A Quick Hello Options

[Stormycloud]

Hi there, just wanted to say hello to you all and that I am so sorry for all of your losses. My name is Moira and I just lost my best friend Storm on Monday. I got Storm 14 years ago when he was just a wee puppy of 11 weeks, he was a black lab/sheltie cross and he was wonderful. My husband and I got him in 1996 and he was our baby until the birth of my first son in 2003. Despite having three children in less than four years, Stormy was my first baby. He still had his regular walks even though we are so busy with three young children. Lucky for Storm, my husband started working at home in 2002 and I have been home pretty much since my son was born in 2003, so he was never really alone after that I am happy to say.

Stormy was very healthy recently as a month ago, but sadly he was not able to get up on his own suddenly. I took him to the vet three weeks ago and he went on pain medication so it was easier for him to get up. Once he was up he was okay which made me feel better about the whole situation. I knew in my heart we did not have long with him as 14 is a great old age for a bigger dog, but I NEVER EVER thought it would be as soon as it was. I cannot believe how devastated I am by this loss and if somebody had told me his a few weeks ago I would not have believed it. The hole in my heart is huge, I miss him so incredibly I cannot express it in words. I do function, but whenever I think about my sweet boy the ache just takes over my whole being, it is crushing. I never would have imagined feeling this devastated by my Stormy's passing.

Anyway, just wanted to say a quick hello, think I'll be back pretty regularly. My heart aches for you all and your sweet pets. I am also thankful for this site, I think it's wonderful how you all support each other.

Hugs to you all,

Moira

[janika]

Oh Stormycloud

I just went to the link and saw the photo and poem. What a wonderful boy and how happy he looks. The poem is beautiful and it is plain to see that Storm is a much loved boy by all the family. You will be such comfort for one another as you all obviously love him so. I say love because I do believe that even though we can't see them (apart from in dreams or for me when I close my eyes) or touch them, they are always such a big part of us, always here in our hearts and souls.
How good that he had his favourite meal and had a lovely walk. Remember that , it must be such a comfort that he would have been happy and doing what he loves.

I have copied the photo to my pics folder and if you have trouble posting it directly on here let me know and I will try and post it for you. I'm sure your dear husband is very adept at his photography so you will probably be fine, but I have helped a few people on here post their pics of their darlings when they have not been able to do so themsleves.
I am thinking of you all and your darling Storm. I hope he's met up with my girls, they sure are pretty.

Sending hugs

Jan and Pixie(newly rescued) and my Angels xx