• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

    Suzann, here is an idea for you, and Steven – write a note, or notes, to Mandy telling her how you feel, what you think, and are doing. Then, write back From Mandy what you think, and feel, she would want you to know. It may sound silly, but it helps us communicate, and gain perspective that can help ease some of the pains. Let us know if you try it, and how it makes you feel. I hope it helps you to know we are here for, and with you, with empathy and care.🤗💔Toni
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

      Betsy, I am so very sorry for your losses. This is just heartbreaking and it is understandable that you are suffering such pain. Atumn was a huge support for you and for that, you must be grateful? Betsy, our pets are only on loan to us, never for long enough. In our heads we know one day we will part, at great cost, but also we treasure the lives we shared. I hope you can find your way to remembering Autumn with smiles before tears. And I want to thank you for extending your own sympathy to others here. That means so much, and I hope you find some comfort in reaching out. Betsy, please, tell us more. It helps to “get it out” and our kind community is here to walk this journey with you. Here is a {{HUGE HUG}} for you. 💔Toni
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

        Deanna, I am so sorry. Molly was a beauty, and she looks so kind and sweet. It is heartbreaking to say goodbye. It just is. How long was Molly with you? Please tell us more about your lives together. We are here for you with open arms and caring hearts.💔Toni
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

          Ah, swimming! How refreshing. It looks as if you and she lived in a fabulous place to share fun and adventures. We create years of shared experiences and have them to treasure for a life time🤗Aren’t we, and weren’t they, so very fortunate for the love we lived? {HUGS} Toni
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

            I was sorry to miss you, too, Suzann. We meet every third Thursday at the same time and the link is always under “Events”. Mandy was clearly a family member, and probably everyone’s favorite, (who is the young man holding her in his lap?) and that contributes to the depth of the pain in parting. This is the hard part of opening our homes and hearts – saying goodbye. We know in our heads that one day we will, but our hearts are just broken. May I encourage you to think of the many fun, funny and loving times you and Mandy shared, to lend a bit of comfort that she lived her best life with you, and for that, you can be happy. Please let us know how you are doing, Suzann. We’re thinking of you with sympathy and undertsing. 🤗Toni
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

              Cathy, my sincere apology for not responding sooner. I’m dealing with a pet situation myself, and understand how you might feel “guilty” for something that probably was never in your control. Please tell us more details about tbear. It may help us understand what happened. And Cathy, it is so very painful to lose a beloved pet in any fashion, but please…do not try to “blame” yourself. Our pets are always only “on loan” to us (never for long enough) and I have to think something was going on with tbear that was not in your control. Please, tell us more. 💔Toni
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                Lynn, one of the hardest parts of loving a pet is watching them age or fail. It can be hard to know when it is the right time to let them find a peaceful passing, but I have found saying goodbye to be a good thing for them, it’s when I come home that starts the grief. Do you have any others or was it just Jazzy and her brother? Do you have family and friends to help you? I am so sorry and will be thinking of you, and hope to see you tonight in our group. {BIG HUGS} Toni
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                  Suzann, welcome to our community. I am so very sorry for your parting from Mandy and invite you to join our kind group tonight at 7PM Eastern.(The link is under “Events”). You can tell us about Mandy and your lives together. The pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet is deep and unlike any other. 💔She sure was a cutie and I hope you can find some joy in her memories. Please continue to let us know how you are doing, and do try to join us this evening. Toni
                  • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                    @942welsh Hi Dawyn. Welcome to our caring community. May we hear about your baby and see some pictures? Are you doing okay? Not so well? We’re here for you. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                    @hickschristine Christine, how are you doing? May we hear about your baby and see some pictures if you like? Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                    @kathleen1975 Hi Kathleen. Pleases tell us about your baby, and let us know how you are doing. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                    Lauren, you’re my kind of gal – adopting older animals. How lovely, and loving of you🙌Love the pictures and hope to hear more about them, amd Marq. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, in our group meeting if you like. We’d love to meet you and learn more. Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                      That’s a lovely way to move through the grief and pain of parting. If we can pull forth moments of joy and fun, and love we shared, it can help remind us why we welcomed our darlings into our lives.Will you join our kind group meeting this Thursday? We’d love to hear more and are here to help you. The link is under “Events” on the right side of this page. I’m sending you {HUGS}. Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                        I am so glad you can join us, Brandi. Hang in there💕Toni
                        • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                          @shelby2424 Hello Shelley. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your baby and let us know how you are doing. 💔Toni

                        • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                          @petey1026 Amy, I am so sorry for your loss of Petey and hope you are doing okay. Are you? Please tell us ablout Petey and your lives together, and we love to see photos if you like. You are welcome to join our group meeting this Thursday to talk about Petey. We start at 7PM Eastern. The link is under “Events”. Amy, please let us know how you are. Toni

                        • Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago

                          @blondie79 Hi Autumn. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your baby, and share pictures if you like. Toni

                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                          Brandi, I don’t know if you saw my post, but please come to our group meeting Thursday. Our community is very knid, sympathetic and understanding.We meet on Zoom at 7PM Eatsern – 5PM Mountain time. The link is under “Events” (on the right side of this page). I hope to meet you there. Toni
                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                            Brandi, if you can, please join our group meeting this Thursday, Oct. 19th at 7PM Eastern. We’d love to meet you and have you share more with us. 🤗Toni
                            (Link to meeting is under “Events”)
                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

                              Those faces! What expressive pups they were. It looks as if they had a wonderful place to romp and explore. How lucky were they, and you, to share such a fun, loving life💕We wish they could be with us forever. Oh, they knew and know how loved they were. Martha, I hope you are finding more and more smiles with their memories. Thank you for the update, and please continue to share with us. {BIG HUGS} to you all. Toni
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