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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago
@jbottom Hello Jennifer and welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Daisy. Please share some stories about your lives together, and show us some photos. How are you doing? Okay, I hope. We’re having a Group Chat Thursday night, and the link will be emailed Thursday morning if you’d care to join us and share with sympathetic people. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Lorraine, it’s so good to hear from you again, albeit about such a sad thing – missing Vinnie. I know the holidays, and anniversaries, bring up many fond and fun memories, and that brings up pain from the first time without our beloveds. This is my first holiday season too. But I find a lot of wonderful memories. I think she would want me to be happy for the years we got to share, and remember her with total joy. I think Vinnie would, too, and I hope you and your three other babies celebrate your lives together. I also hope you will share your support with others here in our community who have parted – it means so much, even if it’s just a simple “I’m sorry”. That can make us all feel better, to share with one another. Join our Group Chat this Thursday if you like. An email with the Zoom link will be sent Thursday. And Lorraine, please do stay in touch with us. Sending you {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Sandra, Sasha looks a lot like my Prince with whom I grew up. When we met I was six and he was six weeks, and he died when he was sixteen. I still think of him with so much love. And you will always think of Sasha with love, of course, and laugh at the goofy times you shared, but right now it’s only been so short a time, and your heart and home are shattered. I am so very sorry we ever have to say goodbye. What a racket – you fall madly in love with them and share a great, long life that is never enough for us, but they are like leaves that fall too soon. It’s a tough trade-off for the love and joys, and the grief of parting. You know she was fulfilled with her life, and what more can any of us ask, really. Well, we can ask for more time together, but what we really want is for it not to hurt so much. But hurt it does, and heal we will, Sandra, with time and kindness and understanding. We are here for you and I hope you will join our intimate group meeting Nov. 17th at 8 Eastern to share more with us. Thinking of you . ToniFaithful Friends is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
TFaithful Friends November Group Meeting
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Yes Rebecca, you will always miss Seth, but I promise you, with time, your memories will bring you smiles, of course with the profound sense and feeling of loss, but joy in the long, loving lives you shared. I promise. It takes time and you are wise to share with others who understand. You might find comfort in reaching out to others here who are also bereft and would appreciate your kindness and support for their grief. Would you share some images of Seth with us? You just click the photo icon on the lower left of this area and upload. Also, would you find comfort in creating a lasting Memorial with
our caring community? It’s only $10. through 2022, in honor of my own Beauty Girl from whom I sadly parted this February. It makes me feel good to do that, and it might you too.
I am so very sorry for your sadness, pain and grief, Rebecca. I am also glad you found our caring community, and invite you to join our monthly Group Meeting on Zoom Thursday Nov. 17th at 8 PM Eastern, 5 Pacific. (Link below)
Keep us posted and know we are here for you. With {{HUGS}} ToniFaithful Friends is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago
@barbc Hi Barb, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about Gigi and your lives together. How did you meet? How long were you together? We’d love to see photos, too. And Barb, how are you doing?
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago
Reminder: 8 PM Eastern, 5 Pacific: Group Meeting on Zoom.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago
@becs888hotmail-comRebecca, is this Seth? What a darling. Please tell us about your lives together. And how are you holding up Rebecca?
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Seth was a rescue that Small Paws obtained from an Amish puppy mill in Pennsylvania. I adopted Seth, he was four months old. I had Seth for 18 years. We were together every single day. The aftermath of horrendous grief was life threatening for me, I was miserable. My husband was a huge support for me. After a couple of months, I found a group on Facebook, Rainbow Bridge Support Group, they pretty much saved my life and helped me immensely work through some of my grief. I miss beautiful Seth all day every day. It has been a year and a few months. I will probably mourn Seth for the rest of my life. -
Yes Rebecca, you will always miss Seth, but I promise you, with time, your memories will bring you smiles, of course with the profound sense and feeling of loss, but joy in the long, loving lives you shared. I promise. It takes time and you are wise to share with others who understand. You might find comfort in reaching out to others here who are also bereft and would appreciate your kindness and support for their grief. Would you share some images of Seth with us? You just click the photo icon on the lower left of this area and upload. Also, would you find comfort in creating a lasting Memorial with
our caring community? It’s only $10. through 2022, in honor of my own Beauty Girl from whom I sadly parted this February. It makes me feel good to do that, and it might you too.
I am so very sorry for your sadness, pain and grief, Rebecca. I am also glad you found our caring community, and invite you to join our monthly Group Meeting on Zoom Thursday Nov. 17th at 8 PM Eastern, 5 Pacific. (Link below)
Keep us posted and know we are here for you. With {{HUGS}} ToniFaithful Friends is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 162213
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Glenda, damnit, yes, the pain is so deep, and the emptiness in and around the house is so, so much to bear, but bear it we will because the years of love and joy and life with them is way worth it, do you think? Yes, I know in our heads we know they are “only on loan to us” for too short a time, but by golly, the many heartfelt moments bring such warmth and joy, you wouldn’t have been without them, would you? We are gifted with special pet loves. They are, too. It’s a powerful component to living a full life of love, and sadly, loss, but when we are able and ready, will we open our hearts and homes again? I think so, I hope so. I hope you let yourself remember the wonderful lives you shared, and feel really good about doing that again, Glenda. We are here for, and with you. Talk to and with us, let us be with you as you move through this. I am so sorry and am sending you a {{HUG}}. Toni -
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Elaine, a terrible thing happened and you are undoubtedly still traumatized. I can’t imagine you wouldn’t be. We don’t know what happened but we do know most animals kill quickly – it’s not a game for them like a cat playing with a mouse. It’s tough to have domestic pets when there are predators around. I lost a dearly beloved cat that way. It’s just horrific. I hope you find solace with Jesse – he needs you, too. The holidays stir deep emotions, too, so stay with us and feel safe sharing your feelings. We understand and care, and are here for you. Join our group meeting Nov. 17th at 8 PM Eastern – you’ll find kind, caring friends there. I am so, so sorry, Elaine. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago
Mary, describe where you are in your dark place. Crying, of course. Sleeping – ???? Appetite? Someone to talk to? Please share with us. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
I’m so sorry, Sally. Seventeen years is a long life and in our heads we know that, but in our hearts there is never enough time together. It hurts. I hope you find joy in your memories. Please share your story of life together and let us know how you are doing. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
It’s next to impossible not to feel guilty for for acts small and large that we think we could have done, but in reality, we always act in the best interest of our pets. In retrospect, maybe something could have been different, but you never did anything that wasn’t best for Mindy at the time, based on the information you had. Is that right, Liz? And the most important thing you ever did, or could do, was share your home and heart, and care for and about each other. There is no flawless relationship in life. Please make a list of the things you feel guilty about and one by one, recall the circumstances and I bet you will find that you made the best choices.
I am greedy – I want my pets with me forever, but they are only on loan to us and I have to cherish the endless fun and love, grieve the emptiness of parting, and then honor our lives together by finding smiles before tears with her memory. I know you will one day, but this is just a devastating time and it hurts at a cellular level. It’s not easy and we understand. We’re right here for and with you so feel safe sharing with us. I hope this {{HUG}} helps. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 10 months ago
It takes a moment ….. to fall in love for a lifetime.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
April, How are you doing now? Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
Mindy. What a Darling. So much personality, and those expressions! Liz Michelle, Thank you for sharing Mindy with us. Seeing her pictures I feel a tiny bit of your lives together. Thank You. So many emotions and thoughts come into play when we part from a beloved friend. The years of total joy and love that we would never give up, and the total devastation of saying goodbye. In our heads we know one day we will part, but in our hearts we are never ready. I am so, so very sorry. How did you and Mindy meet? How long were you together? When did you part? How are you holding up? I hope my {{HUG}} carries the sincere sympathy I am sending. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 10 months ago
@marysoko57 Hi Mary. I am so sorry, we all are, for your parting from Kookie. How are you doing – okay, I hope? Please tell us about your life with Kookie (cute name) and share photos with us. We understand and are here with you. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
Martha, many of us here are facing our first holiday season without our beloved companions. So many memories are stirred on holidays, hopefully happy ones, but there is a profound sense of loss, too. I’d like to share ideas for coping through the season in our group gathering this evening. The link is below. If you can’t join us there, let’s share thoughts here in the community. Raina’s spirit will always be with you, and I hope you find comfort knowing she had a wonderful life with you and is now comfortable. {{HUGS}} ToniFaithful Friends Group Meeting
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 10 months ago
Karen, oh boy, I know…we all feel your pain and loss-the emptiness and quiet and just the horrible crater in your heart and soul. I am so very sorry. It’s the darndest thing that they are only “on loan” to us , yet own us forever, isn’t it? The sadness of parting is hard to explain, but you say it beautifully. Buddy might have a different message though, wanting you to hold your good times and loving as treasures, to have you think of him with nothing but joy and love and appreciation. To find smiles before tears with his memory. Karen, Thursday night this week, Oct. 20th, we’re having a group meeting on Zoom and I hope you will come join us to talk about Buddy and your lives together. The link is below. It really helps to know you have others of us who understand and care. Please, do continue to share how you are doing here. We’re with you Honey.Faithful Friends Group Meeting
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