Shooting Star Options

[Bubba]

I just joined this forum this morning-sure glad all of you are here.On sept.3rd I lost my beloved bulldog,Willy.He was twelve days shy of his 11th birthday.My wife and I have no human children but are totally immersed in our Bullys.They ARE our life.Willy was our first and I have to say my 'heart'dog.All that I have read about all of our losses on this forum apply to me and my wife.The emptiness and grief-longing cannot really be put to words.Here's the part that that TRULEY gives me hope for a reunion with our babies which is our ultimate goal.
At 12;15 am the night of Willy's death,I went to my back patio to sit and cry.I looked up to the heavens and said:'Boy I miss you so much I can't stand it,if you can, PLEASE give me a sign that your ok!' Well,as soon as I said 'ok?' a shooting star whooshed by.I have NEVER seen a shooting star in my life.I have to believe it was my boy.As parents of furbabies I really think we have to embrace the story of the Rainbow Bridge.I know of no other way to keep the remnants of my sanity.Not to be morbid but I think real:Every day we are one day closer to being with our babies for ETERNITY!
Peace and Love------Bubba(one of Willy's nicknames)

[AngelCareOne]

Hey Dottie--No need to apologize.In my short answer I was actually agreeing with you.To be slightly more wordy,the facts are the facts.Willy and all our babies are gone from the physical plane and life really DOES go on.Included in that thought is the provision of laughter.And if I take the advice that I have passed along to lots of folks here on this site;We are one day closer today to being with our kids for eternity. And for me time passes quickly lately(past 20 years or so) and is accelerating(perceptually anyway) all the time.I am lucky because my work has taken me to lots of places in the world and now I lead a simple life,choose the gigs I care to take,teach music students on a flexible schedule,eat the food I want and live with my beautiful wife of almost 2 decades.I don't 'need' to do alot more in the way of goals being met or places to go.We are very open about the subject of our own deaths(read:practical) as it is essentially just the 2 of us here on earth as far as a human family goes.We have agreed that whomever goes first,that the other one will wait(hopefully with the kids at the 'BRIDGE'). And if that is allowed by you know who,well, then, when the other arrives the two of us will gather the kids and head for the orientation program.When is the next bus?God, it's great to be twisted.It keeps one sane----------Talk to ya soon dude-----BUB..........

The Great Way is not difficult..........for those who have no preferences...........(easier said than done but it truley simplifies)

Oh My God! Bubba, that is all so Beautiful and ... I have no words!!!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!!!

Big Hugs to You, Your Dear Wife and Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. I want so very much to post a song here from Willy to you due to your inspiring pearls of wisdom. Do you mind? More Hugs!!!