• Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

    @ritaann1965 Hello Rita. Please tell us about your baby, and let us know how you are doing. Toni

  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

    @momee Maureen, you are so nice to share your support with others who are healing, as you move through your own grief. I hope you take comfort in comforting others. 🤗Toni

  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

    The emptiness and quiet of the house is horrible. Some background noise from TV or music can help, as can staying busy, but walking in the door is such a sad thing. Every nw and then I think I see one of my darlings and it’s another pang. I stopped by our local shelter yesterday and am thinking of re-upping to foster cats who need medical care. They had a bunch of kittens who were playing and jumping and it made me laugh and smile. I hope you are finding some smiles before tears. {{HUG}} Toni
    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

      @maggieaviens Margaret, how are you? A bit better I hope, after visiting with your friend. Toni

      • Yes it was a good visit. It still sucked coming home to a empty house. Baxter would always be there waiting for me.
        • The emptiness and quiet of the house is horrible. Some background noise from TV or music can help, as can staying busy, but walking in the door is such a sad thing. Every nw and then I think I see one of my darlings and it’s another pang. I stopped by our local shelter yesterday and am thinking of re-upping to foster cats who need medical care. They had a bunch of kittens who were playing and jumping and it made me laugh and smile. I hope you are finding some smiles before tears. {{HUG}} Toni
        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

          @tonibrownsfan Hi Toni. How are you doing? Toni

        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

          Laura, this must be Simba? This picture brought a tear to my eye, so cute and sweet. I am so sorry. How did you and Simba meet? How long were you together? Please share more about your lives together, and know we are here for you. Our next group meeting is Thursday August 17th. I hope you can join us. Toni
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

            Tammie, is this Junior? What a sweet boy. I am so very sorry for your parting and hope you will tell us more about your life with Junior. I found comfort in a sweatshirt and canvas picture of my favorite photo of my girl. Please tell us how you are doing, and join our group meeting Thursday August 17th. (Details under “Events”). Toni
            • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

              @ritaann1965 Hi Rita. Please tell us about your baby, and accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Are you doing okay? Not so good? We’re here for you 💔Toni

            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

              I’m glad you are visiting with a friend. My friends’ cat was sitting in his lap. My friend stepped to the refrigerator and came right back. His beloved kitty had died on the chair in the minute my friend was away. The cat was 12. In our heads we know our pets are only ‘on loan’ to us, but our hearts want them forever. And they do stay with us forever, in our hearts. I slept on the couch with a stuffed kitty under my chin when my BG died. Not being in that big bed may help you for awhile, too. Keep us updated, Margaret.
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                Oh my, how shocking that is. I found sleeping with a stuffed animal helped me. Can you get out of the house for awhile each day? Keep yourself busy, maybe try napping during the day? Talk to us here, and please join our group Auguat 17th. {{HUGS}} Toni
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                  Oh Brenda, I am so very sorry. The pain is deep. And real. What was his name? Fifteen years is a good life but a million years with them wouldn’t be long enough. Were you together for all of the fifteen years? I hope you can think of the many years of love you shared and the joys you brought each other. The emptiness of the house and the deafening quiet are so hard to bear. Can you get out of the house for awhile, talk to family and friends? Please join our group meeting Thursday Auguat 17th and talk with us. We’re here for you, Brenda, with sincere sympathy. 💔Toni
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                    Oh no, Margaret. How terrible. I am so sorry. Were they ill? Elderly? I’m sure Baxter grieved his brother. Now you are grieving them both and I am so so sorry. Please join our group meeting Thursday August 17th at 7PM EST. The link is under “Events”. And Margaret, please tell us more about your darling boys, and how you are coming along. 💔Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

                      @alanagmy777213 Hello Alana. Please tell us about your baby, and let us know how you are doing. Toni

                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                      Oh, Patricia, you will always miss Puddles, but hopefully your memories of the many years of fun and love bring you joy. My Squirt was with me 19 years, she died 20 years ago, and I still think of her. I feel so grateful for our time together. Please let us know how you are doing, and if you read a post here that touches you, please share your own sympathy with others. 💔Toni Oh, do you have a pet now?
                      • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

                        @patricia419 Puddles! What a delightful name, Patricia. I am so very sorry for your parting from Puddles and hope you will tell us about your lives together: How did you meet? How long were you together? What kind of pet was Puddles? May we see pictures? Are you doing okay, or not so good? We understand and are here for you, Patricia.

                        • Puddles was my beloved cat I rescued her when she was just a tiny ball of black fluff 4 weeks old She was with me for 18 years I miss her so much
                          • Puddles gained her wings 03-04-22
                            • Oh, Patricia, you will always miss Puddles, but hopefully your memories of the many years of fun and love bring you joy. My Squirt was with me 19 years, she died 20 years ago, and I still think of her. I feel so grateful for our time together. Please let us know how you are doing, and if you read a post here that touches you, please share your own sympathy with others. 💔Toni Oh, do you have a pet now?
                              • Patricia, I am so, so sorry for your loss of Puddles 💔 I know how hard it is to lose our fur babies. The heartache is unbearable. Sending you comforting hugs.
                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                                Peggy, when did you say goodbye to LacyLu? It hurts in a way nothing else does and it can feel like it will never end. It takes time and support to crawl through the pain. Do you have people around you to share with? We’re here to listen and support you. I found holding and sleeping with a stuffed animal helped me. How did you meet LacyLu? She sounds like a cutie – may we see some pictures? We meet online monthly and I hope you will join us Thursday August 17th. The login info. is under “Events”. Please keep us updated. I am sending you {{HUG}}. Toni
                                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

                                  @peggyolbert LacyLu – what a cute name. What kind of pet was LacyLu? May we see some pictures, and hear about your lives together? Are you doing okay, Peggy? Toni

                                  • Peggy replied 3 years ago
                                    LacyLu was my 15 year old jack russel beagle mix. I miss her so much. I’ll never get over losing her
                                    • Peggy, when did you say goodbye to LacyLu? It hurts in a way nothing else does and it can feel like it will never end. It takes time and support to crawl through the pain. Do you have people around you to share with? We’re here to listen and support you. I found holding and sleeping with a stuffed animal helped me. How did you meet LacyLu? She sounds like a cutie – may we see some pictures? We meet online monthly and I hope you will join us Thursday August 17th. The login info. is under “Events”. Please keep us updated. I am sending you {{HUG}}. Toni
                                      • Peggy, I am sorry for your loss of LacyLu 💔
                                      • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

                                        @diane30 Hi Diane. Welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Callie. Please tell us about her, and share some photos if you like. How are you doing? Okay? Toni

                                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

                                        Wow, how very fortunate for you both to have shared such a long life together. It’s never long enough, but what a good run Sassy had. And what a beauty! We always miss our babies, always love them. It’s hard to part but I hope you are smiling with your memories of Sassy, Marisa. {{HUGS}} Toni
                                        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

                                          @diane30 Hi Diane, and welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Callie. May we hear about her, see some pictures? Are you doing okay? Toni

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