Pets

I suffer from grief, not depression and everyone's grief is different. Everyone's grieving process is also different I am learning. My friend's mom died the same year as my dad but my dad's was sudden and a shock as opposed to the end of a long illness. We both reacted differently and have grieved differently.

My dogs were my children. That says it all. One of my doctors lost his 16 year old dog over a year after I lost mine and he and his wife are equally devastated. They are not going to get another dog and neither will I. Every night I speak to my little girlie and try to remember how she smelled, looked, felt, and sounded. There a permanent piece of mistletoe above her spot.

I know exactly how wonderful just having that warm, soft puppy head resting on you feels....it the the best feeling in the entire world and I miss it but am also glad that you cherish while you can. Dogs would only live long enough if they lived infinitely. There is never enough time when you and your dog are souls in love. I am glad when she/her spirit "visits" me as she did 3 mornings ago, the first time in a few months. At first I questioned if what I heard was her sound (she would whine to wake me up) and it repeated right away so I know that was her. Isn't that cool?!? I'd much rather be with her "in person" and I wonder if she will by my puppy when I cross over to join her. Are there relationships on the other side? Another question I will have to wait for. I do want to continue being her mommy and taking care of one another.

Thank you for your sweet thoughts. It touched me and I am crying (again).