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Oops...another techie screw up....I think this is the link I was trying ro give you......http://tripawds.....he-losses/
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
got my girls ashes today, the vet dropped them off on the way to her clinic. It somehow officiates that shes not comming back; for that little bit of denial that we hold onto; to make it through our day. I was a bit choked up, but when I opened the box and took out her paw print.. I fell to my knees... it had all her little lines and definition-- and what ID her...wheeww.. mannn... I went from zombie/numb to breakdown. My 77# dog was in a 8# can and heres her paw. I know that sounds so explicit, but that is the blunt thought that ran through my head. How can one be so collected and say the right things for others yet cant get a grip...
Was at the job that usually take her too yesterday, I often work long days and always had her with me, it was my first time alone working in that office, and mind you I am the only person there, so can you say thoughts and more zombie motion... I find myself becoming more numb, with less frequent intermittent crying, but with alot of anxiety followed by crying... what a mess.
Angel Neka
7/4/2003-4/5/2016
2.5yr 3x cancer warrior survivor
"How can one be so collected and say the right things for others yet cant get a grip..."
Even through the sadness, you gave me a chuckle with that thought. We're pretty good at giving heartfelt and sincere support and advice ro everyone.....but ourselves! Whatever we say tomothers makes perfectly good sense...until we try to apply that same advice ro ourselves!
It may, or may not, bring you some comfort later to have Neka back home with you where she belongs. Maybe make a special place right now for her ashes where you can light a candle to help remind you of all the love and light Neka brought into your life....and our lives. A light that bright can never be dimmed.
Surrounding you in Neka's loving light...
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I felt so many similar feelings as I held Jerry's ashes on my lap while we drove away. I know exactly what you mean, it's a shock when your senses put 2+2 together, the weight of the ashes, the sight of how small the box is, the feelings of knowing that's it. Nobody can blame you for feeling that way, and unfortunately you have to, grief is a natural healing process. It's the only way to feel real love again, you have to heal the wounded heart through tears and emotion. It's a tough process, but you are a tough lady just like Neka. You will be strong again. {{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I am doing my solo hike tomorrow. Baron and I went almost every day, even after his amputation. We have some lovely forest preserves around us that he loved so much. I expect to cry the whole way as well. but agree, so be it as this is our grieving process and we need to let ourselves feel it if we are to get better and start remembering the good memories. I had horses too Stephanie. The similarities continue. Wishing you peace.
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