I changed my sig tonight.

[doxunzX3]

Just one of those things that I new I had to do. It brings it all back though and just another set of tears over my sweet boy Chewie. But 1 week after having him go to the Bridge. I had gotten a card from last years Santa Paws photo. It was such a shock to see him with all his coat and looking healthy. Little did I know that at that time exactly one year ago that he would be gone so soon. But I am so glad now that he isn't suffering anymore.
Even the other dogs have seemed to pick up a lighter spirited way about them. Not that they don't miss him but I think back and now realise how we would be protecting him from there rough housing and having fun.
The days aren't as bad as at first. But it's the moments that seem to just sneak in their and grab at your heart strings.

[KBanister]

Chewie still has a space here and always will...

[tiggermiss]

Chewie will always remain in our hearts and minds. :luv: Please keep sharing his life stories with us and add a picture or 2.

We are ALWAYS here for you! :grouphug:

[kpm_tex]

Chewie was lucky to have a mom who cared so much as do all the others. Celebrate his life and enjoy the heck out of your other fur babies! :grouphug:

[PennyLover]

:hugs1: Chewy was one lucky guy!!! Everyone is here for you. :grouphug:

[Susa]

Hugs to you. It is so hard to lose a dog. You have my deepest sympathies.

[Mark]

Ours hearts and deepest sympathies go out to you. It is so hard to recover from the loss of a beloved furkid. They are so loving and innocent.

For you - :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Chewie is waiting for you with all our others at Rainbow Bridge.

[Irminsul]

Oh Sandy, I know it will hurt for a long time yet. He is fine now. And he loved you so much. :grouphug:

[zoeysmom]

It is a gradual letting go process, isn't it? And it's amazing the things that will trigger memories.

The thoughts are bittersweet - knowing that they're not suffering, but also missing them.

You're in my thoughts

[Kim H.]

When Tristan went to the Bridge, I came home and threw the food away, put all his toys up, picked up all the bowls and blankets, etc. I didn't want to come in the kitchen and see a bowl on the floor and forget for a second :(

Instead, I put a bowl on my desk to put change and things in... so I would have a happy memory of him, and I slept with a blanket that he liked for a while. I also made a point of "talking" to him when I came in the front door (telling him hi and describing my day) - I wanted to remind myself that he would not physically be there to greet me, but he was still somewhere listening.

We do what we have to to handle the pain. I am glad you got the picture of Chewie looking healthy and happy (also that it helped remind you that you did the right thing). I like your new sig and am glad he is still on there. :heartbt:

[dutchman]

You just never know what little things can bring the tears especially so soon after your loss. For a long time posting replies to the memorials could cause me to shed a tear or two. Listening to others losses would remind me of Aggies loss. Those can still be good tears.

[AKCMommy]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. A few days after I lost Cinnmon, I found it to be comforting to see pics of her with my daughters. Hopefully, you will find the same comfort in the pic you have of Chewie.

[becca]

:hug2: We are all here for you. I know that this is such a hard time for you and hope you know how much we all :luv: you and are here for you. Sharing stories helps...and pictures tho they can be painful at times are taken to be a happy reminder of a good moment in your life. Use that and cherrish all those many moments you have of Chewie (and I'm sure you have a ton of them). I'm sorry that I didn't get to "know" Chewie and I really don't know any stories about him. From reading previous posts I get the impression that you did what was best for the lil guy....took the best care of him and did whatever you could to make him comfortable. That makes you a wonderful hoomom. Chewie is patiently waiting for you at the Bridge, ready to jump into your arms healthy as can be giving you all the kisses you could ever ask for. I know that my Ben and all of our other pupers who have gone before are sitting right beside him, keeping Chewie company until he sees you again. :comfort:

[Heide]

Its always so hard, loosing our sweet little Angels.
:grouphug: :grouphug: to you hon

[Marion]

Many, many big :bighug: for you...

[DoxieCrazy]

Time can never erase the hold our loved ones have on our hearts.

You will see Chewie again.

:hug2:

[Rusty's mom]

:bighug: I'm sure there will be a 'Chewy' size hole in your heart for a long time to come. Big, big :bighug: How nice to get a picture of him when he was still healthy. Take care.

kathy