Pat, I definitely think you are right when you say we are grieving over other losses! My mother (my best friend for 37 years; the person I never went one day without seeing; the person that was there for me no matter what the situation, etc.) passed away almost 2 years ago....October 28, to be exact! That was the most devastating thing that had ever happened to me because it was SO unexpected....it was a sudden heart attack, and I felt like my life had just ended, as well! When I first saw that Lexy was gone, the first thing that came to my mind is "Why??? Why do the things I love have to die?? Why is God doing this to me??", etc. I have even told people that I haven't felt this kind of pain since my mom's passing and that it's like it's all rehashed again, which makes it even worse!
Thank you for bringing this to my attention!
I will say that today has definitely been a better day! I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone else, and I am going to find out who hit her and didn't stop if it's the last thing I do! I want to face them....not to be mean because I'm pretty sure I'm over the angry stage....I just want to let them to know if they ever do it again to PLEASE stop and tell the owners....just so they will know! That was a major issue that tore me up inside, and I don't want anyone else to have to feel that if I can help it!
Lexy was a hunting/sporting dog, too, and I have LOTS of pictures of her! I will cherish every single one of them!
I'm sorry for anyone else reading this that has lost a pet, but let me tell you....I'm even more sorry now because you have NO idea what it feels like until it's happened to you personally! My heart goes out to each and every one of you!
God Bless You All!!!!! |