• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

    Kat, I hope some of this helps you.
    Grief is like the ocean: it runs deep and flows in waves. Even our tears are salty. Sometimes the ocean is calm and soothing – our memories of our beloved bring us joy and warmth. You never know what will bring on a squall and all you can do is surf the wave until it fades.
    Our kind, caring and understanding community meets online the third Thursday of each month and I hope you can join us. We listen and share and it really helps to talk about our feelings and what we are doing around them. You’ll get an email with the link for March 16th at 7 EST.
    May I suggest you think of your life with Pooh as a timeline – the many good, fun and loving years you shared, and the short period leading up to her passing. There is perspective in that – years of good memories that you can draw upon.
    Another tool is to write a “joy” book about the good times, and bring those to the forefront of your thinking.
    Get out in nature, help a friend or neighbor, perhaps volunteer at a shelter when you’re ready. Talk to family, friends and us – people who care and understand.
    Kat, there is no escaping the pain of your loss, and while it hurts so much to do it, you have to allow yourself to recognize and go through it. You’re not alone, we’re here for you. I will be thinking of you with sympathy and great warmth. {{HUGS}} Toni
    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

      Oh no – Walter has a lump in his abdominal area. We\’re scheduling an ultrasound.
    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

      Celebration and love of my BG on this one year anniversary of her passing. I miss her but am finding great joy in remembering the wonderful life we shared. I\’m sending you pets and purrs, Sweetheart ❤️
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

      Lori, how long has it been? How long were you and Truman together? My BG died one year ago today and I miss her, too, but am finding more good memories than sadness. I hope you find smiles in your memories. Toni
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

        Jennifer, I am sorry for your loss of Corbin. Please tell us about Charlotte. I don’t understand – is she missing?
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

          Pooh was so pretty, Kat. It is so hard to part from our darlings and I am very sorry for your loss. I hope the thirteen years of love and joy bring you comfort. Sending you a {HUG}
          • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

            @teddybearkat Hello Kat. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your life with Pooh. We love to hear stories and see pictures. Are you doing okay? I hope so. We’re here for you. Toni

            • Hi, thanks for admission to the group. My Pooh was a 13yo Sheltie. She was my rock, companion, shadow, best friend…and everything else she could be to me. Right now I am lost without her. 💔
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

              Karissa, I am so sorry about Toby. Will you tell us about him? Share some photos? Toni
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

                I am SO happy you got out, Sue, and hope you do more of that. Tell us about it when we meet March 16th. New time – one hour earlier. An email with the link will be sent. Keep us updated until thn. {HUG}
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

                  It’s good to hear from you Diana. I’ve been feeling those pains these past few days as we approach the anniversary of BG’s passing. I’ve decided to think more about all the great times we had before then and that really helps me feel happy and grateful. How are your other kitties doing now?
                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    This week is one year since my Beauty Girl and I said goodbye. I miss her, and am eternally grateful for the time we shared. I Love You BG, and always will ❤️

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    I want to thank everyone who joined our group conversation Thursday. I hope you all get as much good from it as
                    I do. My warmest thoughts are with each and every Faithful Friends member. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    @mikind7 Hi Michael. I am sorry you had to say goodbye to Zoey and hope you are okay – how are you doing? Please tell us about Zoey and your lives together, and show us some photos if you like. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    @pdnah5 Hello and welcome Deb. I am sorry for your loss of Winnie and hope you are doing okay – are you? Please tell us about your lives together.

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    @mandiidawn13 Hi Mabdii, welcome to out caring community. Please tell us about Rebel. That’s a great name and we’d love to see some pictures. And please let us know how you are faring. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                    @cg2023 Hello Cheryl. I am so sorry for your loss of Ginger. Please tell us about your lives together, and show us some pictures if you like. Are you doing okay? I hope so. Toni

                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

                    Tina, I am so very sorry. Do you feel like telling us about it?
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

                      We will miss you, Sue, but I am so happy you are getting out. Sounds like a nice evening and that you will enjoy it. Stay in touch. Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                        GROUP MEETING Thursday Feb. 16th 7 PM EST
                        Faithful Friends February Group Meeting
                        Time: Feb 16, 2023 7PM Eastern 4PM Pacific

                        Join Zoom Meeting
                        https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84427368453?pwd=Tno1bFZMeHB4clIyUmpCcUJXd0xBdz09

                        Meeting ID: 844 2736 8453
                        Passcode: 012394

                        • I’m not going to be able to join the Zoom meeting on February 16. I’m going to the Dayton Art Institute for a special showing of “An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West,” to which I have been invited by a friend. I will miss you all, but am looking forward to the outing because I haven’t gone out much since COVID!! Have a great meeting! Sue

                          • We will miss you, Sue, but I am so happy you are getting out. Sounds like a nice evening and that you will enjoy it. Stay in touch. Toni
                            • The outing was wonderful! Looking forward to our March Faithful Friends gathering!
                              • I am SO happy you got out, Sue, and hope you do more of that. Tell us about it when we meet March 16th. New time – one hour earlier. An email with the link will be sent. Keep us updated until thn. {HUG}
                              • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago

                                @marisa Hello Marisa. Welcome to our caring community. Was Carmel a golden retriever? Just guessing. May we hear about Carmel and see some pictures? Are you doing okay? I hope so and want you to feel welcome to share with us. Toni

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