One of the longest weeks of my life has drawn to a close. A week ago today I said goodbye to my beautiful Falkor. I miss him so much that the pain is physical. I know I'll get better, but it's such rough going in the early days.

Hi, Steph, you are so right about the early days of grief being rough - - downright unbearable. The "firsts" are always the hardest to get through -- the first day, the first week, the first month, the first holiday, the first vacation, the first birthday, the first - - - it seems like everyday feels like a "first" - - and it's painful - - emotionally and physically. We wonder where all those years went - - how they went so fast - - it seems like just yesterday - - and we wonder how we will ever adjust our lives to living without our beloved furchild. This is why it is so important to keep in touch with folks who do understand how we're feeling and what we're going through - - and who will be a source of encouragement and comfort, as I hope I am to you now. Please know you are not alone, Steph.

Peace and blessings,

moon_beam

Thank you Moon Beam. I got through the day somewhat ok, though I had several intense crying spells. I'm currently visiting my mother, and she and I had a little toast to Falkor which was quite nice, but when we looked at some of his photos I had to cut it short because I just got so emotional. Maybe we'll try again on my next visit.

I am very sorry.
Yes, the firsts are tough. Yesterday was the 8 week for me and I had my moments.
Moon_beam was right about everything. Could not have said it better.
Just remember we are all here for each other.

Many Hugs!!!!!!

Hi Steph, It's been almost 2mo for me and I haven't had a dry eye since. I had a talk show on the radio tonight. I wasn't even listening to it, but I did hear something that caught my attention. "The power of healing is through contact". Whether it'd be a hand on your shoulder or just a letter. And the first thing that came to mind was Lightning Strike. Like sissycat said we are all here for eachother. I've gotten more support from complete strangers(who I have grown fond of by there understanding and compasion) than my own family and friends. They look at me, say they are sorry, but their eyes tell me to "just get over it". You won't find that here...Soon we will be saying "I'm feeling a little better today" and that's when we know we've made the "contact". Hugs to you and Falkor.. Ann