tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post1101119424770169320..comments2024-02-23T20:23:53.219-06:00Comments on Talking Dogs at For Love of a Dog: How Are You is a Loaded Question - Losing the Dog DaddyTalking-Dogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-64199379352714703022017-02-24T16:05:33.968-06:002017-02-24T16:05:33.968-06:00Thanks, JoAnn.Thanks, JoAnn.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-56430063251717348752017-02-24T16:05:14.179-06:002017-02-24T16:05:14.179-06:00Thanks Lauranne. I have yet to get angry about it...Thanks Lauranne. I have yet to get angry about it and, in fact, rarely say much more that some version of I'm not fine, but I will be. Because unless you've been there you really don't know. Within 3 years I've lost my mom, my dad, and now my husband. And three beloved dogs within the past 4 years. One loss reminds me of the others and it is a deep pit. Thanks so much for the offer. I've saved your email, but please know that I'm not into talking much about it.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-82871252240157396402017-02-24T16:01:04.100-06:002017-02-24T16:01:04.100-06:00Thanks, Jan. Oh, don't try to imagine it! Jus...Thanks, Jan. Oh, don't try to imagine it! Just try to enjoy every moment you have together.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-48642049332778486102017-02-24T15:59:19.223-06:002017-02-24T15:59:19.223-06:00Thanks, Bren.Thanks, Bren.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-66958941636010929522017-02-24T15:57:56.048-06:002017-02-24T15:57:56.048-06:00Thanks so much, Amy.Thanks so much, Amy.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-55047906165426528832017-02-24T15:57:18.495-06:002017-02-24T15:57:18.495-06:00Thanks, Jackie. You always seem to know the right ...Thanks, Jackie. You always seem to know the right thing to say to me :-)Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-58597240938380519942017-02-24T15:55:46.332-06:002017-02-24T15:55:46.332-06:00Thanks, Beth. Those ARE the right words to say IMH...Thanks, Beth. Those ARE the right words to say IMHO.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-9690186134004738172017-02-24T15:54:04.256-06:002017-02-24T15:54:04.256-06:00Thanks, Caren. No worries, we're good :-)Thanks, Caren. No worries, we're good :-)Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-86329267493991120592017-02-24T15:53:11.207-06:002017-02-24T15:53:11.207-06:00Thanks, Joy.Thanks, Joy.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-81989511509151223042017-02-24T15:52:39.569-06:002017-02-24T15:52:39.569-06:00Thanks, Melissa.Thanks, Melissa.Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-28194301646569710852017-02-22T18:00:03.654-06:002017-02-22T18:00:03.654-06:00Thank you for being honest! You are a brave woman ...Thank you for being honest! You are a brave woman hang in there and tell us how it is! Hugs to you friend! JoAnn Stancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908735948454928872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-47516619426305105942017-02-22T05:32:43.881-06:002017-02-22T05:32:43.881-06:00I completely get where you are coming from, we los...I completely get where you are coming from, we lost my Dad in July after a 7 month battle with Cancer, he went from a health fit 53 year old to someone who never saw his 54th birthday. I got to the point where I decided I would tell people the truth when they asked me how I was doing. I became of the opinion, and I still have it, if people don't want to know then don't ask. I used to go to church and it was one of the worst things people were rubbish at, any time I replied with anything other than "i'm fine" they would sort of panic. It really started to piss me off, and so I decided to rally against the norm. I don't want to give you the normal platitudes of it gets better. I don't know if it does, I just think you get used to this new, totally shitty norm. Where you remember how awesome your life was, but can't remember what it was like living it. It's sort of like the feeling you have when you finish a really great book and realise there will be no more updates, no checking in... if you want to talk my email is lauranneblog (at) gmail (dot) com and that's a genuine offer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776500519089691634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-42359317489123041172017-02-21T16:26:25.050-06:002017-02-21T16:26:25.050-06:00Gosh, Sue, we want to understand, and yet we don&#...Gosh, Sue, we want to understand, and yet we don't...I hope you know what I mean by that. I can only imagine this loss and the truth is I'm afraid to think about it.<br />I hope writing this helped you just a little bit....being able to write the whole truth that you don't find it easy to say to people who ask. My heart and thoughts are always there with you.Jan Khttp://www.wagnwoofpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-66441260960565019222017-02-21T13:34:01.483-06:002017-02-21T13:34:01.483-06:00Sue, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know t...Sue, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to take away your pain or grief but do know this, it will get better. Reach out to those who can lend you support and embrace your furry children. God bless.<br /><br />Pibbles & MeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-75640429271234650732017-02-21T07:16:37.897-06:002017-02-21T07:16:37.897-06:00I'm so sorry since our computer retired we'...I'm so sorry since our computer retired we've only had minimal check ins and clearly missed reading about your loss. There are no great words when you lose someone you love it hurts for a long time. The closer they are the greater the pain.<br /><br />I am thankful you've had the courage and the strength to write a description of the pain which honestly could be helpful for those who want to help but can't understand the depth of pain and how it manifests. There is no quick cure, no prescribed time. It is a process.<br /><br />I wish you strength,courage,wisdom,and peace on this journey.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-84330606333313208582017-02-20T19:58:53.040-06:002017-02-20T19:58:53.040-06:00Sending a warm hug, true courage is being honest l...Sending a warm hug, true courage is being honest like you. Stay strong and I hope you'll keep writing and sharing when you can. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-86463090582018898382017-02-20T19:31:54.906-06:002017-02-20T19:31:54.906-06:00It is so hard to know what to say. As I told you b...It is so hard to know what to say. As I told you before, I can't imagine what you're going through. I'm glad you found a widow's group. It must help a little bit to know others who can relate to what you're going through. Sending big hugs your way. Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-67766628546988569232017-02-20T17:02:42.297-06:002017-02-20T17:02:42.297-06:00I am so sorry for your loss! I wish I had the righ...I am so sorry for your loss! I wish I had the right words to say, but all I can say is that I wish for you to grieve the way you need to grieve. I hope that you will reach out and ask for help, however big or small, if and when you need it. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460371059489250471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-60343718161525589712017-02-20T14:22:02.911-06:002017-02-20T14:22:02.911-06:00(((hugs))) Sue, this just tears me up. I don't...(((hugs))) Sue, this just tears me up. I don't think any of us truly understand unless we have experienced the same kind of loss. Your pain has to be unfathomable. My heart breaks. Like Emma, (and you and I have said this), I always feel if I call I am intruding (it is just a weird quirk of mine), but I am ALWAYS HERE via phone or email........ALWAYS...and as I mentioned, I am up late!!! xoxoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-18855033694764811482017-02-20T12:46:13.356-06:002017-02-20T12:46:13.356-06:00I'm so sorry. I can't imagine 40 years and...I'm so sorry. I can't imagine 40 years and then losing someone. I'm sure just doing the laundry can be devastating! I don't know of anything we could do for you, but if you need anything feel free to email or call us. Hug the furry ones. They don't replace your husband, but they are there for you and they love you.My GBGV Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281486885814998377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029480188467651361.post-70391743825125966302017-02-20T12:35:57.938-06:002017-02-20T12:35:57.938-06:00Thank you for sharing your true feelings. I am cer...Thank you for sharing your true feelings. I am certain that I would feel the same way. ♥ M. K. Clintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156362331542072877noreply@blogger.com