George Options

[my George]

Here I am 7 months after my dog son George passed tragically. I still cannot bring myself to write about his final days.....too painful....overwhelming guilt. I have been reading others' stories almost everyday to numb this pain. I am still in the same place as the day he went. Time does not heal. Reading posts here gives me some measure of comfort I can't get anywhere else.

Moon_Beam, Gretta's & Rufus's mum, Raccoonkisses, Thank you all. I wouldn't be here today without you.

Deepest gratitude,

George's mum

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[moon_beam]

Hi, George's mum, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Please let me try to add some words of comfort to those of our friends Jan and EmmasMom.

First of all - - please let me try to reassure you that - - whatever happened with your beloved George - - you are NOT a "bad mum." In fact, just from what you have shared with us you did everything in your power to make sure that he had a happy and healthy earthly journey. I know all too well how quickly emergencies can arise - - as my precious feline companion Noah is now recovering from a serious life-endangering medical crisis from last week. This is the second life-threatening event in his life within a year's time. So, yes, I DO understand how quickly our companions can be taken from us - - even when we seek professional medical care for them as quickly as we can. NONE of us are omnipotent, George's mum - - we are mere mortals who do not possess the gift of foreknowledge, and our companions accept us - - and eternally love us - - even though we are mere mortals.

I also know from first hand experience the life-changing effects a tragic and traumatic event can have on us. Several years ago my life was permanently changed due to very tragic events. Although to other people I was "functioning" through my recovery and rehabilitation, I progressively found myself in a deepening and darkening depression. I finally found a professional counselor who actually listened to me, and through his help I was slowly able to begin putting my life back together to where I could once again find hope in my survival. There are very real physical as well as emotional effects we experience when we are deeply grieving, and sometimes we need the assistance of medical professionals and counsellors to help us through the grief journey. This is not a negative reflection on you, George's mum - - please know that your beloved George wants to see you doing well - - for you are his living legacy to the beautiful eternal love you and your beloved George share. It is important that you take care of yourself.

Sadly, talking about what happened with your beloved George will not change what happened - - but it WILL help you to release the deep burden that is weighing on your heart, and this is what your beloved George wants for you. Please know there are no judgments made here - - we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us, George's mum. And we are here to help share your heart's burden with you - - for NONE of us can carry the burden of our deepest sorrow alone. Together, though, we can find the strength and courage and hope to continue on with our earthly journey in a way that will honor our beloved companions.

I hope today is treating you kindly, George's mum, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved George's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, George's mum, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam