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(Date Posted:06/07/2005 3:57 AM)
We lost Duncan one year ago to Bladder cancer. We had to make the decison of euthanasia. We thought of it as a gift to Duncan, the one last unselfish thing we could do for him. It was extremely hard for me losing him since he was my first dog and I had him before my husband. I felt like I lost my best friend.
I decided to have a memorial service with a few friends and family members. Each person brought a story or a picture with them in his honor. We just sat around and talked about the good times and bad, and what Duncan brought to each person's life. As the night went on I caught myself laughing and celebrating his life, rather than missing it.
We placed all the pictures and stories in a scrapbook. Now whenever I feel that I need to be close to him, or talk about the lastest news within our family, I take the scrapbook and sit outside. Although I do not have his body right next me, I still have his soul all around me. And I feel whole again.
I hope this will help others in there time of need.
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Frankie and Elsa Mae's Parents,
Jennifer and Gino
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