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08-28-2007, 11:34 AM
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| Super Moderator  |  Thought I'd share I just received this from Leslie, wife of the host of this site, CraigT. It is the essence of life, and I'd like to share it with you all. Subject: Life thru a dog's eyes A Dog's Purpose, from a 4-year-old Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog'sowners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well,dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. More wonders: If a dog were the teacher you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently. ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY, FOR ALL TOO SOON THEY ARE GONE.
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08-28-2007, 11:48 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,625
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 284 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.676056338 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.4758298062 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  That is great. Now I have to go find a kleenex.
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08-28-2007, 12:07 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | yeah i did get a little misty myself...
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08-28-2007, 12:47 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,455
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | OMG...that was a real tear jerker!! Thanks for sharing it with us! |
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09-06-2007, 11:02 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Weight Statistics 22 August 06 Start Date:
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156 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4580152672 % % Lost:
SOON!!!!!!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9672851562 BMI Start:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | okay, I'm crying lol
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09-16-2007, 07:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Aweeee................... |
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09-17-2007, 12:48 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 341
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics 6/14/2007 Start Date:
6/14/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
198 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
48 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40 % % Lost:
June 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 56.6381835938 BMI Start:
33.9829101562 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | That is one of the most beautiful things, my family has lost two doggies in the past few months both quite suddenly. I just sent it to my Mother In Law. Thank you! *sniff*
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09-17-2007, 03:12 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
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Blog Entries: 47 Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 355 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
163 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9154929577 % % Lost:
may 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | That is so lovely and I've already sent it on to my fav. officers who are also dog lover's. I find so much of this to be true and my wolf/akita mix is so wonderful in the way I always feel so simply and affectionately loved by her. No hatefulness, just pure love and joy in being stuck by your side constantly, the joy of being with you.. why can't people get that bit? Just enjoy the 'being' in each other's company..Just --love-- you never know how short a time you have to love..
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09-26-2007, 09:15 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
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Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
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47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Doc just what I needed to read. Thank You |
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