• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

    Susan, I think we are energetically connected. Really. We are bringing in a wonderful artist to do renditions of pet pictures that are shared and this image makes me think of that. Would you tell us about this image, please? Thank you for sharing your always uplifting and inspiring words here in our community. Valerie is suffering and I think would like to hear from you if you can reach out to her. Hugs
      • Toni I too believe that some people are “energetically” connected. I am particularly drawn to this image because in my mind a person’s character is revealed by the way they treat animals.
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

        Oh how adorable are they, Jennifer!! Thank you so much for sharing this charming video. Please, you must tell us about them :-)….love this
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

          Yes, you are, Valerie, and I completely understand. She is there in many ways and you are feeling her energy left behind. You really are not “cracking up” Honey. You are grieving, feeling her energy, and loving her even though she is not physically there. But, she IS there with you in your heart, soul and memory. The death of a beloved pet is such a deep, strong feeling. Your thoughts and feelings are not crazy – they are indicative of the depth of your love, and the endless bond you have. I do understand, and hope you find a place of gratitude for the great gift of sharing such an enduring love. You are not cracking up in the traditional sense, but you are deeply grieving, and that feels as crazy as the BIG LOVE you have. Valerie, go straight through your feelings – cry, rant…whatever you need, because that is the path to healing, and coming to a place of loving peace, and appreciation for the loving times you shared. I am so very. very sorry for your loss, and so very happy for the love you enjoyed. Please tell us how you are doing, Dear.
            • Valerie, I speak to my Riley all the time, I find it comforting, as I’m sure you do when you speak to “Patch” In a way you are keeping her alive in your heart. So no, I don’t think you are “cracking up” I think that speaking to our lost pets is a way for us to cope with their being gone. So keep talking to her, it will help sooth your pain.
              • Morning. Ty for your support and understanding. It helps tremendously 🤗
                • Susan, I think we are energetically connected. Really. We are bringing in a wonderful artist to do renditions of pet pictures that are shared and this image makes me think of that. Would you tell us about this image, please? Thank you for sharing your always uplifting and inspiring words here in our community. Valerie is suffering and I think would like to hear from you if you can reach out to her. Hugs
                    • Toni I too believe that some people are “energetically” connected. I am particularly drawn to this image because in my mind a person’s character is revealed by the way they treat animals.
                  • Jennifer posted an update in the group Group logo of CelebrateCelebrate 5 years, 7 months ago

                    Two of my kitties cuddling


                    • Oh how adorable are they, Jennifer!! Thank you so much for sharing this charming video. Please, you must tell us about them :-)….love this
                      • Jennifer, I keep loving this video – it’s so charming. Thank you again for sharing it ๐Ÿ™‚
                          • Your so welcome for sharing… Thank you for the compliment of my kitties
                              • They are so beautiful, and it is such a pleasure to share, Thank You! We are here to be a safe place to seek or lend support when facing or experiencing the death of a beloved pet, but we are also here to share our fun, funny, fantastic times together ;-)…If you read posts that touch, or tickle you, please share with others. So happy to have you in our community, Jennifer ….
                          • Dolly posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                            Thank you Toni your words help so much just knowing I have support from someone that understands
                              • Dolly, I do understand and know most of us in our community do …. this is a depth of loss that cuts deep and long. But we all know, in our heads, the love we shared is timeless. And some day we will have smiles before tears. It’s getting there that is so very hard.
                              • Jill posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                I miss my baby girl

                                • Jill, are you speaking of Miss Kitty? Or Gizmo? I am sure you miss them both and understand that, from day to day, memories of one or the other come to the forefront. Would you like to share some pictures with us so we can be with you?
                                  • Hi Jill. It’s been four months today since you and Miss Kitty parted – isn’t it? I’ve been thinking of you and hoping you are doing a bit better with her memories, and those of Gizmo? Please let us know. Toni
                                  • Valerie posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                    Hi everyone. I’m trying to be strong, supportive and positive. Today though, for some reason no matter how hard I try I just see patch in her favorite spots and I keep looking there for her and talking to her 😭 Am I cracking up!

                                    • Yes, you are, Valerie, and I completely understand. She is there in many ways and you are feeling her energy left behind. You really are not “cracking up” Honey. You are grieving, feeling her energy, and loving her even though she is not physically there. But, she IS there with you in your heart, soul and memory. The death of a beloved pet is such a deep, strong feeling. Your thoughts and feelings are not crazy – they are indicative of the depth of your love, and the endless bond you have. I do understand, and hope you find a place of gratitude for the great gift of sharing such an enduring love. You are not cracking up in the traditional sense, but you are deeply grieving, and that feels as crazy as the BIG LOVE you have. Valerie, go straight through your feelings – cry, rant…whatever you need, because that is the path to healing, and coming to a place of loving peace, and appreciation for the loving times you shared. I am so very. very sorry for your loss, and so very happy for the love you enjoyed. Please tell us how you are doing, Dear.
                                        • Valerie, I speak to my Riley all the time, I find it comforting, as I’m sure you do when you speak to “Patch” In a way you are keeping her alive in your heart. So no, I don’t think you are “cracking up” I think that speaking to our lost pets is a way for us to cope with their being gone. So keep talking to her, it will help sooth your pain.
                                          • Morning. Ty for your support and understanding. It helps tremendously 🤗
                                        • Joyce posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                          I applied to adopt another dog and was denied because my vet didn’t send the complete shot record. At this time, my son’s Pit Bull is staying with me and he keeps me company.
                                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                            Joyce, you lost them both within a few months of each other and that was certainly a double blow to you. It can take any amount of time to move through grief and the pain of loss. I hope you have some smiles about good times you all had together, and that your heart feels lighter each day. Would you consider fostering a dog for company? Keep us posted on how you are doing.
                                              • I applied to adopt another dog and was denied because my vet didn’t send the complete shot record. At this time, my son’s Pit Bull is staying with me and he keeps me company.
                                                • Joyce, you lost them both within a few months of each other and that was certainly a double blow to you. It can take any amount of time to move through grief and the pain of loss. I hope you have some smiles about good times you all had together, and that your heart feels lighter each day. Would you consider fostering a dog for company? Keep us posted on how you are doing.
                                                    • I applied to adopt another dog and was denied because my vet didn’t send the complete shot record. At this time, my son’s Pit Bull is staying with me and he keeps me company.
                                                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                    Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
                                                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                      Well, right now maybe you are not supposed to feel joy. Deep grief and loss over run most other feelings so it is important that you go straight through those. I promise you – there is a time you will find smiles before tears. When that comes is not scheduled. It evolves. So Dolly, move through the motions as well as you can, with grace and kindness to yourself. Midnight would be wishing you the joyful memories of your lives together and wanting you to be happy for those times. But, it hurts, I know. I am shedding tears for you, Dolly. Not for your lives together, but for your parting. I wish I could hug you, so instead, here is a virtual HUG….
                                                      • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                        @lynnkatie Hello Kathy. I am sorry about Katie Lynn and Tobie. Are you doing okay, Kathy? Will you tell us about them and your lives together, please? Do you have pictures we can see? Please, let us know how you are doing.

                                                      • Dolly posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                        Hello I’m doing a little better but I’m still having a hard time not having midnight with me I feel like I’m just going through the motions of life I don’t feel any joy at all

                                                        • Well, right now maybe you are not supposed to feel joy. Deep grief and loss over run most other feelings so it is important that you go straight through those. I promise you – there is a time you will find smiles before tears. When that comes is not scheduled. It evolves. So Dolly, move through the motions as well as you can, with grace and kindness to yourself. Midnight would be wishing you the joyful memories of your lives together and wanting you to be happy for those times. But, it hurts, I know. I am shedding tears for you, Dolly. Not for your lives together, but for your parting. I wish I could hug you, so instead, here is a virtual HUG….
                                                          • Thank you Toni your words help so much just knowing I have support from someone that understands
                                                              • Dolly, I do understand and know most of us in our community do …. this is a depth of loss that cuts deep and long. But we all know, in our heads, the love we shared is timeless. And some day we will have smiles before tears. It’s getting there that is so very hard.
                                                            • Sandra posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                              You have been great helping me through this trying time I have been going through and I want to thank you so so much God bless you
                                                                • Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
                                                                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                                  Oh, absolutely do, Sandra. I admire you and your kindness.
                                                                    • You have been great helping me through this trying time I have been going through and I want to thank you so so much God bless you
                                                                        • Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
                                                                      • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                                        @williasvep Hi and welcome. Please tell us about your pets.

                                                                      • Sandra posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                                                        Thank you Toni I will let you know when I do this
                                                                          • Oh, absolutely do, Sandra. I admire you and your kindness.
                                                                              • You have been great helping me through this trying time I have been going through and I want to thank you so so much God bless you
                                                                                  • Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
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