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Gara Doll's avatar

Terrell, thank you for sharing your experience with your family. We are brought closer together when we are real with each other. I pray God's peace and comfort for you and your family. Pets are such a wonderful blessing to us! When I meet a new neighbor out walking their dog, I remember the dogs name, and not the person!,🤪🐕 We can run this week in Murphy's name...

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you so much for those incredibly kind words, Gara! Losing him was really tough, he was like one of our children. It's been over a year now, but I still have his photo on my phone's home screen. We definitely will run this week in his name! 🐕

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Linda Jones's avatar

Terrell, thank you for sharing Murph's story. He was a good friend, and had good family to love him in his last hours. (Hugs)

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Heather Bernard's avatar

What a beautiful tribute to Murphy's final day with you. We lost our best furry running buddy, Pablo, about a year ago. Your story is so honest and so real. It's so similar to what we went through and I appreciate you sharing. Much much love to you and your family.

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Cathey's avatar

Sorry to hear about your loss, Terrell. Having lost dogs myself, I can understand your grief. May fond memories of Murphy bring you and your family joy and comfort especially during this period.

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Susan Cormier's avatar

Sorry for the loss of this very special relationship with Murph.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Susan!

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Lindsey's avatar

So very sorry - it's the hardest thing about having beloved pets. Take as much time as you need.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much for understanding, Lindsey!

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Nina E.'s avatar

Terrell, so sorry to hear of the loss of Murphy. As Niki wrote, "There are no good words~~~" I hope you and your family can find comfort in all of your fond memories.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Nina!

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Mann, Melissa's avatar

Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time Terrell. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, your article was beautifully written and a lovely way to honour his memory. Sending warm thoughts your way as you navigate this grief.

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Niki Barr's avatar

There are no good words~~ ~most difficult thing ever to experience your sweet dog passing. Sending you and your family big hugs. Please take as much time as you need. Your writing is wonderful and can certainly be waited for!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you so much, Niki!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much, Melissa!

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Karen's avatar

I am so sorry. Our beloved pets are like our children. Keep remembering the sweet times you had together!

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