Shooting Star Options

[Bubba]

Dottie----the brindle coloring,the dot on top of his head,brindle patch on his face(his was on the right side) and the shape of his eyes-----right on the money-----something is goin on here---and I like it----My hope for the big reunion and meeting all you guys someday is growing stronger----I think we are lucky to be able to broach the subject of death and a conciousness afterward without the fear most people have.Just about everyone I know avoids the topic with a 100 ft pole.I, like alot of us have had to put down my share of babies and have buried alot of my human family in the past decade.I kind of makes you tough while strengthining your faith in something bigger all the while each loss is totally full of grief and loneliness.Peace--------Bubba

[Missing Fleetwoo...]

Bubba,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I as well as the rest of us here know first hand the devastating lost of a fur kid. That shooting star was no coincidence that was Willy letting you know he is looking over you each and every day. While our little ones may no longer be with us physically, they live forever in our hearts and it is this thought that keeps me going sometimes when the pain gets more than I can bear. Every now and then you will think you will catch a glimpse of Willy in the corner or under a table, just know he is making a quick check on you to make sure you are OK.

Mark
Missing Fleetwood

[Bubba]

Hi Mark----Thank you for the kind words----just so happens I caught a gilmpse of him today in the bathroom and one of his hangouts--------you are so right---I really appreciate your thoughts-------God bless little Fleetwood--I think we'll be with our kids sooner than we perceive----time seems to truely move faster as we get older---works for me-thanks again Bro---------Bubba

[AngelCareOne]

Hi, Bubba!

Well, your Willy fur baby Angel got himself all painted up in some major awesome colors to come and visit with you today. Lookie!!!

Oh My Gosh! He is so Beautiful, too! Also, Willy says a big "HELLO" to You!

And you won't believe this! Wow!!! Willy talked with Stevie Wonder to ask him if he would please call you up on your phone to tell you how VERY VERY VERY MUCH HE LOVES YOU!!! Your fur child Willy said that Stevie should explain that he's calling you for no special occasion but that Willy just HAD to call and tell you, "I Love You Daddy! And I'm right there with you!!!"

Bubba? Are you sitting by your phone? Good! Okay then, Stevie. Hit it and belt it out loud and clear so Bubba gets Willy's telephone call you're sending to him. Like I said, "Hit it, Stevie!!!"

Please Click on the Ringing Phone

Woo Hoo!!! Your Fur Child Willy got THE Stevie Wonder to call you! Isn't that something?! Have a Great Day, Bubba!!!

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife and Thank You Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[Bubba]

Dottie your the best.This HAS brightend my day.I have to work a new show today( I am a professional musician) and my focus is off to say the least and really the last thing I want to do is play music.What I would really like to do is get a bottle and have a good drunk.Too bad I gave that up a eight years ago.Willy used to LOVE beer days as he and I would sit in the garage and listen to talk radio,I would proceed to get smashed and he would get chips and cheddar cheese.He was about 3 at the time I guess.Sometimes I think God screwed up with this death thing as part of his program.Sorry to sound so dark-----Thank you for all your thoughtful communication.I read your story about Alex your featherbaby.It makes me have unspeakable thoughts about the s%% that that did that to you.I am so sorry for your loss Dottie.In my prayers---------Bubba

[AngelCareOne]

Shhhh, it will be our secret, Bubba. Just one frosty mug couldn't hurt and I ain't gonna snitch on ya.

Here ya go ...

Well, Nawww. You've been so good for eight years. Better have a coke instead. Yummy!

Talk atcha again soon, Bubba. Until later ...

More Hugs and Love to You, Your Wife and Darling Fur Child Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. Thank you Sooooo Much for your many thoughts and prayers for my Precious Feather Child Alex.
God Bless You Most Abundantly!!!

[Bubba]

The virtual suds hit the spot-----now it's back to the soda pop--------Thanx ---Bubba

[AngelCareOne]

You're most welcomel, Bubba. Oh, I do get silly sometimes though. Hehehe!

More Hugs!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. Good on you for not drinking that frosty mug cuz ... Well, this coulda happened! LOL!!!

[Bubba]

And it HAS!!!!!!!!!!----------Talk to ya later-----bubba

[AngelCareOne]

Good Morning, Bubba! I hope you're feeling energetic cuz it appears you may have a situation there today. You see, your Fur Kid Willy enjoyed a frosty mug of suds . . .

Now Willy feels like gettin' down with his bad self and doing some boogie-oogie-oogie dancing.
He's even wearing his tap dancing shoes.

I must admit it's partially if not totally my fault for sharing one of Alex's favorite videos. Man oh man, did Willy get ever so excited, put on his taps, watched that video again and almost has Fred's every move down to a tee! Woo Hoo!!!

Okie dokie, if you'll click on fur kid Willy "look alike" photo then it will explain everything I'm saying.

Please Click on Boogie-oogie-oogie Willy's Picture.

"Puttin' on the Ritz"

Have you seen the well-to-do
Up and down Park Avenue?
On that famous thoroughfare
With their noses in the air.

High hats and arrow collars,
White spats and lots of dollars.
Spending every dime
For a wonderful time!

If you're blue and you don't where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits?
Puttin' on the Ritz.

Different types who wear a day coat
Pants with stripes and cut-a-way coats,
Perfect fits . . .
Puttin' on the Ritz.

Strollin' up the avenue so happy
All dressed up just like an English chappy
Very snappy!

Come let's mix where Rockefellers
Walk with sticks and um-ber-ellas
In their mitts . . .
Puttin' on the Ritz.

If you're blue and you don't where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits?
Puttin' on the Ritz.

Different types who wear a day coat
Pants with stripes and cut-a-way coats,
Perfect fits . . .
Puttin' on the Ritz.

Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
Trying hard to be like Gary Cooper.
Super-Duper!

Come let's mix where Rockefellers
Walk with sticks and um-ber-ellas
In their mitts . . .

Puttin' on the Ritz.
Puttin' on the Ritz.
Puttin' on the Ritz.

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ!

Bubba, I don't know about you but Willy has me plumb tuckered out. I wish you a wonderful, lovely and peaceful day!!!

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Sweet Wife and Most Precious Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. "Zzzzzzz"

[Bubba]

What a great era for entertainment and some serious talent.Funny thing is when Willy would walk across our wood floor he would remind me (with his HUGE nails)of my old aunty when I was a kid in her old fashioned,high heeled yet 'sensible' clunking shoes.Nothin like a 70lb Bullie tap dancing at 3a.m.God I miss him.You are helping him stay alive in me.God bless you and thank you-----------Bubba,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Nemo's Mommy]

Hey Bubba just checking in on you~

That cracked me up about your Willy "clicking" across your floor, like high heels or tap dancing. I am sure he was a beautiful sight to see! He is so dang cute! Very precious~ sending HUGS to him at the Rainbow bridge and hoping he is keeping my kittie's Nemo and Ren warm (they are both sphynx's (hairless), they get cold ) Zorro was a fur cat, so I am sure he is just "hanging" with Willy. Maybe doing some tap dancing together.........

Ren, Zorro, and Nemo's Mom

[LoveThem]

I am so sorry about your loss of Willy. Also sorry I wasn't here sooner but you joined and posted on the eve of my 1 year anniversary loss and for a time..I really was not here.

I am as you are....no human children so these babies are our "children". I loved your story about that shooting star. What beautiful timing...it must have been Willy letting you know he was OK.
You are lucky that you see him every so often...I have never had had with any of mine. But I read where many do and that is a wonderful thing to hear.

Your loss is only a week ago. This is the time of the most overwhelming intense pain...which is normal to feel. Yes, it does feel unbearable at times.

I am glad you had him close to 11 years. My canine babies left at 10 or 12..never longer (and sometimes much younger). My feline boy, Little Guy was here 16 1/2 years...the longest I have ever had one of these special sweethearts. I know it is never long enough...that is no doubt about that.

Some things that help me are I decided a long time ago that when it is my baby's time to go, there will be nothing I can do to prevent it. If I can do something that does helps...it was not their time. But I find when some diseases that are silent and then suddenly attack can't be fought. Knowing I have always done the best I could with the knowledge I had has helped me somewhat with the pain of losing them. I always researched and asked the vet questions ...looking for answers..but when it is their time...there will be no answer. There will be no more to be done to help them. The final battle is one we will never win. All we can do is make sure they do not suffer when there is no hope. It is our way of repaying that unconditional love they give us so freely for as long as they are with us.

When the physical is gone, we will have their spirit, their soul living in our heart and that is a part that can never be taken away from us. This is why they will be with us forever.

As one Mom here said:
The pain of losing him will never ever be greater than the joy of knowing him.

I will never forget that. It says so much. It is our memories of the good, happy, healthy times that help us.

You might want to take a stroll over to Tributes where I have posted a topic called simply
"A Dog". It might bring a smile to your face as it did mine and others.

I enjoyed your story about Willy and you and the beer and chips. Having him a number of years must yield more stories and possibly pictures? This is the place to post your thoughts, your feelings, your stories, your photos and your questions, if any. We are all in the same pain so how you are feeling is understood. That's why all replies here come from the heart because our hearts know how yours is feeling. We will miss our special ones forever and we will love them forever. In time the grieving becomes bearable but we never ever forget it or them because that bond is too strong to be broken by anything or any power.

Take care....I wish you peace and healing. It all takes time. Grief can come upon us quickly, without warning and simply overwhelm us. It takes an effort to find healing as best we can.

Remember, Willy can never leave you for he is a part of your heart. He is with you now and forever.

Judy

[Bubba]

Hi Nemo's Mom---------Now there is a VISUAL!.......They are probably all curling up together when the band takes a break-----we are one day closer to seeing ALL that cool stuff-----hang on kiddo,it's a wild ride-----
Your forum pal,Bubba.............

[AngelCareOne]

Oh My Gosh! That is so funny about Willy walking around on your wood floor and his nails sounding like your old aunty from back when you were a kid. Errr ... Not to insult your dear, sweet old aunty because I'm certain she was a sainted woman but those old fashioned, high heeled yet 'sensible' clunking shoes of hers as you describe them remind me of "The Church Lady" from the Saturday Night Live TV series and her shoes. Dana Carvey always cracked me up in those skits. LOL!

I wonder what your sweet little 'ol aunty would have thought of this version?

Your fur kid Willy LOVES it!!

Please click on the Very Properly Antique Framed "Church Lady" Photo

Your fur kid Willy asked me to give advice to your sweet little old aunty, you and eveyone else. Since there are too many images that go along with each pearl of wisdom, I'll just put the URL link to each one so you and all can click on them to see the picures.

Willy, you can tell them what you want to say now so go right ahead:

Just remember and NEVER FORGET any of the following ...

Always think things through before you do anything rash ...

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Okay, you've decided so don't forget to put on your protective goggles ...

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Cuz ya never know when lightening might strike then ... HE'S ALIVE!!!

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Also, some handy hints and tips like remembering to label those jars when you do your seasonal canning ...

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And never ever forget where you've left your head, for pity's sake ...

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Sometimes, FIRE is BAD! Especially when you've lit your own thumb instead of the cigar. Doh ...

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But, other times FIRE is GOOD! Especially when lighting one up right after having had ... Ummm, you know ... *Blush!* ...

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Always Give Praise for all the Wonderful things in your life ...

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Hug your family and friends often ...

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Remember, your friends will always carry you through. Thick or thin, they will always carry you through ...

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Remember to smile and say, "Please and Thank You" at all times!

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Second to last: Remember never ever let anyone keep you from the ones you love ...

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Last but certainly not least: Sing! Dance! Party! But be warned! Never "rain on someone's parade" or humiliate them while they are singing, dancing and partying or else what happened at the end of that video might just happen to you!

Thanks for all that Terrific advice, fur kid Willy!!!

Plus Willy also says, "Thank you and enjoy your evening, week, month, year, decade and life! Oh, also do enjoy greatly what's waiting for you just a breath away "on the other side!"

Your Pal,
Dottie xoxoxox

[openhearted87]

I just joined this forum this morning-sure glad all of you are here.On sept.3rd I lost my beloved bulldog,Willy.He was twelve days shy of his 11th birthday.My wife and I have no human children but are totally immersed in our Bullys.They ARE our life.Willy was our first and I have to say my 'heart'dog.All that I have read about all of our losses on this forum apply to me and my wife.The emptiness and grief-longing cannot really be put to words.Here's the part that that TRULEY gives me hope for a reunion with our babies which is our ultimate goal.
At 12;15 am the night of Willy's death,I went to my back patio to sit and cry.I looked up to the heavens and said:'Boy I miss you so much I can't stand it,if you can, PLEASE give me a sign that your ok!' Well,as soon as I said 'ok?' a shooting star whooshed by.I have NEVER seen a shooting star in my life.I have to believe it was my boy.As parents of furbabies I really think we have to embrace the story of the Rainbow Bridge.I know of no other way to keep the remnants of my sanity.Not to be morbid but I think real:Every day we are one day closer to being with our babies for ETERNITY!
Peace and Love------Bubba(one of Willy's nicknames)

i'm sorry for your loss. that is so special. that is a beautiful sign. welcome to the forum. we are all here for you. my heart is with you.

with love corina and her angels

[Bubba]

Hi Love Them----------Thank you for the kind words-----you know,last night I was napping before going to work and I started thinking about Willy and started crying.Whether it was a mind projection or the real deal, he came into view on the floor near the bed.I started to talk to him(yea I know,call the men in white coats,whack job on the loose).As I raised from the bed I said "come here boy" and the image came closer with the familiar head turn and gaping mouth and gait.The image came in and out of focus.I have had some similar experiences the past few days at some of his old sleeping spots and at the spot where he passed away which is at the door of my music studio.At best I am an eccentric who does not live in the 9 to 5 world and am open to these happenings.I HAVE to believe in the other side and reunions or I will go mad.Be it creative,wishful thinking or absolute law, it is irrelevant to me.I am from that generation of 40 years ago that,where some of us, through certain means of transportation traveled inward for exploration,discovered unfinished tasks,and best of all,became 'open'to to the real possibility of a seperate living entity within with the goal of that same living whisp to retain the continuity of conciousness after the organic material dies off.After all,some of us,including me,believe in an invisible being that creates,gives life and promises a tearless,happy place for eternity.Some simply call it faith.I am perfectly comfortable with that.Now if it comes to pass that these conclusions are made up of whole cloth and upon our physical death we lose all perception and possess no continuum of awareness and we are merely dead and become the fertile stuff for a cabbage patch to flourish,then we will never know the difference anyway.I prefer the RAINBOW BRIDGE myself.........choice.......

Peace and Love---------Bubba..........

[Bubba]

Hi Corina-------Thank you so much----God bless the baby you miss-------today we are one day closer to that beautiful day when we our finally with our kids forever--------Hang on, WILD show about to commence----Bubba..........

[Bubba]

Dottie---------( in my best impression as a teenager) "Dude, your my homey,you ROCK DOG!!!!!!!".........Whew, that's better...........You crack me up----------Your pal,
BUBBA................

[AngelCareOne]

Dottie---------( in my best impression as a teenager) "Dude, your my homey,you ROCK DOG!!!!!!!".........Whew, that's better...........You crack me up----------Your pal,
BUBBA................

Yo! Yo! Yo! What can I say? Boogie-oogie-oogie and get down with your bad self.

last night I was napping before going to work and I started thinking about Willy and started crying.Whether it was a mind projection or the real deal, he came into view on the floor near the bed.I started to talk to him(yea I know,call the men in white coats,whack job on the loose).As I raised from the bed I said "come here boy" and the image came closer with the familiar head turn and gaping mouth and gait.The image came in and out of focus.I have had some similar experiences the past few days at some of his old sleeping spots and at the spot where he passed away which is at the door of my music studio.At best I am an eccentric who does not live in the 9 to 5 world and am open to these happenings.

Oh Yee of little Faith. You ain't nutz. Willy was there. Word. I tried to tell you that if you sit very still that he will whisper to you and you can hear him. That's gospel truth, Bubba. Well, the bond between you and your fur kid Willy is even stronger than that because ... Bubba, it really happened. He was really there. Further more ... You know it, too. Yeppers, ya sure do.

I am sooooo Happy for you and Willy's visit with you!!!!! May there me many, many more wonderful visits to you from Willy in the future!!!!!

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love!

Your Pal,
Dottie xoxoxox