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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@lorikelly Lori, I am so sorry to hear about Hildie. How are you holding upi? We’re here for you to listen with sympathy and understanding. Toni
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Thank you . I am having a very difficult time . I know that the pain will ease in Time but missing will never go away . I look for her and my Benny (dog ) every day. Always wishing for a little longer with them
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Yep, gotcha Lori. My Beauty Girl (aka Deanna) sadi goodbye Feb, 2022 – 16 months ago – and tonight I felt again her absence. Walter is gone two weeks now and I am still happy he had a comfortable passing, but we do, and should, and will, always miss them. I find great joy in knowing I gave them their best lives full of love , and I hope you do, too. Toni
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Lori, I’m sorry for your loss of Hildie 💔 We all know the pain you are feeling and I want you to know that we are here for you at this very sad time. 😔 I still cry every single day over my Romeo and it will be 6 months next week. Please take care of yourself. Sending hugs and peace to you! 💔
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Terri, Thank You for sharing the happiness and joy! We love seeing photos of the many reasons we embrace and treasure our beloved pets. Well done. Please share more :-). Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
I am so sorry for your loss. Please tell us, did Pixie have a peaceful passing? Had she been unwell? She sure is a cutie and I love that name. How long were you together? You must be hurting and I hope you find comfort knowing you gave her her best life and lots of love. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
Penny, I can’t thank you enough for your more than generous contirbution in support of what we do here at Faithful Friends. It means so much and we are truly grateful. How are you doing now? I know how sad and hard saying goodbye to Mardi was, and is. Sending you my love and {BIG HUGS}
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Irma, I am so sorry. Please tell us about Bandit – how you met, how old he was, anything you’d like to share, we care. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Penny, how was today for you? A bit better I hope. Mardi is so comfortable now, and you did a good, loving thing for her. ❤️ -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Maureen and Brony: I think it is Brilliant that you have ‘partnered’ to support each other as we journey forth. I hope others here in our Community find a partner, or feel that we are ALL partnered. Brilliant! -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Leigh, I am so sorry. Yes, there are so many “firsts” after we say goodbye. Each one brings up memories and can stir grief all over again. I hope you can pull up some of the good and fun memories of your fifteen summers, too. It woud be a shame not to, do you think? Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
How nice of you, Veronica. Thank you. We are here because we understand the pain of parting and want to help one another heal and recover the joy and love we shared. I am sorry for your loss of Oakli and invite you to tell us about Oakli, and share some pictures with us if you like. We meet online the third Thursday of each month (the schedule and links are under “Events”) and you are most welcome to join us. How are you doing – okay? Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@charlieguk I am sorry for your parting from Simon, Charlotte. What kind of pet was Simon? May we hear about him and your lives together? See some pictures? We’re here for you and want to hear from you. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@scooband69 Hi Tammy. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about Scooby and share some photos. I am so sorry for your loss. How are you doing with it, Tammy?
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@mardismom Penny, you gave Mardi the most loving, generous and selfless gift you could – a peaceful passing in your loving arms. You made sure she didn’t needlessly suffer and I am so happy you will always know how kind that was. Now for the pain of parting, the quiet, empty house, no cat food on the floor to trip over…. I hope you find comfort and JOY in your memories of the fun, funny loving times you and Mardi shared. We’re here for you, with you, with deep sympathy and understanding. 💔💔Toni
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my eyes keep leaking this morning when there is no litter box to clean out and no little furry body telling me it’s time to feed her.. i know this will pass; it’s just that i miss her sooooooooo much right now .. at least i don’t have to worry about her escaping each time i open a door to the outside!
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Penny don’t feel alone. I was vacuuming this morning and found Lulu’s whisker. I was a mess all over again. I understand. I miss her tremendously. I have cried everyday for two weeks now. I really wish my heart would start healing. I can’t think of good times with her cause my smile isn’t around yet. At least you don’t have to worry about things getting out, it’s the bugs and lizards that will find their way in. Hear them? Nanananana. Keep your chin up.
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Penny, how was today for you? A bit better I hope. Mardi is so comfortable now, and you did a good, loving thing for her. ❤️
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@cindylou2011 Hi Peggy. Welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Cindy and hope you are doing okay – are you? May we hear about Cindy, see some photos? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@vcowan57gmaill-com Virginia, I am so sorry for your loss of Zippy and hope you will tell us about your lives together, and share some pictures if you like. How are you doing? Okay? Not so good? We’re here for you with sympathy and understanding. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Karen, thank you for introducing us to Tabby. I’m smiling with this picture. Is she doing okay now since Sweetness passed? I think non- human animals know and accept life cycles better than humans do. They know everything has a season and cycle, do you think? But I am sure Tabby misses and mourns Sweetness, too, and it is so good for you both that you have each other. Please keep us posted. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Is this Tiger? What an adorable picture, Kimberly. I am terribly sad and sorry for your loss and ask if you will tell us more about Tiger – how you met, how long you were together, and about Tiger’s life with you. Having recently said goodbye to another of my babies, I understand the battle between joy for the life we shared, and the deep, deep pain of parting. We’re here for you, Kimberly, with sympathy and understanding. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Martha, yep. The anniversaries and holidays are specific dates that bring on big memories. Especially the first year of our saying goodbye. With your sadness, can you find some joy? You don’t have to, but I hope you can include some of the wonderful parts of your time with Raina. She rreally was such a sweetie and joy. I hope you can allow yourself to treasure that, too. Here’s a really big {HUG} for you. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Maureen, Powerful chemicals are stimulated with our emotions – think of the “fight or flight” syndrome where our bodies secrete tons of adrenaline – similarly, we are awash with chemicals and hormones when elated, in love, or in grief. Tests show a difference in the chemicals found in tears of joy vs. tears of grief. They are powerful, and can be mitigated with deliberate choices to bring forth happy and good memories – “choose joy” – to create more “happy” hormones. And, it can be sort of addicitive bacause your body iliterally has those chemicals in it. An exercise you can try is my “ruler” – think of your time with Romeo in inches with each year = 1 inch. You and Romeo shared 14 years (inches) of joy, fun and love, and just a fraction at the end was bad. Now, each day spend time in one of the first 13 inches. Allow yourself to be happy, at least for awhile each day, throughout the day. Romeo would tell you that, don’t you think? That way you are not forgetting him, but are honoring his life with you. You will never forget him, so please don’t let that stand in your way of remembering him with joy. You see you are not alone and that our caring community is sharing your grief and theirs, and I hope some helpful ideas to help you heal guilt-free, knowing that being happy for the life you and Romeo shared is a tribute, and not “forgetting”. Quite the opposite. I’m sending you a {BIG HUG} and looking forward to hearing more from you. Your words of support to others is so very kind, and appreciated by all. Hopefully you find some comfort in sharing your understanding with others. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Thank you for your kind words and generous contribution to Faithful Friends.
We exist to be a support for those of us who love and lose our beloved pets. We’ve all felt and had to deal with the pain that is like no other, and the empty places in our homes and hearts.
I try to share some exercises that may help us remember why we opened our hearts in the first place, and can help us honor our babies by recalling the many fun, funny and loving times we shared, not just the sadness and pain of saying goodbye.
Please keep posting in the Community. I see your note to Lulu here and encourage you to write more to her. And think what she might write to you – gratitude for your care and love.
If you can join our group the third Thursday of each month, we’d love to have you.
With purrs and hugs,
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