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    Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

    @raerae Alphonse – What a great name, Rachel. What kind of pet was Alphonse? Please tell us about him and your lives together. We love to see pictures if you like. How are you holding up? Toni

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      Rachel replied 3 years, 4 months ago
      Thank you Toni!! Alphonse was a 14yr old Tuxedo cat who passed on March 5th 2023 and was born on April 11th 2008.He was my only pet and my best friend! I’m lost without him 😔
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        Toni Noel replied 3 years, 4 months ago
        Oh Rachel, so much sadness and deep pain with your parting from Alphonse. You were together almost fifteen years? What a lovely life to share. The awful truth is that our beloved pets are only on loan to us, never for long enough. The great part is giving and getting a love like no other. For that we are grateful. But the deeper the love, the deeper the pain. Your house must feel empty? I found holding and petting a stuffed toy helped me. Talking to our group – next meeting is April 20th – really helps and I hope you’ll join us. And Rachel, please tell us what happened with Alphonse? It can help you, and others, to share our experiences. I am thinking of you with sincere sympathy and sending you a {{ BIG HUG}}. Toni

        TONI NOEL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

        Faithful Friends April Group Meeting
        Time: Apr 20, 2023 7:00 PM Eastern Time – 4 PM Pacific

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          Sigrid replied 3 years, 4 months ago
          Rachel, I am so sorry you lost Alphonse. The name makes me think he had quite the personality. Did he? I would like to hear how he was. He clearly had your heart. Talking about him, describing him will keep you connected and over time may slowly change from grief to appreciation that you had him in your life. Best wishes to you!