10 year old female beagle just diagnosed with Cushings - Ginger has passed

[gingerbread]

Lori, thank you... we keep thinking it should be better by now, hurt less, less tears. I know it hasn't even been 2 months, but some days the hurt feels like yesterday, yet so long since we have seen her, touched her, stroked her.
We both have had days of no tears, but very few. I know there we be more and more of those days... eventually. Very thankful for all of your support, love and experiences you all are so willing to share.

[gingerbread]

You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye! Missing my little girl so, so much!

[labblab]

Colleen, my heart goes out to you as this Mother’s Day weekend dawns. I know you’d give anything to have your furbaby in your arms once again. It must be so, so hard for your arms to be empty, especially right now. But no matter what, a cherished mother you’ll always be, because love never dies. Never.

Forever in your heart; forever in all our loving memories. That’s where your sweet baby Ginger is safely cradled.

Sending my hugs to you from across the miles, in honor of a forever loving mother and a precious girl.
Marianne

[gingerbread]

Thank you so much. It is a hard weekend.. Longing for her, I am trying to focus on all the Mother's Days I was blessed to share with her! 16 beautiful memories! I am thankful for everyone of them and know I enjoyed more then some moms ever did. I am grateful for that. I think no matter the years, we will always want " just one more".
Hugs to all that are missing their furbabies this weekend also.
Thank you for all of the support. I pray I can be of help to others at times on here as you all have graciously been helping me. Love, Colleen

[labblab]

Oh Colleen, you’re already being a help to our family. The feelings you are writing about are shared by many others, I’m sure — folks who haven’t been able, or felt able, to write about them on their own. By giving voice to your own loss, you’re also speaking for other moms and dads, as well. In that way, the sorrow and the loss and yes, finally the comfort, are shared among all who come here to join us. And hopefully, that makes the burden a little lighter for everyone who is in pain.

We’re so glad you’re here with us, and a member of our dear K9C family.
Sending our love right back at you!

[gingerbread]

Oh Colleen, you’re already being a help to our family. The feelings you are writing about are shared by many others, I’m sure — folks who haven’t been able, or felt able, to write about them on their own. By giving voice to your own loss, you’re also speaking for other moms and dads, as well. In that way, the sorrow and the loss and yes, finally the comfort, are shared among all who come here to join us. And hopefully, that makes the burden a little lighter for everyone who is in pain.

We’re so glad you’re here with us, and a member of our dear K9C family.
Sending our love right back at you!

Thank you so much..very thankful to be here.
I know one thing... my little girl sure loved life!

[gingerbread]

Another hard few days, especially for my husband. As my heart is broken missing Ginger, It is also broken for him. I am trying to be strong for him, yet when his tears flow mine join his. It feels like they are always right on the edge... waiting for that one memory, that one smell, that one meal to trigger a memory and start the flood of tears.
We find strength in each other, yet at times we end up a blubbering clump on the couch together.
Still, we know we grieve differently and must allow each other their own way, own time, own healing.
For those of you that are dealing with Cushing's pups, older pups, various illnesses I share from experience, have all the patience you can. Show all the love you can. Be as gentle and understanding as you can. You will still have regrets.. we always will, but when you know you did your best, tried your hardest, loved as unconditionally aa you could, your regrets may not be as many, may not hurt as deeply....
Praying for all of you and sending love.

[gingerbread]

11 weeks and I could not, can't fight the tears back today. Perhaps denial is beginning to be replaced with reality. I do not know... All I know is I ache and long for her.. it cannot come soon enough to be reunited and I know we will be. Hugs to all..

[Squirt's Mom]

These times are to be expected as we learn to adjust to life without our loved ones. It starts to feel as if we are finally coming to grips with things then out of the blue the bottom falls out all over again. We spiral down over and over but in time we realize those spirals are fewer and not quite as deep as they once were. Then the real healing can begin and we can start to look beyond the pain for short periods. So as much as it sucks you are right where you are supposed to be for now. Just keep reminding yourself this does get better. I know there are times that is flat impossible to believe so when you can't believe it, let those of us who have walked this valley before believe it for you.

Hugs,
Leslie

[gingerbread]

Thanks so much! Every reply is helping.
Yesterday marked 3 months since we had to say goodbye.
It just doesn't seem real, yet the heartache and emptiness does. We just plain miss her period!!! She was in everything we did, it everywhere we went.
We went to visit my Daddy's grave. My WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Hero. The first man that loved! Ginger loved him and oh how he loved her!! It will be 5 years this July that Dad passed away. It was a very emotional day, yet I know Ginger is with him and They are taking care of each other. For that I am grateful.
For those of you on this wonderful forum that have service members that have gone on before you. I thank you. They are honored, respected and will not be forgotten.. ever!����❤❤��������