• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

    Dolly, I do understand and know most of us in our community do …. this is a depth of loss that cuts deep and long. But we all know, in our heads, the love we shared is timeless. And some day we will have smiles before tears. It’s getting there that is so very hard.
    • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

      @mypets Hi Linda, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about Taz and Papy. What kind of pets were they? Did they live with you together or at different times? How are you doing, Linda?

    • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

      @shell419 Michelle, Hi, and I am sorry about Gus. Please tell us about him, your lives together and if you can share some pictures, we’d love to see them. I hope you are doing okay.

    • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

      @mumsers476 Hello Linda, Will you tell us about your pets, please?

    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

      Susan, I think we are energetically connected. Really. We are bringing in a wonderful artist to do renditions of pet pictures that are shared and this image makes me think of that. Would you tell us about this image, please? Thank you for sharing your always uplifting and inspiring words here in our community. Valerie is suffering and I think would like to hear from you if you can reach out to her. Hugs
        • Toni I too believe that some people are “energetically” connected. I am particularly drawn to this image because in my mind a person’s character is revealed by the way they treat animals.
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

          Oh how adorable are they, Jennifer!! Thank you so much for sharing this charming video. Please, you must tell us about them :-)….love this
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

            Yes, you are, Valerie, and I completely understand. She is there in many ways and you are feeling her energy left behind. You really are not “cracking up” Honey. You are grieving, feeling her energy, and loving her even though she is not physically there. But, she IS there with you in your heart, soul and memory. The death of a beloved pet is such a deep, strong feeling. Your thoughts and feelings are not crazy – they are indicative of the depth of your love, and the endless bond you have. I do understand, and hope you find a place of gratitude for the great gift of sharing such an enduring love. You are not cracking up in the traditional sense, but you are deeply grieving, and that feels as crazy as the BIG LOVE you have. Valerie, go straight through your feelings – cry, rant…whatever you need, because that is the path to healing, and coming to a place of loving peace, and appreciation for the loving times you shared. I am so very. very sorry for your loss, and so very happy for the love you enjoyed. Please tell us how you are doing, Dear.
              • Valerie, I speak to my Riley all the time, I find it comforting, as I’m sure you do when you speak to “Patch” In a way you are keeping her alive in your heart. So no, I don’t think you are “cracking up” I think that speaking to our lost pets is a way for us to cope with their being gone. So keep talking to her, it will help sooth your pain.
                • Morning. Ty for your support and understanding. It helps tremendously 🤗
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                  Joyce, you lost them both within a few months of each other and that was certainly a double blow to you. It can take any amount of time to move through grief and the pain of loss. I hope you have some smiles about good times you all had together, and that your heart feels lighter each day. Would you consider fostering a dog for company? Keep us posted on how you are doing.
                    • I applied to adopt another dog and was denied because my vet didn’t send the complete shot record. At this time, my son’s Pit Bull is staying with me and he keeps me company.
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                      Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                        Well, right now maybe you are not supposed to feel joy. Deep grief and loss over run most other feelings so it is important that you go straight through those. I promise you – there is a time you will find smiles before tears. When that comes is not scheduled. It evolves. So Dolly, move through the motions as well as you can, with grace and kindness to yourself. Midnight would be wishing you the joyful memories of your lives together and wanting you to be happy for those times. But, it hurts, I know. I am shedding tears for you, Dolly. Not for your lives together, but for your parting. I wish I could hug you, so instead, here is a virtual HUG….
                        • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                          @lynnkatie Hello Kathy. I am sorry about Katie Lynn and Tobie. Are you doing okay, Kathy? Will you tell us about them and your lives together, please? Do you have pictures we can see? Please, let us know how you are doing.

                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                          Oh, absolutely do, Sandra. I admire you and your kindness.
                            • You have been great helping me through this trying time I have been going through and I want to thank you so so much God bless you
                                • Oh Sandra, you are a dear, kind person. It’s really okay to hurt. It’s really okay to share, and know you have us to share that with you. Bless you, too.
                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                @williasvep Hi and welcome. Please tell us about your pets.

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                @marshamiller Hello Marsha. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about Gus and Gizmo. What kind of pets were they? Did they live with you at the same time? Are you doing alright?

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                @arainbear Linda, I am sorry for your losses of Thor and Ms. Loki. I wonder, because of those names, have you read an author – Kevin Heard? He writes about Norse gods and your pet names make me think of them. Linda, please share your stories about them, and if you have pictures, we would love to see them. How are you doing, Linda?

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                @sandra1957 Sandra, how nice of you to open your heart to another love. Of course you are not “replacing” Mindy. That you can welcome a new love to care for and about is such a lovely thing. It takes time, and when you are ready, I know it will be right and good for you both. It took me quite awhile to be ready again and now I can’t imagine being without my old girl (I adopted her when she was 13 and she just turned 17!). The house was pretty empty before she came along and I didn’t even know it. Go at your own pace, and thank you for letting us walk this path with you. When you bring your new faithful, furry friend home, let us hear the story and see some pictures, please. Hugs.

                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                Dear Valerie. So many things you bring up: Loving does not have anything to do with environment or life style. It’s the size of the heart, not the house, that matters. Adopting is always a lovely, caring thing to do. Everyone has a purpose. Each animal is a special love, never meant to “replace” another. It’s hard to re-open your heart and home after the devastating pain of losing a beloved pet, but you are very generous to re-open yours to a new love. It is generous, thoughtful and kind of you to extend your sympathy and encouragement to others in our community who are also hurting – it’s why we are here – to support one another with kindness and understanding. Thank you for your sharing, and caring. Let us know if you adopt a new love, and let us know how you are doing.
                                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                  Give me a call and I will try to help you, Elizabeth. 303-758-2273. Sunday or Monday is good.
                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

                                    @ayocca Hi Andy. Please share your stories and pictures of Coco (Pook) and Molly. And let us know how you are doing Andy.

                                  • Dianne Kurtz posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

                                    If she sees her beloved Dale in her dreams,that is him letting her know he is okay and he loves and misses her.I am no medium or anything like that.I have been seeing spirits since the age of 15.But now I am starting to ser animal spirits.
                                    When a pet visits they stay long enough to make sure their favorite person is okay and then they go back home.
                                      • Hi Dianne. I don’t want to open wounds, but yesterday was one year for your parting from Bessie and I am thinking of you. I know you are bust getting ready to move, and hopefully that is occupying your time and thoughts. Please, let us know how you are doing. Since you have Bessie’s remains, you might like to check out our Forever in Glass hand-blown pieces. They are a lovely way to keep her with you. With my warmest wishes, Toni.
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