Our Little Angel Elly Options

[rlanier]

On January 11, 2010 our lives were forever changed around 5:00 am our precious Chihuahua Elly died, she would have been twelve years old on April 2nd. We are having a hard time excepting the fact that she's gone and won't be coming back. Every day for almost twelve years she would greet us at the door and now I have an empty feeling when I come home from work. She became part of our family when she was six weeks old. She was so laid back and easy to love, we're trying to remember all the good times we shared with her and how much joy she brought to our home. We went through this in 2006 with our beloved Lollie when she passed, we had her for six years and I really thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown during that time. I know in time we will deal with the loss of Elly but as for right now it just hurts so much! I've been on here reading some of the postings and wanted to post something about Elly but all I could do was cry but tonight I felt like I really needed to do this even as I type tears fall down my face from the pain I feel in my heart. I just ask that everyone prays for my family as we try to except what has happened and be able to cherish the memories of our precious Angel Elly Mae! Thanks to all for your support and understanding, for this was what got me through Lollie's passing.

Rose

[ladywolf]

Hi Rose--

I am so so sorry about the passing of your beloved Elly Mae. I've known a few chihuahua's who were just the most precious things I'd ever met--it's hard to believe that they belong to the same species as, say, my Ladywolf! My sympathy to your whole family. Sounds like you know from past experience that you WILL get through this, but right now that's really hard to believe, I know--your loss is so fresh and new.

I lost my Poppers girl about 5 weeks ago, and am now facing the loss of Ladywolf, who has cancer. The process is unbelievably painful. In my case, I have no other living family but Lady, so when she goes, I wouldn't be surprised if I just completely collapse. Maybe I won't though, since her illness is likely to last for awhile, and maybe I'll have time to get used to the idea. Probably not though--the reality is SO MUCH more painful than the "idea."

Your Ellie Mae is now with your last dog--was it Lollie? (I'm sorry, I don't have your post in front of me right now. They are probably having a good time with each other, and they are watching over you.

Give yourself time to grieve--don't expect to feel 100% yourself for some time to come. It would be unnatural if you DIDN'T grieve, painful as the process is.

Thank you for coming back to join us!

Margi and Ladywolf