I keep thinking to myself, "She was just a dog. Why are we all so upset." But she wasn't just a dog. She was Neela and she came into our lives at exactly they right time. E was in a depression so bad that she could hardly get out of bed and one where her life was in danger. Neela gave E a reason to get out of bed, and yes, a reason to live. She was sweet and gentle and sustained E through some dark times.
And I am heartsick that my children have to go through yet another loss. Their city and home, their granddad, now Neela. E lost her health and her chance for life to be easy on top of that. Enough.
So, we will all miss you, Neela, you came into our lives for a reason and made them better.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Having lost my precious cat two years ago I am still missing him and sometimes catch myself talking to him. No, they are never just animals, tehy are part of the family! Mill of hugs to you and yours, Paula
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Paula.
ReplyDeleteMy pet Lila, is very much still alive. But with a family prone to depression and bipolar, we have given much thought to what happens when she dies.
ReplyDeleteWe have decided, that the best thing is that she will die before us, and therefore, be there to greet us, when we die. This thought helps us handle the idea that she will die before we do, and helps us feel better about thinking about how scary dying is.
At 46, I still sometimes feel that I miss the puppy I had when I was 7, who got his by a car.
Losing a beloved pet is like losing a beloved member of your family. As they say, you never get over it, but you do get past it. In other words, we will always miss those we love who have died, but we will heal enough to live life again, and have other things besides mourning become central in our life.
Thank you for posting your deep feelings. It helps me remember there are other people out there who feel so deeply, and I am not alone.
Best,
Sunshine