2010 A Year of Loss and a Year of Thanks

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carolynandlatte

carolynandlatte

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When Latte was diagnosed with FD, on top of her numerous other medical conditions 9/2009, I was devastated and figured I would have to let her go due to my financial constraints. It just ended up being too much. I gave it a try, but got in way over my head. It was this time last year I realized I couldn’t make it work, no matter how much my heart wanted to. If it weren’t for this group of people and DCIN stepping up to the plate to help us out in more ways than you can imagine, I would have lost Latte much sooner. Because of this group, I was also able to help give Latte a reasonable QOL for a bit longer, and allow her to leave this world with whatever dignity she had left. The year 2010 was not one with too many fond memories, for me. However, one that WILL stand out is the thoughtfulness, the generosity, and the love I experienced through this group. A group who started out as complete strangers, yet quickly became family.

We lost a lot of our family here in LL this year. rb_icon I honor each and every one of them with their own candle, aside Latte’s. I wish for peace and strength to all of us who have lost, or been affected by our losses (because really, you lost family too!). I hope in memory of all the GA’s we can continue to be generous with our hearts, knowledge, and any other type of support the dedicated caregivers in LL and FDMB may need.

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Absolutely beautiful sentiment, Carolyn.

and may this year bring many blessings to you and yours...

celi & binks
 
(((Carolyn))) We are like family. Sometimes, I have the feeling like I have interacted with the bean in person, and then I realize it was only through cyberspace. It's weird. The losses have hit me hard, because everyone here is family.
Carolyn, thank you for paying it forward and for all that you do here in FDMB. I hope your 2011 is very very good to you, because you deserve it.
 
very eloquently stated.

I too am very grateful for the support and friendship you have offered us over the past year. You are an amazing group of people.
 
That was a beautiful post, Carolyn. It was hard to leave 2010 behind because it feels like I am leaving Bear Man behind with it, if that makes any sense. It helps to know that all of our GA's are remembered by their friends and family here.
 
Carolyn, thank you for so eloquently expressing what all of us who have lost our kitties this past year feel. Yes, this board was so fundamentally important in helping us to keep perspective and to give our ailing kitties the best quality of life possible. So much help and so much love! We are indeed lucky, and our GAs were lucky to benefit from the compassion of the wonderful family that is this board.
May 2011 be a good year for you. Thank you for staying in touch!

Many hugs,
Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)
 
Carolyn - sending you hugs and wishes for only good things in 2011. You have a big heart.

FDMB is an amazing place and I think everyone is loving and generous and inspiring. Thank you for being a part of it.

Sending hugs to all of you. Thankyou and best wishes for 2011.
 
It's a very good thing I don't have any mascara on because it would be running down my face. This place is truly a family and a community. We get to know each other in different ways -- we get to know some better than others, warts and all! We get to share the triumphs and to cheer each other on. We get to laugh at ourselves and with each other. And most poignantly, we weep and we grieve for each others losses. Regardless of the joy or bittersweet nature of the event, we share them and support each other. Thank you Carolyn, for reminding me of just how special LL is and for sharing Latte with us.
 
Ohhh, Carolyn! (tears) 2010 was the year I met you through the CRF group and FDMB, so as sad as it was I feel fortunate to have that experience. Your generosity of love and support shines through. Thank you and thank LL for all of the love and support we give and receive. :YMHUG: Latte will always have a place in my heart too. :YMHUG:
 
Thank you Carolyn ! for being here and for sharing Latte with the rest of us. We truly are a family, the best kind, one you choose to belong to. We are all blessed by your courage and your strength. May Latte and and all the other gone ahead furbabies fly free in the knowledge that those they have left are not alone.
 
Hi Carolyn,

I was looking for a post from you, as you recently posted for Whiskers and I. I'm so sorry for you loss of Latte, and hope you have many blessing coming for 2011. :YMHUG:
 
I find it very kind of you to stay and help out here even after the very difficult loss of your beloved Latte. ♡
Your experience and knowledge of so many feline medical issues is extremely valuable.
While it is sobering to realize HOW you gained so much personal experience, we all are grateful that you are here to share this with us.

You honor us all. ((((hugs and more hugs!!!)))
 
I cannot tell you how much my Heart Hurts when I think of all the babies we have lost this year, including your darling Latte--I often think of you, and how devoted you were. Latte was a beautiful girl who was so lucky to have you.
Thanks for continuing to come & visit here, your input is so appreciated-May the New Year bring you health & Happiness and may your wishes all come true.
Hugs from us!
 
:YMHUG: (((Carolyn))) you are a wonderful woman who remains dedicated to Latte no matter the challenges you two faced everyday.
Bless both your hearts & she is in the arms of a heavenly angel now o:-) (((Latte))) you were her earthly angel.
My heart & head is with all the beans & furbabies we lost in 2010 & I love you all. Baby & I began here in January 2010 & I have friends for life now.
Thank you for continuing to be helpful & an inspiration to us all :YMHUG:
 
(( Carolyn )) Very beautifully put. So many have gone ahead this year, truly a heart-wrenching year. I hope the bonds from this board have helped ease the constant ache for each who have had their furry babies pass. I doubt you will find a more understanding, close-knit group.
 
(((Carolyn)))....an unbelievably moving and heart felt post that touches us all whether we have personally lost one of our babies or a LL sugarbaby has left us all. You made and continue to make so much of a difference in so many lives and I hope you keep coming back to LL and helping those of us with still so much to learn. We are grateful for your involvement in our lives. May you have happiness and peace in 2011. You have given so much in 2010.
 
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