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10-02-2008 12:07 PM -- By: CINDY, Critters.com memorial: Patch Memorial Yes, this down side of the roller caoster seems to be hitting so many very hard. I know that since Monday I have been in a hwole other mood -not sleeping well, moody,quiet and having as many "Patch moments" as ever. It really isn't fair to my other two kitties as they need attention and their dad just doesn"t get it so I try to be as if nothing is wrong, but it's so hard.
I never thought about the changing of the seasons but that could very well be some of it as can the fact that the holidays are about to begin and for me it will be a first without my angel. It's also getting dark so much earlies and will continue till Christmas. It's gloomy here in Ohio too once winter starts.
I wish I knew what to say or do to help u sthrough tis grief, but I don't. A prayer chain and a grief buddy sounds good to me - what about a group grief session as talking and listening toothers has helped me more that anything else. Being around others who do get it.
10-02-2008 11:39 AM -- By: Christy..Forever Gretas Mom, Critters.com memorial: Greta Abigail Memorial It looks as though we are all in the same boat..so to speak so the best thing we can do is be there for one another the best that we can..today is 4 months for my angel baby at Rainbow Bridge, I love you Greta..you truly earned your wings sweetheart ! Seasons come and go but my love for you is eternal.
10-02-2008 11:14 AM -- By: Stacy, Minn-Minn's Mom, Critters.com memorial: Minnie Memorial Bev, I think you are right, the change of seasons effect people in different ways under all types of circumstances (winter blues, etc.). It seems that it has hit many pretty hard. Last night, I was watching my 5 month old kitten, Sissy, frolic around my dining room. I wanted her to come to me, so I said, "Minnie, come over here." I looked over at my boyfriend, realized what I had said, and just burst into tears. I guess the question I have is what can we all do to get out of this funk/depression before it becomes too hard? I know from experience that seasonal depression takes its toll on me every year and it is a struggle to get through the winter months. I live in Pennsylvania and the sky remains dreary for what seems like FOREVER! Hopefully, we will be able to lean on each other to help get everyone through this. I don't want anyone who is feeling down to fall through the cracks and not be able to be helped. I just want to throw out some ideas--maybe something like a prayer chain, or we could all have a grief buddy that we could keep in contact with. I don't know, maybe someone else has a better idea? Thanks for listening! Stacy
10-02-2008 10:54 AM -- By: Bev B, Critters.com memorial: Klaus Memorial There must be something in the air because I too have been feeling particularly sad and missing my boy Klaus...ALOT. Maybe it's that now summer is over and fall is in the air? I don't know...but I want Dollie's Daddy and Lil' Joe's Mommy and ALL of the critters family to know that you are not alone in your grief. Also, know that I am always here for all of you...may God bless us all during our times of sorrow.
10-01-2008 10:57 PM -- By: Tracie Lil Joe's Mommy, Critters.com memorial: Lil Joe Memorial I have felt so many emotions since seeing my baby pass away. Everyone here knows the emotions, It's like a RollarCoaster ride that just doesn't stop, some days you can smile while thinking about your baby, and the next day your crying. Everyday is a new challenge for me, today was a extra special day, I was coming back from lunch to work and as soon as I hit the front door, there was a little guy that looked just like my Lil Joe, when we got him of course I had to rush over and give it loves and kisses, I know in my heart there will never ever be another Lil Joe, and for now I still have his baby brother and sister, which give me the extra love that I need to make it through the days, they everyday give that look as Joey would do that everything is going to be ok and we can do this.. I guess I never ever thought that losing my Lil Joe would break my heart, the way that is has. But with everyones help here, I have made it through each day so far. So Thank you all my Friends. Thinking of you All Always... Tracie forever Lil Joe's Mommy
10-01-2008 10:36 PM -- By: lisa pucks mom, Critters.com memorial: Puck Llewis Memorial oh little dollie...i know what your dad is going thru...i just cant stop the tears today myself..i cant type..my eyes are so swollen...the critters family i have is wONDERFUL! my eyes are so swollen today little dollie gurl...i dont know..i am just so sad.....
thank you little dollie for being there for puck and for you dad....for always saying the right thing..whether it be to me or puck....i thank you and your dad so much!
i am just not having a good day..play with puck...go for a walk..that in and of itself makes my poor fractured heart smile...
10-01-2008 10:23 PM -- By: , Critters.com memorial: Dollie Memorial Oh no ya'll. I just looked down on my daddy and it made me so sad. He's sitting down where my tired little body was returned to the earth. He's trying to talk to me. He's crying. Hard. He misses me. I miss him. He loves me. I love him. I'm OK daddy. I'm OK..;(
10-01-2008 9:24 PM -- By: pucks mom - lisa , Critters.com memorial: Puck Llewis Memorial i love you guys...and everyone that has taken care of puck.....you guys have no idea how much you mean to me....and to puck....
thank you guys sooooo much....
10-01-2008 2:43 PM -- By: Rainbow Bridge, Critters.com memorial: Shabba Lou Turner Memorial Hello One And All. Yesterday 9/30/08 marked the 3 Month Angel Day For Shabba Lou. Carole has been here for all of us and through her loving tribute to her little boy Shabba I feel as if I've known him ... what a blessing. Please stop by and let her know when we cry we cry together, that no one is every left alone .. for her precious babies (Ebony too), now live at the Rainbow Bridge, and just because they are out of our sight, they are never forgotten. Hugs always, Nadine & Luna
10-01-2008 1:09 PM -- By: Christy..Forever Gretas Mom, Critters.com memorial: Greta Abigail Memorial My sister recently bought me a garden plaque that had a very beautiful saying " When a Pet you Love becomes a Memory that Memory becomes a treasure." I wanted to ask if anyone else is or has experienced in the grieving process what I am going through right now. I lost Greta The day after Memorial Day which signifies the begining of summer, now that Fall is here I am experiencing extreme sadness almost Panic that I am moving into another season without her. I feel extreme guilt over moving on in life without her. I guess the changing of the season signifys that she really is gone and I cannot seem to shake the crying spells lately, she will be gone 4 months tommorrow and maybe that has something to do with it but I really believe that its more the season change than anything. Anybody else experiencing this or had experienced this in the process??
10-01-2008 11:00 AM -- By: , Critters.com memorial: Shadow Goedmakers Memorial Hi everyone,
could you all please stop by today and visit my Shadow Today is his birthday...and I am missing him terrible. It is a hard day for all of us at home. My daughter Amanda is having the hardest time and I know it would mean the world too her if you visited. Blessings, Vikki -Shadow's mom
Also, I am not sure if this is Shadow's number to pull up his picture....could you all tell me how to find the number if I get this wrong. Thanks!
09-30-2008 9:13 PM -- By: Angie, Critters.com memorial: Gracie Memorial I'm sorry your facing a decision that is terribly painful to make. Gracie was with me from my first diagnosis with MS, and by my side through many bad flares that followed. And now she's gone. Today is a very bad day for me...I've cried many times. Gracie was more than a dog to me; she was, and is, my best friend. The support of the wonderful people here at critters is honestly one of the only things helping me get by. Lean on us; there's plenty of kind people here willing to support you and listen. While your Rusti is still with you please give him a big hug for me. If I was given another chance to hug Gracie I'm not sure I'd let go.
Angie
09-30-2008 6:29 PM -- By: Joy, Critters.com memorial: Angel Memorial Hi Becky... like Carole, please feel free to leave your email. My Angel saw me through a chronic illness and stayed with me when everyone else except for my husband and Father left as I was a "different person"....I didn't change, only the things I could or couldn't do. Right now, our kitty is battling an illness he cannot get better from. When I first got the diagnosis, all I could do was cry when I looked at him..it took a while but now, despite the fact he is declining, I take one day at a time and try to enjoy him....there will be enough time for tears when we do lose him. All here at Critters understand, you are among friends and people who know how you feel. If you leave your email, I will write you back. Take care and be gentle on yourself, this is a difficult time...Joy
09-30-2008 3:17 PM -- By: Shabba & Ebony's mom, Carole, Critters.com memorial: Shabba Lou Turner Memorial Becky (Rusti's mom), Stop by Shabba's tribute, if you'd like, and just leave your email address. I am on my lunch-break at work, but I will be able to respond to you tonight. I am so sorry you have to face this grief, and a possible decision about Rusti's well-being. I had to make the choice for my sweet boy Shabba as well. I am with you about the phrase (to put-down)...the term I like to use is (to say goodbye...for now).
I do undedrstand how agonizinf it can be. My labrador Ebony was taken from me unexpectedly...she was fine one day and gone the next, and with my boy Shabba Lou I new in advance, for almost 18 months that his time was limited. Whether we know or not in advance, the pain is no less. Losing my babies was the most difficult time in my life. I look forward to hearing from you. The Critter's family is a great group of people. I don't know what I'd do without them! Hugs.
09-30-2008 11:47 AM -- By: Cheri (Coco's Mommy), Critters.com memorial: Coco Memorial Becky, you are not alone. So many of us here at Critters understand the depth of that love. My little girl got me through the losses of both of my parents and the end of my 29 year marriage. Sometimes she was the only light that I could see. I miss her so much, but I try to live my life as a tribute to her and her strength. I believe she is still with me. I feel her all around me and I will see her again someday. Please know that I understand how difficult it is to let them go. They bring so much happiness and love to our lives. I will keep you and your precious Rusti in my prayers. Love and hugs.
09-30-2008 10:04 AM -- By: Jeff, Critters.com memorial: Christian Memorial One of the unfortunate experiences with grief is lashing out at those who are close to you. I know that I have done this and maybe others have also. For those who have either done or received this the best that can be done is to understand. Critters, families and furbabies, is like a circle of friends. Those who are there in the bad times are there in the good. I want to thank everyone who has posted to Christian's site and those of you who write on the forums. It has only been three weeks since I lost a piece of me and this site and the people who make it a circle of friends have been a part of the process. Our furbabies gave all of us two very special gifts: unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. I pray that in a small way we pass that on to each other.
09-30-2008 9:30 AM -- By: Becky, Pet's name: Rusti My problem is different, My Rusti is still with me but not going to get any better. Don't think its time yet to put her down. I hate those words "put her down" Anyway. I can't stop crying and am having trouble dealing with it. I work out of my home and seem to have trouble functioning. Would like to talk to someone who could help. My dog Rusti is 9 and a jack russell terrier. She was right there with me when both of my parents passed its very hard to think of losinhg her. Thanks for you time
Becky
09-29-2008 10:39 AM -- By: Lauvern, Critters.com memorial: Luke Memorial Good Morning Everyone...As you all probably noticed,i am not gifted with words so i will write this as best i can,hoping to get my thoughts out to you all. I am posting this only because i was asked by three new comers mommies to the Critters site as well as people that i have told about this site that come here just to look at the tributes to our fur babies..I have always spoke highly to all about the site,telling all it is a good place to come as people here understand our tears when most others do not. Critters has helped me a great deal in the past 16 months since i lost my boy Luke..I have met many special friends and continue to do so. Although i am not gifted for words,as i said ,i always visit the new tributes ,just to let the mommies and daddies know they are not alone.I know it still gives me great pleasure to see that Luke has had a visitor and i believe it helps the new comers knowing someone has visited their precious pet,s memorial Hugs to you all. Lauvern {Luke's mommy}
09-29-2008 3:39 AM -- By: Judy Green, Critters.com memorial: Blossom Green Memorial Please Remember Me and My Sister in Your Prayers...I just found out that She has 6 Months to a Year to Live..She has Cancer of the Bowel..The Problem that she has been having for Years, I have the Same Problem but its not Cancer..Pray that it stays away..I believe in the Power of Prayer and I believe that God can cure My Sister too
09-28-2008 11:56 PM -- By: Stacyallen , Critters.com memorial: Minnie Memorial Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for those of you who heard I was under the weather. Somehow, this past Friday night, I scratched my left eye REALLY badly. I wear contacts and you don't even want to know how difficult it was to get out! Even a few days later, I am not really supposed to be reading and/or typing. I am not sure what has been going on between some of the mommies and daddies on the humor page these last few days, but I hope everything has been worked out and everyone is friends again. I know that sometimes, other mommies speak for my Minnie and her adventures, and it makes me laugh! Remember, we are all grieving, but everyone does it differently. I hope to be back on here on a regular basis soon, so until then, I wanted to thank everyone for caring and tell EVERYONE that I LOVE THEM!
09-28-2008 3:23 PM -- By: Amber, Critters.com memorial: Nvwati and Yukon Jack Memorial Today marks one year since my sweet boy Nvwati passed away. I am too heartbroken today to update his webpage but I will in the next day or two.
Sweet Nvwati mommy misses and loves you so very much! It hurts as much today as it did a year ago when your heart of gold decided it couldn't go any further and stopped beating, right there on that sidewalk.
Your Sister Mkwaa also misses you and loves you to bits.
Hugs
Mommy
09-26-2008 1:54 PM -- By: LISA - PUCKS MOM, Critters.com memorial: Puck Llewis Memorial i did the same thing....- the dude.....
09-26-2008 12:48 PM -- By: LISA - PUCKS MOM, Critters.com memorial: Puck Llewis Memorial PUCKS LITTLE COUSIN BRANDIE WAS 18 WHEN I HAD TO HAVE PUCKS DR..DR BARLOW PUT HER TO SLEEP...MY LITTLE ANGEL..SHE WAS A SWEETIE....SHE HAD NO TEETH....HER TONGUE HUNG OUT..I SPOON FED HER TWICE A DAY...SHE REMINDED ME OF LITTLE DUDE....WHAT A SPECIAL GUY.
09-26-2008 12:07 PM -- By: , Pet's name: Sorry thats supposed to be "The dude" oops
09-26-2008 12:06 PM -- By: Christy..Gretas mom, Critters.com memorial: Greta Abigail Memorial I also went and had to read abut the little dude as well and found "LittleDude" to be quite beautiful inside and out. Joy, in the post below mine I think you said everything I needed to say, and in little dudes tribute their are so many things that I also have not been able to express, I find his owner to be a very loving and courageous man. Thank-you for taking in this little guy and giving him such a loving home. Christy
09-25-2008 10:09 PM -- By: Joy, Critters.com memorial: Angel Memorial I would like to thank whomever posted about The Dude's page...not only was it a touching tribute but in it was a trigger that unlocked a part of my grief that I either didn't want to see or didn't realize existed. I've been thinking and crying about it for days before I posted on Little Dude's page today and while I will always miss my special girl. I can finally let go of something that was holding me back from moving forward. In the next few days, I will write about the last four days with her...the days I mention on my tribute that I ccould not write about.. I know it will be sad and I will cry but it is the end of Angel's story and it is time for it to be told and for me to let go so she can run, play,and be free without her Momma carrying guilt...something I don't think any of our fur babies want to see us do. Again, my deepest thanks. I love everyone on this site and their fur babies...each one of you holds a special place in my heart....Joy
09-24-2008 1:17 PM -- By: , Critters.com memorial: The Dude Memorial I came across this cute little fellow's memorial about a month ago. He's been at The Bridge for some time now. His name is The Dude. Stop in and visit this lil' angel and be blessed..;)
09-24-2008 11:50 AM -- By: Christy..Gretas mom, Critters.com memorial: Greta Abigail Memorial You know it always amazes me and never fails to bring a smile to my face when I log onto the humor page. It help tremendously because I feel as though I have gotten to know you and your furbabies VERY well through the entries. It is very theraputic for me as well as I feel as though Greta is being remembered and still lives on at least on these pages. I have found that much of these entries have contained actual personality traits of both owners and their pets, its always fun to try and figure out what our "kids" are going to come up with next. Thanks to everyone who participates because I have come to love you and your babies very much, Hugs Christy
09-24-2008 12:19 AM -- By: , Critters.com memorial: MESSIER Memorial Messier's Memorial..;)
09-23-2008 10:40 PM -- By: Connie, Critters.com memorial: Pugsly Memorial Dear Friends, i want to thank you all for your sympthay. In writting those beautiful words about my little my Messier, and wishing him a Happy Birthday. I miss him so much he was my little boy. He was so loving and sweet littly guy. He will alway by in my heart.
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