New Here....another Broken Heart Options

[Sadie's mom]

I went looking for pet loss support sites and found this place.

I lost my baby, my kitty girl Sadie, last Tuesday 9/28, to renal lymphoma. It happened so quickly, I am still in shock and can't believe she is not here with me. I'd never even heard of renal lymphoma in cats. We only found out the previous Friday about the lymphoma. I was a mess at that time knowing we had at best a few weeks left with her. It turned out to be only 5 days.

Five days to say goodbye after 9 years of a deep, soul-mate relationship not many people are fortunate enough to have with an animal. Oh, the tears............

I had originally typed a much longer post of what all happened during that time, but I have a feeling you all will know without my blathering on about every painful detail.

How do we go on after something like this?? I miss her more than words can say but am comforted by the fact that there are others, you, who know this awful pain. The hardest times of day for me are first thing in the morning, coming home from work in the evening, and going to bed. We had funny little routines for each of those....

I've read many posts here and cried at the heartache we all share. I find comfort in the thought that all of our precious companions are together at the Rainbow Bridge.

kim

[moon_beam]

Hi, Kim, you know - - you can put some of Sadie's things back out if you find that it's harder not having anything out. Just select a few items that will help bridge the adjustment to Sadie's physical absence.

Kim, it's not uncommon to have an experience like what you describe - - your precious Sadie being on the bed with you. Some have heard barks, meows, grunts, grinding teeth, etc., from their precious angels. I, too, have experienced a few of them, and it's very comforitng.

Oh, I can so well relate to your Sadie's anticipation of your return home. I have been blessed with the same anticipation from both my kitty and canine furkids throughout my life. When I get home now, my kitty son Noah is up on the dining room table meowing before I even get through the garage door greeting me. So, yes, I do so share your wonderful memory of your precious Sadie.

And Kim, your Sadie is still there with you, but she no longer has to wait for you or your husband to return home - - for she is sharing your lives in real time wherever you are and whatever you're doing. And she can be with the both of you at the same time now. She is no longer confined to the physical laws of time and space - - for her sweet Living Spirit is with the both of you.

Kim, this grief journey is one of the hardest experiences we will have on this side of eternity. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memory of your precious Sadie with us, Kim. The more we share of our lives with our beloved companions will continue to nurture the eternal bond of love we are blessed to have with them until it is our appropriate time to join them in eternal joy.

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Kim, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam