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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Two weeks is not long, Faith. Will you join us Thursday to talk about Jojo? We’d like to hear about your lives together and help you work your way along. {{HUG}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Oh My Dawg, Kat 🙂 What a little darling she is. And so many toys to destroy – Good Mom! No, Bailie is not a ‘replacement’ for Pooh, no one ever would be. Nor should she be. Bailie has her own life to live and share with you, and you have more love and joy to give her. Pooh would be so happy for you both. May I share my story with you? After losing my beloved BG last year I was not at all interested in meeting another. But, Boots needed a home and of course I took him in (if I can keep one out of a shelter, I will). Well, as bereft as I was, I didn’t have time (nor the desire) to feel miserable anymore. It was a lesson for me – that as broken as my heart was, it was patched up and mended by having a new love enter it. I never forget my BG, and sometimes still shed a few tears, but mostly I am grateful and happy for the times we we shared. I hope that is true for you and your new baby Bailie. Please, you must send us pictures and updates about her. And please feel welcome to continue to share with us about how you are doing. Join us Thursday to talk about Pooh, and Bailie. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
WE ‘get’ why, Maureen. You lost a dear, beloved family member. And you are not “venting” – you are sharing your deepest pain with our community of people who understand and care. Can you join our group meeting Thursday at 7 EST? I think it will help you to meet others and share with us. If not, please keep sharing here. As you remember Romeo, can you think some happy times and fun or funny things he did, that you did together? Don’t let those good, loving times disappear. It’s a way to honor Romeo – smiling and laughing about the wonderful life he shared with you. Here is another {{HUG}} for you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Sue, thanks to you, we have updated the time of “Events” to reflest Eastern time zone. Looking forward to seeing you then. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Oh Cindy, How terribly sad. I am so sorry. Diabetes is such a difficult thing to manage and live with. I wish you and your family peace. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Uh oh – the time is MTN, so the meetings are at 7PM EST, 4 PST. Thank you for pointing that out, Sue. I look forward to seeing you. Toni -
Faith posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
I’m sorry for everyone’s loss of their precious fur babies. Its been 2 weeks since Jojo passed and it is so hard. Not to cry for everyone.😪
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Faith posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Thank you all for your hugs and prayers for my sweet Jojo. My heart hurts so much for him. But I’m glad he passed in his sleep.😥 -
Kat posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
This is my 9wk old little one, Bailie. I\’m having a hard time missing Pooh, but have found her a comfort. She\’s not here to replace, Bailie is here to renew my heart. She\’s a handful, but I love her. Can\’t wait to see how she grows up.-
Oh My Dawg, Kat 🙂 What a little darling she is. And so many toys to destroy – Good Mom! No, Bailie is not a ‘replacement’ for Pooh, no one ever would be. Nor should she be. Bailie has her own life to live and share with you, and you have more love and joy to give her. Pooh would be so happy for you both. May I share my story with you? After losing my beloved BG last year I was not at all interested in meeting another. But, Boots needed a home and of course I took him in (if I can keep one out of a shelter, I will). Well, as bereft as I was, I didn’t have time (nor the desire) to feel miserable anymore. It was a lesson for me – that as broken as my heart was, it was patched up and mended by having a new love enter it. I never forget my BG, and sometimes still shed a few tears, but mostly I am grateful and happy for the times we we shared. I hope that is true for you and your new baby Bailie. Please, you must send us pictures and updates about her. And please feel welcome to continue to share with us about how you are doing. Join us Thursday to talk about Pooh, and Bailie. Toni
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Maureen posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
Hi, I just wanted to come here to tell all of you that I had the hardest Mother’s Day on Sunday and I’m sure there are a lot of you here that did and I am sorry to you too. I’m still going through this terrible grieving process and I’m not sure if I’m ever going to get past it. People don’t get why and I just tell them it’s because I was Romeo’s mommy and now he’s gone. I ask them how they refer to their spouse or significant other when telling their pet to go find them? They say ” I tell him to go find Mommy / Daddy”. Then, they get it! I know some never will and that’s okay because I just stay away from those negative, judgemental ones.
My heart is still so broken right now 💔
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WE ‘get’ why, Maureen. You lost a dear, beloved family member. And you are not “venting” – you are sharing your deepest pain with our community of people who understand and care. Can you join our group meeting Thursday at 7 EST? I think it will help you to meet others and share with us. If not, please keep sharing here. As you remember Romeo, can you think some happy times and fun or funny things he did, that you did together? Don’t let those good, loving times disappear. It’s a way to honor Romeo – smiling and laughing about the wonderful life he shared with you. Here is another {{HUG}} for you. Toni
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Maureen, How are you doing now? You are so kind and thoughtful to share your sympathies with others while you are aching, too. How generous of you. Please know we are thinking of you, too. {{HUGS}} Toni
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Hi Toni, thank you for your kindness. I am still having difficulty dealing with losing my Romeo. It will be 5 months on the 6th. I am still just so very heartbroken and I’m just having a slow go of it. I am better some days, but, then I have days where I cry a great deal. I know there is nothing I can do to rush through this process. But, that’s okay, because I don’t want to ever forget Romeo and grieving keeps him alive somehow.
Showing compassion to others comes naturally to me. I’ve always been that way, even though in the beginning of this sad journey of mine I didn’t have the capacity to feel for anyone but myself. So, the fact that I am able to show compassion to others once again must mean I’ve made some progress in dealing with my own grief. It is so heartbreaking to read every day just how many people are losing their fur babies. 💔
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Maureen, I find sharing support helps ease a bit of my own grief. I always say “Joy shared is joy doubled, grief shared is grief halved”. You are very knid to share your sympathies and we all appreciate that. It’s a slog, moving through grief, and can’t be rushed, but thinking of good times with Romeo may help you, and knowing you gave him his best life and love may bring you some comfort. Do you think Romeo would want you to be happy for the lives you shared, and want you to be happy for that? I do. I hope you can join our group June 15th – you’ll meet some very kind people who undertsand and care. Stay in close touch, Maureen. We’re thinking of you. Toni
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Maureen, I appreciate that you are so open and vulnerable with your grief! As you say, at the beginning we have no capacity to feel for anyone but ourselves. With courage you open your heart a little and are able to feel compassion and see that we’re not alone with what we are experiencing. All the while our own grief is going through changes and we are able to help others who are at the beginning of this journey – because we understand! And it helps. It doesn’t make the grief go away but it takes the sharp edges off and gets us out of isolation. I love seeing your comments for others in the community. Romeo would be proud of you!
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Thank you, Sigrid and Toni for your responses. You are very kind. Yesterday was a hard day. It marked the 5 month mark of Romeo’s passing. I spent the entire day reading other people’s posts about their loss. I found myself not able to comment on most, but, did manage to show compassion for others who were just beginning this awful journey with grief. I hate that for them because it is so painful and raw. In some ways, I feel that’s where I am. I am trying my best to honor Romeo’s memory with happy thoughts instead of tears, but, it’s so hard. It’s the beginning of another day here and I’ve had my usual morning meltdown. Sending hugs 🫂 to all who are grieving here and everywhere else. This is the sadest place to be. 💔
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These darned anniversaries and holidays are tough, Maureen. At one of our group meetings it was suggested we also mark the day of birth or adoption to celebrate the wonderful time and life we were gifted to share. I like that idea but understand how we count the days and months since parting. You are kind, generous and gracious to share your own sympathy and understanding with others and I hope you find a bit of comfort in comforting others. I am still so sorry for your pain and hope you are finding a little more joy each day. We;re here and thinking of you. Toni
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Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
Brandy, I am so sorry for your loss of Bella. 😞 I know how you are feeling, all of us here do. I felt the same way about not knowing how I was going to live my life without my boy and it’s still very hard even after 4 months. You gave Bella the best life and loved her so much. Wishing you peace at this very sad time. 💔 -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago
So sorry for the loss of your Romy. It’s so hard to see them go. Your boy is so handsome. I know no amount of time with him was enough for you and I didnt have enough time with mine either. My boy, Romeo (who I also called Romee) passed 4 months ago. The pain of his loss is still causing such heartache every single moment of every single day.💔
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Sue posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
Are we now having our monthly zoom meetings beginning at 5 PM?
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Uh oh – the time is MTN, so the meetings are at 7PM EST, 4 PST. Thank you for pointing that out, Sue. I look forward to seeing you. Toni
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Sue, thanks to you, we have updated the time of “Events” to reflest Eastern time zone. Looking forward to seeing you then. Toni
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Cindy posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
Not my any of my pets but my daughter in law passed away last Thursday She was 56 and she had sugar diabetes really bad. Double amputee.
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Oh Cindy, How terribly sad. I am so sorry. Diabetes is such a difficult thing to manage and live with. I wish you and your family peace. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@dmarinesthe1st Desiree, I am sorry for you loss of Riley. What kind of pet was Riley? May we hear about Riley, and see some pictures? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@sarahfurrer @sarahfurrer Hi Sarah. Welcome to our community of caring pet lovers. I am so sorry for your loss of Rosie and hope you are doing okay – are you? Please tell us about Rosie and your lives together, and share some photos if you like. We have a monthly group support meeting this Thursday and would love for you to join us. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
We now provide links to our Group Support Meetings in the “EVENTS” section on the right side of our Community page. Meetings are free, and everyone is welcome to come share. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@blondone Hi, and welcome. Was your pet named Brandy? I am sorry for your loss and hope you are doing okay – are you? May we hear about your lives together? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@lady Bug Bug – what a cute name, Jamie. What kind of pet was Bug Bug? How did you meet amd how long were you together? May we see some pictures of Bug Bug? Are you doing alright? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
@bkbutterfly61 Hello Belynda and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your baby, share some photos if you like, and let us know how you are doing. Okay? Not so good? We’re here for you. Toni
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