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 Jan 30 2012, 01:28 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 127 Joined: 25-January 11 From: Tokyo Member No.: 6,978  |
Mario
The waves of sadness will continue to happen...It's just the way we as humans deal with grief and separation. Slowly you will be able to smile more than feeling that sting of loss…Max was your friend…your baby…Such a loss is devastating. Because our furbabies depart so much sooner than we do, we often are not prepared….And we find it difficult to cope… I still have a hard time finding happiness in anything that reminds me of my Bicky’s absence….But I find comfort in his pictures now…And I look forward to the day we meet again… I also take comfort in participating on this site…It is how I honor Bicky….Bicky is helping me become a better person even after his passing…I feel that perhaps Max is doing the same for you…. Hang in there Mario… Mark (and Bicky) |
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Feb 1 2012, 05:17 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
QUOTE (marklovesbicky @ Jan 30 2012, 01:28 PM)  Mario The waves of sadness will continue to happen...It's just the way we as humans deal with grief and separation. Slowly you will be able to smile more than feeling that sting of loss…Max was your friend…your baby…Such a loss is devastating. Because our furbabies depart so much sooner than we do, we often are not prepared….And we find it difficult to cope… I still have a hard time finding happiness in anything that reminds me of my Bicky’s absence….But I find comfort in his pictures now…And I look forward to the day we meet again… I also take comfort in participating on this site…It is how I honor Bicky….Bicky is helping me become a better person even after his passing…I feel that perhaps Max is doing the same for you…. Hang in there Mario… Mark (and Bicky) Thanks Mark (and Bicky), I look forward to the days when I can look at Max's pictures with the joy of his memories instead of the pain of his loss. I know that day will come and hopefully sooner rather than later. |
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Feb 1 2012, 01:52 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 42 Joined: 8-January 12 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 7,426 |
Mario, I have been reading all of you posts from the beginning. I know that your heart hurts. Remember, love is always a good thing. You mentioned your faith in God. I am a Christian, and the Bible states that Jesus said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. I believe that. I am praying that God's peace will wash over you today. I'm glad you have a wife. Grieving alone does not work well. Surround yourself with supportive people who love you. God Bless. Jennifer
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Feb 11 2012, 08:18 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
I just got the portrait of my Max and the artist did a phenominal job in honoring the memory of my baby. "See you on the other side Max"
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Feb 11 2012, 01:58 PM
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 Forum Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 8,088 Joined: 20-July 08 From: Virginia Member No.: 4,861 |
Hi, Mario, thank you so very much for sharing this WONDERFUL portrait of your beloved Max with us. I know this is giving you much comfort. I hope today is treating you kindly, Mario. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.
Peace and blessings, moon_beam -------------------- In heaven's perfect garden there is no grief or pain, and all of God's creation join the angels' sweet refrain.
The most blessed way I have of knowing God's comforting love and grace is to look into the eyes and heart of God's creatures' sweet angelic face. |
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Feb 11 2012, 05:57 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,193 Joined: 17-April 11 From: Kentucky Member No.: 7,071 |
Hi Mario...That is such a beautiful portrait of your precious Max The artist did an excellent job. I hope you and your wife are doing well.....God Bless...
LoveMyMickey -------------------- "Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation." |
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Feb 11 2012, 10:57 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
Thank you moonbeam and LoveMyMickey. This is the picture he used so you can see how good it came out.
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Feb 12 2012, 07:22 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 127 Joined: 25-January 11 From: Tokyo Member No.: 6,978 |
Beautiful portrait Mario
Max looks so noble! Mark (and Bicky) QUOTE (mario8 @ Feb 12 2012, 12:57 PM) Thank you moonbeam and LoveMyMickey. This is the picture he used so you can see how good it came out. |
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Feb 12 2012, 01:34 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,193 Joined: 17-April 11 From: Kentucky Member No.: 7,071 |
Mario, the artist really captured Max's expression, especially those beautiful eyes. Thank you for sharing....
LoveMyMickey -------------------- "Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation." |
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Feb 12 2012, 04:46 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 314 Joined: 12-January 12 From: UK Member No.: 7,430 |
Amazing portrait and amazing way to remember him as well. Lovely mario.
xxForeverxx |
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Feb 15 2012, 11:01 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
Thanks everyone. Today is the 7 week anniversary of the day that the good lord took my baby. I still think of you all of the time Max and I thank GOD everyday for the time I had with you. You are and always will be a part of me and always in my heart. "See you on the other side Max".
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Feb 28 2012, 05:04 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
Its 2 months today that the good lord took my baby Max to be with him. I still think of you and miss you everyday my sweet baby boy. You are and ALWAYS will be in my heart and be a part of me. "See you on the other side Max".
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Mar 28 2012, 07:47 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
Its 3 months today that the good lord took my Max to be with him. I still think of him everyday and talk to him from time to time. I always say goodnight to his portrait while my hands are on his crematory just beneath it. Its amazing to me the love that I felt and still feel for him. I have had many many animals in my life and loved them all but my Max is a permanent part of my heart and soul. Still missing you badly baby. "See you on the other side Max"
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Mar 28 2012, 11:01 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 2,020 Joined: 13-April 11 Member No.: 7,067 |
Mario
Like the others said, yours is one of the most loving stories I've ever heard. I, too, am a Christian. I, too, firmly believe that animals and people are made of the same "soul stuff". We come from the same place and go back to the same place - the Perfect World. My Gretta - the kindest chocolate lab who ever lived - went back home almost a year ago - April 10, 2011. Like you, I promised her I wouldn't let her suffer and like you, she crashed very rapidly. I'm a solo so I am the one who held her in my arms, sobbing, all the while telling her how much she was (and IS) loved. And, like you, after saying I wasn't going to go through this again, about amonth later I adopted another rescue dog, Rufus, an 8-year old lab-newfie mix. I must know every folk and blues song ever written and I am still making up Gretta-words to them. I'd like to share two verses with you - written after Love My Mickey wrote me two amazing Gretta-response verses to my asking her to forgive me for not knowing she was in pain and for leaving her at the vet school on her last night on earth. I hope they say something to your heart. Gretta says to me, her mom Please take good care of little brother He needs your love as much as I And when we all get back together There'll be no need for leaky eyes. Up here we live and laugh in sunshine We understand each other's words For we are all God's special creatures Protected by our loving Lord. Yes, Virginia, there IS a heaven and are animal brothers and sisters WILL be there. Thank you for your postings - they go straight to my heart. Gretta's mom |
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Mar 28 2012, 11:02 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 2,020 Joined: 13-April 11 Member No.: 7,067 |
mario
To the tune of Goebel Reeves' "Go To Sleep You Weary Hobo". Gretta's mom |
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Mar 28 2012, 03:33 PM
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Forum Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 8,088 Joined: 20-July 08 From: Virginia Member No.: 4,861 |
Hi, mario, thank you so much for sharing your and your beloved Max's angel-versaries with us. You are so right - - it matters not how much time passes on our continued earthly journey. Our beloved companions are forever with us in our hearts and our memories - - they are always and forever a heartbeat close to us.
Some people fear that when the seering pain of their deep grief eases that they will forget their beloved companions. I promise you, mario, this will NEVER happen. Not even the dimming of our minds with age will lessen the eternal love bond we share with our beloved companions. Thank you so much for sharing your beloved Max with us. I hope today is treating you kindly, mario. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you're doing. Peace and blessings, moon_beam -------------------- In heaven's perfect garden there is no grief or pain, and all of God's creation join the angels' sweet refrain.
The most blessed way I have of knowing God's comforting love and grace is to look into the eyes and heart of God's creatures' sweet angelic face. |
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Mar 28 2012, 05:55 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,113 Joined: 3-February 12 Member No.: 7,464 |
QUOTE (mario8 @ Mar 28 2012, 08:47 AM) Its 3 months today that the good lord took my Max to be with him. I still think of him everyday and talk to him from time to time. I always say goodnight to his portrait while my hands are on his crematory just beneath it. Its amazing to me the love that I felt and still feel for him. I have had many many animals in my life and loved them all but my Max is a permanent part of my heart and soul. Still missing you badly baby. "See you on the other side Max" Dear Mario, I am very sorry for your loss. My cat Danny died the same day as your Max, and I also still miss him so and love him so very much. Our furry friends give us so much just by being with us. I can see how special Max was to you. He looks like a very sweet, loving dog. I have always liked boxers and their cute faces. Mario, I hope that the grief journey will get easier for you as time goes by. Hugs, DannysMom -------------------- Danny: March 4, 2001 - December 28, 2011
Tina: October 27, 1997 - April 28, 2012 To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. |
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Mar 28 2012, 07:35 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 36 Joined: 1-January 12 From: NJ Member No.: 7,420 |
Gretta's Mom,
thank you so much for your caring words. I'm sure Rufus is one lucky dog having you as an owner. moon beam, as usual you are amazing with your kindness and support. This website is so lucky to have you and your amazing acts of kindness. DannysMom, I'm so sorry for your loss of Danny. I find it ironic that he left this world the same day as my Max because he looks just like my cat that I have had since a kitten and is 9 years old and that Max lived with for 5 1/2 years. They got along unusually well for cats and dogs. I'm sure my Max and Danny crossed the bridge together and are having a great time. GOD bless all of you. |
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Apr 14 2012, 12:37 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 127 Joined: 25-January 11 From: Tokyo Member No.: 6,978 |
QUOTE (mario8 @ Mar 28 2012, 09:47 PM) Its 3 months today that the good lord took my Max to be with him. I still think of him everyday and talk to him from time to time. I always say goodnight to his portrait while my hands are on his crematory just beneath it. Its amazing to me the love that I felt and still feel for him. I have had many many animals in my life and loved them all but my Max is a permanent part of my heart and soul. Still missing you badly baby. "See you on the other side Max" Hi Mario I feel we are very similar...I, like yourself, have a picture of my 'eternal' best friend right above his urn with his ashes in it. I say good moring and good night to my Bicky...and even offer food to him...You are not alone.... Max was (is) very lucky to have someone who loved (loves) him so much.... Mark (and Bicky) |
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Apr 14 2012, 12:58 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 2,020 Joined: 13-April 11 Member No.: 7,067 |
Hi Mario
Just stopping by to see how you're doing. I know our baby dogs are together romping in heaven. We'll be there someday ... just have to wait day after lonely day. I still miss someone (Johnny Cash song. Gretta's mom |
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