Thank You, Everyone! Options

[Arnold]

Hi everyone. I recognize some names from last August, so I know some of you are still here. It has been a long time since I’ve been able to come to this site. The loss of my Arnold was (and still is) very very raw, and it got to where I just didn’t want to cry any more. I needed you all so so much then, and I really think the only reason I am slowly healing is that, in those first couple of months, I had all of you to turn to. But now, I think you/this site are so closely tied to the pain of his death, that I can only move on if I leave you behind. Does that make any sense? Even now, just being here to write this note of thanks, makes me cry again.

So – there’s the reason I am writing. I wanted you all to know how grateful I am that you were there for me. I hope I was some help back then in being there for others. There is no question in my mind that having Lightning-Strike to come to saved me from going absolutely crazy with grief. And there is no question in my mind that you all helped me find that road to healing. It will take a long time. It has been seven months now and it still hurts so much when I let myself think about it. I’m trying very hard to think of all the funny little things about him that I loved and I’m trying to keep him in a happy place in my head and my heart – not in a grief place. I am making slow progress.

On that note, I say my final so long to all of you who helped me. And I say to those of you who are new - - - everyone here knows how deeply you feel the pain of loss. I consider every one of us to be special people to have loved our pets so very much. And – you came to the right place!

Good luck, everyone.

Nanci

[Kathleen032]

It makes perfect sense, Nanci. Good luck with your healing. Remember, there will always be someone here ready to lend a shoulder if you should ever need it.

Kathleen