May 18, 2011
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Hi,

I haven't been on here in quite some time and even find it difficult right now. We lost Oliver on 9/6/16 at the age of 5 1/2. While I know age is just a number, losing him so young has made this all very difficult.
Oliver was diagnosed with Protein Losing Enteropathy in 2014. With the help of our vet (and consults at 4 veterinary hospitals, 3 internists and 2 liver specialists), Oliver was kept stable and comfortable for a long time.
In fact, he was so stable that his rapid decline in a span of a few hours was terrible to see. I am still lost without him.

Before Oliver died (& without knowing it was going to happen), at the urging of his veterinarian, I began writing a book centered around Oliver's life and the lessons I learned through him and because of him.
While I don't want this post to come off as me plugging a book, I also want people to know how I am honoring Oliver. I'm not done with the book yet (but soon) and my goal is to have it published this year and to donate
a portion of royalties to the MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue. I won't stop until these things come to fruition. It is a way to honor Oliver as well as a way to help bulldogs in-need.

If you'd like to follow along on my journey, I would be forever grateful. And since I don't want this post to become an advertisement, please DM me if you'd like to know where you can watch the journey unfold online.
Oliver was my world. My entire world. In these last 4 months since he has been gone, I have been so sad and depressed-- but there is a glimmer of light knowing I am going to honor him and all who helped us in his life.
I know there is another bully in our future but we are going to let the Universe decide when the time is right for us. The time isn't right now. I just can't. I miss Oliver too much still and am still grieving.

I want to thank all of those reading this, and to those who helped me when I needed it. You guys were so helpful a few years ago when Oliver had TTA surgery.
xoxo
 

2BullyMama

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Sherri -- I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Oliver... he was an amazing and handsome boy who will ALWAYS be with you. I've lost two and believe me, they are always with you.. heart, mind and soul.

As for your book, you most certainly can post the information here as it is a direct impact to helping a rescue. There is a forum titled 'rescue efforts'... you can start a thread there and those that wish to follow along and donate/purchase the book can.

Sending you lots of hugs
 

Ftse 100

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I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Oliver, it does takes us a long time to grief when our babies pass and it took me seven years to be able to have another after losing my pugs.


Sending you (((hugs))) Oliver was a beautiful boy
 

JennieS

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I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Oliver. What a great way to keep his memory alive.
 

rjisaterp

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We are sorry for your loss of Oliver. We send our sincerest condolences to you and your family...The Jaynes Gang.
 

asherose

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I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to honor Oliver. My thoughts are with you & I look forward to following your journey! :heart:
 

helsonwheels

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So sorry to hear about your loss. Oliver will always be in your heart. Cherish the memories as I am sure you have shared them in your book. You're a good soul Sherri helping out a "rescue!" :assurred:
 

oscarmayer

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This is as honorable an endeavor as any I can think of
...very sorry for your loss and looking forward to follow ups
 

Marine91

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I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
 

Hankster

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I'm so sorry for your sad heart... I know the pain and no one can change that for you, only offer to help you through it. Sending love and prayers for healing...
 

1Chumly

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I am so sorry for your loss and most of us on here sadly know how truly painful it is. What a wonderful memorial to Oliver though. Please keep us up to date with your progress.
 

cefe13

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Thanks for writing - your book sounds not only like a very constructive way of handling all emotions but also like a wonderful way of honouring Oliver and of helping other dogs and humans. Looking forward to reading more about your plans. Hugs from Castor & Co.
 

TyTysmom

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you mean when you say he was your world, because Tyson is mine. I know that he was extremely loved, and lived a wonderful life as it shows through your heartfelt post. Just know that he is always with you, and one day we will all be re-united with our babies that left before us. RIP sweet Oliver.
 

sisters3

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Your post brought tears to my eyes, I am so very, very sorry for your loss and continued sadness, I honestly don't know what I would do. I think your book is an amazing and lasting way to remember Oliver and I will be a customer as soon as it's available. Good luck with the book and I hope for peace for your heart!

Sue and Joey
 

harveyspecter

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Sorry for your loss. Oliver was very fortunate to be surrounded by people that loved him.
The next bully in your life is going to be very fortunate with the amount of loving he/she is going to receive. Please make that process sooner than later. God Bless!!!
 

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