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173975 tn?1216257775

In Memory of bonnie

My long-time friend passed away this morning.

That's her pic in my profile.

I'm very depressed . . . ..

Wyntre
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173975 tn?1216257775
Bonnie and the flock thank you for your kind words.

She probably should have gone to the vet earlier but we were selfishly thinking more about how we didn't want to lose her instead of considering her suffering.

But she never complained.  And Conz, yes, we've already heard from her.  More importantly, we can feel her . . .

Ladywhy . . .we know how hard it is . . . .

maui . . .hope you, tippie and sam slept well last night.  :)

bug,

thanks for understanding.

We all feel better today so we thank everyone for listening . . .

wyntre and flock

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Wytre I am 6'1" 275 lbs. and I cried like a baby for days and would break into tears weeks and months later. I still do now on ocassion, years later.

But after I while I put up their pictures and remember all the hikes and frisbee games and just all the good fun things we did. Death is a part of life. Your best friend had the best life she could have with you and she was very lucky to have you and I know she appreciated you. Someday you will see her again. I really believe that.

I will talk to my passed friends now and then when I am alone sometimes. No, I'm not crazy. And they talk back in their own way. You will see.

As hard as it is I do it again and again becuase the joy they bring us far outweighs the pain we endure when they pass. And they would want it that way.
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212705 tn?1221620650
I'm so sorry.....
My lil guy is gonna be leaving me soon. I really don't know what/how I'm gonna do without him. He's 17...almost blind, almost deaf. I brought him to vet on Monday to find out why his legs are goin' out from under him and what i could do to keep him comfortable...it's just a matter of time. Like you...I'm hoping he goes peacefully in his sleep. I'm getting weepy just reading some of these posts and what you've already been through...it stinks. Again...I'm sorry.
Yvonnr
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217229 tn?1192762404
Wyn - you play music?

What do you play or write?

You know --- don't laugh --- But I write music lyrics and my own folkie kind of toons...

When my best friend (Boris - the cat) died --- I wrote him a song...  Now - when I sing it and strum it --- He comes to my mind.

Music is a true soul calmer.

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163322 tn?1458676408
Sooo sorry about your loss---this was the wrong post for me to read before I go to sleep; think I'll have to sleep with Tippie and Sam to make sure nothing happens to them tonite.  Bonnie's running happy and free now!

Hugs to you, Michelle
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146021 tn?1237204887
I'm so sad hearing about every's losses and pain. I hope everyone feels comfort in knowing that we all share the pain together.
Oh those sweet little babies....they take a piece of our hearts with them when they leave....it's wonderful that we can love them so, and KNOW with certainty that they loved us in return...
Hugs,
Bug
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163305 tn?1333668571
       We have a stellar jay stealing the cat's food. They sound so much like hawks at times. The crazy mirror attacking gray jay is still lurking about and every morning and evening there’s the gobble gang. Up the hill near the pond there are a couple of small hawks? that do that kite like thing of hovering before dropping, straight down into the grass. I wish I still had my book on native California birds. The only other wild life lurking about recently are the bathroom frogs and a jackrabbit.
   Are you making any music? I'm finally functioning again, I couldn't even drive during tx.
         Hang in there wyn, you'll make it.       hawke
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I am sorry for your loss.
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161341 tn?1189755824
Thanks Elaine!
Hope you and Nick are doing ok. Glad to hear you contacted Dr. Gish. Let us know what he says!
I think of you often, and hope you're having a good summer!

Hugs,
Htown
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161341 tn?1189755824
Hi Meki,  
We flew into Anchorage, rented a truck and drove to Seward. We spent 2 days there...took a whale watching trip and went kayaking. Then we drove to Denali and rented a cabin. Lots of hiking and exploring the area, and then we drove to Talkeetna and took a flight trip to Mt. McKinley. The view was gorgeous...I took hundreds of pictures of the mountain with the glaciers to take back to my classroom. We're always teaching them that glaciers change the surface of the land, and they just give you kind of a blank stare!
The whole trip was amazing!! We had such a good time we'd love to go back. I especially loved the bright pink Alaskan fireweed that was growing everywhere!!
You're lucky to live in such a beautiful place!  
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217229 tn?1192762404
Htown - where were you? I live in Kodiak....

Meki
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161341 tn?1189755824
Thanks for asking about Greyson. He's doing well....feeling better all the time. He's got another appointment coming up soon, and we'll see what we find out!!
We're both scared but hopeful at the same time. His worst lingering side effect is getting annoying red bumps on the top of his head that bother him a lot. He finally shaved his head, and says that helps.

Yeah, school is starting soon. I went up there today, met a coworker,  and started getting ready for this year.........ran papers (you know the drill!)

We just got back from a vacation in Alaska!!! We loved it!!
Just thought that with all the stress we've been through, we needed a break. We took the youngest son with us because he's been here all summer. The older one is married in Oklahoma City.....and we miss him a lot. We're going to visit Labor Day weekend.

Hope you're tolerating treatment as much as possible! So happy to hear about your disability going through! And keeping your insurance! You certainly deserve it!!
Take care!!!!!!!!!
  
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173975 tn?1216257775
not only did i forget to post it, i forgot what i said!  D u u uubu h.

Guess it wasn't important.

I think I was asking you how Nick is?

wyn
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173975 tn?1216257775
It was bad.  I was crying so much, on the drive to the vet, during the procedure, on the drive back . . .i don't know how I made it home in one piece.

It felt like my eyes were city fire hydrants opened on a sweltering day.

I've heard of other 'stron' men who generally 'don't cry' just go to pieces at the passing of a beloved pet.

I have an extended family of jays hanging around the deck.  they are a riot . . .so many different calls.  i gotta get one of those programs that helps people recognize the meaning of the different vocalizations.  The jays keep 'mobbing' a juvenile red tail hawk out for a quick meal.  I can tell, now, whever's he's in the area coz of the racket the jays set up.

wyntre
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163305 tn?1333668571
Wahhhhh!!!!!!! it is so hard to lose those who love us unconditionally. . . animals, especially dogs.
    My husband doesn't cry. He just doesn't. When our collie died, he cried. He wrote a poem for her and carved it in wood, took her body up to a lovely spot on our mountain and buried her.
  She, too lived a long life.  We have our photos and memories. I'm glad we gave her a good life because she sure enriched ours.
             more giant bear hugs for you from me.               hawke
p.s.lots of turkeys are back, every morning, gobble, gobble.
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173975 tn?1216257775
liv, kalio, shelly, kit-c, htownwife, meki, all,

Thanks again for everyone's understanding and kind words.

Today was a little easier than yesterday - 5 hour trip to Dr.  helped distract me - and i know Bonnie is in a better space . . .

I just hope no one on forum gets miffed at the
"Pet-lovers Pity Party."

htown,

how's greyson post TX?  Is he feeling better?  Are you?  you must be getting ready to go back to work.  

My case was up before the state review board august 2 and my request for db was approved.  I checked the website and saw my name there so i guess it's true.  the good news is my health insurance will continue, uninterrupted, and i'll get a modest monthly stipend.

wyntre

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86075 tn?1238115091
hey good for you, if it's what you need, i'm all for it! you know the cliche's takes time...best to you!
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220378 tn?1189755821
I grieve with you and feel your pain..put my boy down  last year after 14 years and held him as he slept....Remember that he is always alive in your heart and memories..hugs shelly
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214582 tn?1194026839
Hey Ya'll....
Boy this thread has ripped me down one side & slap up the other (But It's all Good)... It's so nice to see so many animal lovers among us & to be able to share our joys & tears! I was actually shocked to see so many recent losses but it is so nice to see the compassion & it is obvious how much we all clearly loved our pets!

My grandmother (whom was a very religious person) used to always say that you could tell a lot about a person based upon the way they treat their pets... & she used to say that the Bible clearly says All Creatures go to heaven: *Genesis 9:(8-17)* but that's only one example out of many references to that! Since that is based on FAITH (& that's all I have had to get me thru many scenero's when all else fails) I have to believe it & have faith in that,,, & I Really DO!!!

I too am truly sorry for each & everyone of your losses as I know & understand the grief & pain you are experiencing & I wish I knew the magic words that would make it not hurt so bad... but I don't, cause "IF" I did I wouldn't have such a Heavy Heart with paw prints running all over it down to the very pit of my stomach myself.

They say TIME heals all... but I am not real sure it is that easy, or that's all there is too it.... TIME is a process, (not a matter of measurement with hours, minutes & days).... it's a process that involves acceptance & finding peace & finding a way to cope with the adjustments & new routines of "not" having our loved ones by our side... they had become such a great part of our lives that maybe we didn't even realize how much they occupied (not only our homes, but or hearts & time too) till they are no longer with us....

Personally I can't do a darn thing without thoughts & memories racing thru my head... it's like I see her everywhere, & every little thing I do reminds me of her... (it's almost like I expect her to come running up at any given moment).... My bed feels so empty I can't sleep..... I can't pull up a chair & sit at the table without just getting my tummy in knots, & loose my appetite! (which hey that might be a good thing considering my recent weight issues)...

But my point is.... a loss like this is tremendous, & I just am soo thankful that I didn't have to go thru this on TX.... I don't know about ya'll, but I was an emotional wreck on TX & I really don't think I could have gotten thru a blow like this as fragile as I was.... so those of you that ARE having to do this (especially on TX)... please feel free to discuss your emotions, there is no since bottling it up inside.... I just want ya'll to know that you are NOT alone, & that the grief you are experiencing is very normal & if any of you want some extra support I can be contacted thru Heidi's memorial page... they even have candlelight vigilances over there on Monday nights & I'd be happy to join you in one of those... (heck I may even sign up for one of them on behalf of my loved one)... I just want you to know you are not alone!

Miki, That was a beautiful Flash & Foresee that was an awesome poem
HTownWife, Foresee, GrandmaA, CirQdusoliel,Wyntre... I really am incredibly sorry for your losses...  & although I am just thoroughly convinced we'll all see our babies again, it doesn't make the pain any less... I'll keep ya'll in my prayers,,, & Hang In There!
:)
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--So sorry to hear about your bonnie,,,
I have lost many little pieces of my heart also,.,.

Rain-bow Bridge,,,always makes me cry,,,,but I do know we will all
see our Darlins again---

sending you hugs,,,,,Gale
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Avatar universal
Im so sorry.

Hang in there.
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86075 tn?1238115091
Signs of the Unseen: The Discourses of Jalaluddin Rumi (Threshold Sufi Classics) (Paperback)
by Jalal Al-Din Rumi (Author), Jalaluddin Rumi (Author), Wheeler M. Thackston (Author) "The worst scholar is one who visits princes, but the best prince is one who visits scholars..."  

Glad you liked it...
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173975 tn?1216257775
beautiful poem.

What book is it from?

wyn
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161341 tn?1189755824
Hi Wyntre! So sorry to hear about Bonnie. We too, had to put our beloved basset hound, Hunter down about a month ago. He was 14, totally deaf, and beginning to lose his vision. He also lost bladder control, and when we took him to the vet found he had cancer that had spread to his stomach and intestines causing him to lose control. I know how hard it is to part with such a dear friend....our boys had grown up with him!!
I know he's in a better place now, but that doesn't keep you from missing them.
Hope you're doing ok!!
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