I Lost My Beautiful Ginger Options

[cindyp]

I found this forum out of grief and disbelief of losing our beloved German Shepherd, Ginger. She was the happiest, prettiest soul I had ever met. She was the protector of our other 2 dogs and our children (especially our youngest son who is 8). I couldn't sleep at all because I didn't want to re-awaken to this nightmare. So I tossed and turned all night.

I realized a large problem I have is that I don't know what to think of. I am trying not to think of the last horrible few days when the disease viciously and mercilessly reared its ugly head. But when I think of her, I see how happy she was and how much she loved life. She danced at the waters edge of the lake which only had to be there to make her happy. She danced in circles just to see you walk in the door. She brought her toys to show so we would tell her how cute they were and she would deliberately walk under the table so the cloth would drape her head and we would all tell her what a pretty girl she was. And thinking of this makes me cry so hard I don't think I will ever stop. My children cry with me and I tell them it is okay to let it out. But I have to hide to cry more. Tonight will be unbearable to go to bed without her at our feet. My husband works away during the week and she made us feel safe. (She was a beautiful, sweet soul and made herself very scary when unknowns were outside or close by.)

So what should I think of to stop crying? My heart is broken and things will never be the same without her. I really want to know that she is happy where she is. I guess it hurts knowing how much she loved this earth and all of the sudden she is not here. She was too young to leave. That part hurts just as much as missing her. Please give me any suggestions of what I should be thinking of to stop crying. If anyone knows in their heart for some reason that our beloved animal family-members are happy once they've crossed over, please let me know. I just need comfort. Thank you and thank you for this forum.

[bubkins]

Dear Cindyp,just wanted to tell you that i know exactly how you feel,German Shepherds really are like no other dogs,my ex boyfriend and i had 1 and she too was so sweet and an amazing protector,i used to walk in the winter in the park at 10pm and feel completely safe,she would never let anything happen to me.I would love to see a photo of Ginger if you feel able to share them?I am so sorry for your children but they obviously loved her so much,children heal quicker than we do though and your tears and sorrow will last so much longer if not forever.There is a poem called 'Rainbow Bridge' it has been such a huge comfort to me,i cried so hard when i read it but afterwards i knew that the furbabies i have lost are at this special place,i am sure that you will find it a comfort too,i really hope this helps at this awfully sad time for you,take care.xx