My Squeaky died while I was away on holiday and I didn't know of her passing until I returned. I have not been able to overcome the grief or the guilt, but last night I took part in the Rainbow Bridge Candle Ceremony which has helped bring me some peace. You can access the cermony on the Rainbow Bridge website. Every Monday night people from all over the world visit the site at the designated time to come to remember thier furbabies who have passed on or to pray for thier sick pets. (9pm UK/10pm USA). You can take part online or hold the ceremony whenever you want as the text is on the site too.
What happens is you have 3 candles - you light the first for your furbaby and say whatever is in your heart. I reminded my girl how much I love her. You light the second and think of all those babies who have passed on or who are ill. (You can add thier names to the site). Finally you light the third candle to remember those animals that are abandoned/who have noone to love them. I finished my ceremony with 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' by Eva Cassidy (as I know that's where my baby is - at Rainbow Bridge). Afterwards I went outside - it was a clear night and I saw the most beautiful star, I just felt my Squeaky so close. Today is a bit better - I can smile at the memories, although I still hurt.
I wanted to let you know about the Candle Ceremony - you are not alone in your pain, whether you have lost your furbaby or your baby is ill. I feel that I'm coming to terms with Squeaky's passing and have taken her into my heart where she will live forever.
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Purrylady