We will be sad enough --- but at the same time, we are happy for the nearly twelve years of joy she brought us: the walks and runs and romps in forests, the barking at strange noises, the fact that she wouldn't bark at all for the first year we had her (until we lived near a train track, and she barked at the trains --- then she never stopped!)
We have a hundred thousand memories to keep us happy. Please, share our brief grief, but share too our joy:-)
N.
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Awww... I read the previous post too and I find that considering and the losses you've had this year you're dealing with this situation with great equanimity. It always saddens me when I think of a pet's passing on. My cat is only four years old but I've grown so attached to him that I don't even want to consider him not being there. I'll try to let your attitude be a lesson in accepting things as they are and focusing on all the goodness they have brought to our lives. That goes for pets, people and things and places too. Michele says hello.
We had to put our chocolate Lab named Lucy down a year and a half ago, and she still is missed dearly by all of us. Crowned, the dog who wrote the book on how to be a dog by our friends, Lucy was a true member of our family....went on every trip with us and always kept an eye on the kids. I fully understand how it feels........
One thing that really helped us at the time Lucy died was having our other dog......though Lily grieved the longest.....but she's an emotional thing on her best days. :)
sorrow and joy are intermixed arent they? I'm sorry you have had to experience this loss three times in one year.
ps. up to 50 cm of snow to arrive tomorrow night!!!!! you're invited to attend if you'd like. :)
I am so very sorry about your desr dear dog dying....I know how painful it can be and how, in a way, there is no other loss quite like the loss of a pet who has given you unconditional love for so very many years....Yes, much much joy and companionship...and smiles galore, too....warming one's heart in a way that no other living being can or does...! I send you and your family big hugs and much sympathy...
Here from Michele's tonight.
I read both posts, and am always sadened to hear of someone losing a pet. They become valuable parts of the family and are missed dearly when they depart. You will have lots of good memories I'm sure. regards,...
I remember losing my dog Gypsy when I saw about 8 - she was lying out in the driveway in the driving rain. My Dad went out there, picked her up (she was Border Collie), put her in the car and that was the last we saw of her.
I remember missing her terribly but as you said - pets bring us important life lessons. Our cat will be 16 next year and while he's still remarkably spritely and free of grey hairs there will be a time when we will have to say good bye to him and it will be time for our small son to begin to understand those lessons.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hello, Michele sent me to say hello and send condolences. We had pets when I was a kid (dogs, mostly) and none lived to old age. But while I remember how they died, I more remember the joy they brought us - the special things we did for them, and the love they always had for us. Here's to loving memories!
I'm sorry, I've only just read this and the previous post. I'm sorry for your loss, but so glad to hear that you are staying positive by remembering all of the good memories. Saying goodbye is always the hardest thing. RT
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