Sherman's Memorial thread

**tikeyas_mom** · 07-12-2007, 10:14 PM

I am so sorry for your loss Cyber, I cannot believe Sherman has passed away, he was so young!!.. My heart goes out to you and your family, Hug star for me too. I cant imagine what you must be going through right now, I am seriously in tears. May he rest in peace, and you will one day meet again. ((((HUGS))))

**cyber-sibes** · 07-12-2007, 11:24 PM

Still trying to process all this.

We watched him grow from a lanky adolescent into a handsome strong and agile adult. He was just coming into his prime.
I know we don't get to pick what tragedies we deal with in life. My SIL is a pediatric oncologist, and sees children taken way too young far too often... (God bless her, I don't know how she does it.) But this just feels so unfair, why did it have to be him? I'm angry, I'm sad, I feel powerless, and there are a million little things I'm mad at myself and the doctors for...but, we did what we could, right or wrong, one step at a time, and ultimately, it was a horrible disease that took our sweet Sherman away from us. It wasn’t God, it wasn’t the doctors, it wasn’t neglect on our part… it was cancer.

I'm so grateful we have this board to share on, I know everyone here has (or will) go through having to say goodbye, and it always feels like it's far too soon.

To everyone praying for a miracle, thank you. I believe we got our miracle. Sherman was sick and we didn’t even know it. Who knows how long we had with him, enjoying his company in blissful ignorance, before the disease manifested so obviously? I asked the vet, he said it probably wasn’t very long, maybe a month or so that the disease went undetected. But that month was a hectic and stressful time because we were putting our house up for sale and moving nearly 800 miles. I don’t know how I could have coped with the stress of that plus knowing my boy was so ill. The miracle is that we got to enjoy most of his last days without knowing that death sentance was hanging over us.

Please keep Star in your prayers, she is very depressed. I had to take her into the vets (she's having a little pee problem) and the poor girl was in such a panic. Not like her usual self at all. She just flipped out when the white coat vet came in and they wanted to put her on the exam table. I think she thought she was never going to leave that place, just like Sherman.

She's been so very quiet since he's gone, really distracted. She's lost four pounds. The Animal Wellness essence for Grief & Loss arrived today, so maybe she'll perk up soon.

**crow_noir** · 07-12-2007, 11:48 PM

Poor Star.

*switching gears to praying for Star* *order commenced*

*hugs and scritchies and lots of playful husky vibes to keep her company.*

Sending Koli to you probably wouldn't help matters any would it? ;-p Hey, just thought I'd offer a friend for Star. (I know... we all have our best buds and not any number of friends can replace them.)

Sherman must have been telling Star some awful horror stories!!! Maybe another reading with Nancy is in order.

**dukedogsmom** · 07-13-2007, 12:17 AM

Poor Star. I'll tell you what, she can borrow my guardian angels now. You all can. I hope she gets better soon. You all have been on my mind a lot. I hope you can find a little peace, soon.

**BC_MoM** · 07-13-2007, 02:11 AM

As I continue praying for Sherman, I will pray for Star just as hard. It must be tough for her. Shermie's physical presence may be absent, but his spirit is right beside you, Star. He is with everyone, right within our hearts.