Daily Diary Pick

Thank you once again Dogster HQ for choosing us as a daily diary pick. It's our third time with this honor, and we can only hope that people reading it will gain comfort in knowing someone out there understands their grief if and when they lose a beloved pet.

*hugs* to you all

ps - if you are grieving over a lost one, please join the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies dogster group. They helped me through a very dark time and they'll help you too.
RBAB link

One year crossing anniversary

Today is Preshy's one year bridge crossing anniversary. There have been lots of tears shed leading up to today, all the memories of what the last few days were like before have been flooding my mind. I'm not really sure how to feel. We're still so sad without her, but at the same time we want to celebrate and remember her life. She was such a happy girl, loved doing therapy dog work, and truly cared about everyone she met.

I adopted Precious when she was 8 years old. I only had 4 years with her, but they were an amazing 4 years that I am so grateful for. I hope more people give senior dogs a chance to live out their last few years safely and happily. Even though your time together will be limited, it is so worth it.

Thinking of you today and always, we miss you and love you dear Precious.

Thank you for diary pick of the day!

Our family is so happy to be picked once again for a daily diary pick of the day. We truly hope our experience will inspire others to adopt a senior baby, and give them the love and attention they deserve in their remaining years. For those of you unfortunate enough to lose a loved one, please visit the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies group. I don't think I would have survived this experience without them.

And thank you for all the warm wishes and heart felt messages today. I know we've been missing for a while, but we think about you every day. You'll be seeing more of us again soon.

*hugs*

6 months ago...

6 months ago you left this earth. You were with me for only 4 short years, but they were the most wonderful 4 years a dog parent could have ever wished for. The past 6 months have been the most difficult months I've ever had to face. You were my rock, my constant companion. No matter what I was feeling you were always able to put a smile on my face, just by showing your beautiful grin and happy little wiggle. I still cry at night when my mind wanders to that dreadful day, but I'm slowly healing and able to love little Stewie the way he deserves. I know you sent him to me to try and fill the void you left, but even though I love him dearly he will never be my Precious.

Happy Easter sweet one. Sleep well knowing mom will always love you.

Featured Diary

Thank you for picking us as one of today's featured diaries HQ!

If any of you pups out there are dealing with a loss and need to talk, please feel free to pawmail us. We struggle every day, but it helps to help others so don't be shy!

We also recommend the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies group. They have been amazing to our family, and I don't think we would have made it this far without them.

OMD! Thank you so much!

I was on my way out to do laundry, when I found a bright blue package sitting on our doorstep. I took it inside, opened it up, and screamed! Some of my pals in our group Pommie Love surprised us with a portrait of Precious. The painting is the most beautiful, wonderful present anyone has ever given to me. Tears are still streaming down my face!

To...
Cosmo & mom Stacey
Cosmo EP, Chewie, Scruffy & mom Raquel
Tessa, Mia, Sonny, Cassie & mom Debbie
George & mom Diana
MerryBelle Noelle, Pippin, Shamus & mom Sue
Teddy & mom Julianna
Brandy III & mom Flor
Sophie & mom Julie
Dash, Mindy & dad Robert
Tribble & mom Vicky
Nikki, Lacey, Joi Joi & mom Barbara
Kobe, Kiki & mom Lauren
Dixie, Digger & mom Elizabeth
Lola Belle, Tobias Bear & mom Carole Joy
Bailey & mom Amanda
The Pomeraniacs Copper, Jazzy, Tux, Lily, and Pooh Bear & mom...

You all are the most wonderful friends a person (or pommie) could ever ask for. I could never express my gratitude enough. THANK YOU!!!

I'll add a picture to her page right away.

*hugs*

Love always,
Roxanne, Josh, Maddy, Stewie, and Angel Precious

Doesn't feel like Christmas

It doesn't feel like Christmas this year. I couldn't bare to put up the tree and decorations, because I didn't want to face the morning without you. I didn't want to miss your excited little face as I hand you another present to open. I let Maddy and Stewie open their presents on her birthday a few days ago so dad and I could just let tomorrow be another day. I'm sort of relieved the weather didn't allow us to go home this year. There's only so much pretending one person can do in front of dozens of people. All the questions of how have you been and anything new happening in your life would have drove me to tears for sure.

I hope you found Franklin in the crowd of angels, as I'm sure he'd love the warm snuggles into your fur this winter. His 6 month crossing anniversary is in a few days, and my heart aches for his momma. Could you help him send her some healing thoughts over the next few days? Do your magic little one!

A Rescue Story...

I copied this from our angel pal Chloe's Diary. I may have rescued Precious, but it's no secret she rescued me right back. Enjoy the read, and please consider adopting your next family member.

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Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.

Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

A song for you this Christmas

I heard a sad Christmas song today, and it made me think of you...I miss you every day.

Wintersong by Sarah McLachlan

The lake is frozen over
The trees are white with snow
And all around
Reminders of you
Are everywhere I go

It's late and morning's in no hurry
But sleep won't set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long

And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by

Oh I miss you now, my love
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas, my love

Sense of joy fills the air
And I daydream and I stare
Up at the tree and I see
Your star up there

And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by

Two months

It doesn't seem possible you've been gone for two months. Some days it feels like you were just here, other days I realize it's getting harder to remember the little things. How you smelled, your smile, the cute little noises you made, your happy dance whenever I looked your way. It's so sad to think I will never be able to experience any of that again.

I've been trying to function normally in life, but some days I just can't seem to get it together. I completely broke down earlier this week, and I feel so embarrassed I had bottled up my emotions so hard that they burst like that. I know you'd want things to be ok...I'm just not sure how to let that happen. I try to play and be happy on dogster as much as possible, but it's so hard sometimes. I don't think I can fake it today.

You only knew your dad for the past two years, but I hope you know his heart aches for you too. We've been struggling with each other the past few weeks, but I think we're going to be ok.