I feel so bad because the memories of my dog are fading so fast now. After he first died, I could visualize him around doing all the things he used to. But now, after 5 months, I am finding it very difficult to visualize him around the house. Also, when I was on a one week vacation, I went 2 whole days without even thinking of him once. As time goes on, I am getting so used to not having a dog that it's scary. I know this is all good in a way because it means that I am healing from his loss, but he deserved more than to be "forgotten" so quickly and easily.

BooBoo's Mom,
But here you are, writing about the loss of him, which is evidence that you haven't forgotten. The way people grieve and recover from their losses is very individual, and I think BooBoo would not want you to be in pain constantly from his loss. He'll always be in your heart, and I believe you'll be reunited one day. And really, it's a comfort to people who come here to know that the pain of grieving does level off after a time. You haven't forgotten him, I don't think, and his spirit will always be in your heart, so you're not doing him any injustice by healing, and where he is, he knows that. Take care - Barbara

5catsmom,
THANK YOU! Your words really comforted me and you are so right.

I know exactly how you feel. I lost Meg 3 weeks ago and now her face seems a little foreign to me. I watch videos of her and she feels very gone. After just 3 weeks, she is fading away. I think about her every day and still honor her memory, but I don't feel her presence like I did right after she passed. I don't want to forget her. I want her to be fresh in my mind, but I also don't want to be tormented. I miss her so much. I love my new dog Ike, and thankfully, he is very different from Meg. I don't want my memories to fade, but I guess that's just a part of healing.

Funny thing just happened. I wiped some dust off my desk and one of her little hairs stuck to my finger. Maybe they are always with us and we just need to watch for the little things that they do.