I wonder, how long does it take to not feel so grieved with the passing of a furbaby?
We, Admiral and I went through so much together. She had to deal for years with my horrible hours and rotating shifts. Our lovey times were only when I fell into bed, day or night and I was asleep before I could do more than kiss her a few times but she loved me anyway as I loved her. We had a history togther and got through hard things together. I have a family, I have friends, I have no lack of humans in my life but Admiral, she was an innocent being made to be loved and cared for and she took that--love-- as her duty toward me as well. We had a mutual admiration society going on. :-)
I have Katie Isabella whom I love with my whole heart but oh, how I miss Admiral. Thanks for being here my friends and furriends as sometimes I just have to say it. I won't forget you beautiful girl, not you nor our Robin nor Hopping John. No, I'll remember you all.
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(((Carole)))
It takes forever. Never. The grief never passes. It's not so acute, except in occasional moments (for me, anyway), but the missing never goes away.
I suppose it's a reflection of how deep one's capacity to love is.
It’s a big miss, but eventually the memories become more sweet than painful!! xox
No one can ever take away your memories.
No one can remove the precious times that you have with your dearly beloved.
Carole,
Those memories of Admiral are for you to keep, to treasure, to store in the recesses of your mind and heart.
The memories will come at expected moments and unexpected ones.
Some will bring you sorrow and some will bring you joy and happiness.
Your dearly beloved Miss Admiral are like stars in the heavens and although their life on earth had ended, their lights continue to shine and they endure in your heart and mind.
xoxoxox
Debra (Abby's Mom)
Beautiful memories are what sustain us. The sadness is always there but it will get better with time. xoxo
Dear dear friend, Carole. I can't begin to imagine your pain, I only had Reesee a little while and there is always something to remind me of her. You and "Missy" (my name for her) had had so many more wonderful years together I know there is no comparison.
My wish for you is that the pain lessens with each passing day. I hope the memories you two made together will help to ease the agony.
Loving you AND missing HER too!
That is exactly how my human feels about the cat before me.
Our hearts still hurt every day after losing Sadie. I wonder when the tears will stop flowing but I imagine one day I'll smile more than cry but I'm a long way from that point. I still grieve for the loss of the pets who came before too so I believe it goes on forever.
I agree, in never goes away, but it does soften some. I will never forget sweet Admiral either and I think about her so very often. So many things she did with joy and I catch myself telling my sisters...Miss Admiral liked that too. She will never be forgotten...and she still makes us smile. Sorry to ramble on.
Oh that was lovely. I still miss my girl too. Big hugs to you!
The hurt may always be there, but will lessen as times goes on and all the good memories of Admiral outweighs the hurt.
There is still so much that reminds us of Licorice. everytime, Mommy goes down stairs she sees him in his favorite summer spot in her bookroom. Me walks around the house -still looking for him at least 1 night a week. Me calls for him with my specials"I Love You, where are you?" call. When me does that, Mommy wakes and she says sometimes she can still hear his response. When she gets up in the morning, me is snuggled into our snuggle spot. we loves the newcommers in our life, but differently. We misses Admrial too and know she watches over yous and Katie!
Kisses sweet Admiral, me knows yous is there.
Kisses
Nellie (and Mommy)
It's that memory of love shared that brings tears to our eyes and at the same time brings comfort to our hearts. Sending lots of purrs to you.
Our human still plays Cinders music almost daily as it helps ease the void.
Mom Paula says that even though she loves us so much, there will always be a special place in her heart just for Sweet Praline. The hurt does get easier over time, but the love and connection will always be there.
It's never gone away fur me. Kitteh Wink was my first away from home kitteh. She's still in my thoughts everyday and she's been gone about 7 yrs. We went through so much together. You just get stronger you don't furget. Much love and ((hugs)).
Reading your sweet tribute to the Admiral brought tears to me eyes. Also made me think of how much I miss my beloved Max and he's been gone now over three years. The immense pain is just under the surface for me and it doesn't take much to have it overflow.
I wish I had known more of your Admiral. I might just have to poke around the archives when my heart feels strong enough.
It's important not to forget, and other cats come along, and they are always different, and show love in different ways. You cannot replace human best friends, and even more so feline ones. Things just change. The hurt and grief moves on but the love never does. It wouldn't mean so much if it didn't.
Sending you comforting purrs, Mom Carole.
It's never easy, especially the first couple of years. But I find it helps that every time I think of my furbabies, I think of the funny times and the happy times. Their silly faces as they are blissfully nipped out or their shocked look at being found out.....things like these always make me smile. :)
Of course you will. However much we love those who are with us now, we always keep in our hearts the ones who came before, and miss them forever.
The sadness of losing fur babies can never ever go away for me. Though time helps. Sadness filling the heart is comforted by happy memories.
Your sweet Admiral san and Robin and Hopping John never leave your heart. Innocent pure love that you and your fur babies had for each other never fades!
It a feeling of loss that stays with us forever. I still think of my first dog I had as a child and how close we were and how protective of me he was. We've had others through the years and they never leave the mind and heart either.
No one else will fit exactly in her spot, nor should they. It does get easier over time, I think, but there will occasionally still be those pangs. That is the cost of love. Neora
the sudden deep heart ache has never gone away, but at least it has softened... Peace to your heart...
Oh it's so nice to see a picture of Admiral again. What a special girl she was. It takes a long long time dear friend. You are just going through the normal stages of grief. It does get better over time - you'll never forget her, but you will be able to eventually think of her without tearing up. I'm so happy you have Katie with you as she can help you heal!
They are never forgotten and always in our hearts.
Mom will never never furget or loose her loves fur you sweet Admiral. Even tho I iz a Princess of royal bloodz an teh most gorjush gurl (Herz says so) Herz still loves teh Cookie who came before me. Teh Cookie wuz purrfikt Herz says, but of corss that iz hard to beleeve becuz I iz purrfikt. Maybe we both iz.
Oh, Mom Carole, we are all leaky eyed reading your post. We surely miss your sweet Admiral, too. It takes forever, because our beloveds are always in our hearts. And then we see them again someday. It is that hope that keep us going.
Hugs, purrs and prayers.
It has taken me a lot of years, but I can now think of sweet Mr. Teeth and Clarkie and all the others with love and affection and very little sadness anymore. It took varying amounts of time, though--some losses are harder than others. In a lot of ways, it doesn't seem too much different from the way I have experienced the deaths of Human family members and friends.
Spitty and I had a lot of love for the Admiral. We are very happy when she whispers UTB or sends a message through sweet Katie <3 <3 <3
I had not been visiting blogs for a very long time - and it deeply saddened me to read of Admiral Hestorb crossing the Rainbow bridge. She is a most delightful character and will be missed in the blog-o-sphere.
The pain we feel when our furry companions cross the Rainbow Bridge does lessen with time - what is left in place of the pain are the beautiful and happy memories that you two built together. These are more precious than ANY jewel - they are without price! Cherish them. Keep those close to your heart - in this way, Admiral - and the joy she shared with you - will always be with you.
We never get over the loss of a beloved pet. I still think of mine and still miss them. This is a beautiful tribute to the beautiful Admiral. And I still miss her as well.
Kassey and her Mom
I am so sorry to hear about dear Admiral :'( When a beloved and treasured pet passes, the grief never leaves. The hurt stays, but something else to: the loving memories of your dearest pet you keep and treasure forever and ever xoxo
It never goes away. I know you know that. But she was special, and you had a special love. Some people go through their whole lives and don't know that kind of unconditional love.
You are both very lucky.
My heart will always ache for your loss more so as my dear Wildflower is heading downhill so quickly. I have had many animals in my life, but she always held a very special place in my life. When I first saw your beautiful Autumn lady I knew there was another special cat like her. They look so much alike except for the eyes. I have another cat already, but my Wildflower I always felt she was wisdom brought to me to teach me life lessons. That she has. Her days are numbered now at almost 17 years she has led a wonderful filled life. We will never forget those that we love as our special cats. Big Hugs Carrie
Ma cherie, Thank you sooooo much for coming to see me last night. I heard your whispers and felt your soft touch. It soothed my jangled nerves and put me right into dreamland. I am glad you have found the correct portal that leads UTB at my house. I know we cannot use it too often, but it is so wonderful to still know you are watching out for me. XOXOXOXO Did you know your Mommy and my Human have been chatting? They has some good laughs, my darling!
Oh, Admiral must be dear to your heart, we are sorry for the loss of your beloved feline friend!
Someday when I enter the bridge, I will say hi to Admiral if I find her somedya for you! Do not need to worry!
You new furriend,
~Wu-Dong
I luv u, Admiral. U can has place in mah heart. (((Admiral)))
I have lost two dogs and you never forget. You will never be forgotten, Admiral xoxo
If we ever get there we haven't yet. I remember every fur baby that has gone to Rainbow Bridge and still miss them. We still miss sweet Admiral too. Big hugs sweet friend
Our furbabies are always in our hearts. I still sometimes think with love of the orange tabby my family had in the late 1950s.
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