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Thread: Raven's cancer *Final recheck, pg 38 (post 568)*

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    One Year Later

    On April 20, 2007, Raven went in for the surgery that would be the difference between life and death for her. The next day when she came home after the surgery, the focus became watching and waiting to see if it would succeed in being curative, or if the cancer would come back. At first it was day by day, then week by week and soon month by month. Now she has reached the landmark where there is no more tracking of time, but just years of love and living ahead in the celebration of life, something she has taught me to do in a way I never did before. She is an inspiration and brings joy to my life in so many ways, and not a day goes by, a single one, when I do not remember how so many of you were along this journey with us, your prayers and support and help a miracle in itself.

    I thought I would share some new photos of her here, and a simple video I made that just shows how happy she is all the time.


    Playing with big sis






    Beautiful girl






    "When will someone throw my ball?"






    Smile, sweetheart.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TmcUOFoaDY

    Thank you for looking, and thank you so very much for being there for us in our time of need.
    Mom to Raven and Rudy the greyhound

    Missing always: Tasha & Tommy, at the Rainbow Bridge

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    Now this is what brings joy to my heart - and can you just feel the love?

    Happy Anniversary Raven - you are beyond beautiful!

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    Nothing beats a happy ending! Love that girl. She is so pretty. I loved the video and the music was so fitting. I have to say she looks beautiful in that new collar too. She is so bouncy in the video. She makes me think of Tori. I know I told you that Raven and Tori would probably have a blast together but the more I think about it and after having Sammi here it is Sammi and Raven that would have a blast. They seem to have the same kind of energy and sweetness. Please give our little miracle girl a big hug from me.

    Love ya, Raven!

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    oh Jess - those pix and video just make me smile!
    I'm so happy she's so happy!
    big hugs to you both!
    Keeganhttp://www.dogster.com/dogs/256612 9/28/2001 to June 9, 2012
    Kylie http://www.catster.com/cats/256617 (June 2000 to 5/19/2012)
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    "we as American's have forgotten we can agree to disagree"
    Kylie the Queen, Keegan the Princess, entertained by Kloe the court Jester
    Godspeed Phred and Gini you will be missed more than you ever know..

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    Wow, quite a story! I just read through all 40 pages and have never seen this thread before today. Amazing and uplifting. I'm so happy for you that you have Raven with you, a year later and will have her for at least a dozen more!
    My cat Tiger has been battling S.C.C. in his nasal passages since it was first discovered back in July and it has been a difficult time. But he, like Raven is a fighter and I think he will pull through too. Thank you so much for posting today because otherwise I would not have found this inspirational and wonderful thread.
    p.s. Raven is absolutely beautiful!!

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    What a happy event to celebrate! One year already? WAHOO!

    Raven is lovely.
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    "I'M A BELIEVER" TOO! (The song was just perfect!)
    Happy Anniversary Raven & family! Thanks for sharing the JOY!

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    What a wonderful entry! Brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. I can't watch the video here at work because it's blocked but I'll be sure to see it on my days off. She is such a happy, beautiful dog. I'm glad she's given you so much joy.

    9/3/13
    I did the right thing by setting you free
    But the pain is very deep.
    If only I could turn back time, forever, you I'd keep.
    I miss you


    I hear you whimper in your sleep
    I gently pet you and say, no bad dreams
    It will be alright, to my dog as dark as night.

    Fur as dark as the night.
    Join me on this flight.
    Paws of love that follow me.
    In my heart you'll forever be.
    [/SIZE]



    How I wish I could hold you near.
    Turn back time to make it so.
    Hug you close and never let go.
    11/12/06




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    Oh, Jess, thank you for sharing those lovely pictures and video of your beautiful girl. It is so good to see her so happy & healthy one year on.

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    Jess she looks wonderful. Happy anniversary Raven.

    The pics of her are fantastic. She really is a special girl.
    Amber: Mom to Connor, Carson, Sadie, Maggie and Grant

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    WHOO HOO RAVEN!!

    Your little miracle story has got to be one of my favorites in all my experience with dogs

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    Great pictures, thank you so much for sharing!

    Instead of a Cancer-vivor, we can say she's a Can-fur-reviver!
    I've Been Frosted

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