Sue Malicki
@suemalicki56
Active 5 years, 9 months ago-
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
One month ago I said goodbye to darling little Walter. I just walked in my house fully expecting him to greet me. It\’s hard to get used to, and it takes time to adjust. But I am very happy for the time we shared, and that he is not in pain or danger of his mass rupturing. It takes awhile to find balance and ultimately, more joy than sadness. Hang in there everyone. We\’re always here for you, not matter how long it\’s been. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
Happy National Kittens Day! Please share yours with us 🙂
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Ines, please come to our group meeting July 20th. You’ll find supportive, kind people there. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Oh Karen, The pain and the reality of the emptiness in your heart, and your home, is very raw and fresh for you and I am so sorry. I found holding and sleeping (and crying on and kissing) a stuffed animal helped me a bit in the early days. I also gave away her things too quickly and encourage you to hang on to Chloe’s for a bit. Do you have other pets in your home? If so, I hope you find some solace with them, and they are mourning too, so it’s good to share your grief with them. If not, are there family or friends to console you? We’re here for, and with you. It will do you good to join our supportive group July 20th (link is under “Events”) and you are welcome to share photos and stories of Chloe with us. Sending you a {{HUGE HUG}}. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
What a charming image you have given us, Brony. Being in nature or seeing animals is a healing force. It reminds us of all the other life out there. If you can snap a photo of the Turkeys, please share it with us. Now you have me worried about them come Thanksgiving time. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Maureen, it’s good that you are identifying some of the specific reasons your grief is so unrelenting. Not being able to say goodbye is a terrible thing. It denies us the chance to bid farewell and say again how much we love them. Romeo was well loved by you all his life and he knew that, do you think? We all wish for a slow, gentle passing (for our pets and ouselves) but it doesn’t always happen that way and we struggle to adjust to the sudden change in everything about our lives without our beloved. I think you are coming up from the depths and hope you allow yourself to include good memories of the long, loving life you shared. We’ll crawl along beside you. {HUGS} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Ines, it’s only been a few eeks since you and Hope said goodbye. You are crawling through ths tremendous pain of parting and it is a challenge – some moments you can smile with the good memories, others you can’t breathe through the sobs. Inch your way along with us. Every few hours each day, try to bring forth a good memory that mekas you happy. If you can get out in nature, or around people, do it. And keep sharing with us. We are here to listen and share. ((BIG HUGS) Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@maxineloveless Hello Maxine, and welcome to our kind, caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Brandy and hope you will tell us about her. What kind of pet was she? How did you meet? How long were you together – anything you’d like to share, includng pictures. How are you doing, Maxine? Okay? Not so good? We’re here for you. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@bronyhootscoot Brony, you are so thoughtful and generous to lend your sympathy, support and encouragement to others. Now how about YOU? How are you doing? 🤗Toni
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Thank you Toni, I’m good. It’s been difficult at times, but one day at a time. The pain is healing. Hugs to you. Brony
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Leesa, thank you for painting such a fun and sweet picture of Buddy. It is so easy to forget the wonderful years of joy and love when we are feeling the loss so deeply. I hope you keep pulling forward those good times and know you gave Buddy his best life full of frolic and everlasting love. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@sodones Buddy. What a fun, nice name. I bet he was your best buddy, Leesa, and I am so sorry for your loss. Please tell us about Buddy – how you met, how long you were together, what kind of pet he was … anything you’d like to share, we want to hear. And show us some pictures of Buddy if you like. Toni
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But it was 15 years old and it was a really good dog I wasn’t supposed to have a dog in my apartment is so I trained him to go in and out of a beach bag and every time you would put a school bag down or something he would try to crawl in it because he thought it was going bye-bye my kids used to put them on a boogie board and he would sit on the Boogie Board and they would push him around in the water you could bring him into the store and they would sit with a kid sit in the car and he would just sit there he would just love all the people going up and Pat them
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Leesa, thank you for painting such a fun and sweet picture of Buddy. It is so easy to forget the wonderful years of joy and love when we are feeling the loss so deeply. I hope you keep pulling forward those good times and know you gave Buddy his best life full of frolic and everlasting love. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@thiskey Hello Tammi. Welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Tigger and invite you to tell us about your life together, share some photos, and please let us know how you are doing. We;re here for you, Tammi. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Good luck with the job hunting. Any special field in which you are looking? Maybe someone here has ideas. June was a real darling and I can really relate to how deep your relationship was after so many years. I had my Squirt for 19 years. We met when I was 23 and she died when I was 42. We went through many life events together and she was my best friend. It is terribly hard to say goodbye but boy, what a joy to share so many years together. I found a stuffed toy helped me get through the night after each of my losses. Perhaps you can find something like that. And yes, please do join our group if you can. It’s very kind, understanding and helpful. I am sending you a {BIG HUG}. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Twenty – how special for you both to share a life of love.And how very difficult it is having empty places in your home, and your heart. I am so very sorry, Christina. I find it odd and sad to walk into my house and not have my little darling come running to greet (or yell at) me. I really do use my “ruler” exercise as a way of rethinking: Each inch = 1 year. You and June had 20 “inches” of joy and love, fun and funny times, and just a short bit at the end that was not so good. Now you are adjusting as best you can to a totally new way of living in a completely changed home. It’s hard. I am so glad to have you share with us and hope you’ll join our group meeting July 20th. Links are under “Events”. Until then, please keep us posted and know we are here for you. {{Toni}} -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Lisa, how sad Baby was so young. Any age is too young, but at least with older pets (and people) we know they had a long run. I hope you are speaking with your professionals about this – they may be able to help you in ways we cannot. What we CAN do is let you know you are among friends who sympathize and support you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Maureen, you are always welcome here. Your kind, caring support of others means so much, and I hope you find some level of comfort knowing our community is here for you. {{💔}}.Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Baby was so teeny and adorable, Lisa. I have tears with you, looking at her picture. How old was she? How long were you together? How did you meet? I really want to get to know her, and about your lives together if you’ll share that with us. Do you have people or pets around you to help you through this? I found a stuffed animal I could hold helped me. We are here for and with you, Lisa. We get it and I hope you join our group meeting July 20th to share more. (Links to the meetings are under “Events” on the right side of this page). Sending you a {BIG HUG}. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@mickiesmom Hi Karla. I am so sorry for your parting from Micki. Are you okay? Not so good? We’re her for you. Tell us about Micki – what kind of pet, how you met, how long you were together .. anythng you’d like to share. We love to see photos, too, if you like.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
For many of us this 4th of July was the first without our beloved companions. We didn’t have to worry about the fireworks noise, and soothing them. On the good side – they didn’t have to be scared by it all. I just got home from a quick trip (the first in a loooong time since I wouldn’t leave my babies at home without me), and it’s weird coming in knowing no one is here to greet me. 🙁 I still find toys and little by little am putting, or giving, them away. I’m not crying, I am just missing them. In some ways it’s easier not having a pet to care for, and I know one day I will open my home and heart to another, probably several. Until then, I am finding joy with my memories, alongside the bits of sorrow that linger. Overall, I am just so darn happy to have had them in my life and that they had a loving home with me. I am touched by every post here, and I read every one. The support, encouragement and kindness in our Community is overwhelming and I am sincerely grateful we are all here. With {{BIG HUGS}} to ALL. Toni
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Toni, first 4th without babies, I always had something to greet me when I came home. I miss that, don’t you? Blessings to you. You made an animal feel important. Here’s to making you feel important. With hopes you will love again.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
Geez .. these fireworks are driving me nuts…imagine what they’re doing to our pets with their superior hearing and smell? PLEASE pay special attention to, and comfort your babies through this holiday. 💕
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Thinking of you and sending warm thoughts and lots of hugs. Walter is a beautiful kitty. I'm sorry for your pain. 💔
I am so glad Walter didn’t suffer a rupture. He was eating but lost 20% of his body weight which means his system was nor functioning well. I miis him but sincerely have to be happy he had a loving, comfortable end of life with me. I hope to see you both on the 20th – I think it brings us closer to actually speak, with and see one another. {{BIG, BIG HUGS} to you both. Toni