Had To Say Goodbye To Sammy Joe The Black Raccoon Options

[coonmam]

Monday nite Nov 1st our friend Sammy Joe a black raccoon died suddenly and unexpectly from what I believe was a blood clot or heart failure. He was 8.5 yrs old and the most beautiful, loving creature God ever put on this earth. I noticed his short labored breathing and managed to get ahold of a vet hospital 50 miles away but had to fight him into the carrier. I don't believe he made it out of the drive and I feel so guilty. We share our basement with two other males and they are deeply mourning his loss. I am to the point of not being about to function and cry non stop. I know there are no "magic words" to take the pain away but just knowing other have gone or going through the same pain helps. I am sure friends and family think I am nuts for grieving so intensly and trust me, feeling like this is not fun either. A huge hunk of my heart has been ripped out of my chest.
I was trying to shop the other day and saw a black rabbit, I had to reach down to touch its fur and when I did I had to run out of the store.
Without a doubt God loved me to send him my way, his story is a miracle in itself. I also know what comes from God returns to God, but the pain in unbearable even after 2 wks. I ask for prayers to heal
Thank you! most of all for understanding the pain of loosing a friend

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Coonmam, as Aaron has so compassionately shared, unfortunately there is no fast forward button to press to hurry through this grief journey. It is a one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time journey, particularly in the deep grief phase. And it is a journey that only each of us can travel at our own pace, - - but I assure you, Coonmam, you are never alone, even though you may feel so very much alone.

And to echo Aaron's encouragement, yes, with time this deep grief does ease, and you when you least expect it you will be thinking of your precious Sammy Joe and you will find yourself smiling, and your heart will once again be able to embrace the warmth of Sammy's sweet Living Spirit.

This grief journey overshadows the joy we have in our hearts with sharing our lives with our beloved companions. It does take awhile for this burden of grief to lift from our hearts, but I promise you, Coonmam, eventually this deep grief does pass.

Until that time comes for you, Coonmam, please know we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam