Cheryl83
May 20 2011, 05:14 AM
To my baby girl, Daisy:
Well, the day has arrived sweetheart. A year ago today, you left us to join the angels. Not a day has passed since, where you haven't been in my thoughts and heart. It took me almost a year to get to this point – but I now realize that you left a part of you behind. I still feel you so strongly. You're still a big part of my present life. Your essence is still here, and so is your love. I promise to forever keep you alive through my memories and love for you.
Of course I still miss your physical presence though. How could I not? I miss your cuddles. I miss your scent. I miss your warmth. I miss your Daisy-kisses. I miss your expressive little face. I miss how happy you looked whenever you were eating your favourite foods, or getting strokes and attention off your mummy or daddy. I miss how you thought you were a dog, and would curl up in your bed, cuddling your teddy bears, or how you would follow me around the house. I miss how you would shake your huge ears whenever you were annoyed with something. I could go on and on about all the things I miss.
But I truly believe that I will see you again one day. A love this strong cannot just end.
I want to thank you for making the five years I shared with you some of the most wonderful years of my life. I want to thank you for being the most loving, trusting, sweet, affectionate, intelligent, funny, little bunny there ever was. I want to thank you for making me a better person – a more loving and open person. Thank you for bringing daddy and I even closer than we already were. Daddy misses you a lot too sweetheart. He said that he could still cry a river whenever he thinks of you. It must be so hard for him because he keeps it all inside, and he hasn't had the support of this wonderful forum. Please watch over him too and let him feel your love.
Well, until we meet again my sweet baby girl ... I will keep the love and memories close to my heart.
Daddy and I love you so very much, and always will. *I'm holding you now and kissing your head.... I hope you can feel me*
My beautiful angel:
Cheryl83
May 20 2011, 05:28 AM
I would also like to say a massive thank you to the creator of this amazing forum, and to all of its wonderful members. I really don't know how I would have gotten through this last year without it, and without all of you.
A special thank you to my dear friend, moon_beam. You have been there for me every step of the way. Whatever 'rollercoaster emotion' I was going through, you always had the right words to say to make me feel better. I wouldn't be at the place I am now without you. Thank you so much for your unwavering support and friendship. You're an amazing person; a true angel here on earth. Your Eli, Abbygayle, Oslo (and all your other furangels) and Noah are blessed to have you as their Mom. I am honored to be able to call you my friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Big hugs -- Cheryl xx
moon_beam
May 20 2011, 02:25 PM
Dear Cheryl, thank you so much for sharing your precious Miss Daisy's "angel-versary" with us, and also for sharing these WONDEFUL pictures of your precious little girl with us. Please know beyond all shadow of a doubt that your precious girl feels your kisses and love reaching upward to her in heaven's perfect garden. The sound of your voice and the warmth of your touch are still - - and always will be -- precious to her.
My dear friend, it is an honor and a blessing to be able to offer you comfort, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey, as it is also an honor and a privilege to be your friend. Please know I am ALWAYS here for you, my friend, at all times and in all circumstances.
My friend, I hope today is being kind to you. Thank you again so o o o very much for sharing your love letter to your precious Miss Daisy with us. Please know you are frequently in my thougths and prayers every day, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
janika
May 20 2011, 05:34 PM
Thinking of you dear Cheryl and your beloved Angel Daisy
Hugs
Jan and my Angels and Pixie x
Gretta's Mom
May 20 2011, 06:57 PM
Dear Cheryl93,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, touching letter to your Daisy. It expresses everything every one of us here has to say to their special someone. Daisy really IS the best bunny who ever lived. How cuddly she must have been. And, like MoonBeam, I, too, know that one day we WILL be reunited with our precious, special soul-aminals. I second your massive thank you to the creators of this site. It's a circle of people like you and me who have loved and been loved by truly special animals. Lightning Strikers have not just have "pets". We have been visited and loved and taught by soul-mates who have found us among the billions of people on earth. Found THE one whose heart is the other half of theirs, whose soul has been joined to theirs since time began - and who will be reunited in the Perfect World. They've made it over - to that place where all is warm and safe and blessed. Once you've experienced this spirit-connection, it changes you forever. Isn't it amazing how they do it! They're always warm, loving, comfortable, comforting, cheering --- no matter what. If we learned just that from these blessed creatures think what a wonderful world this would become.
My heart is with you, Cheryl, on this difficult day. Again, what an exquisite letter you've written to your Daisy. She see, hears and loves you - today and always.
Best wishes,
Gretta's mom
AlexisMarie
May 20 2011, 11:06 PM
Cheryl,
You are right . . . a love this strong will never end. The pictures of Daisy are so sweet, I can see why you love her so much. Thank you for sharing your journey and comforting words to help me move forward. I'm sure our Daisies are having the most wonderful time in the Heavens above. I'm glad that life is going well for you. Take Care.
Lots of Hugs
Annette
Peggy's Human
May 21 2011, 12:34 AM
Hi Cheryl,
I am so sorry you have to recognize such a sad anniversay. Miss Daisy was a beautiful bunny and I thank you for sharing her pics. I had to smile while looking at them. She looks so relaxed and comfortable in her little bed! I hope you're doing okay today and that your heart is filled with many happy memories of the love you shared.
You and Daisy are in my prayers.
Please take care of yourself,
Peggy
Cheryl83
May 22 2011, 08:20 AM
Dear moon_beam, Jan, Gretta's Mom, Annette, and Peggy.
Thank you all sooooooo much for your lovely responses and words of encouragement. Thanks so much for sharing my Daisy with me; I'm so pleased you liked the pictures. You all know the feeling when somebody comments on how 'cute' your precious furbaby is, and your heart beams with pride

Words just cannot express how grateful I am to each of you.
I hope you're all doing okay. You're all in my thoughts and prayers, always.
Big hugs -- Cheryl xx
Gretta's Mom
May 23 2011, 07:02 PM
Dear Cheryl83
And a big hi to Ms Daisy, the most beautiful bunny there ever was. Just here to say thanks again for the exquisite letter you wrote to your Daisy-Bunny. She must have been SOOOOOO soft! Both she and I and all your Lightning Strike friends give you both some big cyber-hugs and hope your day goes/went well.
Gretta's mom
Cheryl83
May 24 2011, 07:29 AM
QUOTE (Gretta's Mom @ May 24 2011, 01:02 AM)

Dear Cheryl83
And a big hi to Ms Daisy, the most beautiful bunny there ever was. Just here to say thanks again for the exquisite letter you wrote to your Daisy-Bunny. She must have been SOOOOOO soft! Both she and I and all your Lightning Strike friends give you both some big cyber-hugs and hope your day goes/went well.
Gretta's mom
Bless you, Gretta's mom, and your beautiful angel Gretta. You're a wonderful person and your Gretta is so lucky you have you as her mom.
I hope you're doing okay today. You're in my thoughts.
Big hugs, Cheryl and Daisy xx
LoveMyMickey
May 24 2011, 01:03 PM
Dear Cheryl,
Daisy is the sweetest and cutest little rabbit that I have ever seen. I read in another thread how she would put her head under your hand so you would keep stroking her, so cute.
Your letter to her was beautiful. She was so lucky to have you for her mom. I can just see my Mickey up in Heaven's beautiful garden barking a "hello" to Daisy and wagging his tail.
God Bless you and your family!
LoveMyMickey
Cheryl83
May 25 2011, 03:09 AM
QUOTE (LoveMyMickey @ May 24 2011, 07:03 PM)

Dear Cheryl,
Daisy is the sweetest and cutest little rabbit that I have ever seen. I read in another thread how she would put her head under your hand so you would keep stroking her, so cute.
Your letter to her was beautiful. She was so lucky to have you for her mom. I can just see my Mickey up in Heaven's beautiful garden barking a "hello" to Daisy and wagging his tail.
God Bless you and your family!
LoveMyMickey
Dear 'LoveMyMickey',
Thank you soooo much for your sweet, supportive note. What a wonderful image of your handsome cuttie-pie, Mickey, barking a hello to my Daisy. I like to imagine all of our furbabies playing at Heaven's garden and watching over everyone on this forum together

I hope you're doing okay in your own grieving journey. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and gratitude, Cheryl x
LoveMyMickey
May 25 2011, 05:28 PM
Thank you Cheryl. I am doing better in this grief journey, but some days aren't so good. I have lots of pictures on my computer of Mickey and us. I look at those and feel I have had a small visit with him.
I hope you are doing better day by day. You are always in my thoughts and prayers...God Bless..
LoveMyMickey
Cheryl83
May 26 2011, 08:20 AM
QUOTE (LoveMyMickey @ May 25 2011, 11:28 PM)

Thank you Cheryl. I am doing better in this grief journey, but some days aren't so good. I have lots of pictures on my computer of Mickey and us. I look at those and feel I have had a small visit with him.
I hope you are doing better day by day. You are always in my thoughts and prayers...God Bless..
LoveMyMickey
I can so relate to the "some days aren't so good" -- especially during the early stages. Unfortunately, some days are worse than others. But please believe me when I say that with time it will get easier and the 'good' days will start to outnumber the 'bad'. I'm glad you still feel your Mickey close... I found that as time went on, I started to feel my Daisy more and more. They will always be with us.
Wishing you well and sending you big hugs,
Cheryl xx
Gretta's Mom
May 28 2011, 06:58 AM
Hello Cheryl
Just a note to let you know that I'm thinking about you and the cutest bunny who ever lived. Sometimes people think cats and dogs are the only "real" pets. So not so! Miss Daisy is the proof positive that that's NOT TRUE. Thanks for sharing her and your amazing letter with us. I'm a little on the down side of the roller coaster today so looking at Ms Daisy brings a smile to my face. Together we WILL make it.
Have a 'hoppy' day (and I'm sure that isn't the first time you've heard THAt :))
Gretta's mom
kajoorsmom
Jun 18 2011, 12:45 AM
Dear Daisy and Kajoor,
Your mom's are hoping that you two have found each other and keep tabs on one another as we do down here. We miss you and can't believe we've survived a year without you. We love you!
Love,
Rachna
~~Cheryl, I took the liberty to write from both of us
Brutus
Jun 18 2011, 06:54 AM
Cheryl,
what a lovely letter to your sweet Daisy. How lucky she was to have such a great Mom and Dad. Anniversaries are definately bitter sweet. A time for lots of reflection and memories. Daisy will always be with you.
Many hugs,
Sonya
Cheryl83
Jun 19 2011, 12:10 PM
QUOTE (kajoorsmom @ Jun 18 2011, 06:45 AM)

Dear Daisy and Kajoor,
Your mom's are hoping that you two have found each other and keep tabs on one another as we do down here. We miss you and can't believe we've survived a year without you. We love you!
Love,
Rachna
~~Cheryl, I took the liberty to write from both of us

Awww, thanks Rachna, that's so sweet

I often like to think of my Daisy and your KJ playing together, and of both of them looking down and looking out for us. What a lovely, comforting image that is.
I hope you're doing okay. You're in my thoughts.
Cheryl x
Cheryl83
Jun 19 2011, 12:12 PM
QUOTE (Brutus @ Jun 18 2011, 12:54 PM)

Cheryl,
what a lovely letter to your sweet Daisy. How lucky she was to have such a great Mom and Dad. Anniversaries are definately bitter sweet. A time for lots of reflection and memories. Daisy will always be with you.
Many hugs,
Sonya
Hi Sonya,
Thank you for dropping by and sharing my letter to Daisy with me. You're so right -- our babies will always be with us, I feel that stronger than ever now

I hope you're doing okay.
Hugs, Cheryl xx
Gretta's Mom
Jun 19 2011, 08:03 PM
Hello Cheryl
Happy "every day" to you and your adorable bunny Daisy. Won't it me wonderful when we reunite with them and there will be no more TIME, just eternity to love and be loved!
Getting there ....
Gretta's mom
Cheryl83
Jun 20 2011, 05:22 PM
QUOTE (Gretta's Mom @ Jun 20 2011, 02:03 AM)

Hello Cheryl
Happy "every day" to you and your adorable bunny Daisy. Won't it me wonderful when we reunite with them and there will be no more TIME, just eternity to love and be loved!
Getting there ....
Gretta's mom
Hello Gretta's Mom,
Thank you for your thoughtful words. What you said actually reminded me of a poem that I wrote for my Daisy. I will copy and paste it here in hope that you too will gain some comfort from it

---
"I want to believe
In Heaven's Sweet Gate
Where you, my Angel, eagerly await
For me to join you
Together again
For an eternity of love
Free from worry or pain
I'd spend all my time
Just holding you near
Kissing your nose
Scratching your ear
We'd play all the games
That you loved to play
With no interruptions
No, "Mommy can't stay"
And oh what a joy
How happy I'd be
Finally complete
Finally free
Yes, I DO believe
In Heaven's Sweet Gate,
Where you, my Angel, eagerly await
For me to join you
Together again
For an eternity of love
Free from worry or pain"
Written by: Cheryl
Isn't that a lovely, comforting thought? That one day we will be together again forever? With no worries about illnesses etc?

I'm so pleased to hear that you're "getting there". One day at a time, Gretta's Mom. I'm right here with you.
Take care,
Cheryl xx
Gretta's Mom
Jun 21 2011, 07:44 AM
Oh Cheryl
Thank you so much for the beautiful Daisy-poem. It brought tears to my eyes (which is making my psychic dog Rufus get up and come on over to put his nose between me and the computer in his clumsy, loveable boy-dog way to comfort me). Thank you for being with me as I go day by day along this road. Like you, I truly, TRULY believe that we WILL be reunited with our spirit animals in the Perfect World.
I'm a big fan of old (OLD) blues, bluegrass and gospel music and since Gretta's home-going I have been making up Gretta-words to some of them. One of my favorites is to the tune of "Hobo's Lullaby" sung by all the old folkies, especially Woody Guthrie (you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN_xvE79iXE)Here are the Gretta words:
CHORUS
Go to sleep my weary human
Let the tears fall from your eyes
Can’t you hear us doggies playing
That’s the soul-dogs’ lullaby.
VERSE 1
Don’t you worry ‘bout tomorrow
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you hug a soft warm pillow
And a piece of (Gretta’s) soul
VERSE 2
I know that sickness took me from you
It causes trouble everywhere
But when you die and come to heaven
There will be no sickness there.
VERSE 3
Though the road by rough and rocky
And your heart be filled with pain,
When you come up here to heaven
We’ll be together once again.
We WILL be reunited ... and we're working as hard as we can to be worthy of that! Thank you for the beautiful thoughts and poem, Cheryl. Together we stand!
Gretta's mom
Cheryl83
Jun 21 2011, 10:11 AM
The lyrics to that song are just PERFECT and oh so true. Thank you for sharing, it's so inspirational.
I hope you're having an 'okay' day today. Bless Rufus for being so in touch with your emotions. And bless your darling Gretta for sending him to you.
Big hugs,
Cheryl xx
moon_beam
Jun 21 2011, 01:54 PM
Hi, Cheryl, thank you so very much for re-posting your beautiful poem to your precious Miss Daisy. What beautiful words from a beautiful heart to your beautiful baby girl. Thank you so very much for sharing your precious Daisy, your loving heart, and your beautiful poem with us.
I hope today is treating you and Franky kindly, my friend. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
leejaye
Jun 22 2011, 06:53 AM
Dear Cheryl83 and Gretta's Mom, Beautiful words and thoughts, thanks heaps for sharing them, I know you wrote them for your own furry souls, but they made me feel better, thanks again!!
Cheryl83
Jun 22 2011, 07:10 AM
Thanks, moon_beam. Hope you and Noah are doing okay today.
Thanks, leejaye. I'm glad you found comfort in the words. We WILL be reunited with our babies one day. I hope you're doing okay.
Take care,
Cheryl xx
moon_beam
Jun 25 2011, 04:33 PM
Hi, Cheryl, thank you again so much for sharing your beautiful poem to your precious Miss Daisy with us. Noah is doing well, and I'm doing better. I have been struggling with new computer "issues" over the last few days which has not been a fun activity at all. But at least I'm functional now and I can once again do something POSITIVE with this gizmo.
I hope life is treating you and Franky kindly these days. Even though I may be temporarily waylaid by "technical difficulties" please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to knowing how things are going with you.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Ollie's Mama
Jun 26 2011, 04:30 AM
Hi, Cheryl and Gretta's Mom (and moon_beam)! I just wanted to say thank you so much for the lovely poem and song and that I'm sending hugs to you all.
Love,
Terri
kajoorsmom
Jul 6 2011, 12:17 AM
Hey Cheryl,
Thought of you today. A year later I still think about Kajoor everyday and life without him at times still doesn't make sense. Thanks for posting your notes to Daisy

They are exactly what I want to say to KJ. Hope all is well with you!
~Rachna
Cheryl83
Jul 6 2011, 04:55 PM
QUOTE (kajoorsmom @ Jul 6 2011, 06:17 AM)

Hey Cheryl,
Thought of you today. A year later I still think about Kajoor everyday and life without him at times still doesn't make sense. Thanks for posting your notes to Daisy

They are exactly what I want to say to KJ. Hope all is well with you!
~Rachna
Hi Rachna,
Thanks for stopping by. Funnily enough, I was thinking about you today too, and wondering how you were doing. Yes, I still think about Daisy everyday too, and I hope I always will. It's our way of keeping them here with us -- maybe when they randomly pop into our thoughts it's because they're paying us a little visit and saying hello? Before they go back to their playtime at the Bridge

Thanks again for your message. I hope you're well? Hugs to you and your angel KJ, from me and my angel xx
LoveMyMickey
Aug 10 2011, 06:25 PM
Cheryl.....I hope you are doing well.....I want to wish you a belated "Happy Birthday".....Sorry I missed it earlier. I hope you had a wonderful birthday with lots of cake and ice cream.
Hugs,
LoveMyMickey
Cheryl83
Aug 11 2011, 12:15 PM
QUOTE (LoveMyMickey @ Aug 11 2011, 12:25 AM)

Cheryl.....I hope you are doing well.....I want to wish you a belated "Happy Birthday".....Sorry I missed it earlier. I hope you had a wonderful birthday with lots of cake and ice cream.
Hugs,
LoveMyMickey
Hi LoveMyMickey,
Thank you so much for the thoughtful note and birthday wishes, that's so very sweet of you. I know your Mickey is smiling down on us now and thinking, "Yep, that's my thoughtful Mom"

I had a great day, thank you. I'm so lucky to have a wonderful Fiance, and wonderful family and friends, who made it special. Of course, I missed my Daisy a lot -- you know how it is, you always seem to miss them that little bit extra on special occasions. But I know she was right there with me in spirit.
I do hope you're doing okay these days. I don't post as much as I used to, but I still think about you, and others on this forum, often.
Big hugs, Cheryl xx
LoveMyMickey
Aug 11 2011, 01:06 PM
Hi Cheryl...You are so very welcome. I'm so glad you had a great birthday. I'm sure too, that Daisy was right there with you, maybe wanting a bite of something, or just a cuddle with mama.
I'm doing okay, I have my good days and then a bad day will pop up. I hope you and family are doing well. I think I remember you will be going to school? Anyway, good luck with your studies.
Stop by when you can....God Bless...
Hugs,
LoveMyMickey
raerae777
Aug 12 2011, 12:39 AM
Hi Cheryl,
Your Daisy was SO cute!! I laughed out loud when you said she thought she was a dog. My aunt had a cat like that. Animals are funny, that's for sure. I love your poem and Gretta's mom's song. So sweet. I hope you are having a good and peaceful week.
Much love.
Cinder's Mama
Cheryl83
Aug 12 2011, 07:18 AM
QUOTE (raerae777 @ Aug 12 2011, 06:39 AM)

Hi Cheryl,
Your Daisy was SO cute!! I laughed out loud when you said she thought she was a dog. My aunt had a cat like that. Animals are funny, that's for sure. I love your poem and Gretta's mom's song. So sweet. I hope you are having a good and peaceful week.
Much love.
Cinder's Mama
Hi Rae,
Thanks so much for stopping by. You're right -- animals are funny, I only wish there was some way of knowing what goes on in their little heads. That's cute about your Aunt's cat. I currently have a little Dwarf Hamster who thinks that he's a .... well, I'm not sure what he thinks he is, but he's unlike any hamster I've ever had (and I had quite a few when I was growing up!). He comes to you when you call his name, he coo's like a pigeon when he's eating something he really enjoys, and he actually purrs like a cat when you're holding and stroking him. He's such an oddball, but so cute

Rae, thanks again for your post, and I wish you and your gorgeous new additions lot's of fun and happiness together.
You're in my thoughts.
Cheryl xx
Gretta's Mom
Aug 12 2011, 11:30 AM
Hi Daisy
Thanks for hopping around up there in the Perfect World so everybody can see the MOST gorgeous bunny who has even been! Your mom's found a whole bunch of friends down here who have fur-babies up there living with you. I'm sure all the doggies have chased you by now, but, hey it's the perfect world and they don't do it seriously and you don't get worn out and I'm sure after all that exercises you all just lie down together and brag about your humans.
Keep sending down those good wishes and guidances and loves .... oh how we all need them from our fur-babies who've "made it."
Thanks heaps - and here's a great big carrot for you. (Daisy, Could you clear something up for me, please? Do bunnies actually love carrots or is that just something we human thought up? Thanks much.)
Your truly,
Gretta's mom
Cheryl83
Aug 15 2011, 06:33 AM
QUOTE (Gretta's Mom @ Aug 12 2011, 05:30 PM)

Hi Daisy
Thanks for hopping around up there in the Perfect World so everybody can see the MOST gorgeous bunny who has even been! Your mom's found a whole bunch of friends down here who have fur-babies up there living with you. I'm sure all the doggies have chased you by now, but, hey it's the perfect world and they don't do it seriously and you don't get worn out and I'm sure after all that exercises you all just lie down together and brag about your humans.
Keep sending down those good wishes and guidances and loves .... oh how we all need them from our fur-babies who've "made it."
Thanks heaps - and here's a great big carrot for you. (Daisy, Could you clear something up for me, please? Do bunnies actually love carrots or is that just something we human thought up? Thanks much.)
Your truly,
Gretta's mom
Hi Gretta's Mom,
Thanks for your lovely note to my little Daisy. I know she is smiling as she 'feels' your thoughts and words. I know I smiled when I read them

Daisy says thanks for the carrot. Yes, she does enjoy carrots very much. Here in the Earthly World, she was only allowed the odd one as a treat, as they're high in sugar content and too much can be bad for them, and lead to weight issues. However, she doesn't have to worry about that in The Perfect World, so she is so happy that she can eat as many carrots as she wants!

Daisy says she's going to find your Gretta now, and tell her about your note, and how wonderful and thoughtful her Mom is. Together, they will look down on us both, and send us love and positive vibes.
Take care of yourself. You and Rufus are frequently in my thoughts.
Hugs, Cheryl ... and Daisy xx
Gretta's Mom
Aug 25 2011, 07:30 PM
Hi Cheryl
Just stopping by to tell you that every time I think of your Daisy and especially when I look at her little picture - a big smile comes to my face. She's the most beautiful bunny who ever lived. Thank you for reminding me that our animal friends include many more "people" than just doggies and kitties.
Keep well.
Gretta's mom
Cheryl83
Aug 26 2011, 08:55 AM
QUOTE (Gretta's Mom @ Aug 26 2011, 01:30 AM)

Hi Cheryl
Just stopping by to tell you that every time I think of your Daisy and especially when I look at her little picture - a big smile comes to my face. She's the most beautiful bunny who ever lived. Thank you for reminding me that our animal friends include many more "people" than just doggies and kitties.
Keep well.
Gretta's mom
Hi Gretta's Mom,
Thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad my little Daisy makes you smile -- she makes me smile every single day, even now. I smile too when I think of your sweet Gretta and how you describe her as "the kindest chocolate Lab that ever lived"... I just know how sweet and gentle she is and it warms my heart. We are two very lucky people to have met these souls and to have loved, and been loved, by them.
I have included another pic of my Daisy, falling asleep, all cosy in her bed, cuddling one of her favourite teds (unfortunately, it was taken on an old cell phone so the picture quality is not very good). I hope this brings another smile to your face and heart.
Thinking of you, Cheryl xx
tahoeden
Aug 26 2011, 12:06 PM
Hey Cheryl,
Time sure goes by, huh? Over a year now...unreal. Well, you are still hanging in there. In one of your posts you said it makes you smile to think of Daisy...that's quite an accomplishment and achievement compared to where you were last year.
Early this morning, (getting close to 16 months now without Kota), I had my FIRST dream ever of her. She was young, and I was holding and hugging and petting her, and so happy to see her. Then reality...waking up...and I just sobbed, and now I can't shake it . Don't know what else to say. You know I always wish you well.
Dennis
moon_beam
Aug 26 2011, 05:04 PM
Hi, Cheryl, thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful picture of your beloved Daisy with us. Sleepy time pictures are always special as they are so relaxed and you can see the happiness in their faces knowing they are safe and warm and loved.
I hope life is treating you and little Franky kindly these days. I imagine soon you will be signing up for your next semester of classes. I know your beloved Daisy and little Freddy are coaching you on what classes to take, and are so very proud of their mum.
Thank you again so much for sharing this adorable picture of your beloved Daisy with us. I hope you will have a very peaceful evening, my friend, and a very pleasant weekend. Please know you and your little Franky are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Peggy's Human
Aug 27 2011, 02:04 AM
Hi Cheryl,
Okay, QUIT IT!!! (just kidding!) Your beautiful poem made me cry.

I think anyone, with any type of pet would relate to your beautiful poem. Thank you so much for sharing! I hope things are going well for you and I wish you a very happy, belated B-Day and wish you the most amazing year so far.
Take care,
Peggy
moon_beam
Sep 15 2011, 06:31 PM
Hi, Cheryl, just stopping by to say hello and to see how you're doing. I know you still have some time before you start back to university. Have you got your courses lined up yet for the semester? I hope life is treating you kindly, my friend. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Cheryl83
Sep 16 2011, 07:47 AM
QUOTE (moon_beam @ Sep 16 2011, 12:31 AM)

Hi, Cheryl, just stopping by to say hello and to see how you're doing. I know you still have some time before you start back to university. Have you got your courses lined up yet for the semester? I hope life is treating you kindly, my friend. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Hi, my dear friend, moon_beam,
Thank you so much for stopping by, and checking in on me. Yes, I still have two weeks before I return. My modules have come through for the semester; they are: "Understanding Criminal Behaviour", "Perspectives on Deviance and Mental Health", "Law and The Criminal Justice System", and "Research Evaluation". They all seem really interesting, and I'm looking forward to getting started on them. I also have a meeting in two weeks regarding possible volunteer work as an "Independent Custody Visitor". My role would be to turn up at custody sites, unannounced, and investigate how the detainees are being treated. I would check things like healthcare, food, cleanliness of their living quarters, and also check that they are getting treated with respect, etc. I would also do private interviews with some of the detainees. Of course, there would be a slight level of risk involved, but that's something I have to accept with the line of work I wish to go into in the future. The recruitment process is very gruelling (I think there are about 4 stages to it), so I'm not getting my hopes up, I'm just going to turn up for the meeting in two weeks and see what happens.
So, that's about it. How are you and the little'un doing? I bet you're looking forward to your weekend snuggles? Please give Noah an extra snuggle off me! I wish you both a pleasant and peaceful weekend. Thanks again for your note.
Big, big, hugs from me, Franky, and my two fluffy angels: Daisy and Freddy
moon_beam
Sep 16 2011, 01:14 PM
Dear Cheryl, thank you so much for sharing your news with me. Your courses sound very interesting indeed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your possible volunteer work as an "Independent Custody Visitor". Yeah, if you get this assignment you will need to be very aware of your surroudings and who is in close proximity to you. I would think private interviews would be done in a room that has some sort of surveillance for your protection, - - at least I would hope so since it would be a detention facility you would be visiting. Sounds like an exciting semester coming up for you, and I hope it is a very rewarding one as well. Please keep me posted as to how things are going for you.
So glad to know that little Franky is doing well. Noah is doing well, thank you so much for asking. Over the past couple of weeks or so he has had a couple of feline visitors come up to the door to look inside -- just stopping to say "hello - anybody home?" Noah does not appreciate this invasion of his territory. Thank goodness there is a glass door between the two of them because Noah does become quite agitated. As long as the visitors just use "his property" as a byway he doesn't have a problem with that, but their coming up to the door is quite a different matter. We are seeing another change in season together. It is hard to believe that next week we will be officially changing to autumn. It is now getting dark here before 7:30 p.m. Eastern time, and surnrise is taking a little longer in the morning as well. I don't do well driving in the dark anymore, so I'm grateful for my daylight working hours.
Noah and I are looking forward to our weekend together, and hope that you and your precious little Franky will have a wonderful weekend as well. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and as I give my little Noah an "auntie Cheryl" hug, please offer you precious Franky one from "auntie moon_beam.' I look forward to sharing your news whenever possible, my friend.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Gretta's Mom
Sep 16 2011, 03:26 PM
Hi Cheryl
Every time I think of your Daisy - I smile. I took my tagline for gretta (the kindest chocolate lab who ever lived) from your tagline for Daisy (the sweetest bunny who ever was). Somehow I just KNOW these two are fast friends up there in that Perfect World. It brings both a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. I suspect it will be that way until we're all reunited.
Thank you for sharing beautiful Ms Daisy with us. I can just about feel her soft fur and imagine what it must be like to cuddle such a soft bunny.
Have a good weekend!
Gretta;'s mom
Cheryl83
Sep 19 2011, 12:57 PM
Dear moon_beam: Thank you for your response, and for sharing how you and your sweet Noah are doing. I hope Noah doesn't become too agitated by his "visitors" and maybe he will get used to their stopping by to say "hello" and realize that they're no threat to him, to you, or to your home. I hope you both had a lovely weekend. Yes, the darker evenings are creeping in here in the UK too. The summer seems to have come and gone in a flash. I hope you and Noah keep warm and cosy. You're both in my thoughts every day xx
Dear Gretta's Mom: Thank you so much for your lovely and thoughtful note. I just know for sure that, with their sweet personalities, my Daisy and your Gretta are the best of buddies in the Perfect World. I'm sure our connection on here brought them together. Isn't that cute to think that a big gentle Lab could be friends with a little, fluffy bunny? Can you imagine them snuggled up together? It makes me smile. I hope you're doing okay today, and that you're continuing to take things one day a a time. You and Rufus are in my thoughts daily xx
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And to the love of my life, my sweet little bunny girl, Daisy: I know I haven't written to you on here for a while. I guess I kind of felt that I needed to 'make way' for all the new pain. I know you understand. I know you know that I still think of you every single day. I still smile at your memory. I still ache for your touch. And I know you know that I still love you so very much, and that I always will. I miss your warm, fluffy snuggles, and the tickle of your whiskers as you gave your special "Daisy-kisses". You really are the sweetest!

I'm sending you kisses, and head-strokes, and chin-tickles, and tummy-rubs, right now, can you feel them? I love you baby, love mummy xx
moon_beam
Sep 19 2011, 01:23 PM
Hi, Cheryl, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing, and for this WONDERFUL picture of your beloved Daisy. Her sweet Spirit shines through even when she's sleeping peacefully, knowing that she's wrapped in her Forever Mom's eternal love. Rest assured, my friend, that when she settles down for a nap in heaven's perfect garden, she is dreaming of YOU and all the love you share.
I am home now from work and my Noah is keeping watch out the big basement window for any "trespassers". He is the "protector" of his home now, or so he has taken on this role. He is so precious.
I hope today is treating you and your little Franky kindly, my friend. Thank you again so much for sharing this sweet picture of your beloved Daisy with us, and for sharing your heart-filled love letter to her with us. Please know you and your little Franky are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to knowing how you and your little pocket pal Franky are doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Cheryl83
May 20 2012, 12:48 PM
Hi sweetheart,
Well, it's 2 years today now, since you joined the angels.
I can't quite believe it. I remember starting this '1 year' thread as if it were yesterday. I remember you being here as if it were yesterday. I still miss you every day, and still think of you all the time. I always will, I promised you that. I'll never forget you. You'll always be my baby-girl. I hope you're having fun at the bridge, and that you still stop by to look over me every now and again.
Sending you lot's of head strokes, tummy rubs, and kisses.
Love you forever - your mummy ************xx
My little angel playing in the garden:
moon_beam
May 20 2012, 01:27 PM
Hi, Cheryl, thank you so much for sharing your and your beloved Daisy's 2-year angel-versary with us. It doesn't matter how much time progresses in our earthly journey - - our beloved companions are forever with us in our hearts and our memories - - they are always and forever a heartbeat close to us. Please know that your beloved Daisy is so very proud of you and your accomplishments, Cheryl. She is your cheerleader - - and I am standing with her joining her in her "Go Mum" cheers.
I hope today is treating you kindly, my friend. Thank you so much for sharing your beloved Daisy with us. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Cheryl, and that I always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam