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Thank you all.... will try to get some good rest - first night back in my bed since last Friday night.... another friend drug me out to dinner tonight and gave me a basket full of junk food (my friends know that when I'm faced with these sorts of "events" in life, I stop eating)...so, as suggested by a few of you, I am trying to take care of myself.
I've been able to talk a lot about Jack to folks which I think is helping me. I've even laughed talking about some of the things he has done! He was such a mischievous pup. So, Jerry, I think I'm holding on to that light as best I can. Its tough tonight - obviously - first night back in my house without him. But, a day at a time..... and my girl is laying right beside me... so, that helps.
Thank you all again so much for being there this past awful week. This site and the people on it have been such a huge help to me...and to Jack.
Kristen,
You have been so blessed to have shared a love with a dog like Jack. What a beautiful boy! I'm so sorry your time together was cut short. You are in our thoughts ...
With love,
Barney B and Mom, Linda
Thanks Linda and Barney - I was blessed he came into my life. Something I'm trying to remember as I deal with his loss. Better to have had him for 4 years than not at all.
Managed to drag myself to work today. I'm lucky in that I work with folks who understand what this loss means to me. So, cried more tears today in talking to people.
Tough night tonight - coming home from work for the first time. No Jack looking out the front window waiting for me, then running back to the kitchen window to watch me pull down the driveway - no Jack spinning in circles in the kitchen while he waits for me to unlock the back door. So, yet again, I cried. But that's ok - all part of the healing....right?? At least that is what I'm telling myself. My girl was happy to see me....its just sooooo not the same. I did manage to go for a walk with her tonight - the first walk we've done for over a week. She was very happy. Then we played fetch for a bit - she was having fun -- I managed to smile too.
Thanks all -- it helps me to write this stuff out. I'm one of those folks who needs to write to get through stuff and this has been a good release for me.
Kristen, we know that feeling well over here. It's hard to come home to a totally different routine. But at least you have your girl dog there to love you and go on walks with, right? Lucky girls!
I know it's hard not to "see" Jack there greeting you when you come home, but try to keep that vision in your heart and envision it when you open that door, for Jack is still there in sprit, and will always be there to greet you.
Cry as much as you need to, and take your time. Anytime you need to write, we're here for you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks Jerry and lalla... Jack's spirit is with me. I do feel it. And he wouldn't want me sitting and sulking. Though I do take time to do that... am very glad that '08 is gone... went to the park with my girl this afternoon and we went for a nice long walk. Brought Jack with us too - his collar was in my pocket 
not quite the same as our usual hikes though. Felt good though to get out in the cold, fresh air and sunshine.
Day at a time..... miss you Jack!!!
Being around nature is one of the best ways my pawrents know how to cope with tough times. We are glad to hear it sounds like the beauty of the outdoors is helping you too. With each step you take, Jack is there alongside you, and so are we. Hang in there.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hanging in as best I can. A little over one week without him... still hard. Miss him a ton! My house is so quiet. My other girl is sooooo calm.... what I wouldn't give to have a tennis ball dropped in my lap...ugh... Am glad the holidays are done and am back to work...helps to get back into the routine of things. Still tough coming home and not seeing him spinning in circles. I pick his ashes up this week. So, more tears will be shed I'm sure. Pondering what to do with those... at some point will scatter some on the trails we hiked - one of his favorite places....
Ugh, this is still so hard....
Grieving is a process ... believe it or not, it does get a little easier over time. Hang in there and keep remembering those fun times everytime you get sad.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks Jerry... I will try to think about those happy times... there were plenty that's for sure! Thanks for checking in so quickly... that is much appreciated.
Kristen,
Tears in my eyes as I read of Jacks passing. I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you during this time of grief. I took me almost 2 years to get over the death of my baby cat, Ashanti - so I know how hard this must be for you.
Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Ansunette & Dee xxx
Oh boy....more big tears for me... I got Jack's ashes back this evening. Ugh.... a very nice card came along with his ashes that were placed in a beautiful cherry box -- the card started out with "a final act of love".... also had the rainbow bridge poem.... so, yes, I cried, of course...phew.... this is still really hard!! To be expected though... right?? Miss him a ton. 
Oh, we know how that goes.
Amazing to think that the ashes are what's left of any of us when we depart this earth. But you know, my Mom likes to think about it like this: our bodies are just a shell for who we really are. Our spirit is what defines us, and it can never disappear. Jack's spirit is always in you and by your side. The ashes are a physical memento, but his true essence shall never go away.
Mom keeps my ashes close at hand. She puts them on my bed and surrounds the box with my favorite toys. It helps her cope. Is that weird? I don't know, but whatever works ya know?
Many hugs to you. Hang in there.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I always feel at peace when one of my angels comes home. It's like my soul can finally rest.
I have a curio in the corner of the room that holds all 7 of my angels, some have their pretty jars, some are still in boxes while I search for the perfect vessel to hold them eternally. I keep all the cards and other mementos we have received in there too.
Some days I just go open the door & talk to all of them. Yes, I am crazy, I guess.
Janie & Calamity
And the Angels: Goldie, Wylee, Sonny, Ticket, Runz, Rose & Colt
Janie & Calamity http://www.trix.....gspot.com/
Thanks Jerry and Janie -- I am glad to have Jack's ashes back. It is so crazy to think that is all I have left of him physically... I find myself just sitting and staring at the box.... right now sitting on a shelf in my living room.... at some point will take some of the ashes and spread them on the hiking trails he loved so much. I do feel Jack's spirit -- I'm trying to follow the lessons he taught me and remember how lucky I was to have had him in my life when I needed him most. I'm having such a tough time with the calmness of my house... I'm just not used to it. I know I've said this before but my girl is so quiet -- makes his absence all the more obvious... its only been 2 weeks though so I guess I just have to give it time.... any other ideas??
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