Today is going to be rough. It would've been Cooper's 6th birthday. I remember I was so sad early in the year because I didn't want him to get older. I wanted him to be my baby forever. And now he never will get older. Tuesday it was 4 months since we lost him and today is his bday. It makes me even sadder because last year, on his bday, we were at the beach. We weren't with him. I never would've thought that would be his last. I really miss my little man. I've gotten used to the new routine with Rudy and Dori but I miss him every minute of every day. He's never far from my thoughts. No matter what I'm doing, he's right there, on my mind. But I guess that's how he was when he was alive too. I thought about how every decision would affect him. Too bad I didn't put more thought into the decision that took him from me. 

Happy 6th Birthday Cooper. Mommy misses and loves you more than you could know. I hope you are happy and enjoying your birthday, wherever you may be. If you were here, I'm sure we would be doing something special this weekend for your day. You are the love of my life and nothing is the same without you. I love you baby boy. 

Thinking of you on Cooper's birthday.

Daisy's birthday was tough for me, but I tried to push negative thoughts from my head that day. I'd tried to be happy because I know she'd have wanted me to. I looked at her picture and sang her "Happy Birthday".

You say that Cooper's in your thoughts, no matter where you are, or what you're doing. It's the same with me - but I've drawn huge comfort from that. I feel that in a way, they are still here with us, our thoughts keep them alive.

Wishing you well.

And... "Happy Birthday, Coop. Your lovely mommy loves and misses you so very much."

Cheryl x

Happy Birthday Lil Cooper!

MyHeartCooper, I know It's going to be tough for you today...but today....you celebrate the day he took his first breath 6 years ago, and changed your life forever. This day wouldn't have any meaning for you...if you hadn't been chosen to be his mom. He loves you...always.

I'm sure all our furbabies will be having lots of treats and playing games with him today.

Daisy: Please give Cooper a big hug because it's his special day...and give him a kiss and let him know that is from his mommy and that she loves him so very, very much.

Annette

Thinking of you on your dear Coopers Birthday. My own very first darling dog, my beautiful Pembroke Corgi, Vikki, also shares this birthday, many many years ago 9/9/1957. I was 6 years old when she came into my life and she left me 6 years later also on the operating table for what should have been a fairly simple operation. So this date means so much to me also, even after all these years we never forget them and still love them just as much as ever.
Hugs
Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

What a sweet tribute! It's always hard to hit those milestones when our beloveds are no longer here celebrating with us. Makes the realization of everything so much harder. But if anything, looking at picutres and reliving some happy memories should help you celebrate the wonderful years you were able to have with Cooper. You know he is watching over you!!!!

Hope you find peace today,
Christine

Hi, MyHeartCooper, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Wanting our precious furkids to stay forever young is normal, MyHeartCooper. Losing the privilege of their company at a very young age and through tragic circumstances does make us more aware of "what could have been", particularly during commemorative days like birthdays, holidays, weekends, vacations, etc..

You are in my thoughts and prayers, MyHeartCooper, hoping that you will feel your Cooper's sweet Living Spirit sharing this day with you just as he always has, and always will. He is forever a part of you, MyHeartCooper. May you find a special peace today, MyHeartCooper, and please let us know how you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you everyone. I felt like I had moved past the guilt but today I feel extra guilty. I feel like he would be here for his special day if only I'd stopped to think about the decision I made. I'm so sorry I took that away from him.

MyHeartCooper, my thoughts are with you today. I know it's a hard day for you.
-Donna