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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

Thank you. I’m here crying in a heartbroken spot. I knew yesterday when I came home and she didn’t get up that the end is near for my soul dog, Ginger. I need to schedule our goodbye for today. And I know that life will go on and there will be relief. And still it hurts so terribly. All the things can be true at once so I’ll cry.

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

Such a beautiful reflection on the life and love you shared with Thelma. I am crying for all of the loves I have shared and lost. Take care of yourself and the pack today. It is a holy Saturday indeed.

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Spike, beautiful & moving...🥰🥰🥰

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

This is heartbreakingly beautiful, Spike.

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

❤️❤️❤️. Good girl! Now I need to go say belly belly belly to my phoebe.

Relief and grief often go hand in hand. Thank you for that reminder.

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

Oh, Spike! ♥️💔❤️ My Condolences to you and your pack. 💔

So glad she was with you in the brief time of a dog’s life. May her memory be a blessing, always.

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

Beautiful post! Hope you get so much needed rest

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Apr 8, 2023Liked by Spike Gillespie

Absolutely beautiful Spike! In tears. Beautiful, thank you!

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Thank you for a gifted reflection on death and dying. I remember when you posted about finding Thelma and Louise. What a gift for them that you were the one. Holding you in my thoughts today. ❤️

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Belated condolences from NW Austin.

We will plant a flower for Thelma today on Scouty's backyard grave. Peace of the belly-scratching to you, good girl Thelma!

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thank you for giving thelma a home. thank you for making her safe. thank you for saving her twice. thank you for writing and sharing her life, her death, your grief with us. ilysm

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