The continuing Saga of my life with pets,

Throckmorton

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:09 PM
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The continuing Saga of my life with pets,

Well, I had to put my Golden Retriever, Pal, to sleep today. Advanced Lymphoma, he was 10.

All the things I love in the world are dying on me. The truth be told, he hasn't been the same since April died. He was her dog, much more than mine.

As usual, my 8 year old daughter brought the house down with her, "Now Pal is playing ball with mommy in heaven" comment.

I think I'll go cry for a while.

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:11 PM
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1. Oh dear...only 10

I am so sorry for the grief you have had to endure these past couple years

:hug:

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Scout1071

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:14 PM
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2. I am so sorry to hear that.....

I can relate because I just lost my 11 yr old yellow lab in january.

You've got to grieve for a bit, but then you must pick yourself up and get back to life for you and your daughter.

My thoughts are with you.

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Throckmorton

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:16 PM
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5. Don't get me wrong, I'm not falling apart over it,

It was more my daughter's perspective on where he is now that moves me to tears. What a beautiful way to look at death.

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flamingyouth

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:14 PM
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3. I am so very, very sorry.

About all of this. :cry:

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murielm99

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:15 PM
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4. I am so sorry.

I lost my dog last week. I just can't stop thinking about her.

You lost your wife, too? How heartbreaking. When I was widowed at 27, I thought my life was over. I remarried, and had a nice family.

Hugs to you and your dear daughter.

I hope you can find some comfort, and a way to look forward, while keeping the good memories of your departed ones.

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auntAgonist

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:18 PM
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6. Throckmorton

Bless your heart. I have no words but I will offer a hug.

:hug:

with deepest condolences for all you have lost ..

aA.
kesha

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Worst Username Ever

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:18 PM
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7. My condolences on your wife's passing.

Your dog too, which seems to be the icing on the cake. Take care of yourself and love your daughter, this too shall pass.

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MazeRat7

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:23 PM
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8. Everything I "love" has gone and died on me too...

It really sucks, but I guess you already know that. The thing is that others, who have had similar pain, also know that words and "advice" are cheap and know its really hard to say anything meaningful other than "we are sorry too".

This too will pass. Grieve your friends, mourn their loss, but never give up hope that things will be better tomorrow than they are today. And look to your spiritual self.
I use this prayer daily before my meditation....

Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I can not Change
The Courage to Change the Things I Can
And the Wisdom to Know the Difference.

MZr7

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xchrom

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:25 PM
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9. well, i'm gonna cry with you.

i'm so sorry to hear your news.
there's no more faithful friend than our dogs.

until you meet at the rainbow bridge.

peace.

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Bossy Monkey

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:40 PM
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10. Dagnabbit! All sympathies. (On the other hand, what a wise child

you are raising.)

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CornField

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Thu Apr-21-05 06:42 PM
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11. I remember feeling that way, throckmorton

Although they never heal, those holes in your heart will get smaller with time. All my best to you and your family. Your daughter sounds quite wise for her age.

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