My little westie passed away in August. he was 15 years old and he just could not carry on any more. It is now 4 months down the line and I still feel the same now as I did the day he died. Christmas is just around the corner and I am dreading it. I wish it could be cancelled. How can I they expect me to be happy. I wrote a poem the day he passed on and it still hurts. Please find it attached.

Mags

Mags I am so sorry for the loss of your little westie and although you were blessed with 15 years with him no amount of time is ever enough. Please come and share his story with us. Sometimes it helps so much and we have a wonderful group of people here. The poem you wrote was just beautiful. We know how you feel about Christmas coming and there will be no joy for many of us.
Ann

The poem is beautiful.

Please dont worry about Christmas day just go with the flow, if you feel the need to cry pop into the toilet for a while.

I have one peace of advice if you dont want to spoil someone elses Christmas with tears and im afraid its dont drink. Our emotions reach an all time hight after a drink and we get upset more easily.

Just take one minute at a time and if your surrounded by people that love you then im sure theyll understand if you dont make it through the day without a tear or 100000000.

Love you all
Sue

Mags, I understand about Christmas...one less underfoot in the kitchen, one less nose sniffing the gifts.

For those who don't have MS Word or are uncomfortable downloading attachments, here's Mags' poem.

Westie

Today I lost my little boy,
He really was my pride and joy
I’m sitting here, what shall I do
My heart is breaking over you

Your toys, your lead, your little bed
No longer needed now your dead
I loved you so with all my heart
Without you here it falls apart

I trace the walks we used to take
Along the path beside the lake
And as I watch the waters flow
The tears are falling for you now

Now in the garden you lie asleep
And tears for you I softly weep
No more pain for my little man
Play and chase as now you can.

I know together we’ll be one day
Meet Paddy and Candy along the way
So my Sweetness when that day dawns
To Rainbow Bridge I hope you’re drawn

Goodnight, Sweet dreams I’ll miss you so
I’ll love you forever that you know
Thanks for all the fun we had
God bless you from Mum and Dad