucy and Smudge.

[MarySmith]

Carol and Mike,

So sorry that sweet Harry's time came today. (((((HUGS)))))