Such a beautiful poem! My heart too is with yours as we remember our angels.
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Such a beautiful poem! My heart too is with yours as we remember our angels.
I was preparing food bowls yesterday and had to give both Brick and Trink meds. The thought came flying into my mind as I was preparing, "Ahhhh, this is more like it! Something to do other than just fill the bowls." How sad that it feels more normal to be giving meds than not. It was such a part of Squirt's daily life for so very long that became the norm, what should be, and I miss it her so very much.
I completely understand Leslie. :o
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Ya, you feel lost not having to give most of your time caring for them then it's suddenly over. You would give anything to get to do it again. So hard to adjust to the new " norm". My heart is with you, hugs for you and a pat for Squirt!
I can so relate- I don't know what to do with myself when I get home from work. Koko is so easy, brush his teeth, wipe his eyes and play with him.
Big hugs!!!
I don't know what to say...
My thoughts are with you.
Take heart..
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Totally understand.
No pet meds going on at our house either. So strange.
Hi Leslie,
Just stopping by to send love and give some hugs. This is a hard month for quite a few of us so I wanted you to know I care about you and all your babies and of course, my memories of precious Squirt are priceless for me.
Leslie, I remember how much I loved to watch the videos of Squirt swimming in the pool. I got such a kick out of that. She was so darn cute.
I hope my memory makes you smile:):)
ohhhhh, thank you so much, Addy. With her birthday coming up, yes, it is especially hard. She would have been 17 on the 25th. It still seems so unreal that she is gone. I know you understand that only too well.
Leslie.....so understand!
With Lexi, we had to give her all kinds of meds, then she was gone! The next month after losing her, we found out that Spencer had cushings and the seizures started at the same time! Back to the med routine, eventually including setting the alarm for midnight dose!
Now.....no pets....no meds....no nothing! I still cry....doing so as I type!! Yes it's something I miss....only because it means my sweet babies are no longer here!
{{{hugs}}} gf.....one day at a time!
Just dropping by to let you know that we're thinking of you, Squirt and the rest of your gang.
Take Care
Happy 17th Birthday, my Queen!
I love you and miss you so. Your sisters, brothers and I will share a fried egg this morning in your honor. Oh I love you.
Leslie, thinking of you and Queen Squirt with so much love.
Happy Birthday our most precious Squirt!!!!!
Always remembered and loved, Leslie, we hold you both close to our hearts today and always!!!
Happy birthday, Squirt.
I know you are looking down on your mom with full of pride as she's the best mom ever. Have a wonderful day with all your friends chasing butterflies. You must've loved chasing butterflies or something as your mom seems to be all things butterflies, Squirt's butterfly garden etc,.
Hugs and kisses,
Happy 17th Birthday darling Squirt. Hope you're enjoying a fried egg too.
Happy Birthday Squirt! Heavenly belly rubs for you!!
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Dear Squirt!!
I'm holding all of you close to my heart today and honoring the love you all shared with a candle. Hugs and Love!
Happy Birthday, sweet Squirt. Your memory lives on in our hearts forever, and we will lovingly remember you always.
Dearest Leslie, sending huge and loving hugs your way.
Squirt will be enjoying an egg too I'm sure!!!! And partying with all her mates up there. Thinking of and praying for her and all still here.
Happy Birthday Squirt
Happy Birthday Squirt! You are dearly loved and missed by all! I hope your cake is a big one!;):D
Happy Birthday Squirt!
Thank you everyone. You're always here, always caring.
Yesterday was tough, more emotional that usual tho I still cry every day for her. It was a bit of a roller coaster - joy in memories one minute, devastated the next. Poor Trink and Brick were constantly being swept up and held while tears dripped on them. For breakfast, I fried an egg and divided it between us all and we had a bite together in honor of our sweet girl's birthday.
It snowed here yesterday and snow was something Squirt dearly loved. We got almost 3", enough that she would have plowed the yard with her face had she been here, grinning from ear to ear, wiggling that butt in her enjoyment. She would have come in with snowballs hanging all over her and she would have been wearing them with pride, as if she created the snow just so she could make balls on her body. No one else here cares for the snow, or cold, at all - it was always she and I who shared that joy. It snowed just about all day long and tho it caused sorrow for what could no longer be it also brought her a bit closer knowing she loved snow so. On the news last night they were showing snow pics from around the area and someone sent a pic of a young pup with snow all over its face and chest who looked a great deal like Squirt did as a puppy. I knew exactly what that baby's parents felt as they watched it frolicking in the snow.
I still don't know who I am without her and sometimes I think too much of me left with her. About the time I think things are back together, I realize not only are they not, pieces are completely missing and I have no idea where to find them.
Big (((hugs))) Leslie!!!!
Leslie, I thought of you yesterday when I saw the coverage of the Arkansas snow. I thought it looked so beautiful, and I was jealous because we ended up with only a dusting over here. At the time, I did not realize how much Squirty would have enjoyed romping in it. But knowing that now, I realize how bittersweet that snowfall must feel to you. It is so hard to wrap our minds and our hearts around these changes that alter our lives so profoundly. I wish I could offer some words of advice, but I am struggling, too. My heart is with you this morning as you look out upon Squirt's snow.
Hi. I sat last night and read about your journey w/ Squirt. Took me awhile- but I must tell you, it was like reading a novel- full of love. I wanted to thank you because the information is invaluable to me as we start our CD journey w/ our Blue. I have had dogs all my life, G shepherds as a child- collies,poodles,husky/shepherd mix, and for over 20 yrs. I bred,raised and showed shelties. Now we have AB's, my hubby's fav that he waited for all these 30 yrs. reading your posts brought back so many memories- happy,sad, crazed and ecstatic. Ironically, despite having over 30 dogs - CD is the one issue we never came up against. So, thank you again. Happy thoughts, Joan
That is a wonderful picture you paint of Squirt in the snow, nose down, butt wiggling. I can picture it in my mind and close my eyes and see her .
big hugs
Oh I am so very sorry. :( Rest in Peace Squirt
Leslie, thinking of you as you walk memory lane!! Just think of the snow as Squirt's gift to you for his birthday! What better present, than wonderful, happy memories!!
{{{hugs}}} my friend!
Leslie, I hope you are doing well and basking in the wonderful memories that you shared with Squirt. I can't imagine how hard this time must be for you, but I know everyone here is with you and I am in spirit. You are so strong and incredible. Your little queen must have been the same :)
Hi Leslie and Queen Squirt!!
Hope the Spring is finding you well and you are getting a good crop of herbs to replenish your supplies. If I close my eyes I can imagine you foraging with a little Squirt nosing about enjoying the new smells of Spring! I know she is never far away from you... xxxxx
Today is your 21st birthday and I dreamed about you this morning. We had gone to a wedding at a big house. Someone left the door open and you got out of the house. I looked out the door and saw you in the barn but when I came back out after getting my coat you were nowhere to be seen. I walked mile after mile along roadways, thru fields and woods, across bridges over rivers, thru season after season and from time to time I would see your tail held up in that funny stiff quivery way you had when you were on the trail of some interesting varmint but that is all. I never found you and woke with that all too familiar ache in my Soul. I know you are alright, that you are happy and exploring to your heart's content but I am selfish and I can't help missing you, wishing I could hold you in my arms right now and see your bright eyes staring into mine again. One day, my beloved Queen, one day. Til then, know you are loved as ever. Take care of your sissy and siblings meanwhile.
Awww, Leslie....
Sending tons of huge and loving hugs to you, our dearest Leslie.
Nothing I can say to ease the heartache... but you know I know.... many hugs to you.