Daisy's Mom

It is 2 weeks now and I don't know, pain still really bad and I miss her so much... Thanks again to all who have sent kind words, it really means much.

Benpaws

Dear Friend,
Two weeks is not very long. Give yourself time to grieve. I remember counting down each week until the First anniversary of Benny's death. Now I am not exactly sure how many weeks even though I still think of the little guy, tears still flow when memories surface or something triggers a memory such as yesterday when I was out gardening and Shadow was grabbing the hose as I wound it back, just like Benny used to do.
Remember all the good days with your Daisy and look at her beautiful pictures and cherish the moments you had together. Some people will never know the awesome companionship of a beloved dog in their lives and they miss out on so much LOVE!

The minute we start to care, there is pain at the end.

That simple statement sums up the joy and sorrow of a pet.

Nothing is going to make you feel better right now - your pain is too new and too raw, but please take comfort from those who know who confirm that you did what was right for your friend, even though it hurt you so much.

In the days to come, the pain will be replaced by the memories of how much fun you had, and what a good life your friend enjoyed with you.

Finally, the pain will be a little ache, soon covered over by the joy you remember.

That is what our pets do for us. That is what makes caring worthwhile, even though the pain must come.

It is always worth it in the end.

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

rockytola

August 20th, 12:30 pm 2009 Rocky lay on my lap and went to sleep! Think about it every day but our brief 7 years together was so special. Does it get easier? Kinda. Do we get over it? No. Are we glad they were in our lives? Duh, yes! Cry a lot, be angry at the world and then remember that look that they gave you when they just wanted to say hi, how are you today? That will keep you going.
J

DawnP

I know exactly what you mean. Saturday, Cassie had been gone 1 week. Every time I think I've gotten over her death, I start crying again. I ordered her a nice urn with a figurine on top and my boyfriend and I are making her a memorial shelf with her picture on either side of the urn. Take care and God bless.

Dawn

Daisy's Mom

As hard as it is to have lost my best girl, love of my life and my first little doggie, my love for them is so great and I know someone else needs me out there. NO LITTLE GIRL, WILL EVER replace her but will help fill the void and I know she would want another fortunate pup for me to talk to about her. It is almost 3 weeks now and I decided to get 2 more to love and care for. I am in puppy training stage with Pixie a yorkie maltese and Dusty a bichon maltese named them as a memory to daisy, they represent "Pixie-Dust" together, magical fairy dust to help me grieve. They needed me and I was afraid to start over after 16 years 7 months but it has been the best decision I could have made. I MISS DAISY everyday and that will never change... I will never stop looking and reading this forum and participating, because it has helped me so much through such a bad part of life.

Benpaws

Dear Friend,
Fist of all Congratulations on the addition of TWO WONDERFUL NEW FRIENDS who will fill your heart and help ease the pain of your loss. Daisy will forever be a part of you and NEVER FORGOTTEN!

You cannot bring Daisy back, but you made the right choice to let her go when she gave you all the signs. These puppies will NEVER REPLACE Daisy because every dog is special and each one brings his/her own brand of fun, love and happiness into your life. You NEEDED another puppy and now you have TWO to hold and cherish and teach and enjoy!

I love their names "Pixie" & "Dusty" and how clever.....magical dust to help heal your heart. They sound just precious! Send a picture when you can.

(Yesterday I received my copy of John's book (our friend Rockytola) and I can tell you that reading it brought smiles and tears and joy to my heart and made me so wish I had thought to write a book about Benny. You should get one. It is absolutely WONDERFUL! To think the profits are going to help in this cancer fight makes it even a more valuable purchase. thank you John for taking the hours to write this loving tribute to Rocky!)

Everyone here can relate to what John writes and the whole story is in "Rocky's words."


<<Hugs>>
Joanne & Shadow

A STUMP FOR A TAIL

You can't buy loyalty, they say
I bought it though, the other day;
You can't buy friendship, tried and true,
Well just the same, I bought that too.
I made my bid, and on the spot
Bought love and faith and a whole job lot
Of happiness, so all in all
The purchase price was pretty small.
I bought two trusting little hearts,
That gave devotion from the start.
If you think these things are not
for sale, Buy 2 brown-eyed puppies with
stumps for tails.

--- author unknown ---

Daisy's Mom

I have created an album that contains Pixie and Dusty picutre under my Member Profile. Thanks again for all the support and words of wisdom!

Benpaws

I just checked out the new album of the puppies and they are just precious. They will bring back joy to your life and Daisy will always be your and their "Guardian Angel." They will definitely listen to everything you tell them about Daisy and that will be good for you to do. I am so happy you have made this decision and TWO are even better than ONE!

Keep us posted on how you and they are doing. I know you will still have some days with tears, but now the smiles will come also.

Blessings.
Joanne & Shadow

coralee161

Ah. I am so touched by everybody's thoughts. You might see that my precious Willow crossed over Rainbow Bridge last night and Im still in shock and also wondering how I will face each day. Her ashes will come back to me in 2 weeks and then she will never leave me again. I have order an urn with her name engraved. The best place for us is I always come up to bed about 9.00 and leave my partner watching TV with our other dog and always after a couple of minutes I would hear her paws coming up the stairs and she would sit with me. I think I will keep her ashes by my bedside cause I think that was both of our favourite places together.

I wish you well and I share the emptiness you feel about Daisy x

annecsmith09

you'll be okay someday. you planning on getting new dog?