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JMCKUSICK

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12. I'm so sorry MIButterfly,
Fri Aug 22, 2025, 11:26 AM
Aug 22

There's the old saying, let's not get ahead of the process.
I only say that because you did the brave and courageous thing by opening your heart again and Martini is its full time occupant. I pray that your journey is but at a reflective pause, and assuming her quality of life warrants.
Please let this day be the beginning of a special leg if your love affair with Martini, MIButterfly.
Let this be a time of fulfillment, fulfillment of those beautiful promises that love allow us to make and then struggle to keep.
Fulfillment in the reflection on all those beautiful memories that make you realize she was even more wonderful than you thought in your ode to her on her birthday a few short weeks ago.
Fulfillment in focusing on Martinis part of this journey much as she was so willingly a part of yours.
Fulfillment in the opportunity to celebrate a life lived fully with her, versus one celebrating her memory.
Please know that all these words are offered with love, with a shared broken heart, and the tears of having shared and lost that kind of love myself.
We will gladly hold your hand through this incredibly painful and yet immensely rewarding part of your journey should you be willing.

Love, John

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Martini Update [View all] MIButterfly Aug 22 OP
I know exactly how it feels. I'm so sorry. Walleye Aug 22 #1
Thank you, Walleye. MIButterfly Aug 22 #5
Well, maybe you'll have to get a kitten for Holly. Walleye Aug 22 #13
So sorry vet had bad news about sweet Martini SheltieLover Aug 22 #2
Thank you, SheltieLover. MIButterfly Aug 22 #6
Maybe additional tests will yield more favorable results. SheltieLover Aug 22 #7
Fingers crossed! MIButterfly Aug 22 #10
All fingers & paws crossed here! SheltieLover Aug 22 #11
I understand the, "yet here I am." Polly Hennessey Aug 22 #3
Thank you, Polly Hennessey. MIButterfly Aug 22 #8
So sorry. I was hoping you would get good news, or at least something hopeful. 70sEraVet Aug 22 #4
Thank you, 70sEraVet. MIButterfly Aug 22 #9
I'm so sorry MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK Aug 22 #12
Thank you, JMCKUSICK. MIButterfly Aug 22 #14
Sending vibes for best possible outcome for your precious little girl. niyad Aug 22 #15
Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly Aug 22 #16
I'm so sorry the diagnosis wasn't better. Don't ever give up sinkingfeeling Aug 22 #17
Thank you, sinkingfeeling. MIButterfly Aug 22 #18
gentle hug 🫂 to you and Martini. mwmisses4289 Aug 22 #19
Thank you, mwmisses4289. MIButterfly Aug 22 #20
A second opinion is always a good thing Nigrum Cattus Aug 22 #21
Thank you, Nigrum Cattus. MIButterfly Aug 22 #22
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