Okay, I'm going out on a limb here telling this story for fear you will all think I have gone nutso. Goliath was having severe urinary incontinence for months before we let him sleep on 12/14/04. This morning I was sitting on the couch with my husband and, all of the sudden, I smelt urine - as if Goliath had just accidentally peed again. Also, the water bowl was empty again, just as if Goliath had drunk it all in one night like he used to. Surely, the water bowl must have been emptied by his brother, but the urine smell? I can hope that this was a sign, can't I????

I was the one who always cleaned up his messes, so I'm hoping he's telling me that he's fine and he's peeing all over Rainbow Bridge!

Anyway, all kidding aside, I miss my big brown fuzzy so much and last night was so very hard. I'm glad we all have this place to come to!!

Here is a picture of his dog-brother (he also has bird-brothers and sisters). His name is "Nutter" or "Nutter-Butter" and he is in fine health. He misses Goliath, too.

Take care everyone.

Oh, darn. I'll try again to post Nutter's picture.

I think it's definitely a sign! Goliath is running around with a full bladder, marking new territory, and having a great time. I think that was his way of letting you know.

Shiloh had a little lizard hole she used to dig at, every once in a while I'll see fresh dig marks there. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think that's her way of saying "Hey, mom, I'm still around, and I'm still interested in that darn lizard!"

Take care,
Kathleen

Thanks Kathleen!! That's such a cute story. Of course I don't think you're crazy at all. I just know our babies are letting us know they're okay and not to be sad or worry about them. I take great comfort in that. By the way, Shiloh was absolutely beautiful, and I just love that name.

Traci

Nutter is quite the handsome fellow! I feel like I know him up close and personal!!!

Yesterday was hard for me also, I missed Moose so much. I heard him whine last night......Moose was a whinner he loved to whine. I posted what happened to me under the post of falling star. Ya know I think if we quiet our soul enough we can feel thier presence, in those moments I have I dont hear a voice of Moose, I feel his emotions, and I know he is okay and he is sorry he took off to explore, sorry he did what he did. Weird.....maybe. The rollorcoasters of emotion don't seem to have the deep drops as before, I think of it like....our hearts as we get older, it is cracked cracked from being hurt then there are pieces of it missing that represent love that we have given and wasnt returned, then in some spots where pieces are missing they are filled in and that represents the love we gave and was given back, it is a bueatiful heart much more bueatiful than a brand new one with no scars for it knows what love and loss and joy are. I love the saying I read once...by Charles Stanley "When I look at the world through tears, I see things dry eyes could'nt" Pamela

It is definitely a sign. There is a warm spot by the sink where Oswald used to lie. I am sure a bit of his energy is still there, and will stay there until I don't need it as a comfort any more.

Kathleen -

Yes, came out a bit BIG, didn't it?


I am so glad that others have experienced things like this. It's good to know that our babies can still comfort us in some way. I'm actually starting to feel better (at least right now) and it's thanks mostly to this site and all of you.

Lots of love,

Traci

I had an experience this afternoon that I am sure was a sign or message from my Ellie. It won't hold any significance to anyone but it was to do with white daisies.

My friend Gerry still hears her cat Sam pad down the stairs sometimes on the anniversary of his death. He has been dead for ten years.

My friend Eleanor who runs an animal sanctuary had a particular favorite pony, Barney. He because ill and died. A few days later she had left the sanctuary and was driving home when she realised she had left her bag behind. She turned and drove back to the sanctuary. It was all in darkness and she had to use a torch to walk up the dark lane to the main building. On the left was the field where Barney had been, as she walked past the field she heard him neigh twice. She turned her torch on the field and there was nothing there.

I believe that animals do survive death and that their spirits continue to live on. Too many people I know have had signs from there beloved pets, for me not to believe it.
Love to all,
jilly

I don't think anyone here thinks you're crazy. I, too, have felt Kona around. The other day when I walked into the house, I could smell her. We've put all her things away, so there's nothing left that would smell. I like the thought of Goliath peeing all over Rainbow Bridge. Kona is probably right behind. Even though she was a girl, she loved to mark.

And, Nutter is a sweet guy. I love the little white spot on the top of his head.

Love Susan

OK - Now I have to open another box of kleenex!

None of us is crazy. We are just lucky enough to have had such close bonds with our fur-kids that it never ends, even when they leave our sight. I've been "talking to my dog" (Heidi) about her "bunny-\brother" being gone. When Heidi looks into the room where Rusty spent most of his time, I tell here that Rusty's not in there anymore. He's right here....Then I point to my heart. That's where he is and always will be.

Perhaps Rusty, after sending me my falling star yesterday, told Ellie, Goliath, Oswald, Moose and Shiloh that they had better send their moms a message, too!

By the way, Nutter is very handsome....................

Pamela - your description of the heart with scars being more beautiful than a brand new heart. I LOVED it!!!

I know I am repeating myself, but I feel so fortunate to have found LS. I still feel empty with Rusty gone but without this place to come to...........The pain would be unbearable.

Lynn

XXOO

I think I may have had a few signs too; it's been almost 4 months now since my Jakeybug died.

The most recent one was this past Sunday, we went to a local wrestling match at the high school gym nearby - lots of families there, old folks and young kids, everyone.

I was watching some of the young boys chasing each other around the mats before the matches started, they were about 6 or 7 years old, young and frisky. For some reason they reminded me of my Jake and how he loved to run around and play outside, so I was thinking about him, you know, like if he had been human he would've been doing what those boys were doing just then.

And suddenly I had the strongest feeling he was sitting next to me on the bleacher, watching the boys run and laughing with me, being amused by them. I swear I felt it.

Nothing in this world is crazy when we can know that our babies are near us. It is wonderful to hear of all the ways each once was visited and touched by their baby. My husband says Chili Bean was on the bed the other night, he felt her moving around. No other babies were in the room. He was afraid I would think he was crazy I wish I could feel her.
Ann

My Maxie is always sending me little signs. I really can't explain this one. I keep his collar on his urn with his heart shaped rabies tag and his bone shaped name tag on the front of it. The bone is always on the front. The other day, I was wrapping Christmas presents and burst out in tears and had to go sit and have a good cry for a while. I kept telling Max how much I love him. I looked over at his urn, and the HEART tag was on top of the other tag. There's only my husband and me and he didn't touch it. Maybe my brother in law was looking at the tags and I didn't notice and he moved them. Anyway........it was so special to look at Max and to see that big old red heart rabies tag right there in front telling me he loved me too.
I've only told one other person this, but I know everyone here will understand.

Carol