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Her royal highness Queen Ruth on her throne, RIP
« on: December 09, 2008, 02:15:59 PM »
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Queen Ruth today. I just came back from putting her to sleep at the vets office.
 
 :'(

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06/85 Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes
10/04 Radical Nephrectomy (Kidney Cancer or renal cell carcinoma)
02/08 Started Hemodialysis
04/08 Started Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
05/08 Started CCPD (my cycler: The little box of alarms)
07/09 AV Fistula and Permacath added, PD catheter removed. PD discontinued and Hemodialysis resumed
08/09 AV Fistula redone higher up on arm, first one did not work
07/11 Mass found on remaining kidney
08/11 Radical Nephrectomy, confirmed that mass was renal cell carcinoma
12/12 Whipple, mass on pancreas confirmed as renal cell carcinoma

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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2008, 02:22:07 PM »
Oh dear! :o
My sincere love to you mate
 :cuddle; :cuddle;

Loosing our loved ones leaves an empty space in our hearts
I hope you will surround yourself with friends and family during this incredibly sad time.
 :grouphug;
I will be thinking of you
RIP Queen Ruth
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2008, 02:25:18 PM »
OMG Mikey
 I am so sorry...my love and thoughts to you :grouphug; :grouphug; :'(
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2008, 02:44:50 PM »
Mikey. OMG.  What a shock!!! I'm so sorry, and I know it'll be very hard for you. :'(   :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2008, 02:45:07 PM »
Queen Ruth will be sorely missed by us and by you. I hope you can find someone to hold your hand today while you are mourning for her. If not, I will do internet hand holding.  She was loved.
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2008, 02:56:36 PM »
I think that Kit said it best, and I will internet hold your hand with her, I am so sad, I can't even imagine how you feel, but know that she was loved by us all   :grouphug; :'(
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2008, 03:21:02 PM »
oh mikey, I'm so sorry.  :'( :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2008, 03:22:00 PM »
Mikey, I am so sorry!  I didn't want to click on this thread because I didn't want to believe it.   :'(  

My deepest sympathy to you.  I will be thinking about you and remembering Queen Ruth.  She was loved very, very much.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2008, 03:33:03 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2008, 04:14:14 PM »
I'm so sorry Mikey! Losing a loved pet is so so hard.
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2008, 04:19:59 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2008, 04:30:30 PM »
 :grouphug; Oh Mikey, I am so so sorry.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2008, 04:41:05 PM »
Sorry Mikey for your loss. It is tough losing a pet...Boxman
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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2008, 05:02:51 PM »

No. I am so so sorry Mikey.  :'(
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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2008, 07:15:00 PM »
Oh Mikey....that is so sad!! I'm really sorry to hear. xx
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« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2008, 07:45:41 PM »
Sorry about your kitty.
It isn't easy to lose a furry friend.
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« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2008, 08:54:17 PM »
Sorry to hear about you having to put your cat to sleep mikey.
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« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2008, 12:31:31 AM »
So sorry Mikey, my condolences to you  :grouphug;
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« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2008, 09:06:50 AM »
Oh Mikey, I'm so sorry.  I know this might not help much, but at least you were there to comfort her at the end.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2008, 09:15:05 AM »
Sorry to hear of your Loss mike.
You will met again one day

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
 
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 

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« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2008, 10:45:44 AM »
 :grouphug;

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« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2008, 12:19:41 PM »
i'm sorry to hear this mikey. hopefully jbeany's post made you smile just a little bit.
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« Reply #22 on: December 11, 2008, 03:43:34 AM »
oh I am sorry. Losing a pet is heartbreaking.

I too am holding your hand in cyber space.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2008, 03:54:02 AM »
Mikey
thanks for your pm's
I will finish the cross stitch
it really looks like our Queen
I will miss her
she was fun to have around
and you take care of yourself
I need you
heck, we all need you
you are a good friend
cheryl

my tears to you and our Queen
I'd like to have a photo of her
I pm'ed you my address
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« Reply #24 on: December 11, 2008, 05:14:17 AM »
I am very sorry for your loss Mikey as I know all who love IHD are.  The two of you were a team and you brought cheer everyday.  :grouphug;
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