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Benpaws · 12-12-2009, 04:57 AM

Dear Josie,
The way you are feeling is perfectly normal. After all you have had Wisp in your life for 11 wonderful years filled with unconditional love. You will go through a myriad of emotions as you grieve. The important thing is to talk about how you are feeling and talk about Wisp, the good times, the funny times, the sad times.
When we lost our first Schnauzer Wolfgang in 1997 at age 10, we had his brother Willie to come home to. It was a real comfort to us and Willie missed Wolfgang so much. He looked everywhere for him and didn't understand why Wolfie didn't return home. When I cried, Willie licked away tears.
Hug your darling baby girl and hug your other puppy, neither will understand why Wisp is not there anymore.
I do feel your pain Josie and it brings back the memories of Benny's last moments and my heart aches for you because the pain is almost unbearable.
However, when you make the final decision it is the most selfless thing you can do for Wisp and you will do it because you love her so deeply.
I light a candle every night in memory of Benny and of the dogs here who have crossed over that rainbow bridge and it helps bring comfort.
My 38 year old son can finally look at pictures of Benny, but it has taken this long, over eight months, to be able to do so.
Know that we all understand what you are facing and the sorrow in your heart and this is a "safe place to come and talk about Wisp and your feelings."
God Bless you today and always. I will be back later, but my Aunt has passed away and I have a funeral to attend. Unfortunately, Death is part of life."

Blessings,
Joanne & Puppy Shadow

A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...

The above is a poem often read at funerals. Everyday I look up and try and find a cloud formation which reminds me of Benny and I have seen a few.He is the brightest star on a clear night. He is the sunshine on a beautiful day. He is the drops of rain and the flakes of snow. He is "my heart."

12-12-2009, 04:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Benpaws Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville, ON., CANADA Posts: 1,696	Wisp Dear Josie, The way you are feeling is perfectly normal. After all you have had Wisp in your life for 11 wonderful years filled with unconditional love. You will go through a myriad of emotions as you grieve. The important thing is to talk about how you are feeling and talk about Wisp, the good times, the funny times, the sad times. When we lost our first Schnauzer Wolfgang in 1997 at age 10, we had his brother Willie to come home to. It was a real comfort to us and Willie missed Wolfgang so much. He looked everywhere for him and didn't understand why Wolfie didn't return home. When I cried, Willie licked away tears. Hug your darling baby girl and hug your other puppy, neither will understand why Wisp is not there anymore. I do feel your pain Josie and it brings back the memories of Benny's last moments and my heart aches for you because the pain is almost unbearable. However, when you make the final decision it is the most selfless thing you can do for Wisp and you will do it because you love her so deeply. I light a candle every night in memory of Benny and of the dogs here who have crossed over that rainbow bridge and it helps bring comfort. My 38 year old son can finally look at pictures of Benny, but it has taken this long, over eight months, to be able to do so. Know that we all understand what you are facing and the sorrow in your heart and this is a "safe place to come and talk about Wisp and your feelings." God Bless you today and always. I will be back later, but my Aunt has passed away and I have a funeral to attend. Unfortunately, Death is part of life." Blessings, Joanne & Puppy Shadow A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING... Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die... The above is a poem often read at funerals. Everyday I look up and try and find a cloud formation which reminds me of Benny and I have seen a few.He is the brightest star on a clear night. He is the sunshine on a beautiful day. He is the drops of rain and the flakes of snow. He is "my heart." Last edited by Benpaws; 12-12-2009 at 05:00 AM.