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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

@momee Hi Maureen. How are you doing now? Toni

Maureen replied 3 years ago
Hi Toni, thank you for your concern. I guess I am doing okay. I have been trying to be positive. I am trying to move ahead and Im finding it hard. Life is empty without my Romeo and each day is is a challenge for me because there wasn’t a single thing that didn’t involve him. I still cry a lot. He used to be everywhere in this house and was a constant in my life and now it is empty. I will continue to try and remember the happy times of our life together instead of those last final moments and hope that with time the pain in my heart will ease.
Thank you so much for thinking of me.
Toni Noel replied 3 years ago
We DO think of you, Maureen. Trying to be positive is how we do it – one sweet memory at a time until we have a few, then more, until most of our thoughts are happy and grateful. It’s a process and only you can move through it, but you don’t have to be alone. We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni
Brony replied 3 years ago
My thoughts are lonely. Thinking of you Maureen.
Toni Noel replied 3 years ago
Brony, do you have family or friends around you? Would it be possible for you to visit a shelter and maybe volunteer to walk dogs or clean cages? Something to occupy yourself and be around people and animals? Toni
Brony replied 3 years ago
I adopted crazy Lucy. When she isn’t stealing a hot dog, I enjoy watching movies with her. I am recovering from a stroke so as awesome as it sounds, I wouldn’t be any good at the shelters. I live alone with two friends, and no family. Even with this crazy cat I get down sometimes. Lulu was my inspiration, I was lost without her. But animals are the best, Lucy doesn’t even look at the walker as a weird part of me.. Don’t feel bad, at least I can talk and I’m working on my walking. I am slow at everything, but you know the saying, slow but determined. Like the rabbit and tortoise. I will keep going. God made me this way. He has a funny sense of humor.
Maureen replied 3 years ago
Brony, thank you . My thoughts are lonely too. I think about you too and hope you are managing with crazy Lucy. She sounds like a handful, but, also a very special. I know having her brings you a little joy and helps with your loss.
You have a great attitude and you will overcome the damage of that stroke. You may be the tortoise, but, the tortoise won and you will too.
I am pulling for you and wish you well xx
Maureen replied 3 years ago
Toni, I am grateful for your kindness and encouragement. Although, I am still having a hard time remembering happy memories of Romeo at time, I do remember them sometimes. I haven’t dreamt of him and aside from looking at his photos, I’m not able to see him clearly in my minds eye and that is disturbing to me. I’ve read that it might be because I’m still so full of grief. I am trying to get past this, but it’s hard when it starts over again every si g morning when I wake up and realize he is gone. The morning ritual is gone and is a constant reminder. I am better for sure and I am just taking more time than some to get through. But, that’s okay.
Maureen
Brony replied 3 years ago
Maureen it’s because of people like you that make my days a little easier. Thank you. Believe me when I say it takes time. Take all time you need. I still call Lucy, Lulu. Thirteen years is a hard habit to break. My blessing to you.
Maureen replied 3 years ago
Hi Brony, I’m just checking in with you and hoping you are feeling better and that Lucy is helping you mend. Sending you lots of hugs xx

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Kristi, How are you holding up now? Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

How lovely, and loving of you Shawna, to have shared your home and heart for so long with Pickles and Bane. They never leave our thoughts and feelings, and we do miss them, but are you finding more smiles than tears with their memories? I hope so. Will you tell us more about each of them, please? Share some photos if you like. We’d love to know more about you lives together. We’re thinking of you Shawna. Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

June sure was a cutie, Christina, and she will always be with you in many ways, especially after sharing 20 wonderful years together. It just hasn’t been very long since you parted and the pain of parting is still raw. But do you find you are able to have more and more happy, good memories each day? Ouch – migraines. That is so tough and I am so sorry you suffer those. Have you tried Botox? I know a few people who benefit, and some who don’t. Worth a try? We meet online each month and perhaps you can join us August 17rh. I think you will find comfort and encouragement with our very kind and understanding group. Christina, please continue to keep us in your loop. We are here for you. Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

@momee Hi Maureen. Are you finding a little more ease each day? What are you doing to be kind to yourself? Staying busy and interested? We’re thinking of you. Toni

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Caryn, I love the names and thanks for telling us their meaning. I am sorry your family had to say goodbye to these two little darlings, but I am happy for the lives you all got to share. No matter how long we get to be together, it’s never long enough, is it? Have you or your mom opened your homes and hearts to others? If so, may we hear about them? Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Kristi, you don’t have to “cope” per se – you are aching in a very deep and real way and, although it hurts like nothing else, you do need to feel it. I found comfort with a stuffed animal to hold, kiss and cry on. Keeping some of Sioux’s things around may help. Sharing with us here hopefully brings you some comfort. We’d love to have you join our group August 17th. In the mean time, please tell us more about Sioux and her brother, and share some pictures (if it’s not too painful for you). {BIG HUGS} Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Oh my, Laurie. You have suffered so much loss and I am so very sorry. How long were you and Cupid together? How did you meet? Was he unwell? Are you being taken care of with the overwhelming loss of your home? We’re thinking of you and sending you not only our sympathy, but support. {{HUG}} Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

You are clearly an animal lover and generous to open your home and heart to so many loves. Please light candles to each of them – it’s like sending them a little kiss. You can tell us more about Rocky or any of your others if you like. How are you doing today? The other Toni 🙂

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

This is a great example that a bark is not size dependent – it’s the fact that Alfie alerted the household! Good job, Alfie 👍

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

How cute, and fun! Bet they get paid in hugs and kisses!

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

How handsome. I am so sorry, Toni. Ten months, ten years – you will always think of Rocky with love and will miss some of your special moments together. But, you can also find great joy with those memories. The pain of parting is very deep and I hope you are finding it a little easier as time goes by. You are most welcome to join our monthly group meetings the third Thursday of each month. And please continue to share more about Rocky with us here. Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

What a little darling. Please tell us about Chester. Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

What’s on your weekend movie schedule?

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Laxie-Woo-Who. I’ll bite. What’s the story behind the name? I am sorry we didn’t get to hear from you, Dana, and hope to see you in August. The links and login are under “Events” for each month, and the day of the meeting we send an email with the same. Don’t wait until then to tell us about Lexie-Woo-Who. Tell us the story and share photos, please. You are an angel to open your home and heart to traumatized and maligned babies. It takes a lot of time, patience, kindness and love to help them feel safe and comfortable with you. I applaud you🤗❤️Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

@auntiec Spesser. That’s a unique name. Caryn. Tell us about Spesser: what kind of pet? How you met? How long you were together…anything you’d like to share, including photos. I am sorry for your loss and am glad you are here in our caring community. Toni

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Hi Laura. We are happy to have you join us. We have a link to “Adoptable Pets” and I hope you find the love/s of your dreams ❤️. So you know, we are not a shelter. We are an online community of pet and animal lovers and are very glad you are here with us. Can’t wait to meet the babies you bring home. Good for you!
Please let us share in your joy, and feel welcome to email me at: [email protected] 🤗Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

@mycho17 Hi Michael. Welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your losses of Penny and Nikki. Please tell us about them, share photos if you’d like, and let us know how you are doing. Toni

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

Walter enjoyed bird videos 🙂

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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago

@chanceyfamily2005 Hello and welcome to our caring community, Molly. I am so sorry for your parting from Chancey and hope you will tell us about your lives together, and share some photos if you like. Are you doing okay? Toni

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