Today it has been two days since Zorro left us. Today was really hard for me and difficult to get through. The sunshine outside reminded me how Zorro, even in his last days, would seek out the sunshine to sleep in. He loved it by the window on his perch. I cried many times today and tomorrow I have to face work again and be brave with my grief. I wanted to thank you all so much for your kind words and thoughts. It really helps to know that you are out there and understand so completely the many stages of grief one has to struggle with on a daily basis after such a devastating loss. At least I don't feel as though these emotions are ridiculous, but instead, very real, and very raw. Thanks again for your many words of wisdom and kindness.

I sure am thankful for this LS family and all the kindness and help and compassion that we all share here. It is so hard living with this pain and those outside our LS group would try to make us think we are being silly for displaying our pain. Even my dad thought I was being ridiculous when I was grieving past 3 days. I am glad this is a safe place to talk about our feelings. I wish you luck going back to work and hope you can make it without to many tears.
Ann

Yes, I too am thankful for this family here at LS. Everyone here understands and offers words of compassion. Please feel safe to come here and expresses your feelings.

I had a setback as the holidays approached. I was SO touched at the emails that I received from people here checking on me. You have found some very caring people at LS and they (and me!) are always here for you. You may experience some better days and then bad days again. It is all part of the grieving process and we certainly understand! It often helps to come here and write about your journey.

Cheri