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I strongly feel for you. I wish so much Caira Sue was still there by your side. Yet, the only thing I can offer is my compassion and support. BIG HUGS
Suzanne
Oh, wow. What timing. I was walking Caya today and we came across a gentleman with a beautiful boy Malamute that just looked like Tika without the masking on the face.
I saw that big fluffy tail wagging back and forth and that whole "Hello, my new best friend" look and just lost it. Not kinda sorta teared up, but LOST IT.
Caya was worried about me and confused about the Tika impersonator and this poor gentleman and his young grandson are looking like 'Please beam us up Scotty, we've appeared to land on the planet of Crazy Dog Women'
Now he was really gracious, after I gave him the short 'coded' story (didn't want to traumatize the child with stories of amputation/cancer/death etc). He said, oh, OHHHH, I'm so sorry, these babies get into your heart don't they.
I cried all the way home, Caya was left to 'fix me up.'
So, even though Caya is my heart and I thank every day that she survived her ordeal and is still with us, I miss the little 'Tika' things. She was special, as was Caira Sue and the rest of the wonderful dogs here.
So, here's to them all, they shall live in us forever.
--Kim
Kim and Spirit Tika http://www.tika.....ogspot.com
We think about you both, daily, it is not an easy time. Everyone grieves a bit differently and how we cope with the loss is always a bit different. Take the time to remember, cry, hug each other and laugh. I've said this before, every time I think of Cairasue I get this big grin on my face.
I don't think Cairasue would want you to be sad for to long, sure, a bit, but, there are walks to be taken, outside restaurants to be eaten at and a psychotic, neurotic terrier to be "dealt with."
The world isn't as much fun as it was when she was here, but she is still with you and I don't think she asked for her arm back...
Your are in our thoughts and prayers,
the chauffeur and the maid.
P.S. It must be wonderful to be able to chase the ball all day long!
I know.................I saw a t-shirt in the gift shop in Destin, Florida today with a black Lab on it and almost cried right there..........on the beach this afternoon we ran into a golden retriever that was so sweet, and made me miss Paris all the more!!
Her memory is all around me and thank goodness for that. I wish for you and all of us memories that will make us smile & laugh!
Ginny & Angel Paris
Grateful for every moment we had with Paris…..no regrets!
Honoring her life by opening our hearts & home to Addy!
Dear Mary and Adam,
So hard. The realization hits a thousand times a day, sharp as a knife in your heart. That would be preferable over this kind of pain. You just have to go through it. And it sucks. But it is true, one day the smile that comes to your face and the love that floods your heart when you think of Caira Sue will begin to outweigh the overwhelming sadness, the loneliness, you are feeling now. Hold on to that and know that this entire community stands behind you and with you. You shared your wonderful, amazing, and awesome girl with us, how can we not share your pain at her loss.
Holding you in our thoughts and in our hearts, we will never forget your tripawd girldog with 2 names,
Caira Sue ROCKS!
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!
Yeah. Caira Sue was the best. I'll bet she is so popular in heaven. Wet retriever kisses headed your way via cyber space. Opie
I wished we all could wave a magic wand and make your hurt disappear, along with many others here who are still hurting. It's just like any wound, time can only heal your pain.
I'm hoping that knowing how we all feel about your Caira Sue helps ease the emptiness a little. She was a delight! Hopefully in a short time, you can think of her with smiles and laughter. Remembering the fun stuff always helps.
HUGS and Love Barks -
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
It's always strange what sort of things will make you lose it when getting over our lost friends. We have photos of Max up all over our house, and for the first few days after we lost him, I just didn't look at them. Now I can, and more often than not, they make me smile. But then some random memory will come along out of nowhere and I find myself getting choked up. It helps to pet other dogs or even your cat if you have one, just to keep that all-important animal contact going. Nothing can replace Caira Sue or speed up the long grief you're going through, but I've found that spending some time with your other critters is a big help. It doesn't kill the pain (nor should it, because this is natural), but it sure helps take the edge off it.
Caira Sue was a wonderful dog. I'm glad I had a chance to meet her, and I wish there was more we could do to help you through this.
Hugs and love to you. I hope that it helps that you are loved, you are understood and you are not alone in your grief.
Does time make it better? yes and no. It's been 5 months for me now and I am just learning how to accept that Zeus is not here physically with me anymore. He is with me spiritually and I focus on that and it does brings me peace. I can actually feel the shift in the air now when he comes and goes. I KNOW it when he is with me and I'm so happy that I can feel that...I can have that with him.
I still have that gut wrenching pull almost everyday - something is missing in my life and it's the physical Zeus. I'm not sure that will ever go away - 11 1/2 years together through some of the most difficult times in my life and some of the happiest ones too...you don't just get over that. I'm learning how to live through it though with love and support and understanding from everyone here and some very special people in my life.
We loved so deeply and therefore the pain cuts so deeply too. I think I already wrote that somewhere today - on your post actually.
xooxo
Hang in there...love, peace and friendship,
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Each time I look into the forums I see more of our furry friends gone and feel this terrible tug around the heart.
This morning my little daughter unearthed a couple of pictures of Hori and started saying Hori, Hori! and bringing then over to me and although I still think of her every day, I usually think of her with gladness... but today sadness just overcame me.
Caira Sue, have a good time over there and run free with all your friends.
Mary and Adam, it does get better.
Hugs
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!
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