2012 started as an amazing year for us - I ran my 1st half marathon at the age of 55, we moved to our home at the lake, I retired from my totally stressful job and went to work for a more leisurely not to mention appreciative employer, Seger and all of his health issues are well managed, and then wham! November 23rd we lost Oakley to hemangio - suddenly and unexpectedly. I am trying to focus on the positive - he did not suffer, we were able to be with him until the end, we held him and talked to him while he crossed the Bridge .... but I am so sad......
I never in a million years thought I would be without Oakley - Seger is here destroying the 7th tennis ball we have given him in the last week. He seems to be lost without Oakley. DH and I are so sad. We can't wait to have Oakley back with us. Today I bought a nice frame to put Oak's picture in, and a beautiful lamp that will forever burn beside him. I guess we are doing everything that grieving people do and I hope at some point I find peace. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I hope and pray a year from now I am watching Seger destroy yet another tennis ball. Hug your fur kids tonight - I would give anything to be able to hug Oakley just one more time.
Carol
oh my Gosh I can imagine what you are going thru right now. I just had a long play with Rose and looked at all the 3 goldens & 1 mutt pics on the wall, as if they were sort of approving of our play - at least I like to think so. Last year was much much harder as we just lost Jack on July 2011 and we were dog-less until this August.
Very good advice - "hug your fur kids tonight!" I hope for a Happy New Year to you and yours!
I also lost my 1st golden Tazz to hemangio. It also was so fast...it almost seemed like one day if was fine and the next he was dying. I am so sorry for you.
So very sorry for you and family. The title of your thread sent chills up my spine. I know all too well what is like to spend that first holiday or even opening the door without the proper greeting. My heart goes out to you.
I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful boy Oakley.. my heart breaks for you, as I am too deeply grieving the recent loss (Dec 7) of my sweet Mattie girl from this terrible illness of which I had never heard of until 4 weeks before we lost our girl .. I felt so helpless that I couldn't save her, but they knew how very much we love them.. The sadness is overwhelming, there are moments I feel I'm not going to get thru it .. I just try to take it minute by minute, never knowing when the grief will consume me.. I have received so much comfort from the kind golden family on this board ... you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Praying that 2013 is a healing, peaceful, and hope-filled New Year! Remembering all of our wonderful fur babies. Wishing you only good memories of beautiful Oakley, and hugs for Seger!
Sweet beautiful Oakley, I'm so sorry this is such a sad time for you. The first days and holidays are always the hardest. I hope time will ease your pain and you will begin to smile when you think of your special boy.
Those are wonderful pictures of your boys Carol! I can see the soft expression in Oakley's face that I saw many times in my Rudder's eyes. We will keep them forever in hearts!
Rudders mom-I am just seeing this now. Of course you know what I am feeling having recently lost Oakley and Segers brother, Rudder. Gosh who would have known in those first puppy socialization classes 9 years ago that we would be feeling such grief. I cannot get over Oakley not being here with us. Every day brings more sadness. Everyday I wake up and reach for my iPhone to look at his picture. Every night I tell my husband I cannot believe he is not here with us. It has been almost 2 months and I just cannot get past my sadness. Oakley was cremated and came back to us this week. It is such a relief to have him here with us, but every time I look at the urn I cry.
Tell me about Tiller A picture would be great. I need some happiness. We think of you and your husband and Rudder a lot . We should have had our boys for many more years. Thank you so much for your post.
Carol
Carol, I was saddened by reading about losing your Oakley. I lost my Liam December 8th, I think about him everyday. Liam's picture is also on my phone, most days are ok but there are those that bring a lot of grief back. Im not sure any of us will ever totally be the same as we were with our puppies. Rest in peace dear Oakley and say hi to Liam as you run free together.
I am always saddened by the passing of these wonderful dogs, and also the pain and heartache it leaves behind. Even after almost 14 months without our Buddy, I miss him so, and think of him every morning and every night. Just wanted you to know so many of us are "in the same boat" so to speak, and understand too well how you feel. It will slowly get better, but I also think we are forever changed by their loss. Acceptance of that change is so hard. Praying for comfort for all of us.
I came upon this quote within days of Rudder's passing. "All animals, except man, know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it."-Samuel Butler... I found it brought me some peace, being reminded that all our boys ever would want is to enjoy themselves and for us to enjoy ourselves. I decided that Rudder wouldn't want me to be so sad and that he would want me to do the best that I can to be happy. So each day, when I start to feel sad, I remind myself of this and attempt to think positive things! I try to focus on the great times we had and how lucky we were to have ever had him... even if it wasn't for as long as we wanted! Hang in there Carol!
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