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February 28ish - full moon (Zeusy died under a bright, low full moon). the 3rd (we all know what day that is - our hero Jerry crosses the bridge), March 5th - has it really been 6 months since Zeusy joined Jerry and pals? How have I managed the last 6 months? One day at a time I guess. Has it really been that long already? It seems like yesterday that he was running around in circles so excited to see me when I came home from work. An enormous hole in my heart still exists and I still feel lost without my rock. Things just don't seem so stable and certain as they used to - I guess that's what grief does - it rocks the boat...a lot, at least for me it has.
March 8th - Zeus would have been 12. I can't believe it's all gone by so fast - I remember when I brought him home as a puppy. I never bonded to another soul so quickly and so cemented without question as I did that day the breeder introduced me to my new pup (he was the last one in the litter not chosen by anyone else since I was last on the list - the unverse picked him out just for me). My best friend, my pal, my unconditional love giver, my soulmate and teacher - I miss you so much sweet boy. I know you're here helping me through this...I feel you and I see your flashes letting me know that you're around. I find you in my dreams.
This anniversary is harder than the others have been and I think it's because your birthday is so close. What I wouldn't give for one more birthday....one more day, one more walk, one more lick, one more tail wag, one more waking me up at 5am on a Sunday because you can't tell the difference between the weekdays and the weekends, one more getting up from the couch to get you a cookie because you're staring me down, snorting at me and annoying the heck out of me, one more grunt because you LOVE your ears rubbed, just one more....
Until we're together again...
Mommy misses you...mommy loves you
xooxo
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Heather,
We are thinking of you and Zeus tonight, and sending many hugs out to you.
There's something about that six month mark that I also found difficult to accept. Six months is such a huge passage of time, and it's almost like it brings on a sense of guilt for continuing to live life despite suffering the devastating loss of our soul mates. I know I felt that way. It's so hard not to.
Still, it does heal our souls a little more each time we can reach beyond the grief as best we can, to honor all that our Tripawd pups taught us. We can try to heal by doing our best to approach each day with the same spirit and gusto that our pups always did, despite the huge challenges they faced. Our challenge is to move beyond the grief as freely as they moved beyond their own hardships, but it's so darn hard isn't it? Time is supposed to heal, but how can that be when it still hurts somuch?
Our boys are looking after us, I know it. May you find solace in the beautiful lifetime you shared with Zeus, our Tripawd Hero.
Hoppy Birthday Zeusy, you will never be forgotten.
Many, many hugs to you,
Rene, Jim, WRD & Spirit Jerry
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Oh Heather,
Zeus is racing through the clouds, by the light of the silvery moon. And always in your heart.
thinking of you and remembering Zeus too.
xoxox,
Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack
Woohoo! Tripawds Rule!
Regulator of the Oaktown Pack, Sheriff of the Oaktown Pawsse, Founding member and President of the Tripawd Girldogs With 2 Names ROCK Club, and ... Tripawd Girldog Extraordinaire!
You're in my thoughts and prayers Heather... Zeusy, keep watching over your mommy... She misses you so much!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
Heather,
I'm so sorry you are still hurting. Thats the problem when we love so deeply, the loss hurts that much more. I remember Zeus was one of the first tripawd images I saw when I found this website, he was such an inspiration and a true hero. The pain still exists because he had such a profound impact on your life and that is a good thing.
Karin
Oh Heather, I feel with you. Zeus´smile was everywhere when I found this forum, and I´m sure he is still smiling up there.
Your words touched me very much, also because I feel almost the same with my sweet Hori, who went just a week after Zeus.
I try to keep reminding myself, that we were lucky to have them as companions and friends, even if they had to go too soon.
Many many hugs from down south and some virtual sunshine!
Cecilia & Spirit Hori
Spirit Horacia, Castaño, Olympia + human family Cecilia, Georg and Julia - - - Hori first diagnosed 8/6/09, ampu 8/12/09, run over the bridge 9/10/09 – We miss you every day dear girl!
Yes Hori is right about how Zeus was everywhere in the forums. You helped so many of us and he and you set such great examples. I am sorry the newbies (and not so newbies now) haven't had the same chance to 'get to know' him. We still enjoy seeing his banner picture and hearing from you.
Tazzie's Susan
((hugs))
-Gwen & Harley
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Zeus will always hold a special place in our hearts, Heather. And we simply can't thank you enough for your continued support. Please know you are not alone in your grief, with the Tripawds Community on your side. Peace.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Zeus was such a very good friend to us too. It must be so hard Heather - but you will remember all the good times and what a great life Zeus had with you - no regrets. You were very lucky to have found such a great friend in Zeus - we are fortunate pawrents indeed to have had so much love from our boys. It wouldn't hurt so much if we didn't love them so much - but all those special moments we have shared - nobody can take that away. We send our love from Scotland.
Maxwell
xxx
Dearest Heather,
Just two months behind you in dealing with our losses, I can say that I am NOT dealing with this loss. I look for Miss Cherry in all the usual places. One of the difficulties with having such a mischievious imp was that one had to keep an eye on her constantly. She could get into things faster than anything I had ever seen. My rides are just not the same with a empty passenger seat. I spend days alone with no contact with anyone and there is only a shell. I carry on a facade to many, but it will never be the same.
Having said all this and feeling like a steamroller has just passed over me, I will once again celebrate the things that Miss Cherry gave to me. I feel so very rotten now because she lifted me to heights that I have never before known. Even now, life is better because she was here than it would have been if I had never known her.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
You and Zeus are still together...just in a different way 🙂 Thinking of you out here in WA, and wishing you happy smiles full of loving memories.
<3 Laura
Heather, I must chime in and let you know that Zeus was always one of my hereos also. I think all of us develop connections with certian tripawds. It isn't something we choose, it is a small piece of magic that happens. I've had several over my lifetime here and Zeus was one of them. It hurts a little deeper when they have a bad day, when they get a bad diagnosis, when they finally gain their wings.
I know I don't miss him the same way you do, but I understand how you feel. Keep struggling to heal. He taught you so many things, taking it a day at a time was one of them, and while the road to becoming whole again may be a very long one, with all your friends here and the guiding light of Zeus, you will make it.
Hugs....
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Thank you everyone for such wonderful things you said over the last couple weeks even though I posted this 2 months ago! I was having a ruff time (hmmmm - did Zeusy' whisper something in your ears?) with the last full moon and it was soooooooo nice to get these notifications that I had a message here on tripawds. It made me feel less alone in my grief. It does get better - there is no denying that. Time is a wonderful healer. But there are definitely days where the heart aches a little more than others because of one thing or another.
Bob - hang in there pal. My heart sends hugs to yours. It just sucks - there is no way around it.
Shanna - it makes me smile that you thought of Zeus as a hero. He was mine in all sense of the word and it just makes my heart sing that someone else thought of him that way too.
Laura - I love looking at his pictures - they always bring a smile to my face....sometimes through tears, but always a smile because he was SOOOOO spoiled and it shows in every single picture I have of him.
Maxwell - That phrase got me through so many ruff moments - 'it wouldn't hurt so much if we didn't love so much'. I actually think you may have been the first one to say that to me. I've held on to it for 8 months now (tomorrow actually).
Hugs and love
Zeus and Mom
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Heather, it's great to see you here, we can't believe it's been two months. Zeus' spirit still remains strong here, and we know he is guiding all tripawds and teaching their humans how to live life to the fullest.
It's good to hear you sounding better. Remember, there is no "right" timeline for grief. Everyone is different, we just have to walk that path as best we can and keep our hearts open and ready for the happiness that will inevitably come back into our lives.
And of course, you know everyone is always here by your side, sending you many hugs and lotsa love. Anytime you want to chat, you know where to find us!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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