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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your extremely moving story abut Trouble. My goodness what a handsome fellow! His eyes remind me of my Beauty Girl who was just shy of 18 when we said goodbye in February. Similarly, she had been treated for a multitude of health challenges and her passing, with euthanasia, was very calm and peaceful. You can see her photos in our Memorials tab. https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
I found sleeping with a stuffed cat comforting, and had a canvas of her close-up photo made that I pet and talk to. I got the 16’X20″. https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
I was too hasty giving away her food and things (to the shelter, of course) and encourage you not to force yourself to get rid of his things. Lorelei, do you think at some point you will be ready to open your home and heart to another? I wasn’t ready when a friends’ cat needed a temporary home and he was young and active and smart and funny and in the three months he spent with me, my emptiness evaporated and I realized how very fortunate my girl and I were to have our time together. I hope you reach the point you can open your home and heart to another, and that you find smiles before tears in your memories.
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@lorelei61 Welcome to our caring community, Lorelei. Please tell us about your life with Trouble. I love the name and hope you tell us how that came to be. We’d love to see pictures, too. How are you holding up? Okay, I hope. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Sue, you may cry for a long time, and I hope some of your tears are happy for the wonderful times you enjoyed together. Poor little Jasper, at least he didn’t suffer too long and is at peace now. But you are left behind, empty in his absence, and that hurts unlike any other pain. It takes time to heal and find smiles before tears with your memories. The upcoming holiday season may be tough, and we are here for you. Please let us know how you are doing. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh Dianne, you say it beautifully. I am so very sorry. She was so strong for so long, and you shared the gift of a loving life, and a passing into peace. I know there is a huge hole in your sole. We are all thinking of you and will be here waiting to hear from you. Call me if you want to chat. I am so, so sorry, Dianne. {{HUG}} -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@ryder4ever Hi Tannie. I am very sorry for your loss of Ryder and invite you to share stories about your lives together, and photos of Ryder. How long has it been? How are you coping?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh gosh, Lorraine, I am so sorry. It’s so hard to say goodbye, but when they are so young, it’s really, really sad. I’m sure his siblings are morning along with you. It’s good you have one another for support. We’re here for you, too. May we see pictures of Vinnie and the others? Please give them fanny scratches from me {{HUG}} Toni -
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Karen, it was truly wonderful to meet you last night at our Group meeting. I know today you will receive Buddy’s remains and that is going to be hard. You are welcome to call me if you like. Buddy was such a lucky guy to have your love and care all those years and he would want you remember the joys and fun and loving times. He’s not by your side, but will always be in your heart. I hope you find smiles before tears soon, and I hope you stay in touch with us. We’re thinking of you. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
How wonderful of you to open your home and heart to another loving baby, Jackie. You have a great capacity for love. Of course you miss your babies, and they live on within you forever. Now you’ve brought joy and comfort to another who will share the same with you. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos and stories. Please keep sending and sharing Girlfriend with us, and of course lil Tookie. Toni (Girlfriend is really pretty.) -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@doglover67 Oh Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss of Gridley and invite you to share your stories and photos with us. Are you doing okay? We’re having a Group Meeting on Zoom this Thursday at 8 PM Eastern if you would like to join us. I hope to meet you there. Toni
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@alexiswhite Hello and welcome Alexis. Please tell us about your pet and let us know how you are doing – okay I hope?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
How cute, Martha. Did Raina like getting in the water? Three months is not very long to mourn her and you’ll never know what might trigger a lot of emotion. You and I are facing our first holidays without our beloveds and I bet we both have very emotional times throughout those. You just made me think of that so let’s check in with each other here. I cry sometimes looking at her pictures and she’s been gone since February, so do move through your emotions and share with us – it helps. And please share more videos and photos with us, including Mae – we like to celebrate our pets, too! Did you know we are on Facebook: MYFaithfulfriends and Instagram: 1Faithfulfriends. If you would like to share this darling video there too, please do. Join us this Thursday Sept. 22nd at 8 PM Eastern on our Group Meeting on Zoom. Here’s the link:Faithful Friends September Meeting
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
Please, if you are hurting and want to talk, join us this Thursday on Zoom for our Group Meeting. Here is the link:
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Jackie, how are you doing now? Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Well, WE understand, Susan. And we know the depth of your pain. Maybe just talk with us in our community for awhile, and Thursday September 22nd at 8PM Eastern (5 Paciific) will you please join us for our Group Meeting in Zoom? Here is the link:TONI NOEL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh my goodness, this is something else. Thank you for telling us about this. And how terrifying and just so sad. I am so, so very sorry. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@rita4120 Hi Rita.I am so sorry for your loss of Georgie. Our caring community would love to hear about your lives together, and see some photos. When did you say goodbye? How are you doing? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh no, Susan. I am so, so sorry. These are the days we know will come one day, and when they do, it’s devastating. But, we know going in that our darlings are only “on loan” to us, and we get to enjoy the time of loving and joy together for as long as we, and they, can. It hurts in a way nothing else does and I feel it with you. A stuffed toy helped me – do you have something with which you can cuddle? Don’t be too quick to remove Teddy’s things. You may be surprised by the comfort they can bring you over the next days and weeks. Try to stay active and engaged with other things, and allow yourself time to feel your grief and the pain. That’s the path to a day when your memories will bring you smiles before tears. It takes a lot of love to share a life, and say goodbye. I hope you know that you and Teddy were very fortunate to have each other, and he would only want for you to rejoice in your shared life and love, as you would for him. Susan, please, please let us know how you are coming through. I’m thinking of you. {{ }} Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@katherine Hello Kat, and welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Maya and invite you to tell us about your life together, and share photos with us. I know it hurts, no matter how long it’s been, and hope you are doing okay – are you? We are here for you with open arms and understanding. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh Jackie, the most loving and kind and generous gift you gave her was release and relief from her suffering. No matter how you parted, she knew you were only acting from love. I totally understand not “saying goodbye” and how that hurts you and makes you feel guilty. Years ago, my Prince was dying and I took him to the vet, and left him. He died overnight. That was over 40 years ago and I still wish I had stayed the night with him. I have said goodbye to many loves and each time, once the “sleepy” medicine is injected, they are already comfortable and at peace, and my loving words and touches are really for me – they are already resting and probably don’t know, sort of like when we are under anesthesia. When I let my Beauty Girl go in February, after the final injection, I kissed her and said “I know you’re not in there anymore” and that is the truth – we’re not in there anymore. No more pain or suffering, just peace. So go ahead and feel guilty if that helps you but I guarantee your baby would be absolutely grateful to you for the life of love and caring you shared, and only wants you to be happy for that. Saying goodbye is horribly painful for us, but how loving of you to give her release. I hope you will grant yourself the same kindness of knowing the final act of kindness is letting go, accepting the love you shared for the time you were gifted. No one here would ever join you in your guilt, only support for what you had to do from a position of love. And for sure your baby knew, and knows, you LOVE her and always will. Please, let us know each day how you are coming along – we’ll go through this with you, Jackie. Here is a big {{HUG}} I hope brings you a bit of comfort. Toni - Load More
I was lucky enough to have had Trouble in my life for 16 out of his 18 years of life.
Unfortunately, my sweet Trouble developed asthma about 5 years ago and was being treated with daily steroids and monthly injections but..over the last 6 months he had been declining rapidly..
I took him into his Vets office on August 5th and I was hoping that he’d be able to come back home with me.
But.. his health had declined so much and I didn’t want him suffering any longer so Trouble’s Vet and myself thought it best to have him humanely euthanized as heartbreaking as it was😔❤️😿
Trouble had been deemed my emotional support animal since I suffer with depression, I miss him more than I’ll ever be able to express.
People who know me always told me Trouble was lucky to have me..
But.. I always felt that I was the lucky one to have my precious Trouble in my life.
I wish you a good day Toni!
I found sleeping with a stuffed cat comforting, and had a canvas of her close-up photo made that I pet and talk to. I got the 16’X20″. https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
I was too hasty giving away her food and things (to the shelter, of course) and encourage you not to force yourself to get rid of his things. Lorelei, do you think at some point you will be ready to open your home and heart to another? I wasn’t ready when a friends’ cat needed a temporary home and he was young and active and smart and funny and in the three months he spent with me, my emptiness evaporated and I realized how very fortunate my girl and I were to have our time together. I hope you reach the point you can open your home and heart to another, and that you find smiles before tears in your memories.
Please let us know how you are doing. We’re here for you. Toni
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