We are still trying to survive over here. Each day is getting a little easier, but I am still heart broken. I am not oblivious to the fact that I knew one day Bailey would pass on, but I just didn't think it would be so soon. He was just always there--eating with us, playing with us, going outside with us, sleeping in our same bed...the list goes on and on. Now, it just feels weird without him. I feel like I lost my shadow. I know some of you are thinking, "Okay, get over it. Other people out there are going through so much more!" But this is
my world and
my experience right now. If you have ever loved a pet like I did, then you know exactly what I am going through.
BUT my girls are helping me to smile. They help me to get up and get things going for the day. They make me laugh. They are helping me to heal and they don't even know it. I am so thankful for their innocence in all of this. London simply thinks Bailey is in heaven and she'll get to see him again one day. She took it all so well. So, because of them I have to dry my tears and be strong. It's difficult, but I think I can survive.
7 comments:
Mandy, I completely understand how you feel about Bailey being gone. I'm so sad for you. Pets become such a huge part of your life. I would have never understood before we got our dog. I can not imagine what you are going through. I'm so sorry!!
I know how you feel, and I'm so sorry that you have to go through this.
Oh Mandy, I totally know. I remember the day we lost our family dog of 11 years like it was yesterday...and it was 13 years ago! I healed, but I still miss him sometimes. Sweet Duke. I wish my boys could have known him.
Praying for you!
I think this was clear, but just in case..."Duke" was the name of my dog!
Girl, nobody that's ever had a special pet is thinking, "get over it." Don't think I haven't thought about this day and I already want to just pretend that it can't happen! I can only hope that the many fun years I intend to have with Axel will somehow lessen the sting. Those furballs are so dang special and they just wrap themselves around your little finger (and heart)!
As a non-pet person, I can't understand exactly how you're feeling, but just by reading your words my heart aches for you & Jeff! I'm sure it's just like losing a member of your family and that's not easy! This is nothing you have to get over in a day or a few days...take your time and cherish your sweet memories and look to those two beautiful girls when you need a pick me up! Their pictures are precious!
Those are definitely some cute smiles! I completely understand losing a pet. We've lost 3 really special pets over the last ten years and it never gets easier. You're in my prayers. I love the pictures you posted with Bailey and the girls the other day. What a precious friend he was.
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