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Active 5 years, 8 months ago-
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@bethnesbitt Lucky. What a nice name. Please tell us about Lucky and your lives together, and share photos if you like. And let us know how you are doing – okay? Not so good? We’re here for you.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Wow, how lucky for you both to have 17 wonderful years together, Amber. It’s never long enough, is it? But what a long time to share the loving life you did. It hurts in places and ways nothing else does, but if you can, when you can, I hope you will think of the many, many good times and things you shared, and that you find comfort there, knowing what a great pet parent you were. Because you were, Ambber. Please let us know how you are moving along. {{HUG}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
That’s what I remind myself about Walter, too, Tana. He isn’t at risk of his mass bursting and dying in extreme pain. There is a lot of comfort (in our heads) but in our hearts, it hurts. Please be happy for Zoey’s life and love, and that she’s out of harms way now. I’m thinking of you. (HUGS). -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Brony, yes you will always carry them in your heart and thoughts. Please try to think of your times together like a ruler with each year being an inch. You had 18 and 14 inches of wonderful love, fun and joy, and just a half inch of them not being well. Take a memory from each of those inches and allow yourself to celebrate and be happy for them, and for you and the life you shared. Of course you cry and are broken in your heart and soul. That’s what deep love brings with goodbye, but you gave them their best life and I hope you find comfort knowing that. Our next group meeting is July 20th and I hope you join us. Until then, please keep us posted on how you are. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@stef Daisy. The name makes me smile. How are you doing Stephanie? Okay, not so good, comes and goes? We understand and are here to support you. Tell us about Daisy, and share some pictures if you like. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@bronyhootscoot Hi Brony. Welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Lulu and hope you will tell us about her – what kind of pet she was, how long you were together – anyhting you’d like to share, including photos. How are you holding up, Brony?
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I am holding up. At this moment I’m not crying, but this morning I sure was. One day at a time….
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
This picture makes me smile and I hope you are, too. What a fun memory to mix into your “stew of grief” to help ease your pain a wee bit. Was Molly a miniature King Charles? Isn’t it wonderful she had such a beautiful “playground”!! -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
It sounds as if she had some strokes. Poor little thing. She’s at peace now and I hope you and your family find some comfort in that. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Marsha, I am sorry my last message said Martha (I’m not the best typist), but I am struck by Molly catching fish! May we see some pictures of that if you have them? What a fun life she had in the woods among critters. I am happy you and your husband think of Molly – what a gift to have sweet memories, do you think? I am truly sorry you had to say goodbye, but also truly glad for the thirteen years of joy and love you shared. Toni - Load More
