Meika is gone, I am beyond devastated

[Maximo]

Sandy, I am heartbroken for you that Meika was taken in such tragic circumstances. There is nothing you could have done differently.

I struggle every day with trying to balance protecting my boys and accepting what I cannot control. There are so many threats and only so much we can do. Yesterday, we heard Teddy barking in the family room. We went to see what he was doing and found him swatting at a big wasp that had gotten into the house.

I am taking your advice and cherishing each moment I have with my boys.

I am praying along with you that peace will return to your heart and home.

[107barney]

This is just terrible. I cry every time I read your words sandy and if you have us crying i can't imagine how you feel. You did everything anyone in your shoes could have done. It's just so sad. I pray time helps to heal your broken heart.

[lisaly]

Sandy, I've read your posts about Meika and the rest of your girls, and your words of love are palpable. I felt so proud of you when you found a way to test Meika's blood sugar; it's so clear that you would have done anything to keep your precious little girl safe and healthy. I it is so heartbreaking when we can't protect our loved ones from harm. It's such a difficult thing to do to accept that, as hard as we try, we can't protect our babies from everything. It's something we struggled with every day as we struggled to protect one of our Rainbow Bridge babies who had dementia. Like Kristin said, it's a difficult balancing act to try and protect our babies but also give them the joy of living a full life filled with wonder and excitement. I feel your fear and your pain, and if am so saddened by your loss. Please be easy on yourself.

[lexipoo]

So very sorry for your loss of your precious little Angel! My heart is breaking for you and reading your post are just heart breaking I can't even imagine what you are going through! We live in Florida and have those frogs here too! Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures I too love the one with the flower in her mouth....just darling! RIP sweet little baby girl Mieka and know your mommy loves you very much! I feel so blessed to have these special little ones in our lives to love and cherish all our time with them...please take care of yourself and thanks for sharing her with us...see will be so missed, Hugs and kisses and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

That photo is so dear to my heart, even though she was in need of a brushing, it is epitome of Meika, I'd try to fancy her up but she was more of a Tom-boy at heart.

The photo of Meika with the flower is perfect. My favorite photos of my boys are ones where their hair is wild, and they are just being themselves. Much more special.

[DGOCKEN]

OH, God, help you right now. You was so kind and thoughtful in your post when we recently lost our sweet Poppy during surgery. I would like to hug you and cry with you even if it helps just a little bit. After a month ,I cry every nite , as I am right now for my little girl, I will ask GOD for a special helping of love tonite, we are so sorry. THE LORD BE WITH YOU,
Dale & Marilou Gocken--Centralia,Wa.

[Doodlebug]

Sandy, it was so hard reading your post. I can't even imagine how you heart must have plummeted into your stomach when you realized what happened. I am so so sorry you had to go through that. I didn't know about Buford toads so I looked them up on the internet. You did everything exactly right according to everything I read. There was nothing else you could have done. A tragic event like this could happen to any of us, our children, parents and our puppies, and in the blink of an eye they are taken from us. I saw my Teddy Bear come within a hair's breath of getting run over by a car. I could have lost him because I thought he would stay sitting where I put him. I told him to stay. He had always stayed before. I will never have such high expectations of one of my babies again. A simple moment of forgetfulness took my mom from me. It is so hard to get over. I know. Time was a great healer for me. It took a long time but eventually I was able to take it day by day and put one foot in front of the other and go on. I am hugging my pups closer since I saw this. We just never know how long we will have them, none of us know.

[wemple2]

Just a quick note to let you know you're still in my heart, my thoughts and my constant prayers. Meika is at peace...

[crystalsmom]

Sandy it took hours for me to get to sleep last night thinking of the pain you are in right now.

RIP little Meika.

She will always have a on your heart and like Kathy said, she is at peace and nothing can hurt her ever again.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Can't help but think about you today, Sandy. Once the shock wears off even a little bit, the reality becomes more painful and I know you are hurting. I'm praying for you.

[yorkiefan_]

Hope you're doing well today, Sandy. Well, as well as anyone could possibly be doing after losing a loved one so tragically. You have been such a great friend to me here, with your advice with Cookie, your consolations when I lost Minnie, and just your overall excitement for your pups here. I say this with all my heart: Meika could have never had a better mommie.

Hugs, and take care of yourself in this challenging time.
Chris

[YazminD]

Oh Sandy, I'm just seeing this, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl, Meika. I pray with each day that passes, memories of the precious moments you shared together will erase your heartache.
Meika's looks so beautiful with her flower, thank you for sharing.

[alaskayorkie]

This so breaks my heart. Believe me, Meika knew she was loved. We should all be so lucky at the end. As unbearably difficult as it must have been, you were there for her doing everything you possibly could. She left wonderful memories and took your love over the rainbow bridge.

[DBlain]

oh Sandy, this is the first I have read about Meika. I am so so so sorry for your loss, I know how much you care and love all your pups. To have this happen so suddenly is so much harder. I never knew about this type of frog. Thankfully you are a member of this community and we all understand what you are going through. Hopefully knowing you can come here for support will help a little. ((((((((hugs from MI))))))))

[xmasbaby75]

This has been really hard for me to read, as I know from experience what that car ride must have been like. It was four years ago I lost my 2 year old Brandi to a vaccine reaction and had to drive from our vet to the emergency vet - at least 30 minutes away. I will never forget that panic and feeling of helplessness. I had four other babies at home (including her biological Mom, Dad, and Brother) waiting for her to come back. I can say that it did help to have the other dogs, because they need you now more than ever, and it was a distraction to care for them and to try to focus on the good times and try not to relive those last moments. It will get better in time, and she will never be forgotten. Just know that we are all here for you. My YT family helped me get through it, and we will do the same for you. ((HUGS))