We are celebrating a huge ampuversary this weekend – 1 YEAR!!! I can’t believe it and can’t begin to tell you how emotional it’s been for us looking back (yes, my tears keep flowing) – where we started and how far we’ve come. Honestly, I never thought I’d see this day. But we have and I feel so blessed to have my girl with me still.
It was on Nov 6, 2009 that her leg was amputated. I was a complete wreck and even 2nd guessed this decision while she was in surgery. But when she hopped out to me the next morning I just broke down into tears. I couldn’t believe my eyes – my sweet baby was alive, a walking miracle. I didn’t care how she looked, what her incision looked like, all I cared about was that she was here with me and we were going to survive this together. These were tears of joy now, no longer tears of sadness. I couldn’t believe how quickly she adjusted too. When I think back to that time, it brings tears to my eyes now because of of the emotional stress and trauma we went through only to have it be the best decision we could have ever made.
I think Mackenzie knows it’s a special weekend for us because she’s been full of so much energy. I can’t get her to stop running in the house, rough housing with her brother, bolting across the street when she knows she’s not allowed to do that, barking and talking at me (and of course, let’s throw in the not listening to me) and begging for treats and food like there’s no tomorrow. She continues to do great every day and every day I count my blessings.
So here’s a special video I made to celebrate this wonderful time. I am truly happy and grateful for the time that I have had with Mackenzie and continue to have with her. I’m not ready to let her go and I think she knows that……
To my beautiful golden Mackenzie of Malibu……
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21 responses to “It’s Mackenzie’s 1 YEAR Ampuversary – Whoo hoo!!!”
Such a pawsome movie!!! What a great way to celebrate Miss Mackenzies splendid recovery!!! We cant wait to meet this famous swimming champ next month!!!
Hoppy 1 year ampuversary Mackenzie! Keep it up girl!!!
-Chloe’s mom
One whole year is such a wonderful thing to be celebrating
Miss Mackenzie of Malibu!!!
Your mom has made a beautiful video tribute to your milestone and I couldn’t be happier to see another hero thriving on three legs.
Keep on hopping through the next year!!
Spirit JD’s mom
Oh MY! Malibu Mackenzie you are one special girl. What a pawsome 1 year celebration video your mom put together!
(It’s even ‘Pants worthy! You must have showed her how!)
I may celebrate your 1 year ampuversary for the entire month of November! I’m going to call it “Malibu Mackenzie Month”!
HUGS to my ‘Pants Partner!
Comet
So Beautiful Indeed! 🙂
Hoppy 1 Year Ampuversary Mackenzie! You are such an amazing dog, living a wonderful life. Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! We are so proud of you reaching such a huge milestone.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Oh my gosh Kami that was beautiful…the tears are rolling down my face as well. Congrats to my beautiful adopted niece Mackenzie…what an amazing milestone…I know of one special Tripawd Angel that is smiling down on you and your family this special weekend!
Love from your Northern Auntie
Darlene (Angel Tehya’s Mom)
Oh Kami!!!! Tears are flowin’ here in Maine for you and Mackenzie too!! Tears of JOY!!!! Woohoooo, you rock Malibu girl!!!!
It’s so strange when I read your blogs how much you sound like me…I’m sure we all feel the same feelings thru this journey as it begins and now to celebrate 1 YEAR!
Super congrats!!!
XOXO
Tracy & Maggie
kami, that was perfect, just like mackenzie. congrats on your one year ampuversary, you are ‘drivin’ the boat girl’!!! we’re gonna celebrate with ice cream and cheese here in ET. here’s to many more!!
gayle & charon
Absolutely beautiful!
Celebrations are going on everywhere, I’m sure. Congratulations to you both!
Lincoln’s Mom
PrettyPants –
I agree with Comet – you deserve an entire month to celebrate your pawsomeness!! Anything less would just be an insult.
Hoping for more and more celebrations with you!
Golden hugs and kisses,
Ginger
Oh, that was catch-your-breath lovely, Kami.
Happy ampuversary, Malibu Mackenzie. What a special, special celebration.
Thank you for sharing that tender, beautiful video.
What a wonderful life. 🙂
Carmen, Catie and Riley
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Happy ampuversary Mackenzie!
Mary and Cemil
Kami, that was just beautiful! Mackenzie is such a precious pup and she’s part of a very wonderful family as well. Thank you for sharing this special occasion with us.
Happy 1yr Ampuversary Mackenzie.
Brett and Fortis
What a fantastic video. Happy 1 Year Ampuversary Mackenzie. What an accomplishment!! How fantastic!
Nancy and James the poodle
Oh that is such GREAT news Kami and Mackenzie!!!! I am so very happy for you and so proud of Mackenzie for reaching that huge milestone. Here’s to many many many more celebrations. Angel Tai is for sure celebrating and sending lots of congratulations your way. Hop on girl and keep smilin that golden smile.
Laura
As soon as I saw this earlier today, I called the P.P. at home and she is just thrilled!! She told me she did 12 TRIPAWD Twirls and I think I heard a bottle of bubbly being opened. ( I wonder what condition she’ll be in when I get home?)
I, on the other hand, having been skipping around the winery like a little kid all day!! People ask me what’s going on, I tell them, “We are celebrating MacKenzie’s 1 year ampuversary!!”
We are so elated about your big day and love the movie. What a beautiful girl and you all look like you have so much fun!!!
This indeed is a very special day…Shelby says, “Double Cheeseburgers and large fries for everyone!!!”
the chauffeur
Happy, happy ampuversary Mackenzie! You rock! The tears are flowing here – what a pawsome video your mom made for you. We agree with Comet, too – this should be a month of celebration for you! We’ll cracking open the ice cream and cheese in our house… and maybe tomorrow mom will open up some tripe (stinky, stinky tripe!) in your honor!
Big, big hugs and lots of Wheaten kisses,
HJBG, Zuzu, and Susan
Hoppy Ampuversary, Mackenzie! I sure wish your ampuversary buddy was here to celebrate this milestone with you, but I know he is celebrating up above. Wishing you many, many more good times to come!
So awesome. Congratulations Mckenzie and Mckenzie’s mom. My dream is for Indi to see her one year aniversary next August.
Love Raina, Indi’s mom
Congratulations to you and your beautiful McKenzie! I burst into tears as I saw your one year video ~ yes – tears of joy and for all of us that are going through this!
I am very new at writing a blog and just started mine. I am in the beginning stages of telling Indy’s story. As I read yours – it sounds just like my thoughts…
Let’s pray for one more day for as many days possible!
More days to love our beautiful tripawds!
xoxo Indiana’s mom xoxo
Waterworks here in Alaska, too. Wow! I am sooo happy for schwimmming Mackenzie! What a beautiful girl and an incredible video.
It is so amazing to me and such a thrill that MacKenzie is still kicking cancer’s butt. You made my day. Opie and Mackenzie had surgery in the same week. Two incredible goldens. I know Opie is having a celebratory schwimm at the bridge in honor of Mackenzie.
Thanks for the post….Opie’s (now Mattie’s) Mom.