My Best Friend And Constant Companion Has Departed Options

[moon_beam]

Hi, Mike, there is a saying "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" and this is certainly true with our beloved companions. There is nothing that can replace the total feeling of oneness as we rubbed our fingers through their fur, looked deeply into their eyes reflecting their pure hearts and souls, enjoyed the sheer pleasure of their company, and all the wonderful activities they shared with us during their earthly journey. Which is one of the many reasons why this grief adjustment journey is so very difficult and painful - - both emotionally and physically.

And this is why we need to be here with and for each other, and why we are here for you, Mike - - to offer you our comfort, support, understanding, and friendship. Thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing, Mike. May you always feel your precious Frank's sweet Living Spirit with you, and may your heart be filled with the warmth of your memories together. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Mike, and please let us know how you're doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[MikeB]

It is now over 4 months since Frank died. He is still on my mind and in my heart daily, sometimes with a sense of sadness and loss, and other times with a sense of gratitude and love for having had this friend for over 15 years. I am still receiving, on occasion, letters or email from patients who knew him and only recently learned of his death. These are comforting reminders that he had more than just enough love for me, but was giving to others. I did have a portrait done of him, from a photo, and it is a daily reminder of the "guy" that gave me love, joy, excitement, and purpose. He will never be forgotten.

[moon_beam]

Hi, Mike, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. The anniversaries are difficult reminders of the physical loss of our beloved companions. The letters and e-mails you continue to receive are a testimony to your precious Frank's earthly journey, and to you, Mike, as his loving guardian. I can truly imagine how comforting this is to you.

Mike, thank you so much for sharing your precious Frank with us, and for letting us know how you're doing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how things are going for you whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Juturna]

Dear Mike,

I read about your precious Frank. What a handsome boy! Having an animal companion that is so much a part of our lives makes the loss even more pronounced. I understand what it is like to have included him in your patient's lives, as my beautiful Victoria was ever present when I conducted group sessions. (And she also had a long battle with cushings disease.)

How beautiful that you had a portrait of Frank created! You have such loving memories.

With peace and gratitude,
Juturna

[Gretta's Mom]

Frank's dad

I just read your beautiful letter to Frank in your first post. More wonderful or touching words have never been written. I also saw the picture of your Frank taken about a year before his passing. How deeply content he looks. I lost my Gretta on April 10 and am still crying and looking around for her to be physically there .... but no, it's only (only?) her spirit that's here now. Gretta lived with me for 3.5 years. She was rescued from living on the streets. The vet said she had almost starved. A wonderful foster mother nursed her back to health and Gretta chose me at the first adoption event I'd ever been to. Just pawed my a couple of times and put her even then greyiing head in my lap. Better love than hers just cannot be - except the love those special animals so completely give their chosen one. Thank you for sharing the beautiful letter to Frank. You gave each other the best you both have. And you'll see each other again in that Perfect World. All of us will.

Hoping for peace in your heart,

Gretta's mom