I declared yesterday, henceforth and forevermore, that I will NEVER get over what I recently experienced. Never...

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It takes time to come to terms with your belived companion's absence. It's not like flipping a switch.

Maybe look for a pet bereavement group, online or through a local hospice organization.

I'm holding you in healing, comforting thoughts.

But sometimes a body can only endure so much.

This could be a chastisement/refining phase of my life. I deserve it.

My Faith is being tested big-time.

We go into adopting pets knowing we will outlive them & that the pain will be overwhelming when they depart the mortal coil, yet knowing the joy of their live & companionship is well worth the eventual pain.

Quite the paradox.

Can you feel your dog with you?

Had a complete annual check-up last year. Doc said one level was a bit elevated, but no serious concern.

She got finicky with dog food, so I made her Tilapia and rare filet mignon. She licked the plate clean. Also on numerous supplements. The last 2 days she was with me, changed drastically. Wouldn't eat. Not even yogurt or ice cream. I didn't even have a chance to bring her to the vet. She slept with me every night and passed next to me between 4-7a. that Wednesday morning. I can't get that image out of my memory seeing her.

We were gifted with 2 kitties in the past. Our boy reposed at 20 and our girl at 18.

I earnestly expected it to be this way with my Ella.

Yes, I feel her spirit with me, but not having her physical body to love on and care for hurts so deeply.

Perhaps I haven't matured in my reasoning ability.

You are so gracious to have this exchange with me.

*I* am abusing the classical forum group having opened up here.

Forgive me one and all.

Sorrow Shared is Halved
Native Saying

Sorry for the sudden loss of your companion and thanks for the beautifil music. Try and be glad they aren't suffering more. Again so sorry.

..."from the peace of G*D, which passes all understanding".

We open our hearts and expose them at the same time. We become caretakers and never really owners. We care but never really control. "Be thankful in all things", there is a blessing somewhere in all our trials.

In a lot of way their passing reminds us of our arc in life. When we morn for others, we also mourn for ourselves. It is a natural thing that can swallow us up we aren't careful.

Please count on us. You given us so much sublime beauty with your posting.

I just assumed that's what it was.

I feel it is awe-inspiring...the edifice/temple/structure. Old worldly.

"The Red Priest" which would have a totally different meaning today.

Very beautiful!💗🙏🏼

I love Vivaldi. And I love the harpsichord.

It's hard losing a part of our family. My cat Figaro is old and sleeps with me too so I fully expect it to happen in his sleep. At least I hope so. While asleep uts painless. You had years of joy and gave a loving death. Think of it as
loving not sad.

Glad you enjoyed the selection. 🩵

Throughly they take our hearts till they are gone. I still grieve my last dog that died years ago. I regret the way he died and still see his trusting eyes as I took him to the vet for the last time while telling him itll be alright. I' ll never forget that.

I still miss two loves. My Chi Chi, she passed at sixteen years old on Dec. 9th the same day my father died. With the vet's guidance, I nursed her for six months as she was slowly moving to her Godly ordained passing.

Then Butterbean passed unexpectedly four days later on Friday the 13th. The shock was debilitating.

There are still times when I miss them so much it literally takes my breath away. I seriously can not catch my breath. It's scary.

I have baby Nollie now though and she is helping me heal my broken heart. I couldn't stand not having a soul to love and care for in my quiet house. I believe that I would have died from grief and loneliness without her. She's five months old today.

This is one of my favorite pieces of classical music. Thank you for sharing it.

I am praying for you to find solace and peace.

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dear God!

Someone expressed online that they felt their heart was taken out.

I didn't know her passing would bring such profound grief. In addition to regret and guilt. I could've done more with her, paying more attention rather than allowing the worthless junk of this world to steal my attention away. So it's a spiritual 'falling short' for me. That's why I accept what I have received/experiencing as correction.

Peace Be Unto You. 🩵

My dog had 3 legs from bone cancer. Before surgery I had to decide if I was going ahead with it for her or me.

It was a slow recovery but I was amazed by her strength and her trust. After she fully recovered I watched like a hawk for signs it returned. It did but in a different form. Sneaky thing, cancer.

The night before I put her down I tried to squelch the tears and she licked my face to comfort me which made things worse. But I was there for her. It was my last promise, my last gift to her. Afterwards I was in a daze for months. Little reminders of the intense connection between us kept popping up. God!

Then one night as my grief had become more tempered I woke up and she was on the bed looking at me. She was telling me she was ok. She looked so good and she had all 4 legs. I didn’t want to close my eyes and I stared at her for as long as I could, but of course…

Your love for her will always be there and trust me she knows that. That is a connection that will never be broken. You will grieve as you must and she will be there for you. The purity and devotion of a dog’s love infuses us. That is their gift.

I always laugh because when I would go to a party as things went late into the evening I would say I had to go - the dog, you know. Non dog owners would just look at you like you were nuts. Dog owners would nod with compete understanding and compassion. They got it. You didn’t need to say anything else.

We get it. From day 1 to the last day and beyond, we get it. Hugs to you!


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That's pretty much the only consolation ...that I will see her again, vibrant and renewed.

It's still fresh and because she slept with me, it's hard going to bed. I get more down nightfall...

I love Vivaldi and thank you!!

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