Elvis

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by lisaly

I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss of Elvis. He was such a beautiful baby. When you love someone so dearly, he/she becomes a part of your heart forever. Love lasts forever, and although the pain never fully goes away, all of the smiles and beautiful memories won't either. After we lost our precious angel Ashley three years ago close to her seventeenth birthday, we waited two years before Katie joined our lives. It was such a lonely two years. Katie has completely stolen our hearts. She has made her own wonderful life with us, but she also brings back such nice memories of our Rainbow Bridge babies. I hope each day gets easier for you and that one day soon you can love again. I believe it's a testament to my love of Ashley, Kiwi, Gracie, and Jolie that I am able to love so freely and strongly. Our babies teach us so much about love and commitment and how to love with a completely open heart.

Thanks for your kind words, it is encouraging to know that another Yorkie can provide a different kind of excitement in our home...I know no one will ever replace the love we felt for our Elvis, but is nice to know that we can love again in a different way....I know Elvis would want that.....

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

One thing I would caution is to wait until you're 100% on it. I know I started browsing petfinder and local rescue sites about 2 weeks after Minnie died because I missed having a yorkie so much. And then one night I had a nightmare where I had this really cute yorkie in my arms but I wanted nothing to do with him because Minnie was the yorkie I wanted to be holding, hugging, getting kisses from, etc, and I was yelling for Minnie to come back. It was by far the saddest dream I have ever had, and only time I can ever recall feeling sadder was on the drive home from the ER right after her death. I thought I might have been ready but that dream made it pretty clear to me that I wasn't.

About 3 weeks later though I knew 100% I was ready, and everyone else was too. So we got our pup and our little Cookie Monster has brought nothing but happiness, and I'm so glad we waited a few extra weeks to grieve. I'll never get over losing my Minnie Bear though.... ever. But it was enough time to let go and to ensure I could love Lil' Cook with every ounce of my heart (and I have since the second I brought her home).

Just wanted to share my thoughts on getting another pup after losing such a beloved member of the family. It's definitely something to sleep on for a few days at least I think, because losing the love of your lives (which Elvis sounds like he is) is supposed to be this hard. Hugs.

Thanks, I have began to consider opening my heart to another, I can't wait to see how special another one can be to me and my family...I know another one will never replace Elvis but only an extension of our love...

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by Connie

I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Elvis. I will pray and ask God to comfort you. I send sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Hugs too.

Thanks so much for your comforting words, I love the quote so true...

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

I know, I felt exactly the same with Minnie. Nothing shook it but time, but it still feels like an eternity even though it was only the end of May for me. I think it's good to get your thoughts out like you and your daughter have though. Sometimes you just have to be sad and not bottle things in and try to put on a smiling face for the world. Makes it much easier to put that smile on and actually mean it later I guess.

It does feel like an eternity,,,,sharing with others who truly understand what I am saying is magical and healing....I have been so touched by the support me and my family have received from this website....Thanks, for sharing, caring and praying for us.....HUgs...

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

One thing I would caution is to wait until you're 100% on it. I know I started browsing petfinder and local rescue sites about 2 weeks after Minnie died because I missed having a yorkie so much. And then one night I had a nightmare where I had this really cute yorkie in my arms but I wanted nothing to do with him because Minnie was the yorkie I wanted to be holding, hugging, getting kisses from, etc, and I was yelling for Minnie to come back. It was by far the saddest dream I have ever had, and only time I can ever recall feeling sadder was on the drive home from the ER right after her death. I thought I might have been ready but that dream made it pretty clear to me that I wasn't.

About 3 weeks later though I knew 100% I was ready, and everyone else was too. So we got our pup and our little Cookie Monster has brought nothing but happiness, and I'm so glad we waited a few extra weeks to grieve. I'll never get over losing my Minnie Bear though.... ever. But it was enough time to let go and to ensure I could love Lil' Cook with every ounce of my heart (and I have since the second I brought her home).

Just wanted to share my thoughts on getting another pup after losing such a beloved member of the family. It's definitely something to sleep on for a few days at least I think, because losing the love of your lives (which Elvis sounds like he is) is supposed to be this hard. Hugs.

This is great helpful information...I know I can never replace Elvis, nor would I want too...But to share our lives with another sweet cuddly Yorkie is a must.....It is only an extension....

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by pclinester

This is great helpful information...I know I can never replace Elvis, nor would I want too...But to share our lives with another sweet cuddly Yorkie is a must.....It is only an extension....

Oh yeah, fully agree. My Minnie Bear and my Cookie Monster have ensured I will always need a yorkie in my life too!

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by pclinester

Thanks, I have began to consider opening my heart to another, I can't wait to see how special another one can be to me and my family...I know another one will never replace Elvis but only an extension of our love...

I am so happy to hear this. It is wonderful that you are open to letting another pup into you heart and into your lives. The unconditional love of a new one will bring new joy into your family, and give you something to smile about.

I wish you all the best in finding a special little furball to love, who will give you endless kisses, and help heal your heart.

[stormchaser]

Originally Posted by pclinester

So how to I begin to express the grief I feel at this moment. We had to put my sweet boy, and snuggle buddy to sleep yesterday Sept 6, 2013. He had a massive seizure and brain damage. He was only 7 months old and only a part of our lives for 5. He changed our lives in such a way, that the loss is so great, we can't bear it....He had a way to love, and make us laugh...I don't understand how this can happen...Anyone have any words that can help us make it through this...He was my angel....He helped me through some very dark times in my life...Words cannot express the amount of loss I feel right now....

So very sorry for your loss I had to have my baby girl Roxee to sleep on the exact same day. I feel your pain and grief and have no answers for you as i'm going through the exact samething my baby girl was my heart and soul for 9 and half years truly my very best friend and i'm hurting just as bad as you are,........... just know there's others out here just like you and all I can say is we'll get through it the best way we can but never get over it. mY little girl was there for me when no one in the world was and you cant replace that no matter what but remember they'll always be here with us in our heart and they'll be waiting at that rainbow bridge for us God Bless you and my prayers go out to you

[pclinester]

Today was bittersweet for me....Today was the day I picked up my sweet baby boy's ashes....It was something I had been anxious about all day...I knew it would be hard, as when we took him to the vet hospital he was alive and when we left him there he was gone...So the memories of the horrifying ordeal came rushing back...I made it to the car before the tears started...and I could not stop...As I returned home my husband and daughter greeted us at the door....We all took a moment to remember Elvis, his life, his love, all what he meant to our family...The positive thing is I can look at the mantel and smile, and know he is here with us always...

[intilis]

I'm so sorry for the loss of Elvis. You and your family are in my prayers.

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by pclinester

Today was bittersweet for me....Today was the day I picked up my sweet baby boy's ashes....It was something I had been anxious about all day...I knew it would be hard, as when we took him to the vet hospital he was alive and when we left him there he was gone...So the memories of the horrifying ordeal came rushing back...I made it to the car before the tears started...and I could not stop...As I returned home my husband and daughter greeted us at the door....We all took a moment to remember Elvis, his life, his love, all what he meant to our family...The positive thing is I can look at the mantel and smile, and know he is here with us always...

That's really good that you have his ashes there to look at. I buried Minnie in a place visible from every window on one side of the house so that I can always look out and see her too. Maybe a nice framed pic nearby too.

[pclinester]

Here is our sweet new baby...Wanted to share pic's...

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

That's really good that you have his ashes there to look at. I buried Minnie in a place visible from every window on one side of the house so that I can always look out and see her too. Maybe a nice framed pic nearby too.

I am sure that is helpful for you as well....I am glad you have her where you can see her....I know your heart aches for her...
There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss my Elvis....My days are filled with laughter once again....Dex brings laughter and noise back to our lives...You too will once again find this laughter....

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by stormchaser

So very sorry for your loss I had to have my baby girl Roxee to sleep on the exact same day. I feel your pain and grief and have no answers for you as i'm going through the exact samething my baby girl was my heart and soul for 9 and half years truly my very best friend and i'm hurting just as bad as you are,........... just know there's others out here just like you and all I can say is we'll get through it the best way we can but never get over it. mY little girl was there for me when no one in the world was and you cant replace that no matter what but remember they'll always be here with us in our heart and they'll be waiting at that rainbow bridge for us God Bless you and my prayers go out to you

I agree that sharing thoughts with someone who truly understands prayers and hugs to you..

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

That's really good that you have his ashes there to look at. I buried Minnie in a place visible from every window on one side of the house so that I can always look out and see her too. Maybe a nice framed pic nearby too.

That is awesome that you can see her from every window....I am sure that is helpful...