Hello, my friends.
I know it’s been a while since I’ve written. I haven’t really felt all that much like blogging since I said goodbye to Bella. (Some days, I haven’t felt like doing much of anything.) However, please know that I read every single one of your comments on my last blog post. Your kind words touched my heart and meant a great deal to me during the past few weeks.
A smooch for a pooch.
I do plan to talk more about what we’ve been doing and how we’ve been adjusting here at Casa de I Still Want More Puppies. I want to give Bella a proper farewell on the blog as well, but I haven’t figured out what that means yet. How do I say goodbye? How do I celebrate her?
I was profoundly moved by the way that our friends at Kenzo the Hovawart and Will My Dog Hate Me said farewell to Viva and Frankie, respectively. I want to find an appropriate and meaningful way to say goodbye on this blog as well. I’m hoping that it will also help me as I navigate my way forward.
With that in mind, I’ll probably be playing it a bit by ear for a little while. I have some serious things on my mind (obviously), but I’m going to try to mix those in with regular blog posts, photos of Tavish (because his furry face is good for what ails me), and (if I can manage it) some humor. We’ll see how it goes as I ease back into this whole blogging thing. Stay tuned…
I am so sorry to hear about Bella. My heart goes out to you. I loved that little girl on top of the blog. She always had the sweetest face. Thank you so much for sharing her with me. Please take care of yourself and do what you need to do for yourself. Don’t rush anything. She was an amazing girl.
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Take your time. (Though I was really glad to see a blog post by you!) Take care of yourself and know that we’re all with you in spirit.
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Hang in there. The words will come when the time feels right. I am sending good thoughts your way.
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Sending you love, (((hugs))) and prayers and know that we will all be here whenever you are
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I know it’s hard. I still haven’t figured out the future of the blog without Lilly. Continuing to keep you in my heart.
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I started Something Wagging after Shadow’s passing. And it took more than 3 years to replace her picture with Honey’s on the top of the blog. By now, you know how many of us understand what you’re going through.
I know you’ll find a wonderful and meaningful way to remember Bella.
Thinking of you.
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We all work through this in our own manner and at our own pace. Do what feels right for you.
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As bloggers we all struggle with, what part the blog should play in our mourning. I am just glad to hear this sign of life from you. Hugs!
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Be gentle with yourself … the time will come when things won’t be so difficult or hurt so much. When the time is right, the things you want to say will come to you. Until then, pictures of comical little Tavish do us all good.
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I know how hard it is for you. For you your world has shifted and finding a new normal is a struggle, and grieving such an important loss deserves all the time you need.
For me I want you to know you are supported, but I don’t want to smother you either. I want you to know that I am here for you, whatever and whenever.
Sometimes (for me anyway) it seems like people forget that you have lost something precious because they go on with their lives and sometimes it can feel like you’ve been left behind, I just want you to know that I haven’t forgotten, and I’ll wait for you. xoxo
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I am so sorry that you are having to deal with such excruciating pain. There simply are no words that will actually help but know that we have all been there and sadly, will be there again some day. I am sure that you will come up with a beautiful tribute worthy of your precious Bella. Take your time, we will be here whenever you are ready.
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We have missed you, but figured blogging isn’t really what you need or want to do right now. It takes a lot of time to get over a loss, and actually, you never get over it completely. Take your time, cherish the good times and memories.
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When the time is right, it will be right and easy to write what you need to. Until then, just know we are here and there is no rush to get back. We’re thinking of you, post or no post.
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We do understand and we sure send you lots of gentle hugs.
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Time doesn’t heal, but it helps. So many of us have been there, so you’re in good company. Take all the time you need.
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Thank you all. <3
You’ve always just kind of gone where the wind blows you as far as the blog is concerned and it just works. I think it will work itself out as you sit down to do it. Don’t worry about writing for everyone else, just write for you for now.
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You take every single second you need. The post will come to you when you’re ready for it. In the meantime, we’re here for you. Big hugs!
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You will figure out the right tribute for Bella when the time is right for you. Whatever you do, I know I will need a box of tissues nearby. Every loss for someone else brings the loss of our Kobi back for me, even over 3 months later. Yes, it does get easier with time, but it never gets easy.
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I am so sorry about your loss. I didn’t feel much like blogging when we lost Blue. It kind of takes all of the joy for everything out of you and even today, 8 months later, I’m still heart broken and miss him every single day.
Do what feels right and it’ll be perfect.
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