4 years ago I got shot. - Page 2

Hans & everyone else that lost a love one, I'm very sorry. This is my one year anniversary since I almost lost my life to an life threaten infection & our unborn son Luke. It's a very difficult time for us, & our dogs help us through it every day. You truly learn to Cherish life, live life it to the fullest, & love deeply. I've cared for my grandmother, & mother while sick until they passed on. I've lost many uncles, aunts, cousins, & a close friend. All while they were still fairly young. It's always so difficult to loose someone you love. They live on through the memories you share with others & carry in your heart. Until you see them again. God bless, Carol

Glad that you are still with us Hans!  I nearly died a few years ago as well. It changes you. I live differently than I did before. I don't waste time with people and things that aren't working, eventhough I've put in all of my effort. I move on. I live for the now as much as possible, because when the end is staring you in the face, you realize how much time you don't have - and how precious the time you have every day, is.

Pranger,  I do not know why these things happen the way they do but you where meant to stay with us and that is a good thing. I also do not understand why others try to upset our world of peace maybe it is because they are not a that level yet and hopefully be able to find it.  It is a glorious day !  You have always been kind to me even though I have a shaved shepherd  :)))))))

Always,
Cee

What a great thread and a great reminder. 

Sunsilver, you've got me in tears.  Hugs to you.  I cannot imagine what I will do when my parents pass away.  They are such a big part of my life and my rock.

All I want to say is God bless you all and take care xx

As a Hospice nurse I am reminded every day how short life is, & of how everything can change for any one of us in an instant. Every moment is a Blessing , every one of us unique & very important. Hans, I'm glad you're here today & with us. This board is a crazy place, but you said it well. If we are a little off kilter, it comes from our deep love & pride in our great GSDs. I have tried to always be respectful, even if I don't agree. I have learned so much here, & turn to this board every day to learn more. Hans, you are one of the wonderful teachers here, & I am grateful to you for sharing your wisdom. I am proud to think of you all as my friends. jackie harris

Sunsilver:

What a wonderful tribute to your husband.  You are a very strong person as I know what it is like to take care of ailing parents.  I lost both of my parents in a 4 year span both to brain tumors.  My father's lost his battle quickly but my mother struggled for 12 months.  Luckily I was able to keep her home with me the entire time which was very important to her.

Jackie:

I had hospice come in for my mother for 10 months.  It takes a very special person to do what you do.  The decision is so difficult to make but once thru that hurdle, hospice is nothing but supportive to both the patient and their caregivers.  Thank you for all you do......

Cheryl

Hans,
So glad you lived thru what had to be a horribel ordeal.  Thanks for sharing that with us along with your knowledge and opinions.  I've learned a lot from you.   

SunSilver,
I was wondering about your implant and how it was going.  That is Great! news!  So happy for you.  I hope you smile thru your tears as you toast your husband tomorrow.  It's a beautiful idea.   

My father died on June 25th this year.  I will miss him every day of my life.  He was a good father and a great daddy.

My husband's best friend just died this morning of a massive heart attack...he was dead before he hit the floor.  That's the way I hope to go.  Easy out for him and hell on us but I'm glad he didn't suffer a long, agonizing illness prior to his death like my dad.

One just never knows what the next minute will bring.  Everyone should be kind to others.  You do not know what private battles they wage.  It costs so little to be kind.  Be kind.  You will never regret being kind.

I have been working as a paramedic for almost 20 years now and trust me life can change or end in an instant.  The lesson from this is to never take life for granted and to be prepared for when it does.  Hans glad you survived you a rich source of info on the breed.