I have learned that even though I did not think I could make it through this, I have. And that Moose is part of my soul, we will be connected for eternity.
I have learned that I cannot change what happened and Moose loved me so much he would forgive me for being weak.
I have learned that the emotions of grieving are similar for all of us.
I have learned that tears are healing.
I have learned nothing stays the same.
I have learned that death is final and that I should live each moment as fully as I can and not sweat the small stuff.
I have learned that I need to practice what I believe.
I have learned that we are all part of something much bigger then we cannot comprehend.
I have learned that there are still good hearted caring people out there all over the place, and they are hurting as much as I am.
I most importantly learned that when it comes right down to it, the relationship I have with the Lord is most important. And that FAITH WILL MOVE A MOUNTIAN BUT ONE HAS TO BRING A SHOVEL! Pamela

Dear Pamela,
I guess that is what we all have learned upon losing our babies. You just said it all in your post. We should love our loved ones and fur babies with everything that is within us. We should live and love each day as though it will be our last. Life is to short to miss a single minute of loving to the fullest.

I am so glad I spoiled, babied, pampered, and loved Snookie and Chili Bean with everything that was in me. I believe they thought they were queens and I wanted them to think that. To me they were queens, angels of pure love. They gave back to me all the love I gave them plus so much more.
Ann

Pamela-
What a beautiful, eloquent expression of the things we have all learned!
Love and hugs to you,
Fran

Amen! Your words are so true, Pamela. I believe your post captures how we all feel after losing our furbabies. I've shared this a few times in the past, but just in case someone missed it, I'll share it again. I recently saw this epitaph on a momument in the cemetary where my dad is buried. It read: "God would not have made earthly ties so strong to break them in heaven." This gives me great hope and belief that we will all indeed be reunited with our furbabies someday.

yes, i have learned so much through this sad, sad experience. it has made me a stronger person. i am so grateful to have shared such a large chunk of my life with my kitty. she has truly enhanced my life and taught me what unconditional love is.

Dear Pamela,
Well put, well said -- it really touched my heart

"I have learned that I cannot change what happened and Moose loved me so much he would forgive me for being weak."

Pamela thank you for sharing your thoughts-particularly thank you for sharing that one.That is so true of my Bijou as well and you reminded me of that.I really needed to be reminded of this.

Excellent post, Pamela! Thank you.
Kathleen

This is profound and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

Susan

This is the only part i cannot agree with, i just cant believe that death is final.

I believe that when Pamela said death is final she meant in this world right here, right now. She believes in Heaven and in God. Pamela is a praying woman who believes in God. She said her dad has left this world and will take care of Moose until she gets to Heaven.

When I agree'd with her post I also meant that death was final here on earth. I believe one day I will be with my mom, all my loved ones and my fur babies that have gone on before me. I do not believe that life ends permanently but that we have a home prepared for us.

Well maybe I should have left this for her to clarify instead of speaking for her. But she has told me many times we will be with our babies again.
Love, Ann

Very well said, Pamela. Thanks for sharing those thoughts.

We must believe we'll see our precious pets, family and friends someday.


Lynn

Yes, death is so final here, so for this time we have to grasp this life and learn as deeply as we can and move through different levels of understanding, alot of times that understanding comes with suffering. If this was all that there was? What would be the use and it would all be for nothing, and we know in our hearts it isnt. I am looking forward to the day that I am reunited in spirt and soul with all that I have lost and will lose. It is hope and without hope there is nothing.
I would like to think we will all know each other, and we have passed through this experience together, and when we get to our destination, we will be so thankful to one another for teaching us different things. In our earth school so to speak. A great reunion....I know in my heart of hearts it is true. It has to be. I've felt it. Pamela