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This is to all the angel babies and your mommy's and daddy's. Point blank, I love you all. I've read the posts from the last few days, and I have to say that crying is an understatement right now.
Let me tell you a little story........
A few months back, I met a pup named Petey through another group. He was wanting someone to mentor him and I was wanting to mentor someone. We hit it off and one day we got to posting pawmails on how it was a shame that the angel babies really had no where to go on here so that the moms and dads could feel a little less heartache about us passing to the bridge. Sure there are groups for the angel babies, but I don't think they are like this one. We decided to create a group where not only were the angel babies the number 1 member, but the group would have places, such as this thread, for the moms and dads to post to each other and have someone that knew what it is like to loose a beloved pet, to lean on. When we started the group, it was touch and go for a few weeks. Then, there was a time when I was ready to call it quits. But Petey, bless his heart wouldn't let me. Telling me to give it a little more time. More time is what I gave it, and WOW, look at us now. We are over 400 members strong, and I think that everyone here, judging by the posts in this Grief Relief thread, is enjoying the group.
No matter how long we have been gone, it sure does help to have someone else to lean on when the thought of us takes over our hearts and we can't get around it til we talk it out. I know personally, my family thinks mommy is a little crazy for still missing me as she does, but they are all supportive. Most of the time.
So thank you to all the members that make this work. Our only goal was to provide a place for peaceful thoughts and laughs, crys and hugs. We've done that, thanks to ya'll.
With love for all of you,
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bama and his mommy
Like Daisy, I wish I had something magical to say that would remove the pain from all of you.
Nakai's mom......I know you feel awful that you scolded Nakai. But like Daisy says.....pups understand. He loved you with all his heart. He did not go to the bridge remembering that he got scolded. He went to the bridge knowing he had the BEST home ever; that he walked trails, saw hawks and was loved every single day of his life.
And Kadie....wow you truly did saved mom's life - - what an amazing story that is!! And you were one of the first pups to make wings for me; I will always be grateful for that.
Beary and Remy - It's not so important that mom can't remember your bridge date. You know what? It doesn't matter what day you left...all that matters is the YEARS you were there. Mommy doesn't know Quinn and Skye's birthdays ..so we just made one up!
Sam - here's looking at you kid! That little Rick will come through.
Sadie Mae (and any other parent who cannot help compare their new pups to their old pups) - I want you to do something for me. I want you to go to my page. For the second picture, I posted a little "card" that talks about going through the door. Please look at it; I think it might help. It helped me, and I think it helped Nakai and Daisy moms.
And Daisy and Carrie - what would we do without our very special angels? You're a gift to all of us.
Brandy's mom - our hearts are all with you. You have so many losses you are going through.
I would like to reply to every pup...but if I click backwards, I'll lose what I said. I read all of your stories.....Annie, Sharna (10 years gone), Petey, Pooh, Milly (so new to the bridge); Crystal, Gabby, Bama and little Jessica - they are all so touching. They make me cry, but like somepup said.....what would we do with Dogster, and especially RBAB. It's a great outlet for us, and like I told Daisy....to me, it keeps Riley ALIVE in my heart, as she always will be. And meanwhile....there are two other pups here (Skye and Quinn) that capture my heart on a daily basis. I dread the day they get wings....so I will enjoy every second with them now.
I wish you all peace and happiness on this Thanksgiving.
Riley tell ...MOM to never be nervous about speaking in public to a room full of humans..cause you and she make a great team ..barking the true story to all of us sad little Angels ..to help us remember what we still have right here to touch in our hearts . xoxox Carrie
Riley you truly do have such a sweet heart that knows just what to say! You are so special to many of us! Well we ALL are special to each other!!!!! that is the purpose of RBAB!!! Right angels??!!!!
Yes angels go look at Riley's 'card' about walking thru the door.
Now go have some turkey with your human pets.. not too much .. and only the lean for your pets! well for the humans too!! ENJOY!
Hey everyangel!! Kodah is doing ok with the tree!!!!!! Who would have thought!!! Right now he is just laying down in front of it looking.. hee hee! Maybe he WILL be able to help decorate it!! BOL!!
Nakai - I'm sure you sent blessings down to that young Kodah and whispered in his ear NOT to eat the tree or the ornaments!!!
Mommy called Quinn "little girlfriend" the other day. That was very special because those words had not come out of her lips since I left to come to the bridge. She shocked herself.....but you know what Angels??? I snuck a whisper in her ear, and told her it was ok to say that! I know she loved me immensely. Nothing will ever take away from that.
It's like having human kids. Once you have one, you're not sure there's enough room in your heart to love another one quite as much. But there is....the human heart is capable of enormous love. You can never totally fill it, because there's always room for one more.......
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Right now he is just laying down in front of it looking.. hee hee! Maybe he WILL be able to help decorate it!! BOL!! 
He is you know and that was a special name for me. I whispered in her ear it was ok too!
you were an excelent student