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I miss you...I love you...A thread to talk to your Angels at the Bridge

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#1 · (Edited)
I'm having a hard time finding an outlet to talk to about my girl. People are understanding around me but they don't want to keep hearing about Magic all time. (And I'm not talking about GRF.) But what I really want and need is to just talk to her, and put into words whenever I need to, how I felt, how I feel, how I miss her. I want to share what is going on in our life now as I would if she were standing by my side. I know there are countless others out there who are grieving the loss of their babies and are afraid that they will be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of life.

So with this thread please feel free to talk directly to your babies, tell them what you need to tell them as many times and as often as you need to. And know that so many of us feel this with you. I hope this provides many of us with some healing and a place to be heard whenever we need it.
 
#37 ·
Magiclover

Magiclover

My Sister and I have driven up to Gurnee Mills to shop several times!
I think you are about 1 hr. or a little more from us.
 
#39 ·
Deb, we are moving back at the beginning of July. We are all looking forward to the new puppy, especially for Jazz. I'm still really sad/mad that my girl is gone though. Thanks for thinking of us.
 
#42 ·
Hey boy!

What can I say, I miss you like crazy. Not a day has gone by that I have not thought about you. I can’t imagine what going home this summer will be like. I get all excited for the summer break, and look forward to all the fun things I did last summer, and realize that none of those things will happen again. I want to be able to go for our long walks down by the river, to be able to let you run off-leash to your heart’s desire, to let you swim as much as you want, to throw sticks for you, to play hide and seek. I can’t imagine waking up and not seeing your sweet, loving face as I come downstairs for breakfast and to let you outside. I can’t imagine being home alone.

You’ve played such a tremendous role in my life, in the life of our family, and I’m devastated that I was unable to thank you for it. For me, you taught me how to love. You taught me how to be a parent and I always thought you would be there to guide me when time came for me to be a “real” parent. You taught me what unconditional love meant. You taught me to love no matter what someone has done. You taught me to appreciate the relationships we have, to appreciate life, because those things can be taken away so quickly.

Your warm personality and nature touched absolutely everyone in our family. Brother S. had never showed emotion toward anyone. When you left this world, he was devastated. It was the first time in many, many years that he’s ever cried. Mom was devastated too. She was never one to show great affection towards you, never petted you all that much, but when she called me with the news of your passing, she was crying just as hard as I was. You were a child not only to me, but to her as well.

I have your dog tags on my night table beside my favorite picture of you. Every time I pick them up and they jingle, my heart aches. I loved how you always brought us the leash when it was time for a walk. I loved how excited you got when it was time for a walk. I love how we could keep you off leash in the front yard and would not go away from the house. I love how you never really liked to retrieve. You loved chasing, but bringing things back was a no go. I love how right after we vacuumed a room in the house, there would be fur all over the carpet within minutes…without you even being in the room. I loved how when you got scared you’d run up to my room and hide under my desk. I love that I was your refuge. You will always have refuge in my heart. And you were also MY refuge. Whenever I was heartbroken or sad I would talk to you, cry into your fur, and hug you. You would lick the tears from my cheeks and put your head on my lap. You knew when I was hurting and you never left my side.

You were my best friend and I can’t imagine life without you. I hate that you’re not here, that your life was so short. I would give anything just to spend one more day with you, absolutely anything. I know tears can’t bring you back, but they are unstoppable. My love for you is everlasting, it will never die, and I don’t think there will ever be a time when I don’t miss you. There is only one thing I want, and it is you.

I miss you, I love you, and I the pain from not having my best friend by my side will never cease.
 
#43 ·
I'm still missing you terribly sweet girl. I keep seeing glimpses of you around the house and on our walks for only that split second before I realize.....

Jazz did it again today. We were playing at the park and an older golden came up by us. Jazz had to stop playing and run over and sniff the dog. I guess she is still looking for you, hoping you might come back. We are heading off on vacation this week and Jazzy is going to Julie's house. I know they will miss you terribly as well. I'm sure Jazz will be happy to see Margaret and they will be able to run and play in the fields and swim in the river. Keep your eye on her for me and make sure she is safe. I love you precious angel.

Mommy
 
#44 · (Edited)
Smooch and Snobear

Smooch and Snobear

There is not a day that goes by that Daddy and I don't miss you and love you.
It gives me comfort knowing you two are together-you were so bonded!
Tucker and Tonka daily do things that remind us of you, but there will never be another Snobear and Smooch.

You are watching over all of us from the glass shelf in the Family Room. We will all be together one day!
 

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#45 ·
Ginger,

It's been a little over 5 years since I last held you, petted you. I still think about you and miss you each and every day. Did you hear? We are adding a golden boy to our family! I wish you could meet him; I'm sure you will love him as much as I do! Watch out for him for me.
 
#46 ·
I still cry for you everyday sweet girl. I don't let on to anyone else in the family because I think they would think I'm crazy. Jazzy knows though. She feels this with me. My head knows that you are not coming back but my heart hasn't been able to understand. It's so unfair that you had to go so quickly. I wish you were here to snuggle with me right now....Love you sweet girl.
 
#48 ·
I miss you so much tonight my silly little girl. It has been over three weeks since I held you, since I petted you, since I felt your fir under my fingers. I miss your smell, I miss your smile, I miss you making me laugh. You were my whole being. Your daddy misses you too, although he's trying his best to make me feel better and make me laugh. We are starting to talk about getting another puppy. I just want to let you know that no dog ever ever will compare to you. I miss you so so much. I promise, soon these tears and sobs will turn into smiles and happiness again. Your 11th birthday's coming up soon. Daddy and I are having your favorite people and doggy friends over to celebrate you. I love you so much. I love you so much, my sweet silly girl.
 
#49 ·
Today it has been 2 months since I had to let you go. Some days it still doesn't seem real that you aren't coming back. Daddy still says your name alot when he doesn't mean to. You are in our thoughts and our hearts constantly. Jazzy misses you so much. She is so lonely without you. We are waiting for news about a puppy for Jazz. Please watch over the puppy process and guide us to the right one for her. I know you will my angel. I love you and miss you so much.
 
#50 ·
Smooch

My sweetest girl, Smooch:

Today is 5 months since you went to the Rainbow Bridge to be with Snobear.
We think of you and miss you every day!
We will always love you Smooch and Snobear.
 
#53 ·
Thanks Deb. Most of the time I am coping but I'm still so angry that this happened. I know it's only 2 months.....

Karen I'm glad I have a friend to share the 7th with. Used to be my favorite number. Hugs.
 
#54 ·
I hadn't seen this thread before. I'm glad I did. Been missing my girl horribly.

Tess,
I can't believe you are gone. I keep seeing your sweet face in the last minutes of your life and feel like I let you down. I wonder if there was more I could have done to keep you with me. The other three doggies miss you. Rusty is doing good, the weather is warmer and he likes to lay out in the grass. Libby was bad today, she caught another squirrel and left it by the back door for me. Raider I think misses you the most. He has become very clingy and needy, doesn't like to be away from us. Your Dad and I, (yes, I know I sometimes would say, but the dogs aren't my kids, so don't call me their Mom), but today, on Mothers day, it feels okay, we both miss you so much. You were never the loudest or the neediest, and you were never the naughtiest, but you were the one we could count on to keep the younger two in line, and you were Rusty's pal. Your favorite toy is still here, I look at it and cry, wishing you were here to play with it. You know I had talked about a new puppy sometime in the future, but now that you have left us, the hole that is left in my heart feels like it can never be filled and I think it will be a very long time, if ever a new puppy will come to us. You were my girlie girl, my sweet baby Tess, and I will miss you forever.
 
#56 ·
Chris

Chris

I am grateful for the 7th, because my Smooch no longer felt any pain and she was going to be reunited with her love, Snobear!!
 
#57 · (Edited)
It's been three months today Red Dog since we said good bye to you. Where has the time gone? It so many ways it seems like it was just yesterday, the pain is still so very raw. In other ways it seems like it's been forever since you were here. We miss you so much, a day doesn't go by that we don't think about you all day long.

We are slowly beginning to be able to talk about you, look back on some of your so very memorable and crazy antics and smile. You were such a character big guy and you are so very missed.

We know you are no longer suffering, that help us from hurting so much, but not with us missing you.

Hope you found a never ending supply of tennis balls.
 
#58 ·
Sandy

Sandy

Keeping you and Taz in my thoughts, heart and in my prayers today.
Glad you have Remy and Roxy to make your heart happy.

I know how much you miss him, because I miss Snobear and Smooch.
 
#59 ·
Just missing holding our Di and loving on her. She had always been such a good girl. Everywhere I look, I see her. Just doesn't seem right that she isn't here with us. Never thought we would be moving without her. We had been so careful in our planning so that she and Max would be ready for the trip. Can't stand the thought of leaving her behind in this house. It was hard enough to contiplate leaving with them. To leave without them is so impossible. We haven't been able to sleep. My husband is so much worse than me right now. He had to work today to try to get the money to move. Just hurts so much.
 
#62 ·
Just missing holding our Di and loving on her. She had always been such a good girl. Everywhere I look, I see her. Just doesn't seem right that she isn't here with us. Never thought we would be moving without her. We had been so careful in our planning so that she and Max would be ready for the trip. Can't stand the thought of leaving her behind in this house. It was hard enough to contiplate leaving with them. To leave without them is so impossible. We haven't been able to sleep. My husband is so much worse than me right now. He had to work today to try to get the money to move. Just hurts so much.
I know what you mean. We are moving back to the US in a few weeks to our original home. When we built the house we designed floor to ceiling windows and a front porch for Magic to enjoy looking at the wildlife that surrounds us. She loved that house and we were looking forward to returning there with her and Jazz. We were all excited to see her reaction and to take her out on the boat again that she loved. I had been hoping she would return there before she died. It was not meant to be. :(
 
#60 ·
PrincessDi

PrincessDi

I am so very sorry-reading your post is just heartbreaking.

Did you have Di cremated? That way, you will be taking her with you.

Di will "be with you," wherever you go.
 
#61 ·
PrincessDi

I am so very sorry-reading your post is just heartbreaking.

Did you have Di cremated? That way, you will be taking her with you.

Di will "be with you," wherever you go.
We did have her cremated. Should have them back on Thursday. I remember when Golda's came back, it felt like loosing him again. Just so final. Sorry, but it's just so sad to be without her. Nothing is like having them here with you.
 
#67 · (Edited)
Maddie,
Saying goodbye to you was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through in my entire life. You were my everything. You gave us so much love in your 10 years and I hope you left us feeling every ounce of our love and then some. You were the love of our lives and our hearts are broken that you've had to leave. I made a list of all of the things about you that made you the dog that you were, the silly dog, the loveable dog, the best dog ever...as I don't ever want to forget one single solitary detail of you...

Sleep softly sweet girl...you fought so hard for us and we are so very proud of you.

Love Momma
 
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