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it's never easy to say goodbye
Adryane

it's never easy to say goodbye

In case anyone is wondering why all the wordy pages in my gallery ... I have decided to write 52 stories by the end of next year. The stories don't have to relate to any particular thing, and don't have to be done in any particular order or in any particular week. They just have to be written.

Journaling: Mike had a big cat walk, a lean build and a long tail. He was always trying to find his way outdoors. When he did escape, he usually didn't wander past the first comfortable, sunny spot. Mike was also the most loving cat I have ever had the pleasure of sharing space with. In June, Mike broke his leg. We had it fixed but, because of his advanced age and the method used to bind the bones, his leg didn't heal right. We took him to the veterinary hospital at UC Davis to see if the vets there could help and we learned that Mike had bladder cancer. The treatments would have been very painful and they would not have prolonged his life more than six months. So, we decided to bring Mike home and love him for as long as he was with us. Ben was heartbroken at the news. Every day he loved Mike, cleaned his paws, and let him sleep on his bed. And every day he asked me the same two questions, Do you think Mike knows how much we love him? and Do you think Mikes had a good life? Even though I always answered yes to both, the questions would find their way to me again the next day. Two days before Mike died, Ben asked me to take some pictures of the two of them. I can see the grief and the love in Bens face. It's never easy to say goodbye, but if I had to choose someone to be my side at the end, it would be Ben. He filled Mikes last few months with a gentle touch, compassion, and much love. Goodbye, Mike. We miss you.


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Anna Aspnes
RoadRider PageSet (background)
ArtPlay Palette Ablaze (transfers, loop, brad, brush that i used on the edge)
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=29044
ArtPlay Palette Wicked (transfer)
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28586
12 x 12 Page FotoBlendz Clipping Masks No.5
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28720
FotoBoost Templates No.2
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28803
LoopDaLoop Leaves No.1
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28871
FotoGlows No.2
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27709
WoodShop Alpha and NumberSet No.1
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28716

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Thanks for looking :)
What a wonderful page! Love, love your journaling. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
 
Holding back tears but have to say I love your story, your 52 story project and congratulations on such a wonderful son. Your photos tell of their love for each other.
 
Ohhh, Adryane - what a touching layout. I was sobbing, and could so feel the heart break in your story. What a wonderful gift your 52 stories will be to your family. Those memories you pen, will live forever with your family. My heart breaks for Ben and your family as I know all to well the pain. Beautifully done. --- Rachael
 
oh. :( I am blubbering too. literally. the layout is beautiful,. adryane. just wonderful. and the story......powerful. the photos, heartbreaking. I am glad you are doing 52 stories. Maybe I will join you. After reading this? It really is amazing.
 
RIP Mike.
What a wonderful way to say goodbye. Ben, you gave M your best and that is about the very best we can do.
Looking forward to the next 51 Stories, my friend!
 
I love the idea of 52 stories and complete an album by the end of the year.
Your start-story is heart-touching.
Love the use of this alpha.
 
Oh, Adryane, I don't think a dry eye has left this beautiful page. Such a sweet and tender story of love. And I love your 52 stories idea! Looking forward to more.
 

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