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Post by sueb on Jun 25, 2013 9:34:32 GMT
Mike and Laura and the boys
Sorry this is a bit late (I haven't been on the forum much myself, having recently lost my dad).
But I did a double take when I saw the heading about Josie in memories section. I was really shocked, having only been chatting to you and seeing the lovely Josie at Stifford Show. I read your post with tears in my eyes. We feel for you all.
Although grieving myself, yours is no less because it is for Josie- I know she was your first dog, but she was very much part of the family and clearly loved dearly. That's why it hurts so much when they leave us.
We send you our heartfelt sympathies in time may you be comforted by the memories and that you gave her a wonderful life.
Sue, Tony & family.
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Post by Mike & Laura on Jun 30, 2013 21:30:55 GMT
to all our friends that have replied: thank you, your words have been very comforting
sueb: thanks for your message and sorry we haven't replied as yet - words fail me really and although with the passing of time things get easier our loved ones are gone but never forgotten. All we can hope, whatever we believe, is that they are now at peace. We are truly sorry for your own loss.
I started to worry and almost get a little angry at the thought of Josie becoming a memory that no one else would honour, a natural reaction I suppose, but all I can say is that when I think of Josie now I am gradually starting to remember more happy times and less painful ones.
The photos of her have helped me lots, remembering holidays and birthdays and times in the garden when we played together and she was fit and healthy. I've even felt recently that she was stood beside me at the dinner table, chin on the table, sniffing at my dinner and hoping for a snack with those big longing eyes before settling down obediently under my chair to wait for her dinner and then some (more) attention!
As everyone has said, although her retirement was short it certainly was a happy one and that is really all that matters.
Do take care and hope to see you soon. We will stay involved with these lovely creatures and maybe, in the not too distant future someone else will be sniffing at the dinner table.
Mike & Laura and the boys
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Post by sueb on Jul 1, 2013 10:17:00 GMT
Mike & Laura & the boys
Thanks for your wishes, too.
You'll always remember Josie.
Years ago I used to be a volunteer telephone befriender/counsellor for people whose pets had died. People usually said at the end that they felt better and I think it was mainly the opportunity to talk about their pet and the acknowledgement that their lost pets were part of the family and it was ok to grieve, as you would for any family member. Some had had insensitive people say to them, "it was only a pet." You know that people on the forum know otherwise/do understand.
But, they do leave a terrible gap when they leave us, the house doesn't feel the same, does it?
You will know when the time is right for you to have another beautiful hound, and that they will never replace Josie, but compliment her precious memory in their own unique way.
We hope to see you all at an event.
Take care
Sue, Tony & family
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Post by pumalass on Jul 11, 2013 21:07:51 GMT
I am so sorry for your loss forgive the lateness of this but haven't been on the website for awhile.
There are many of us that know the pain that you are going through time is a great healer, I lost my lovely boy Bart over two years ago now, but his memory and the things he did never leave me I made a book of his life with us that helped, I have a little girl grey who missed him so much we ended up getting Beau to ease her pain, and as you say they never replace them but he helped ease the pain for all of us and is a loveable funny character.
I am sure in time you will get another Grey but they are each unique characters and never can be replaced.
Run free on rainbow bridge Josie
Chris
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Post by andic on Jul 12, 2013 19:55:06 GMT
Oh no, how awful. I'm so sorry to hear this and sorry for the delay I haven't been on forum for ages.
She was a beautiful girl and I know how much you loved her and she adored you back. I'm truly shocked.
Big hugs to you all, just thinking of your poor boys :0(
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Post by diggerdave on Aug 30, 2013 11:25:02 GMT
High Mark /Laura
just seen Pat and found out about your sad news very sorry to hear that
best wishes for the future
Dave
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