Forevermybabies

It was interesting because Joe died in 2001, and I've not had a dream like this before. It did make me cry to write about it, but it felt so unbelievable when it was happening. It really did leave me feeling SO good! And I don't THINK those mushrooms were funny...they sure were good though!

I dreamt that all my animals who'd died were able to come visit with me. I felt a little anxious at first because I wasn't sure if they would disappear again, but then I just decided to enjoy it while it lasted. So Joe and I were snuggling on the bed, and by the fireplace. I again got to lay my head on his chest and just feel him breathe. I got to feel that feeling of complete trust and love and serenity that he brought to me. My long haired black cats Holly and Kitty were there with me, too, rubbing their long tails in my face again. It was so wonderful, and so real. It was like they were all with me again. I could feel them and hold them all. Even my childhood cat Morris was there briefly. But he just wanted to run and play! It was so amazing to get to see them all and be with them again. And I can't believe how real it felt. Lucky, lucky me!

Del will be well remembered by many. He was an unforgettable dog.

She was a beautiful soul. And that photo really shows her heart. There is nothing to forgive. You did all you could for her, and you know that she loved you through it all, and forever.

I'm so sorry.

I was doing my research the other day, and came across the following quote in Newsweek 3.15.04. I thought it was worth sharing. "I have come to agree with a rabbi who spoke at the funeral of a beautiful and gifted friend who died in her 30's. 'Would you rather she had been less dear, so you might grieve less?'"

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you had the opportunity to share Hammers whole life. What a blessing.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure that your shock and grief must be just unbearable right now. Sending you lots of love.

I'm so sorry Sarah. You have my deep sympathy. Ailish was loved here on Earth, and joins all our hounds who've made the journey before her to wait until we can all be together.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I make ceramic urns that have a figure of a greyhound on the lid, and are painted or inscribed with running dogs around the sides, and any text you wish to include. You can follow the link in my signature to see samples and order.

Another sad day.

Please pass my condolences on to Bob and Judy. What sad news.

That's so sad...

I don't know, Lydia. I still bawl my eyes out occasionally over my cats who died a LONG time ago.

Last night Michael pulled out the movies from Kanab last year, and since he couldn't find all of them, he put in the movies from when my younger son was born in 1994. We'd had Joe just a few months, and in the movies he is so dark-faced. He was such a quiet dog, but always there. On the couch, curled up with Michael and the new baby, or sitting and watching us put up the Christmas tree. Or standing and watching my toddler touching his little brother's face. It makes my heart ache so much to see him there. I haven't watched those movies in many many years, and not since he died for sure. It was so weird seeing him there - alive and with us. My kids got a little sad, too. Seeing Michael just kind of move over so he could get his arm around Joe and Joe tucking his head in next to the baby... We didn't have a video camera for many years after that time, so there aren't many other videos of the kids OR Joe. I wish I didn't feel so very sad and it didn't hurt so much. Watching us laughing and talking...Laughing at my little son's silliness. Truly bittersweet.

I made an urn for Joe. Now I make urns as a regular part of my work. Mostly cats and greyhounds, but I've done a dachshund and a Belgian Shepherd. Pet urns Joe's remains are on my mantle. I wanted to be able to bring him with me if we ever move.

That's interesting, because Marc was the owner of SM and Angel, and they both have their dew claws. Festus doesn't, his owner was Helen Stout.

Very sad.

I'm so sorry for your loss!

Wow, it's like a New Years thread to remember! I never saw this thread when it first came through LAST YEAR, but it's interesting. To be honest, I've seen that on Sunscreen Man when he REALLY has to pee, but never had a clue what it really was...How fortunate for me that someone dredged this old thread up!

I forgot to add that Angel will bark in the middle of the night when someone touches her. I mean BARK BARK BARK. and they sleep in our bedroom! Thank God for sleeping pills!

Mine bark a lot. I blame Angel for starting it all. They bark when they are outside and someone comes. They bark if SM has to poop (he starts it, of course). They bark at the dog on the other side of the fence (he starts it), they bark at me if they want to play...bark bark bark. But they stop when you tell them to, so I guess that's something. I figure it's payback for the 8+years we had Joe - who only barked a handful of times in all those years.