I am still missing my beloved wiener dog Cody. I had to put him down almost 5 months ago. I finally had my baby girl she is 7 weeks old. Everyone keeps telling me that when Ali came I would just move on and forget. That hasn't happend. I feel worse. I keep looking at Ali thinking of how great friends her and Cody would have been. I still have a big void in my life. I miss him so much still. People think I am crazy that I still cry over losing him. But he was my best friend. I don't think I will ever get over losing him. I do feel a little better than the day I had to put him down, but not much. I just miss him so much. When does it get to where I won't cry anymore. I have pictures all around the house and in my photo albums, he was my life for 5 years. I just don't know how to go on without him. I feel like I am forgetting what it was like to have him around and that scares me the most. I am waiting for the day that I feel like I did the right thing and I know that Cody understands. But it just isn't happening. Who knows maybe I am crazy to get worked up over a dog. But I don't really care because I feel like I lost a child. Thanks for listening. Stacey

Dear (((((Stacey)))))

Hi! God Bless You and WELCOME to your new little precious baby girl, Ali !

You won't ever forget Cody -- Not ever! Cody was your darling furson for five years --- Always remember -- A love THAT STRONG...does not die!!



Let people think what they want!!!! Of course Cody was your best friend -- I don't doubt that for one minute!

Some people unfortunately don't know what it's like to have a loving & precious furbaby as a "best friend", and for those people -- it's too bad. They haven't had a chance to love, like we here at LS all have!
What a gift we all share. WE ARE THE LUCKY ONES!!!!



Please, don't let that scare you. Believe me, you will never, ever, ever forget your furkid Cody.
That will NEVER happen.

Cody lives on, in your heart.... He will always be with you -- Right inside your heart.

And, I know that Cody is with you every single day -- he's right there with you, when you are with your precious baby daughter, Ali .

Please, come here often to Lightning-Strike, and keep writing all your feelings out. I really urge you to do that!
Please, use this forum, and let people come to you and help you with their experiences.
It will help, in time, I promise you!
It really is how I was able to heal after having our sweet girl, Ernestine, put to sleep.

Do you have family, friends at home, to help with little Ali & yourself?? Do you have a support system that you can rely on?? Do you think you might be experiencing any post-partum depression/sadness issues?

I wish you & yours so much peace & love Stacey......

Please know that you have a friend in me, and if you need to contact me through PM or e-mail, please do.

God Bless You & Yours, Always.

Love, Denise xo