• KATHY posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

    HEY TONI I MADE IT TO NC AND FOR A WHILE NOW I CAN SMELL MY BABY BOY DALE AND I’M NOT SURE IF IT’S BECAUSE I’M SO CLOSE TO WHERE HE’S BURIED AT AND I KEEP SEEING RABBITS AND TO DAY THERE WERE 3 AND I KNOW THAT DALE IS SENDING THEM TO ME BECAUSE HE WOULD HOP LIKE ONE AND I WILL GO OUT SIDE AND TELL HIM THAT I LOVE AND MISS HIM SOMETHING AWFUL AND IN A MONTH DALE HAS BEEN GONE FOR 1 YEAR

    • Kathy

      1. I am so glad you made it after such a long wait, and that you let us know. I was wondering.
      2. Bunnies – How weird. When my Aunt died, it seemed as if bunnies came to her favorite places to mourn and celebrate her. Bunnies must be very sympathetic beings. How cool. I don’t doubt they are saluting Dale, and welcoming you.

      So Kathy, what’s next for you?

      • Kathy, no matter how long Dale is gone, you will always carry his memory in your heart. I know what you mean about “smelling” Dale, when my Riley died, I could smell him for a long time.
      • KATHY posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago

        HELLO TONI, I’M STILL HERE IN GA FOR 1 MORE WEEK AND THE LONGER I STAY THE MORE I FALL MORE IN LOVE WITH RUDY AND ROXANNE I MEAN ROXANNE IS BY MY SIDE 24/7 UNTIL I HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND THEN SHE WILL SIT ON THE BED AND WAIT FOR ME TO GET BACK SO I’M TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES
        • KATHY posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago

          YES I’M LEAVING MY SISTER’S HOME AND I’M NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO SEE KING RUDY OR ROXANNE ANY MORE SO I’M I’M TATAKING LOTS OF PICTURES AND VIDEOS BUT I WILL STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOU
            • Well that’s a shmae, Kathy. I remember you were concerned about them getting too attached to you, but they won’t really

              That’s a shame, Kathy. I remember you were concerned about them getting too attached to you. I think pets may be more resilient than we are, though :-). Yes, do show photos, and stay in touch. Best wishes to you, too.

                • Kathy, How is your move going?
                    • HELLO TONI, I’M STILL HERE IN GA FOR 1 MORE WEEK AND THE LONGER I STAY THE MORE I FALL MORE IN LOVE WITH RUDY AND ROXANNE I MEAN ROXANNE IS BY MY SIDE 24/7 UNTIL I HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND THEN SHE WILL SIT ON THE BED AND WAIT FOR ME TO GET BACK SO I’M TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES
                • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago

                  WELL I’M MOVING ON THE 3RD AND I’M GOING TO REALLY REALLY REALLY MISS RUDY AND ROXANNE AND I TELL RUDY EVERY DAY THAT HE HAS HELPED ME OUT A LOT AND THAT HE WILL NEVER NO HOW MUCH AND ROXANNE WELL SHE SLEEPS WITH ME AND YES I DO HAVE LOTS OF PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF THEM

                  • Kathy, I am glad to hear from you with your update. Are you moving from your sister’s home? Will you be able to visit with Rudy and Roxanne?
                      • YES I’M LEAVING MY SISTER’S HOME AND I’M NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO SEE KING RUDY OR ROXANNE ANY MORE SO I’M I’M TATAKING LOTS OF PICTURES AND VIDEOS BUT I WILL STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOU
                          • Well that’s a shmae, Kathy. I remember you were concerned about them getting too attached to you, but they won’t really

                            That’s a shame, Kathy. I remember you were concerned about them getting too attached to you. I think pets may be more resilient than we are, though :-). Yes, do show photos, and stay in touch. Best wishes to you, too.

                              • Kathy, How is your move going?
                                  • HELLO TONI, I’M STILL HERE IN GA FOR 1 MORE WEEK AND THE LONGER I STAY THE MORE I FALL MORE IN LOVE WITH RUDY AND ROXANNE I MEAN ROXANNE IS BY MY SIDE 24/7 UNTIL I HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND THEN SHE WILL SIT ON THE BED AND WAIT FOR ME TO GET BACK SO I’M TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES
                          • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago

                            ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I HAD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL DREAM ON THE 27TH OF APRIL MY BABY DALE CAME TO ME AND SAID THAT HE MISS ME AND LOVES ME AND HE IS VERY HAPPY AND HE IS WATCHING OVER ME AND HE CAN NOT WAIT FOR US TO BE TOGETHER AGAIN I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT IN 2 AND A HALF DALE WILL BE GONE FOR 1 YEAR

                            • Kathy, you and so many others have shared their experiences with dreams, energetic flows, and “touches”, and I know the energy is there. Your dreams are bringing you comfort, I hope? I am so glad to hear from you, and about you and your ongoing connection with Dale. Keep letting us know how you are doing, what you are doing, and if you ever feel like sharing your uplifting support with others in our community who are hurting, your thoughts will be much appreciated.
                            • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                              WELL NOT SO GOOD TO DAY IS 8 MONTHS WITH OUT MY BABY BOY DALE SO ALL I CAN DO IS THINK ABOUT DALE AND I KEEP HAVING WONDERFUL DREAMS ABOUT DALE AND I KNOW THAT THERE ARE NOT REAL

                              • Kathy, I am pretty sure that, when we say their spirit lives on with us, dreams are a part of that. We think of and miss them when we’re awake, so why not while we sleep….Grief is a process of pain and joy. There is no right or wrong way to heal. Keeping Dale in your thoughts, awake or sleeping, is part of this process. It sure can hurt though. We’re here for you to share your pains, and when you have joyful memories, those too. Keep us with you. Sending HUGS…..
                              • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

                                HELLO TONI HERE\’S A PICTURE OF MY BABY BOY DALE EARNHARDT AND I\’M STILL HAVING DREAMS ABOUT DALE AND I REALLY DON\’T KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN AND I TRIED THE PAGE THAT YOU CAN CALL FOR THEM TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT YOUR GRIEVING AND THEY WANT $65 AND I REALLY THINK THAT IT SHOULD BE FREE
                                • Kathy, I understand your thoughts. Glenn is such a comfort, and gives real, useable guidance to help heal. He is trained, a professional grief counselor, and while we in our community lend our understanding and empathy, sometimes a professional insight makes a world of difference in the process and progress of our healing. We are delighted Glenn is making himself available to our community – he is a friend of Faithful Friends. Perhaps you can contact him and make arrangements. And Kathy, I hope having us all here with you lends you support, comfort, and that you know we care and want to be here for, and with you. Toni
                                • KATHY posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago

                                  YES RUDY IS HELPING ME A LOT I HAD TO MOVE BECAUSE I REALLY STARTING TO LOSE IT BECAUSE I DIDN’T HAVE THE MONEY TO CREMATE DALE SO I HAD TO BRING HIM HOME AND BURIED HIM IN THE BACK YARD I WOULD GO OUT AND SLEEP WITH HIM AND I WOULD GO AND SEAT AND EAT WITH HIM I WOULD EVEN SEE HIM IN THE HOUSE MY BED SO I HAD TO LEAVE HIM BEHIND AND THAT IS KILLING ME EVERY DAY AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE LET HIM DOWN
                                  • KATHY posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago

                                    THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS MY SISTER REALLY KNOWS WHAT I’M GOING THROUGH SHE HAD TO GIVE UP HER DOG’S A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND HER BOYFRIENDS DOG IS A DAUSHOND AND HE WAS AROUND DALE WHEN DALE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER WHEN RUDY WOULD RUN UP TO DALE AND TRY TO GET HIM TO PLAY BUT RUDY WOULD RUN UP TO DALE FROM BEHIND AND THEN HE WOULD RUN AWAY AND I WOULD LIKE TO NOT HAVE MY SISTER’S DOG NOT BE WITH ME BUT BOTH OF THEM ARE ALLERGIC TO HER HAIR BECAUSE SHE HAS SKIN ISSUES AND SHE IS ALWAYS SCRATCHING AND BITING HER BACK SO SHE HAS TO SLEEP WITH ME AND SHE IS A LITTLE DOG AND I DON’T MIND TALKING ABOUT DALE BECAUSE I THINK THAT IF I TALK ABOUT DALE IT HELPS ME BUT I DIDN’T THINK THAT RUDY WOULD DO THE SAME THING’S AS DALE SO I TELL RUDY EVERY DAY THAT I LOVE HIM BUT HE IS #2 BECAUSE DALE WILL ALWAYS BE MY #1
                                      • It sounds like you are all doing your best to deal with the sad situation, and that Rudy is seeking and giving you support, too, Kathy. Please keep us updated.
                                          • YES RUDY IS HELPING ME A LOT I HAD TO MOVE BECAUSE I REALLY STARTING TO LOSE IT BECAUSE I DIDN’T HAVE THE MONEY TO CREMATE DALE SO I HAD TO BRING HIM HOME AND BURIED HIM IN THE BACK YARD I WOULD GO OUT AND SLEEP WITH HIM AND I WOULD GO AND SEAT AND EAT WITH HIM I WOULD EVEN SEE HIM IN THE HOUSE MY BED SO I HAD TO LEAVE HIM BEHIND AND THAT IS KILLING ME EVERY DAY AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE LET HIM DOWN
                                        • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago

                                          NOT MUCH JUST MISSING MY BABY DALE EARNHARDT AND MY SISTER AND HER BOYFRIEND HAVE 2 DOGS AND 1 THINKS THAT I’M HER MOM AND I’M NOT READY FOR THAT WHAT SHOULD I DO I DON’T WANT TO PUSH HER AWAY FROM ME

                                          • Kathy, I am sorry you and Dale Earnhardt have said goodbye. You need time to grieve and heal, and there is no timeline on that. It’s a nice statement about you that one of your sister’s dogs has such affection for you, they know loving people, and you will always be kind to animals. Now you need your sister to understand that you need some kindness, too, and that it would be considerate if she would visit with you without the dogs until you are ready to reengage with them. Did your sister’s dogs know DE? If so, they may be missing him, too, and are expressing their sadness to you, looking to you for a bit of comfort. Gradually you will all be able to spend joyful times together. I hope my thoughts help, and please let me know what evolves. Perhaps others in our community have some ideas to share with you. I’ll be thinking of you. Hugs, Toni
                                              • THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS MY SISTER REALLY KNOWS WHAT I’M GOING THROUGH SHE HAD TO GIVE UP HER DOG’S A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND HER BOYFRIENDS DOG IS A DAUSHOND AND HE WAS AROUND DALE WHEN DALE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER WHEN RUDY WOULD RUN UP TO DALE AND TRY TO GET HIM TO PLAY BUT RUDY WOULD RUN UP TO DALE FROM BEHIND AND THEN HE WOULD RUN AWAY AND I WOULD LIKE TO NOT HAVE MY SISTER’S DOG NOT BE WITH ME BUT BOTH OF THEM ARE ALLERGIC TO HER HAIR BECAUSE SHE HAS SKIN ISSUES AND SHE IS ALWAYS SCRATCHING AND BITING HER BACK SO SHE HAS TO SLEEP WITH ME AND SHE IS A LITTLE DOG AND I DON’T MIND TALKING ABOUT DALE BECAUSE I THINK THAT IF I TALK ABOUT DALE IT HELPS ME BUT I DIDN’T THINK THAT RUDY WOULD DO THE SAME THING’S AS DALE SO I TELL RUDY EVERY DAY THAT I LOVE HIM BUT HE IS #2 BECAUSE DALE WILL ALWAYS BE MY #1
                                                  • It sounds like you are all doing your best to deal with the sad situation, and that Rudy is seeking and giving you support, too, Kathy. Please keep us updated.
                                                      • YES RUDY IS HELPING ME A LOT I HAD TO MOVE BECAUSE I REALLY STARTING TO LOSE IT BECAUSE I DIDN’T HAVE THE MONEY TO CREMATE DALE SO I HAD TO BRING HIM HOME AND BURIED HIM IN THE BACK YARD I WOULD GO OUT AND SLEEP WITH HIM AND I WOULD GO AND SEAT AND EAT WITH HIM I WOULD EVEN SEE HIM IN THE HOUSE MY BED SO I HAD TO LEAVE HIM BEHIND AND THAT IS KILLING ME EVERY DAY AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE LET HIM DOWN
                                                • KATHY posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago

                                                  REALLY MISSING DALE HE HAS BEEN GONE 7 MONTHS TODAY