My baby Elizabeth (Bitsy) went home to God today. I love her so much and I miss her so much, but I am at peace because she is no longer in pain and she will be with me always in my memories. I have prepared a obituary for her that I'm going to have put in our paper. She was so special and so loved. Fly to Jesus baby.

Hi, Deidre, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Bitsy. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company.

I know from your topic in the Pet Disease and Illness forum that you and your beloved Bitsy "fought the good fight" together. You are now on a journey that is one of adjustment to the physical absence of your beloved Bitsy, and it is a journey that can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time - - for you are now on a journey that is filled with all the first withouts and the memories that can be all too painful right now that include this time yesterday, last week, last month, last year to endure. Although your heart is breaking now with deepest sorrow there is one thing that will never change - - the love bond you and your beloved Bitsy share. Love is eternal, Deidre, - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Bitsy's sweet Living Spirit continues to share your earthly journey as she always has and always will for she is always and forever a part of your heart and memories - - she is always and forever a heartbeat close to you.

I know all too well from first hand experience that when our hearts are entrenched in deep grief there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the searing pain of sorrow. Still I hope the words I share with you will offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Thank you so much for honoring us in sharing your beloved Bisty with us, Deidre. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

It's so hard to believe that it's only been 6 weeks since Bitsy was diagnosed with cancer. They told us 6 months, and now she's gone. Maggie looks for her everywhere. They grew up together. We got them 1 week apart and they never left one another's side after that. But at least Maggie has my other puppies and her daddy's cats to keep her company. Maggie was actually playing like a puppy with my Annie yesterday and I realized that she stayed inside and didn't do much because her sister couldn't anymore. I couldn't sleep in my bed the first night. It was too hard being in the room where I took care of Bitsy so much of the last few weeks. But Maggie forced me to sleep there last night and I was ok. I didn't even have to keep the light on. We will get Bitsy's ashes back tomorrow or the next day and this weekend we will go back to the beach where we took her last Saturday and scatter some in the ocean. She loved the beach. I just hope this gets better. That the loneliness and the emptiness go away. Right now I just take a deep breath and put my head down and plow on. Bitsy would want that...

Hi Deidre,

Please accept my condolencess an my most sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved baby Bitsy. My heart breaks for you to even read how you had to loss your baby to such terrible illness. Poor baby I hope she didn't have to suffer that much because I couldn't even imagine how hard it must of been for both of you to have to go through all of this. I know that whereever your baby is now she is watching over you an she is very thankful for all the love an wonderful moments you gave her what a great gift. I compketely understand how you must be hurting now because I'm alsi hurting for the loss of my baby princess an nothing seems to make me feel better I hope you do have a lot of support at home or any of your close friends, because if you don't your grief process is going to be much hard to make you feel better. I sure don't have that support so that's why I'm here trting to help others usually that helps me a bit but not always. if you need that support an not havibg it in the outside don't hesitate to cone back here anyone in here is always here to listen hope you do well an you will definitely be in my thoughts an prayers.

(((((Hugs to you)))))

~Mayra

Hi, Deidre, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Getting our beloved companion's ashes back is a two sided coin - - the one side it can be a relief to have them back home where they belong - - yet the other side is yet another heartbreaking reality they are no longer physically with us in the way our hearts and arms long for.

When there are surviving companions in the home they can be a "guide" for us to help us through our grief adjustment journey. In comforting them we may also be comforted.

Please let me try to reassure you that one day - - probably when you least expect it - - you will find yourself remembering your beloved Bitsy and you will find yourself smiling - - truly smiling - - and your heart will feel the warmth of the many treasured memories you and your beloved Bitsy share. But until this time comes for you, Deidre, please know we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

I hope today is treating you and all of your precious companions kindly, Deidre, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Bitsy's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Mayra, thank you so much. My co-workers and my mom have been so supportive. And I have friends on Facebook that are rallying around me too. It helps to be able to talk about her. But sometimes I'm afraid I bore people or that they think I should focus on something else.

I got Bitsy's ashes back today. Bittersweet for all of us. It's good to have her back, but we want her back happy and well and running around and that can not be...

Hi, Deidre, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Your sorrow is palpable in letting us know you have your beloved Bitsy's ashes back and the ache in your heart that she is no longer with you in the physical form you long for her to be. This grief adjustment journey is both a physical and emotional one, and it can seem like every moment of every hour of every day during the deep grief is a constant piercing reminder in our hearts that our daily lives and routines are no longer enriched by the sweet physical presence of our beloved companion. I promise you, Deidre, this intense sorrow will not always be in your heart, but until the time comes for you when the ache in your heart is not so painful please know we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

I hope today is treating you and all of your precious companions kindly, Deidre, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Bitsy's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Took the Bit's ashes to the beach yesterday. I kept most of them but I scattered some into the ocean. She loved the beach, now she can be there every day.

Hi, Deidre, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. There is no doubt that your beloved Bitsy is enjoying the beach now from her heavenly realm as much as she enjoyed it during her earthly journey. How blessed you and your beloved Bitsy are to share this treasured memory together.

I hope today is treating you and all of your precious companions kindly, Deidre, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Bitsy's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Don't know why, but I'm just feeling blue today. I put Bitsy's picture back up in my office at work. Maybe that's it. I'm just missing her today.

Hi, Deidre, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. This grief journey is one of many ups and downs, twists and turns, and turn-arounds - - just when you think you're back on an even keel "something" triggers a very sad day and it can feel like you're back to the very first moment when your beloved Bitsy transitioned home to the angels. Please know this is very normal for this grief adjustment journey, and please know we are here for you, with you, and beside you to share your not so bad days, the not so good days, and the days when it feels like the burden of sorrow is more than what your heart can bear.

I hope today is treating you and all of your precious companions kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Bitsy's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Deidre, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam