Dad of Lulu - sweet Lulu has crossed The Bridge

Well, watched a movie 'The Champ', though I missed parts, so Moo DVRed it. This is the 1931 with Jacky Cooper, what a great boy actor he was!

Well, I have to tell all here the card I got from my step-dad, my late mom's second husband, and 97, remarried in Palm Harbor, Florida. I had told my new step-mom Marian, Bill married soon after my mom passed, that I had lost Lulu, they had driven up here in 2007 when my mom passed away in Spring Hill, Florida and saw Lulu.

"Hi, Bill said for you to name a dog after him." and sent 20 dollars. That was sweet. I don't how we will incorporate that, since Moo has already decided she wants to name a new dog Stella, she picked out Lulu's name, before Lulu showed up at our pond at 5 or so months of age. :)

Happy Anniversary to you and Moo. Bittersweet I would think with the recent loss of beautiful Lulu. Your posts are so thoughtful and I really think will be of help not only to yourself in writing them down but also to others who go through the same. So I do hope you stick around as you contribute so much with your writings. Lots of hugs to you and Moo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi everyone, my name is Moo. I am Married to Bob. I was privileged to be Lulu's Mommy.
I just wanted to come on for a minute and tell you all, just how greatful I am for each and everyone of you. You all have been so helpful to Bob while we were dealing with Lulu's Cushings. No doubt, you all made Lulu's last couple of years better than it would have been with out your advice. The support here is top notch. We began to put more credence in what you all said about Lulu's health, than we did the VETS. Thank you all so much.

I also wanted to thank you all for the support you have given Bob since Lulu got her wings. I can not tell you how hard we have taken her passing. She was our child. We did everything with her in mind. She was so woven into the fabric of our lives, and now we feel she has been ripped away, and our lives are left in shambles. I know it will get better, because it could not get any worse. I so look forward to the day when we can get another baby. If Bob finds employment, we will be able to do that. We can not afford another dog, without a job.
Until that day, we will have to find away to get by without a dog in our lives. The night Lulu Left us, was the first time I have not had a dog in my home in over 41 years, so it is really tough. Please keep us in your prayers, as we will keep you in ours. Once again, thank you for all of your kindness.
Lulu's loving Mommy,
Moo

Hi Moo and welcome to the family, although you have always been part of it through Bob and Lulu :D:D I am so sorry for what you are going through right now, such sorrow and stress for you both. You both seem like such nice people so I am sure you are holding each other up as you get through each day. Please come in and post anytime you like, someone is usually here at most hours of the day and night if you want a chat or a vent or a howl at the moon! Your girl was so special, I just spent a bit of time going through her photo album, she is beautiful, she sure loved the snow and her cat buddies!

Trish xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks Trish, I also added an easier link to get to her photos here too. More later.

Trish,
thank you so much for your love and support. Bob and I are so grateful. It is times like these when we all need to stick together.

That which does not kill me, will make me stronger....I hope. :)

Moo

I haven't been on the site in a while....so sad to hear that Lulu has crossed over the bridge. Just keep thinking of all the happy moments she left you all with and that she will be watching down over you & your wife.

Our thoughts are with you & your wife.

Jeanne, Al & Mini-Me

Dear Moo,

You are as much a part of our family here as Bob and Lulu....you are Lulu's Mom therefore a sister to us all. I am so glad you feel comfortable enough to talk with us about your pain - a pain many of us know only too well.

They say time cures all wounds but that isn't quite true. Rose Kennedy said, "...The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” I have found this to be true in my life. Some wounds scar over quite solidly but the scar is still evident. Other wounds heal but remain ever so sensitive, easily reopened to weep again. The key is not to avoid the pain but to embrace it as proof of our love, our enduring love. Our tears wash our Souls, refreshing it, strengthening it, giving us the power to take the next steps in front of us. Our tears are a badge of honor for our babies.

When the time is right for a new baby in your lives, you will know it. One day some little soul will look into your eyes and you will simply know that this baby has been waiting just for you. In the meantime, you could foster for a rescue or shelter in your area. They are always desperate for foster homes. Most rescues will pay for all expenses other than feed and, of course, the love and training you would supply. And who knows....one of those babies in need of a furever home just might turn out to be that baby who has been waiting for you. Sharing the tremendous love you and Bob have to give might help your wounds heal a tiny bit.

Please know we are here any time you wish to talk.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

i just went through all of the pictures of your lulu and the rest of the furry family.she shared a wonderful,loving,fun filled life with all of you here on this earth.take comfort you gave her all, as she gave you her all always.she will be forever missed and near and dear to your hearts...sending you love,light and peace...patty(milo)meka xoxox

Thank yoy Leslie.
I am so grateful for all the support and good advise that comes from here. Rose Kennedy was soooo right.I will never get over the loss of our Lulu, but ( know in time the pain will be less.

Ya know I have given some thought to fostering. The only thing that worries me is. I don't know if I could give them up when the time comes. I am such a sap for a sweet face.

I think the best thing to do for now, is just live with the pain and Pray that Bob gets full time work, so we can afford a dog, if we do find one that we want to share our lives with. Ya know, Lulu was a gift from God. I told Bob, the next dog we get, I want it to be a yellow female Lab, and I want to name her lulu, within the Month, Lulu just showed up on our property. I named her Lulu and the rest is history. I thanked God for her everyday. And I still do. Ya never know, another one may show up, and if she does, I'll name her Stella and she'll be ours, for as long as God see's fit.

Thank you again Leslie, for making me feel so at home here.
Moo