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Debilyn


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It was so hard, but I placed an ad for Brimley one of my Shi Tzu/Poodles.

The first call I got was from a man who is 74. Jim had had to put his only companion down two weeks ago.

He cried, tried not to let me know. I told him it is very ok, that my dad cries over his dog he lost too.

I took Brim over to meet Jim. Now Jim is living with cancer. Told me it is a slow growing one. He lost his wife  years ago. Lives alone in a very nice duplex, has a brand new huge pickup!

Brim has only been around me, never left our place, never had a halter on, never been in the car. He was an angel.

At Jims I handed the leash to him. Brim wanted to be with me. I stepped out. This wonderful, quiet man, just talked and talked to Brimley. I could hear him reassuring Brim and petting him.

Jim wanted him. And more important......

When I called Brim over to kiss him goodbye, guess what, he would not leave this man. He sat right where he was between the mans legs.

Jim started to shed tears, I hugged him, of course I cried too. But oh what a miracle!

Came home and someone wants two more cats! HP is so amazing if you just listen and follow his path.

love,debilyn

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Deb that is so cool. it was ment to be.

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Nice ending......love the photo...

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Katy


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Oh Debilyn, I can only imagine just  how terribly hard that was for you to do, and yet you did it with such courage and compassion and love, I cried when I read it, I cried for all three of you, but I think you are an angel, and hp has stepped in and is lightening your load, how wonderful that all the love you put into your dog is helping Jim now,truly amazing.

much love

Katy
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aww thats is so sweet....it made me think of the cat my son took from the shelter ...he was snow white and filthing dirty, we were told he was over ten years old and he was so fat 24 lbs that everyone just laughed at him he was a conversation piece but no one ever took him.  Of course he became our new family member and the sweetest, kindest little guy ever.  Well not little guy :)  we were told that a family had lost their house and could not keep him as they were not allowed cats in their apartment. To this day I so wish we could let them know how happy this guy is and how well taken care of becasue you can sure tell he came from a family that loved him and they have no way of knowing what happened to thier pet. So, i guess i just wanted to say how lucky you are to have found someone that you know will love and take care of your little guy..what a blessing that is...so good to hear this :)

-- Edited by DreamXL on Saturday 5th of February 2011 03:57:54 PM

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Mahalo Debbie...That one opens up the door of expectations for me. I don't often
know what I think I know and what I suspect doesn't exist. Brim is an angel a spirit
that is comforting, an instrument of HP's peace. My two pups are like that also they
are concerned with my spirit and heart. Mahalo Akua...thank you God. I have thoughts
and prayers for Jim...and Brim and you. Thanks for this share. (((((hugs))))) smile.gif

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Debilyn,
That is the sweetest story and the loveliest picture. I've been reading your story and crying and being uplifted. I think it is so loving of you to let your animals go where they are so needed, as in this case, and where they'll have even more humans around to love them, as in Elgin's case. I can tell just by looking at their pictures that they are angels, and how well-loved they've been with you.
You are going to make it, and I am so thankful to just feel that in my heart. I love the cabin.
You're a real heroine.
Love,
Temple

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Doors are opening and blessings are coming from you and to you.

What a wonderful gift you gave to this man, and a loving home you gave to your dog.

Love and  (((hugs))) to you.

Dreams



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You gave Jim a beautiful gift, and found Brimley the perfect home! So great! I love reading your posts of faith, doing what you thought you never could do, and moving forward. A while back you posted about how to find happy. I want you to know, debilyn, that I feel I am holding your hand and you are leading me, though I am still getting caught up in the brush! My sponsor suggested I let my program carry me. I am still trying to figure out what that means for me, but I am learning. What a great example you give!

Blessings,
Lou

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