Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

Addy,
Thinking about you and your family at this time. ((((HUGS))))

Popping in to let you know that I am thinking about you, hubby, Koko, and of course your sweet girl. :)

Love and hugs from me and Jasper xo

Thanks for thinking of us. It was a tough weekend. The below zero temps continue. It is the coldest winter in 35 years they say. We have still have at least 2 feet of snow and 5 foot drifts in our yard.

We took Koko again to visit my Mom. He was a good boy. Such a gentle, sensitive pup. He had not been wanting to poo because of all the ice and snow so I started giving him a bit of biscuit as soon he pooed. Last night he pooped twice so he would get the whole biscuit, no dummy here. It was funny he pooed a little, ran for his biscuit, holding the rest in and then ran and pooed the rest:rolleyes:

The pangs and waves still come and I found myself bawling through the Oscars as soon as they did "In Memoriam" with Bette Middler singing.

I hope we can bring Zoe's ashes home this week. We have a Chinese trunk in the living room we use as a coffee table. It will become Zoe's memory chest. I will put all her things into the trunk and we will spread her ashes on my father's grave on her birthday in April, unless there is still snow cover.

We went to visit our daughter late yesterday afternoon and we played with her new kitten. Sasha is very sweet. My Kate comes home for Spring break for a week, next week. I cant believe her first year of college is almost over.

Now that our Zoe is gone, we plan on getting the house ready to sell for next year. It is too much property for us to handle any more. 2 acres of trees and gardens and the pool is too much, we need to downsize, especially with my arm. It is better but I dont think it will ever be 100%.

Gotta run to work, love you all

Hi Addy, I haven't checked in for a while so only just now seen the news about Zoe. I'm so sorry, she was a character and a half, she fought the fight and made her place in everyone's heart, she will be sorely missed.

I so know what you mean about her spirit being there, I felt the same with Fraser, but for me it was during the car rides. He would sit on the back seat and make the chuffing noises he made to talk to me, and it was such a comfort. The highs and the lows may continue for a while but gradually the highs will outnumber the lows and you will start to remember all of the good bits, the things Zoe did that made you laugh and smile and you will be able to laugh about them again without the tears coming back.

She will never be forgotten and while she may have passed on to run free over that bridge, her memories will stay with you forever, warm and snuggly in your heart.

Take care Addy, Hubby and Koko, your girl will always be with you.

Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

Another smart pup on this thread, double the poops = double the treats! Quick learner is Koko :D Glad your girls are close by, kitten therapy sounds good. So cute and snuggly. Have you ever had a cat Addy? I still miss mine but won't get another with Flynn.

I think it will be nice to have Zoe home, sad but good to have her back.. I think that is a lovely plan to scatter her ashes with your Dad, after all they are together right now in spirit.

I understand about the downsizing but that is going to be a wrench to move, your house is so gorgeous what I have seen in the pics. xxxx

Hi Addy,
Been thinking of you often and know that it is not always easier when time starts to go by, certain things hit you and the waves of sadness start back up.
I think it's so nice that you're able to bring Koko to see your mother. She must like his visit. My mother always enjoyed when Trixie was around her.
I'm sure you're looking forward to having your daughter home form spring break. My younger one is due home Friday and we're looking forward to that, the college years do go by in a flash!
Hoping it's starting to thaw out up there...at least a little!

Barbara

Am sorry did you saw thaw! :) :) :)

Addy are you seeing any thaw yet? I'm looking around with my magnifying glass for it. Sure it must be around somewhere or other.

I too think of you often and hope for unsuspected to smiles to pop into your day, each day, somewhere, even if for a moment in time.

Grief and sadness can be so overbearing of everything else, it just comes through like a snow pile sometimes and knocks everything in front of it off to the side.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

((((((((((Many more hugs))))))))))

Me too Addy, I think of you all often as well, and am hoping you are having some moments where the sadness seems less. I so understand those pangs and waves. Sending lots of love and a special pat for Koko.

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo