My Abby Girl Passed Away Options

[Barronk]

Today would have been Abby's 19th birthday. A lot of great memories and a lot of tears were shed by myself and my wife. We have found the strength to put pictures of her back up in the house as if she never left us. We bought a memorial for her and placed her ashes inside and sealed it so we can take her wherever we go. I found some puppy pictures of Abby from when she was born in 1996. I still miss her at night time and still commonly reach out to make sure she is OK. It's always depressing to come out of my dreams and come to the reality that she is no longer there for me to take care of.
Life is getting a bit easier but we miss her terribly. I don't think there will be a time that goes by when we don't. Lord to whom shall we go? There is no where else to go. I rest my hope on him.

-Kevin

[moon_beam]

Hi, Kevin, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Clinical professionals recognize that the first year of the grief adjustment journey is particularly challenging as it is filled with all the first withouts. Your beloved Abby's earthly birthday is one of the many reminders that intensify the reality that your beloved Abby is no longer physically with you. Please know that what you are feeling and experiencing is very normal deep grief. I call these reminders "angel-versaries." Although your beloved Abby is now free from the physical experiences of this earthly realm her sweet Living Spirit is forever with you in your heart sharing all the wonderful cherished memories with you at the very same time, and if you listen closely you may hear her soft voice in your heart saying, "remember when we did this or that together? what a grand time that was. thank you ever so much for being my Forever Dad."

This grief adjustment journey is one of many ups and downs, twists and turns, and turnarounds. Please know we are here for you, with you, and beside you through every step to share the not so bad days, the not so good days, and the days when you feel like the burden of your sorrow is too painful to bear alone.

Thank you so much for honoring us in sharing with us your and your beloved Abby's birthday angel-versary. I hope today is treating you and your family kindly, Kevin, and that you will have peaceful evenings blessed with your beloved Abby's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam