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That is so beautiful, Sharlene. I hope that some day your memories like this one will be something you and Daniel can hold onto and think of with joy and love.Quote:
Originally Posted by molly muffin
Many more hugs your way...
Me too Joan, me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan2517
So,so, hard.:o ((((((((hugs))))))))
Well, in terms of her own self-preservation, our Diva did a good job of engineering the timing of her exit. "Won't have to deal with no stinkin' cats, mom and dad. You will have to wrangle them all on your own!" :o :o ;)Quote:
The cats and the kids are still moving in, probably mid October till their house can be moved into, they are hoping before Christmas.
In honesty, I do feel as though Peg's timing held somewhat of a blessing for her as well. She left us right before the awful heat of this summer had set in. At the end, all she could really do outside was just go sit in her soft grass. But with her black coat, she would have been miserable had she tried to venture out in the sun, and by mid-summer her grass had turned all brown and brittle. :(
At least you and Daniel will have a month to yourselves beforehand. And perhaps by mid-October, you truly will welcome the hustle and bustle. Right now it is impossible to look ahead at all. But perhaps a full house will be a good thing by then, or at least, a good thing for most of the time. I will surely hope so.
I know what you say about the deafening silence. I came to a completely empty house and by 2 days later, I couldn't get up off the floor from the completely overwhelming grief. I literally wailed and was by myself with no one to rely on . I had to remove his bowl, toys and everything that was his and put them out of sight... only because it would put me in a complete tailspin. I remember saying that I grieved more for "mah boy" then I did for my own mother and felt so guilty about that. I believe it is because they depended on us for their day to day living and in return gave us complete entertainment and love. The dependency on us is a huge factor in the grief. Sharlene, I personally dreaded this day for you... and Leslie and I wept all day for you quietly between on our Facebook. We sooo knew how you would feel, cause our heart babies are gone. Every step of the way in this process we are with you, and I'm now 21 months into this and the tears can come still unexpectedly and at inappropriate times. I never apologize for it.. it just shows how greatly they affected our lives the bond and unconditional love we had for them and they had for us. On here they said to me, minute by minute, day by day, week by week and so on. I pray for comfort for you and Daniel. When Molly returns it starts all over again, that's why I kept Keesh with me until he could go home with me again. Love you sweetie.. and everyday I know how that particular day is going to affect you. Just wish I could make it all better for you...
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Bless all of you wonderful people for being here for Sharlene. I've been hiding in the bathroom at work, crying as I read all the posts. Whiskey is the only dog I've ever had, so I have no experiences to share, but I do understand because he is truly the dog of my heart. He knows me better than I know myself. He has been there for me and my family through good times and terrible times. I know he won't be with me forever, so I can sympathize with everything you're saying about the emptiness you feel. Please take care of yourselves, and know that I too share your sorrow.
Annie
P.S. I'm picturing Miss Molly with sparkly, glittery angel wings
Sharlene,
I am so very sorry to hear about Molly's passing. I was hoping that when you wrote to me about my Bailey's recent passing that Molly would be OK. Helping our sweet pups cross over the Rainbow Bridge is such a heart wrenching thing to do. I'm still in tears on a daily basis and I know it will be awhile before things get better. The void in our house is very noticeable too. Molly like Bailey are free from their very ailing bodies and can romp and play freely now. May your wonderful memories of Molly help to heal your broken heart. With heartfelt sympathy, Lynette.
Hi Sharlene, I am sorry I am late, but I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you and beautiful Molly. I hope you are being kind to yourself right now.
A Dogs Message from Heaven
I am sending you this message as I can see you are still having struggles with coping each day since my passing.
You may walk in darkness and your heart is broken with my absence. I haven't left you as you hold me in your heart. Please don't be sad as the light will come shinning through for you. For each day of sunshine, think of it as reminder of me beaming down on you. Be happy that I am no longer in pain from sickness. I don't want you grieving for me for long as it makes me sad to see you in so much hurt. Don't dwell on the guilt you feel for making decisions we both know you had to do and I thank you for releasing me of my sickness.
Cry if you need to, miss me if you must, but don't worry about me, I'm in a place I love.
Yesterday I talked with the Creator and he said you'd come one day. I wanted you to know this. So you see I'm happy and I am free. There's nothing to worry me. Dry your eyes and make plans to see me again. I will look for you and when you get here, you will see what a wonderful place this is.
Let me tell you what it's like here in this wonderful place. There are no clouds or dreary rain…Just lot of blue sky and sunshine casted on us from His most gracious presence. There are miles of green grassy fields and meadows of beautiful flowers.
There are no cruel humans to hurt us, just the keepers who have been specially chosen to care for us...
We all get along here large and small. Some of us had a pretty rough life while others were very spoiled. We run and play tag or chase balls. We can be lazy as we want and take long naps. The Creator checks on us each day.
I have met many of your friend’s fur kids here.
There is never a sad moment. Just so much to keep busy....We get a lot of new kids arriving daily and is fun to show them the ropes here.
We are here waiting here for you when your purpose on Earth is complete. My wish for you is to be happy for me and not sad. It will be the most happiest of reunions and I will lick away all your tears. There will be nothing but good times for ever and ever.
I will let you feel my presence if you will just have faith and allow it to happen.
When the time is right, and it will come, I want you to take in another fur kid to care for just as you cared for me and protected me from all harm and gave me the security that I needed all those years. They deserve the life I had with you. Don't think of it as replacing me but giving another the love you have inside you to bring joy to another. I felt honored to a part of your life and you gave me so much of yourself.... That will always be special.
You were my life and I will always love you for that.
I am not that far away and I will be close to you in spirit and will remain in your heart. That is the bond that connects us. Do not think of me when I was at my worst but all the great memories we shared together. I hate to see you cry. I am happy here so be glad for me.
I want to be remembered for all the silly things I did and things we did together. We had some great times together.... So cherish those memories.
So my best friend, until your task on Earth is finished, take care of yourself and help another less fortunate kid to know the love I shared with you and you will be forever rewarded. You will know when the time is right.
Love you Forever,
Your 4 legged soul-mate, Molly.
Author...Kay Faulkner
Oh, Leslie...how beautiful...and I'm crying at my desk again.
You guys are the BEST!!!! I can't think you enough for all the support in the past years and through this truly horrible ordeal.
Today is better than yesterday. I know all days won't be good or bad, they will be roller coasters of moments in time.
Through the years I've walked this path with many of you who also lost your furbabies and what I know is that no matter how many times we walk the walk together, it always brings our own pain back to us and I thank those of you who are enduring your own pain again by being there for me and molly. It's isn't nothing, it's HUGE and I'm grateful.
Yes I have been on the floor, holding her sheep skin rug, wailing too. And I likely will be again.
There is nothing that just makes it better, only time passing can make the cut less sharp and the tears flow less often.
Still thank you each and every one. It's comforting to not be on this journey as alone as it is often feels like you are when these moments in life come around.
As long as we have this forum, we have family who understands.