Missing My Baby Boy Options

[Hslesgirl]

It is almost 3 weeks since I lost my beautiful 7 year-old Doberman, Austin. Although I have stopped crying myself to sleep every night I do still sleep with his teddy bear. My husband says to keep it as long as I need to but when do I really start to heal? We just came back from vacation and the saddest part was knowing that this time I did not have my baby here waiting for me. It just hurts so not to his sweet face waiting so anxiously for me to give me him some loving My husband is anxious to have another and besides not being ready to handle puppyhood, housebreaking and obedience training - it just feels that rushing to get a new one is somehow trying to replace Austin. I also feel that it somehow diminishes the love I had for my baby. Does anyone have any thoughts on how long I'm going to feel this horrible sense of loss? I'm jst so sad and empty all the time amd I know that's not fair to my very sweet and patient husband.

Sincerely,
Missing Austin Desperately

[jim]

I am so sorry for your loss, both of you. My wife and I have struggled with this as well. Although my baby, Murphy is still with us, he is not doing well and I fear the time is getting close that I will have to make the decision and say goodbye. My wife thinks we should wait for a time, like a year, before we get another dog. I don't think I can wait that long. I need to have another lovely puppy to help me get over Murphy. I know exactly how you feel about 'replacing' him though. I feel it even now, just thinking about such things. That somehow I am betraying him.

I'm keeping you both in my prayers.

just know that whatever decision you make, you are absolutely NOT betraying him. He knows that.

take care and God bless....