sandysfarm
Grey Lover
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Post by sandysfarm on Dec 1, 2013 19:07:47 GMT -5
That second picture speaks volumes about your relationship. Thank you for sharing it with us... Please don't feel badly about your confession…our relationships are with the spirit of those we love, the breadth of support and love and joy and sorrow that we share with them every single day, not necessarily the type of physical body they inhabit. A meeting of souls is simple that…a meeting os souls. I wish you peace in the days that come, even if it only comes for a second at first. With time, the pain eases. After 2 years now, there are times I think of Little Kasie now with tears, but more often now, it is with a smile, and sometimes a laugh. But she is always always with me. That is just the way it is with those we love, isn't it? Hugs….Janette I have to go print this lovely post so I can keep it near me....because it rocks.
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Post by deboosh on Dec 1, 2013 19:59:40 GMT -5
Thank you so much, Janette; you've written such a beautiful, heartfelt reply. When my grief feels overwhelming, I re-read all these kind and comforting words. A "meeting of souls" says it all, and explains why our grief is so intense. I had a beautiful moment with Peewee the morning of her last day. I caressed and kissed her gently, and got her little motorboat going, and then she gave me "Eskimo" kisses, something she had always done, and I have always adored. When she looked into my eyes, I just knew it was our last "meeting of souls". Hugs to you as well, Janette, in memory of your Kasie.
Deb
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Post by GreyPoopon on Dec 2, 2013 17:23:27 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry. Even 21 years is not nearly long enough.
Godspeed Peewee.
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moncheri
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Post by moncheri on Dec 2, 2013 22:42:59 GMT -5
As I sit beside my soon to be 18 year old cat, tears fill my eyes as I read your beautiful tribute of PeeWee. To have the joy of sharing a life of a beloved pet for over 2 decades is a splendid tribute to the fine care you gave your furry friend. But I understand that PeeWee was so much more than a friend. Although our mind knows we must one day say goodbye when we bring a pet into our lives, our heart cannot imagine a day without them. But she is not completely gone, she still has a spot within your heart, memories fill your mind and her spirit will always be beside you when doing your crafting. Hugs to you during this difficult time.
Carla
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Post by angelollie on Dec 4, 2013 21:21:56 GMT -5
Deb, what a beautiful tribute to your sweet PeeWee. You two were certainly blessed in finding each other and living a long life together. PeeWee had the most wonderful Mom as seen in the 2nd photo ... sharing a beautiful tender moment. That is one of the most precious photos I've seen in a long time.
Thank you too for your confession. I have one too .... I lost both parents in the same week and as upsetting as it was, the pain has always been much much worse in losing one of my "kids" and their passing is something I truly never seem to get over.
You know in your heart how much you loved PeeWee, how you spoiled her, how you gave her such a beautiful life. They truly do give us that unconditional love but I believe we give our "kids" that same unconditional love ... and that's what makes their passing so difficult to accept and deal with. They become so much a part of our soul. PeeWee will always be with you and you her .... hugs to you.
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Post by deboosh on Dec 5, 2013 12:15:33 GMT -5
As I sit beside my soon to be 18 year old cat, tears fill my eyes as I read your beautiful tribute of PeeWee. To have the joy of sharing a life of a beloved pet for over 2 decades is a splendid tribute to the fine care you gave your furry friend. But I understand that PeeWee was so much more than a friend. Although our mind knows we must one day say goodbye when we bring a pet into our lives, our heart cannot imagine a day without them. But she is not completely gone, she still has a spot within your heart, memories fill your mind and her spirit will always be beside you when doing your crafting. Hugs to you during this difficult time. Carla Thank you Carla. Your post is very comforting. Peewee had her spot where she'd sit in her little "hen" position, under the warmth of my desk lamp and just hang out and watch me work. These memories are very dear, as evidenced by the 2nd pic. You're so right; the heart isn't practical nor does it rationalize loss. It was at about the time Peewee turned 18, that I started to think about her mortality. I took more pictures and started recording videos of her, all the while denying that I was doing it as a remembrance for the future. I would fall apart when I used to envision what life would be like when she was gone, which made me worry about how I would cope when the time came. I would frequently remind myself that we were getting closer. These thoughts were like a good, swift kick, intended to lessen the severity of impact, but the stark reality is, there is no way to soften the trauma that is death.
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Post by deboosh on Dec 5, 2013 12:37:13 GMT -5
Deb, what a beautiful tribute to your sweet PeeWee. You two were certainly blessed in finding each other and living a long life together. PeeWee had the most wonderful Mom as seen in the 2nd photo ... sharing a beautiful tender moment. That is one of the most precious photos I've seen in a long time. Thank you too for your confession. I have one too .... I lost both parents in the same week and as upsetting as it was, the pain has always been much much worse in losing one of my "kids" and their passing is something I truly never seem to get over with. You know in your heart how much you loved PeeWee, how you spoiled her, how you gave her such a beautiful life. They truly do give us that unconditional love but I believe we give our "kids" that same unconditional love ... and that's what makes their passing so difficult to accept and deal with. They become so much a part of our soul. PeeWee will always be with you and you her .... hugs to you. This is beautiful, Shari; but I'd like to say how sorry I am that you had to endure the loss of both your parents within days of one another. How devastating! I would like to think that our souls are intertwined forever. Our last intimate connection happened the morning of her last day. She began to purr when I caressed and kissed her. She gave me her last "Eskimo" kisses, like she gave to me millions of times before, and looked lucidly into my eyes. It is a very vivid, and precious memory that is now etched in my heart. She was the bestest little friend anyone could every have.
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Post by angelollie on Dec 5, 2013 20:02:59 GMT -5
Oh Deb, now I'm in tears. Reading your last intimate connection that last day of PeeWee's life brought the memory of my last morning with Frankie. Knowing that the following morning would be his last, I slept with him in his bed just like I had for the previous three weeks as he was too sore to get on my bed. And once it was confirmed he had cancer (at 5 years old), I too took several photos of him every day preparing for our last moments together.
I know PeeWee's life brought you countless years of joy and love. You have been truly blessed with the most incredible little soul.
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