The Best Dog A Guy Could Want R.i.p Options

[shane meyer]

I had to let my little yoda go today 17yrs old. 5th dog I've had to put down in my life. I spent half of my life with him, none have hurt this much. He JUST had a check up and blood work done 5 days earlier. Heart strong, kidneys, liver working "great" then outta no where he had a stroke. He was always there for me. Through all my personal problems in life. Kills me to know I'll never rub that SHIH TZU pot belly or hug him again. He was Blind from birth and depended so much on us, I think thats why this hurts SO MUCH MORE than my other pets. My soul is fractured, at the moment I dont know if I can get over this. My Birthday was monday, the day of the stroke. Now i'm cursed with a birthday that I lost my most loved buddy. I hope I succeded in adding his picture. I love you yoda PLEASE R.I.P

[moon_beam]

Hi, Shane, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Yoda. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company.

Shane, I do understand your shock over the stroke. Unfortunately there is no predicting if / when our companions will be a victim of this. Sometimes veterinary medicine can intervene and help restore a good quality of life, while such as the case with your beloved Yoda the effects of the stroke are irreversible and the only thing we can do is be with our companions as they travel their transition journey home to the angels.

Shane, this grief journey is not one of "getting over" our sorrow but rather one of adjusting to the physical absence of our beloved companions. Most people associate "getting over" with "forgetting," and there is no way in heaven or on earth that we will ever forget our beloved companions. No one can "get over" or "forget" the eternal love bond we share with our companions. They are forever a part of us, and nothing -- not even physical separation - - can ever change that. One of the many hard things we have to "adjust" to is their physical absence. We live in a physically oriented world governed by the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. During their earthly journey with us our companions are totally dependent upon us for their every need - - feeding, grooming, medical care, emotional support. Every time they touch us they imprint themselves on us so that they can tell us apart from all the many millions of other people they encounter. When they precede us to the angels, this physical connection ceases, and we literally go through a physical withdrawal from their physical absence, and it is both physically and emotionally painful. This is why it is important for you to find healthy ways to help you through this particular adjustment - - such as holding a blanket or toy - - something that belongs only to your beloved Yoda when you feel overwhelmed with the physical pain of not being able to hold him, touch him, see him, smell him. Please believe me when I say this is NOT crazy - - this is important to help you through this very painful adjustment.

The good news, Shane, is that eventually the deep sorrow you are now feeling will eventually ease, and probably when you least expect it you will find yourself thinking of your beloved Yoda and smiling - - truly smiling -- and you will feel the warmth of his sweet Living Spirit fill your heart once again. But unfortunately this does not happen overnight, or in a day, a week, or a month. This grief adjustment journey can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time. There is no fast forward or delete button you can press that can speed up the process or make it go away. One of the many important things you need to remember is that you are not alone in your journey. Each of us here do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

I know right now there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of loss that is in your heart. I can only hope that the words I share with you will bring you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief journey.

Thank you so much for sharing your beloved Yoda with us, Shane. He is so sweet. Please know that he continues to share your earthly journey just as he always has and always will. He is forever a part of you, Shane - - he is forever a heartbeat close to you.

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Shane, and that I look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam