Vicki Gibson
@browneyedgirl3869
Active 5 years, 8 months ago-
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Ten days after BG died, a friend needed a home for one year old Boots. I was absolutely not ready to bring in a new pet. But if I can keep an animal out of a shelter, I will. So I did welcome Boots and he was such an active, engaging, curious and sweet boy, he helped me heal from my loss. He made me realize that BG lived her life, and I was lucky to share some of it with her, but new life needs love, too. We can never “replace” a pet, but we can open our homes and hearts to new life and love. Boots is back with his person and I miss (and worry about) him, but I credit him with helping me heal. Do NOT let anyone pressure you into adopting if you’re not ready, but in my case, having a new joy was just what I needed. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Losing a mother is unlike any loss. Especially if you are close. I lost my mum to ALS 15 years ago. That was tough. I am so sorry you couldn’t be with your mom but it’s ture – your mother is always with you, literally in your DNA. Photographic and artistic images of our beloveds DO help us feel close to them. The urns you make with images are an excellent example. I have a sweatshirt with my BG on it, and a canvas of her beautiful face. Plus, sleeping with a stuffed cat helped me get through the tremendous pain of saying goodbye. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and support, Sigrid. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Awwww, how sweet. I am sure Rocky missed Chance. You are welcome to light as many candles as you like. And you can create a lasting memorial, too. You can see my beloved BG and Walter there. I miss them both. There’s a picture of Beauty Girl (aka Deanna) getting ‘catupuncture. -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@jodidrumm97 Hi Jodi. Please tell us about your baby, and share some pictures if you like. Are you doing okay? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Good to hear, Toni. It takes time and knowing September 10th is just around the corner brings up many memories. I hope on that day you can find some joy and celebrate the years of love you shared with Bailey. We’ll be here for you. I hope to see you August 17th in our group. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Oh Linda, you’ve had a very sad and difficult year. I am so sorry for so much loss. When you are up to it, please tell us more about your babies, and please join our group Thursday August 17th. We’re here for you, Linda 💔 Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
You are so nice, Sue, to share your support with us. We’ve added a connection to PetFinders for adoptable animals. Click the tab “Adopt Pets” on the upper right of this page.Maybe you can find a new love there. Let us know what happens and we’ll see you August 17th for an update, and hopefully an introduction to your new baby ! 🤗Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
If you have, or do, love an animal or pet – you are in the right place here in our caring community. We understand and sympathize wih the deep pain of parting. And we celebrate the joyful, loving times we spend together. Please share your stories with us. And join us August 17th in our group meeting. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Hi Cindy. It’s good to hear from you. We never forget our beloveds, nor should we. Did something stir a memory for you today? I know sometimes I see something that brings back floods of memories. Have you opened your home and heart to another? Please tell us how you are doing, and join our group August 17th. {HUGS} Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@bondgrl24 Diva. What a great name. May we hear about Diva and your lives together? See some photos? I am so sorry for your loss and hope you are holding up okay – how are you doing? Toni
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Thank you so much. Last year was an awful year. My Elektra died, 9 days later my father in law died, then 8 months later my Diva passed. I’ll be posting soon.
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Oh Linda, you’ve had a very sad and difficult year. I am so sorry for so much loss. When you are up to it, please tell us more about your babies, and please join our group Thursday August 17th. We’re here for you, Linda 💔 Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Jennifer, three months is not a very long time to heal from parting, but do find your memories of the fun and funny times are with you more often each day that passes? I don’t know what’s harder- a slow decline or a sudden illness, but perhaps it was good that Jeter didn’t suffer long. Helping him to a peaceful passing is the final act of selfless love and while it hurts unlike any other pain, you did what was in his best interest. If you can, please join our monthly group August 17th and talk more about your life with Jeter. And keep us posted here in our caring Community. {HUGS} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Sandra, what a great idea to carry Sally with you not only in your heart, but literally ON you! Lovely. How wonderful to share 14 years. That’s the problem – our pets are only ‘on loan’ to us, never for long enough. But then, forever wouldn’t be long enough. Then to open your home and heart to little man Jax – what a kind and generous thing to do. If we can keep an animal out of a shelter, that is a major loving move. Thank you for doing that for Jax and your friends. You must be very good to your pets to have them with you for many years and I hope you are finding smiles before your tears with their memories. Do you have pets now? Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@queenbee82 Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss of Sally. What kind of pet was she? How long were you together? May we see some pictures and hear about your lives together? Are you doing okay? Toni
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Sally was a purebred Maltese. She passed away in July 2018. She was the best little companion and i miss her everyday!
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Brony, do you have family or friends around you? Would it be possible for you to visit a shelter and maybe volunteer to walk dogs or clean cages? Something to occupy yourself and be around people and animals? Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Wow, your family has been through a lot . Please let us know how you are doing. ❤️ -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
Those items of remembrance can help, Toni. I have a sweatshirt with my BG on it and always feel good wearing it. I touch and kiss her picture. Blankets and toys they liked can help bring comfort, too. Little by little, our memories bring a bit more perpective and peace, knowing we shared their best life and that they are now at peace. And other life events that take our interest, concern and effort take us away from our pain for awhile. It sounds as if you have too much of that right now – how is your husband? Doesn’t it seem things tend to come at once, like a big rainstorm that just dumps on you? Well, eventually things will “dry out” and the sun will come out again for you, Toni. Let us help hold the umbrella over you. {HUGS} -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
You are fortunate to fund some relief from the treatments, Christina. Migraines are brutal. June knew when you were unwell, when you were happy, and that you loved her back. That’s a huge hole left in your life and heart. I hope you can add one happy, fun or funny memory to your thoughts each day until you are finding smiles before your tears with her memories. We’ll walk that path with you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago
We DO think of you, Maureen. Trying to be positive is how we do it – one sweet memory at a time until we have a few, then more, until most of our thoughts are happy and grateful. It’s a process and only you can move through it, but you don’t have to be alone. We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@lauraledwardsgmail-com Laurie, Are you doing fairly okay? Please know you can talk to us. We’re thinking of you. I hope to hear from you. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@momee Hi Maureen. How are you doing now? Toni
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Hi Toni, thank you for your concern. I guess I am doing okay. I have been trying to be positive. I am trying to move ahead and Im finding it hard. Life is empty without my Romeo and each day is is a challenge for me because there wasn’t a single thing that didn’t involve him. I still cry a lot. He used to be everywhere in this house and was a constant in my life and now it is empty. I will continue to try and remember the happy times of our life together instead of those last final moments and hope that with time the pain in my heart will ease.
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We DO think of you, Maureen. Trying to be positive is how we do it – one sweet memory at a time until we have a few, then more, until most of our thoughts are happy and grateful. It’s a process and only you can move through it, but you don’t have to be alone. We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni
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My thoughts are lonely. Thinking of you Maureen.
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Brony, do you have family or friends around you? Would it be possible for you to visit a shelter and maybe volunteer to walk dogs or clean cages? Something to occupy yourself and be around people and animals? Toni
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I adopted crazy Lucy. When she isn’t stealing a hot dog, I enjoy watching movies with her. I am recovering from a stroke so as awesome as it sounds, I wouldn’t be any good at the shelters. I live alone with two friends, and no family. Even with this crazy cat I get down sometimes. Lulu was my inspiration, I was lost without her. But animals are the best, Lucy doesn’t even look at the walker as a weird part of me.. Don’t feel bad, at least I can talk and I’m working on my walking. I am slow at everything, but you know the saying, slow but determined. Like the rabbit and tortoise. I will keep going. God made me this way. He has a funny sense of humor.
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Brony, thank you . My thoughts are lonely too. I think about you too and hope you are managing with crazy Lucy. She sounds like a handful, but, also a very special. I know having her brings you a little joy and helps with your loss.
You have a great attitude and you will overcome the damage of that stroke. You may be the tortoise, but, the tortoise won and you will too.
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Toni, I am grateful for your kindness and encouragement. Although, I am still having a hard time remembering happy memories of Romeo at time, I do remember them sometimes. I haven’t dreamt of him and aside from looking at his photos, I’m not able to see him clearly in my minds eye and that is disturbing to me. I’ve read that it might be because I’m still so full of grief. I am trying to get past this, but it’s hard when it starts over again every si g morning when I wake up and realize he is gone. The morning ritual is gone and is a constant reminder. I am better for sure and I am just taking more time than some to get through. But, that’s okay.
Maureen
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Maureen it’s because of people like you that make my days a little easier. Thank you. Believe me when I say it takes time. Take all time you need. I still call Lucy, Lulu. Thirteen years is a hard habit to break. My blessing to you.
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Hi Brony, I’m just checking in with you and hoping you are feeling better and that Lucy is helping you mend. Sending you lots of hugs xx
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