8 months ago.....

mybestfriend · 12-14-2009, 02:11 PM

8 months ago I said goodbye to a 1 of a kind dog. Dasha was very special to me and even though I celebrate her life every day, I still get upset thinking about her last day. In the last 8 months I went through all the firsts without her and now approaching Christmas will probably be the hardest of them all. Santa would always bring her lots of gifts that she would open. Even though I will have Bailey, Angel, and Dolce with me Christmas morning it won't be the same. I have had many pets though out my life but with Dasha it was different. Its hard to put into words our relationship. She will always be remembered as Daddy's Girl Dasha.

debbiec · 12-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Hi Jim

I remember reading all your posts, as it wasnt long after you lost Dasha that I lost Missy. I was also thinking the other day that Christmas will be hard without her. I also look at the beautiful summer weather we are having over here at the moment and that makes it hard as you think about how much they love nice weather, lying in the sun, running around enjoying themlseves whilst the sun shines on them.

I hope Christmas isnt a sad time for you, even though Dasha wont be with you. Hold onto the happy times.

I am going to look to the heavens and picture Missy as being there at the rainbow bridge, having a great time with all the others, and being thankful she doesnt have to wear those silly reindeer ears that I put on all my furry family at this time of year......

TJandDante · 12-15-2009, 08:43 AM

I hope you all get through the holidays well even without your furry friends and companions. I bet where they are now, they put those dopey reindeer antlers on THE HUMANS and laugh hysterically as we try to paw them off our heads.

Benpaws · 12-15-2009, 08:54 AM

My Dear Friend Jim,
Your mind has been exactly where mine has been, thinking of the first Christmas without my Benny. He too loved to open his presents and he would sit near every person as they opened theirs with great interest in what they received and would wag his "stump of a tail" and nod his head with "doggy approval." He loved the Christmas music and of course a taste or two of turkey. He will definitely be with us this year in our hearts.
The "first" EVERYTHING without our pet is so difficult but we did have wonderful moments with them while they were with us and we let them go when the time was right, releasing them from pain while our hearts broke into a million pieces.
God Bless you all my dear friends here, those who have lost your precious pets over the past year and those dealing with the "demon cancer" now.
The journey is difficult but so much easier with a friend and you have all helped me so much over the past year and for that I give thanks every day.
I am blessed with the most loving little black and silver boy, named Shadow and this Christmas is his "first" and we will make it special because he deserves that so much.
I thought you might enjoy reading what is going on right now at Rainbow Bridge and it might help ease the pain of loss.

Christmas At Rainbow Bridge

Thank You for being my friends,
Blessings,
Joanne & Puppy Shadow

mybestfriend · 12-15-2009, 09:15 AM

Thank you Joanne for that. It will be Angel's And Dolce's first also. I will make new memories with them as well with Bailey. Here's a picture of all my puppies now:

Benpaws · 12-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Dear Jim,
Thanks for the lovely picture of your "pack." How did I miss you getting Dolce? Beautiful, just beautiful and Dasha is there too.

Blessings,
Joanne & Puppy Shadow

12-14-2009, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
mybestfriend Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 189	8 months ago..... 8 months ago I said goodbye to a 1 of a kind dog. Dasha was very special to me and even though I celebrate her life every day, I still get upset thinking about her last day. In the last 8 months I went through all the firsts without her and now approaching Christmas will probably be the hardest of them all. Santa would always bring her lots of gifts that she would open. Even though I will have Bailey, Angel, and Dolce with me Christmas morning it won't be the same. I have had many pets though out my life but with Dasha it was different. Its hard to put into words our relationship. She will always be remembered as Daddy's Girl Dasha. __________________ Rene, Bailey,Angel, Dolce and Jim Remembering "Daddy's girl Dasha"

12-15-2009, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Benpaws Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville, ON., CANADA Posts: 1,696	Dasha My Dear Friend Jim, Your mind has been exactly where mine has been, thinking of the first Christmas without my Benny. He too loved to open his presents and he would sit near every person as they opened theirs with great interest in what they received and would wag his "stump of a tail" and nod his head with "doggy approval." He loved the Christmas music and of course a taste or two of turkey. He will definitely be with us this year in our hearts. The "first" EVERYTHING without our pet is so difficult but we did have wonderful moments with them while they were with us and we let them go when the time was right, releasing them from pain while our hearts broke into a million pieces. God Bless you all my dear friends here, those who have lost your precious pets over the past year and those dealing with the "demon cancer" now. The journey is difficult but so much easier with a friend and you have all helped me so much over the past year and for that I give thanks every day. I am blessed with the most loving little black and silver boy, named Shadow and this Christmas is his "first" and we will make it special because he deserves that so much. I thought you might enjoy reading what is going on right now at Rainbow Bridge and it might help ease the pain of loss. Christmas At Rainbow Bridge Thank You for being my friends, Blessings, Joanne & Puppy Shadow

12-15-2009, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Benpaws Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville, ON., CANADA Posts: 1,696	Dolce Dear Jim, Thanks for the lovely picture of your "pack." How did I miss you getting Dolce? Beautiful, just beautiful and Dasha is there too. Blessings, Joanne & Puppy Shadow

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12-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
debbiec Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 64	Hi Jim I remember reading all your posts, as it wasnt long after you lost Dasha that I lost Missy. I was also thinking the other day that Christmas will be hard without her. I also look at the beautiful summer weather we are having over here at the moment and that makes it hard as you think about how much they love nice weather, lying in the sun, running around enjoying themlseves whilst the sun shines on them. I hope Christmas isnt a sad time for you, even though Dasha wont be with you. Hold onto the happy times. I am going to look to the heavens and picture Missy as being there at the rainbow bridge, having a great time with all the others, and being thankful she doesnt have to wear those silly reindeer ears that I put on all my furry family at this time of year......

12-15-2009, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
TJandDante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 355	I hope you all get through the holidays well even without your furry friends and companions. I bet where they are now, they put those dopey reindeer antlers on THE HUMANS and laugh hysterically as we try to paw them off our heads.