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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago

@froggee Penny, I am so sorry for your loss of Donnie. Please, tell us about your lives together and share some pictures. How are you doing? Toni
- Penny replied 3 years, 2 months ago
  I miss my Donnie so very much I’m totally devastated he meant everything to me I feel like I’m mourning my child I’m at tattoo shop right now getting his name on me I feel like I’m still not in a good place mentally right now but I’m trying to get better
- Toni Noel replied 3 years, 2 months ago
  Penny, When and how did you meet Donnie? How long were you together? What kind of pet was he? This morning I said goodbye to ny beloved Walter and I understand the grief. We all do in our community. Can you bring forth memories of some good, fun and funny times? I find that helps me. The sadness wells up and you need to let it out. Tears help cleanse the toxins and while it is exhausting, it does help to express the pain. I am truly very sorry and invite you to join our group meeting Thursday. Details are in the “Events” section to the right of this page. {HUGS} Toni
- Penny replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  Donnie was the neighbors dogs puppy in a litter of several He was given to my grandson (he was about 3 months old) well being a young boy going to school and sports and so on he just really didn’t have the time to do what was needed so his mom took over I watched him while everyone was at work and I didn’t want to bond with him cause animals know an animal lover lol one night my daughter in law asked if Donnie could sleep with me cause she was just tired of doin it so then it was Donnie and Grandma and the rest is history He was almost 7 and I don’t think he knew he was a dog lol My kids said I lived him more than them Donnie was like my child and the grief has been unbearable Everyone says get a new did I just can’t!!! I got a tattoo the other day with Donnie’s name to me that was therapy I feel like my house isn’t the same without him He barked at everyone and everything Now just silence I just miss him so much!!! So sorry about ur baby I’ll keep u in my prayers
- Toni Noel replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  Penny, I am so sorry. I agree – the silence and emptiness are oppressive. It’s so strange and shocking to walk in and no one is there to greet us. I love the tatoo idea. What a charming way to honor Donnie. I posted a memorial here on the site in tribute to Walter. It was hard gong through the photos and videos without crying, but that’s a good thing – it releases some of the grief. I say “Joy shared is joy doubled, grief shared is grief halved”. That’s why we share in our group gatherings (join us this Thursday evening). And of course you love Donnie more than your kids – he wasn’t a teenager :-)…. Keep in touch and let us know how, and what, you are doing. And thank you for your sympathy. {{HUGS}} Toni
- Maureen replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  @Toni Noel….
  Toni, did you say you had to say goodbye to Walter this yesterday morning? 😢
  I am so, so sorry for your loss of Walter. 😞. I haven’t been here for long, but, I seem to remember something you said about Walter being okay and I assumed he was ill. I know your heart is broken and I wish I could say something to ease your pain. Sending you hugs 🫂 and hoping they bring you some comfort. I wish you peace at this very sad time. 💔
- Sigrid replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  Penny, I am so sorry you lost Donnie! I love the tattoo idea. You can touch it with love and think of him – not that you need it ato remind you. Over time it will get easier to think of him but I am glad you are standing up for yourself and not get a new pet to patch over your pain. People may mean well but they don’t know how deep your love is and therefore your grief. You will know when you are ready. Right now you honor Donnie and your life with him. Best wishes to you!
- Toni Noel replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  Thank you all for you soothing words of kindness and understanding, not just for my loss(es), but for each and everyone here in our caring community. It does help to both hear from others and share my own sympathy for your losses. I am choosing to recall the fun, funny and sweet things Walter did and was. He was better longer than he was ‘bad’ (unwell) and I am so grateful he was doted on, adored, cared for and loved as his life wound down. And I am deeply grateful for this community. Thank you 🤗Hope to see you tomorrow in our group meeting.

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