Comments on: Broken Hearts

By: kjdavie01

kjdavie01 — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:24:54 +0000

Dear Jody, we’re still grieving for our boy, gone 7 months now. I still get that catch in the throat when I expect to see him and realize he’s not there…
But it’s easier every day, a little bit at a time. Keep the faith, give Betsy lots of love (you’re right – it helps you both!), and know it’ll get easier soon. You never forget, but you do recover, and the sun does come out again. Hugs from us on Sionna – Nicki & Keith

By: SV Jetaime

SV Jetaime — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:31:43 +0000

So sorry for your loss. They are never forgotten.

By: tedloveslisa

tedloveslisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:11:39 +0000

“Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.” Author Unknown.

By: Ken and Debra

Ken and Debra — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:34:52 +0000

Dogs do know. We had two. They were three days apart at birth and we adopted at six weeks, Together every single day until my Bessie (Cairn Terrier) passed of heart failure at 17. Ellie (evil little Rat dog) would never venture under our shore bed and Bessie would hide from her there (and fav place to doze). But after Bessie was gone, she would crawl under several times a day for over two years. Our dogs gave me so much. When my heart disease started I was house bound on the couch for 5 months. They were always there for me. They checked me over (with their noses) nearly every hour. Ellie made it six weeks shy of her twentieth birthday. I still miss them every day, but the pain is much less. They gave me so much and we loved them dearly. I said no more, can’t take the loss, but that lasted 6 months. The good is now we have three little Ratdogs, saved from the kill shelter. They help make my day passable, along with reading blogs like yours. On a good day I can walk to the kitchen, and that is about the most I can manage. So I follow along and dream your adventure. Thank you so much and please give Betsey a hug from Mattie (mini rat), Pattie (happy rat) and Lucy (half Chi/rat mix). Ken

By: s/v The Red Thread

s/v The Red Thread — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:26:02 +0000

My heart aches for you. I’m so glad to see that the crew of Cambria expressed their sentiments. If anyone understands your hurt, truly they do. Hugs, Jessie