I Don't Know Where To Start, I had to let my baby go on 09/29/11 Options

[nippermom]

I have lost pets before but none have ever been like this. I have cried every day since I let my Nipper go. I was blessed to have her with me for 15 1/2 years. We went through so much together. She was always there by my side. Nipper was the first dog that I raised on my own from 7 weeks of age until the end. She was my total responsibility. I cannot get used to the fact that she won't be coming back. She will never meet me at the door again. I will never hear her jump off of the bed in the morning.

I have already been dealing with depression. Now I have this on top of it. My therapist has been very supportive but there is still so much time that I spend alone. Nipper went very peacefully. When I was holding her and waiting for the vet, she was very calm and relaxed. It was as if she was letting me know that she was ready to go.I cannot put into words how much I miss my baby girl. It feels like the pain will never go away.

I love you Nipper-02/01/96-09/29/11

[moon_beam]

"Although I always knew the day would come and I had done some things to begin to prepare myself, there was no way I could have ever known what it would truly feel like."

Hi, nippermom, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing. I know the shadow box brings you much comfort, and I hope working on organizing your beloved Nipper's pictures for a memory book is also offering you comfort.

Nippermom, there really is no way that we can ever "prepare" ourselves for the time of grieving we experience when our companions precede us to the angels. This is one of the many reasons why this wonderful forum was started - - as a safe place where broken hearts can come together to find comfort, encouragement, and hope as we travel our grief adjustment journeys. It is an honor for me to be a part of this wonderful forum to join my words to our forum friends to offer you comfort, encouragement, and hope as you travel your adjustment journey.

No one will ever take your beloved Nipper's place in your heart and your memories, nippermom. I believe your beloved Nipper is very proud of you for opening your heart and home to a foster furchild who is waiting a new Forever Home.

I hope today is being kind to you, nippermom. Thank you again so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how things are going for you whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam