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Hello all, Today was a crappy day not trying to complain there are bigger things to piss and moan about. It started out my dog got sick took to the vet .Vet called back my dog died.Broken hearted I'm stund. Why in life does it take lossing somebody,something that you don't realise we take forgranted. Yes even a great pet. All I could think of is how much I have failed in my life to all that has pasted and present. Here let me explain a little. When my family members pasted I thought I wished I coulda, woulda, shoulda done or said with each of them .Hmm what timing on my part. The dog I'v had for 10 years the same way I wish I would have been better more available and gave a lot more attention.As little as a dog might seem they are sure great there loyal, always there,protecting no matter what the cost, loving always willing to give back, forgiving no matter how mad or insulting you may be they forgive and love you anyways , Most of all they live every day with no fear they just let there life in Gods hands there food , water , and love is alway there. Tell me Why can't people be more like that.loyal stands behind you gives you strength,Protect = watch out for you not be happy when things go array,Loving= instead of covering there emotions express them , ahh big one Forgiving hmm = to open up a persons heart no matter how bad the hurt and forgive and let go instead of building angry and being consumed by it. And living our life without fear what ever the fear maybe. Just wake up and Know God has it all taken care of and no matter what no worries.No matter how much I try to live my life better and follow what I have said I fail everyday.I have no excuse good enough to explain why I can't seem to stay on track. It seems so easy once it is writen .
I sure wish most people would have the capasity to have the compassion and love that an animal has.
I have always found our furry friends to be loving in an unconditional way that only children can show. They are great friends, a great comfort and wonderful listeners. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your pet. When I have had a pet die I have found the following poem to bring me some peace. I hope it does the same for you.
Love Jeannie
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
"The dignity and grace of our canine friends are amazing to me. We humans have so much to learn from them. Such an uneven exchange... such a small price they demand from us. A little food and water, a little attention and a corner in which to sleep. In return, we get volumes of unconditional love, patience, understanding and loyalty. If only the human race could unlock their secrets....."
...Today was a crappy day not trying to complain there are bigger things to piss and moan about.
(((((WStar)))))) bigger things??? no, no, no. I will disagree. What hurts you right now is the biggest thing. Do not ever minimize your own pain. It does matter!! There are many of us who truly understand the devastation of losing a beloved pet. I personally could not stop crying for a solid week when we lost our dog Sarah. She was part of the family, we had our own routine, she'd ride in the van with me to drop the kids off at school every morning....her death left a big gaping hole.
Yes, I agree, we sure could learn a lot from our four-legged friends. They never argue back when we scold them (even if we are the ones in the wrong), they simply continue to love us no matter what it seems. A healthy minded animal will only ever attack when it is in fear of its own safety/life or that of one of its loved ones. Note: I said "healthy minded" as animals can be abused to the point where they do lose all trust and their mind "snaps" too. I rescued a border collie after losing Sarah, she was literally skin and bones (would've died in that animal shelter soon), and she still has trust issues today (got her october '02). But she trusts ME, and I can take her camping or into town to the feed store and she'll stay by my side without a leash on and be "polite" to strangers. Took much love to help her get to this point tho. She will still tremble and hide if voices are raised. I learn a lot from her.
Those who hurt often hurt others I think because they are afraid and don't know how to show love or are afraid to show love, perhaps think they're going to be hurt so they'll be the one to hurt first. I don't know. That's just one way I see it. Seeing it that way helps me with compassion and understanding towards them.
I wish it were as simple to "teach" them love and trust as it has been with my dog.
Take care of YOU ((((WStar))))), feel your feelings, grieve, and Easy Does It. We're here for you.
Luv, Kis
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