Good-Bye Cody, My Love

Karen, dear friend, it took me a while before I could post, I know what you are feeling, I felt like you when we had to take Kona in who had been with us for 15 years. You and Cody had such a strong bond that he will live in your heart forever, he will still be watching out for you, the bond between you both is strong and enduring and some day you will be together again.

I understand the love you have for him, I have that with Daisy, she is my love, my salvation and my best friend just as Cody was to you. Karen, he loved you so much and I know how much you loved him to let him go so that he would not suffer any more.
As some have said the only thing you can do is mourn for him, cry and remember him, believe it or not it does get better with time, hard to believe that right now, he will always be with you, but time will help.

If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask, we are all here for you and wish you the best and you know how much we all love you. Please take care of your self.
Love
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

Dear Karen, there isn't much that I can add that hasn't already been said. I am crying with you, and yet can't even imagine the pain that you are feeling right now. Dearest Cody is free from pain now, and running like a puppy...no blemishes and no hurts.

Warm thoughts sent your way,

Anna

I'm so sorry for you loss! you did do the right thing, and I know how you are hurting. the only way to get thru it is one day at a time. when I lost my Cookie last year, it was hard, so I know how you feel.
I am not usually in the dog section, what was wrong with Cody?

Dear Karen, there's little I can add that hasn't already been said so eloquently by others. I just want to extend my condolences and wish you strength through the days ahead. It will eventually get easier and you will look back on all the good times with Cody. Remember he waits for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Karen, I am so sorry, I don't know what
I could say to ease your pain.
I wish I could hold you and give you hugs
for comfort. Cody will be in your heart and soul
for ever.

Cody, watch over Jackie and always let her know you
are near.

I was sitting with my little family tonight, three yellow faces staring at every bite we took, and we were talking about Karen and Cody. It dawned on me that without Cody, I would never have met Karen. She would never have had a reason to join in the "talk" at Pet Talk if not for him, and look how many of us would have missed out on meeting a wonderful friend!!

God Bless you, Cody, for helping to bring so many people together!!! :)

RIP Dear Cody. We all love you very much. Please say hi to Trixie and Toshie. They love to play ball.

Karen: I'm sobbing along with you. I wish there was something I could do to take away the pain. Rest easy and smile with the memories.

luv

Karen,

I found this poem and wanted to share it with you. Please
know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need
to talk, to cry or to just share memories, we are all here for
you anytime. Love & Hugs. Liz.

Life's Eternal Song

I hold you 'till Life's Breath is gone
I cry for all I'm worth
Even though I know we share a memory
Of you and I on Earth.

As I sit upon the windowsill
Looking out into the rain
There's still a brightness in the sky
That clears away the pain

As I look into the Heavens
I feel that you are gone
But I know that you are there with God
Singing Life's Eternal Song


-By: Rachel Schlow, age 10

Karen,

I am currently away on a business trip, and just quickly managed to check the board for Darling Cody's status.
I am now in tears, and have a presentation to do in 10 minutes! Sorry I did not post before today ..... :(

Beloved Cody boy - Rainbow Bridge is a even better place with you up there, looking down on your precious Mummy. You are so loved - by us all.

Karen, hugs, loves and kisses from my gang to you. Let it all out, everyone will understand, you know we always will.

Love
Michelle

O I am so sorry ::hugs:: If you ever need to talk you may PM me, I lost my Chewy only 4 weeks ago tomrrow, but it seems like ages since I've last touched his fur. I know how hard it is to loose your son. I wish that I could offer you some words of comfort but I know there are none. Just know you did the right thing and Cody was one lucky pup to have such a wonderfull mom like you.

::hugs::

Ash

I am so so sorry for your loss Karen! I know there are no words that can make you feel any better... just know that Cody is where there is no more pain.. no tears.. and he is happy. We love you. *HUGS*

Oh, Karen, I just don't know what to say. I am so terribly sorry to hear about your dear, swet Cody. I know you loved him, and he loved you. He was such a beayutiful, sweet dog. I am so sorry.:( :(

Karen,
I’m just now able to post. I read your thread just after you posted it yesterday, but I was unable to post then, I was in so much agony for you. I understand the pain. Bless Cody. What a wonderful friend he was to you. You will be together again, whole and well.
Cody play, run, jump, and fetch that ball boy! Stolly & Tinker will help the other doggies show you around the Rainbow Bridge. They’ll also show you where to wait for your mommy on that day you hear her call your name.

How are you holding up today, Karen? Just want you to know that I am still thinking of you and praying for strength for you. Continuing hugs.....

I have been away for a few days, I am so terribly sorry to hear the news of Cody. Karen, my heart goes out to you. Cody will always be with you in spirit. There's not anything that I could say that hasn't already been said in this thread. I am so sad for you.

Hi, God ~

Thanks, Dear God...

For sending Cody down here to be wiff Miz Karen all these years...

For having Miz Karen be such a Loving FurMom...

For these last few days of togetherness -
such a Blessing for both Cody and Karen...

And for leavin the lights on - atta Bridge,
an having GranPaw there to help call Cody up to Your Howze.

And God ~
Will You please get tagether wiff Cody an GranPaw ~
try to all pick anudder FurKid for Karen an GranMaw to Love...
lil bit like Cody - but maybe a lil differnt, too.
Send the New FurBall down soon as You can...
Karen an GranMaw are awful lonesum - an they dont wunt
their Love :) to go to waste.

Thanks, again, God.

/s/ the Prayer Pups

Phred

That's Beautiful .... lets us hope a new furkid arrives really soon.

OH...Karen....Im so sorry, I know how hard it can be, When I love my pup to parvo, I couldnt stand to look at his collor at just a few days before I had looked and admired it because it was the first puppy collar I ever got to buy. Its very hard, but I found that talking about it with Pettalkers really helps. Now Cody is on Rainbow Bridge with my Techihhila. Dear sweet Cody you will always be missed.

**If you need someone to talk to just pm me..

oh karen , your story made my throat tight and brought tears to my eyes, its so hard and painful, i know its only been 9weeks since my sooti left me, i just cried and cried every day for 6 of those weeks, its the best thing u can do , lexie has filled the empty void for me now, but i would say u have to know yourself when the time is right or if ever, to get another wee puppy. Right now it will be the last thought on your mind.
A very hard decision for you karen, and my heart and thoughts go out to you, hugs karen and i am thinking of you, your lovely doggy will be at rainbows bridge with my sooti now, maybe they have become friends who knows, just grieve as much as u can karen, take care.

I feel horrible about missing this thread.

Karen, I type this through tears. I am so sorry that this had to happen. Cody was a very special dog, and you are a very special person. God made a wonderful choice, bonding you and Cody together. It was a match made in heaven.
You made such a brave decision, but it was the right thing to do. Thank God he will be pain-free up there, and someday you will again meet with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed to the RB, sweet Cody.
{{{{Hugs}}}}
Britt

oh my. there are tears flowing out of my eyes right now! i think i might flood my house :( :( Im so terribly sorry to hear about cody's passing. You two were a match made in heaven. you are very brave, and you made the right desicion. Now he is happy on the rainbow brige, painfree, playing with his friends. Im so sorry. May cody forever R.I.P.

:( :( Many many **hugs*** to you. take care and be strong:( :(

*Jess

Karen,

I am several days behind and I appologize for not posting sooner.

I am in tears after reading your post. So much love and pain. I know that it broke your heart to send him away but you only did it out of love. You are a very selfless person. Cody is no longer uncomfortable and no longer suffering.

R. I. P. Cody. You will be missed by us all.

I am so sorry for your loss..I know the grief you are feeling..I deal with it by just trying to hold on and remember the good times and that way I know they are still with me..

My thoughts and prayers are with you

jaquetta

Karen,
I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often. Every time I think of Cody's passing I picture one of our fallen soldiers hugging Cody before he enters Heaven's Gates.

Thank you all for your cards and calls and kind, consoling words... Being home without Cody. especially this weekend was awful. I know it'll take a lot of time. We see and hear him all the time. One day at a time...... :(

Hang in there, Karen. Thinking of you daily. I know how hard it is.

Oh, Karen, I just had to tell you agin how sorry I am. I know Cody loved you, and you loved him. This is such a rough time for you.

I remember when my dear Teal died, every night for a week, I cried myself to sleep. PM if you need someone to talk to, I am again very sorry for your loss.:( :(

So sorry for not replying to this thread earlier...I just didn't know what to say that others hadn't said already. :(

Rest in peace handsome Cody boy, you will forever be loved...by many.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/fc5e15db.jpg

That is a beautiful drawing ..................

Rest in peace, beautiful Cody boy.
Loved by all, and thought of always

Oh, Amy, the picture of Cody is just beautiful! Has Karen seen it? She will love it, if she hasn't!! :)

That is a great drawing Amy! I am sure Karen will love it!

Amy that is a beautiful picture and looks just like him. You have so much talent! I know Karen will love it.

Amy, that was so sweet of you to do that drawing, it's great:)

Amy, that is beautiful! I'm sure Karen will love it and be SO touched by your great kindness.:)

Amy, the drawing is beautiful. You are so talented! I got misty-eyed looking at it. Karen will love it.

That's the big galoot alright. Amy, what a wonderful way to honor Cody for Karen.

Karen, how are you holding up, girl? You are still on our minds. We know the pain doesn't go away very quickly, but I do hope you are eating and getting some rest and taking care of yourself.

Please check in Karen and let us know how you are doing. We worry about you, too, you know!!

Karen just thinking of you too at this sad time, cody will have left a huge gap in your life and alot of pain in your heart, and its hurts so much, i know, take care karen, hugs .:)

Sorry to have frightened anyone with my absence...The beginning of my first unemployed week had me thinking I was on vacation. The last few days of dreary, cold rain didn't help, so when Sandra called me this morning to check this thread, I pinched myself, got dressed, met a friend for lunch (the other girl who got laid off) came home, slapped myself to snap myself out of this depression, and then of course, just GASPED-awestruck!! at Amy's sketch of my big ole galoot!!! OMG! I just PM'd her. I even called my mom over who was just as speechless as I was! It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Better than a photo! AND her TALENT!!!! And the time and effort it took her to do that for me!!! Tears of joy! I still see and hear Cody and expect him at the door. I talk to him all the time.It's exactly one week. Finally had to see a doctor but am going to try to overcome all this by myself with no medication. I'm strong by nature, but this just rocked me to the core. I accepted my dad's death better than this and I feel a little guilty. Sandra and I were talking about pet birthdays, and even though I always celebrated and wished Cody H.B. in my heart and mind, I prayed he's never have another and would be with me for years. I'm not ready yet for another, but soon, very soon. I need stamina and energy and motivation right now. Cody was an accident-right place, right time, so I know that when I see the right one, it'll hit me just like Cody. Instant bonding. Bells and Lights and Stars. Already have names chosen. Dcided to go to the PT renuion of sorts in Doylestown PA..wish you could all be there for hugs and kisses... Sorry to ramble....Love you all TO PIECES!!!!!....k

Karen, thanks for checking in. Hope you start to feel better soon. I know how hard it is.

Don't feel guilty because you miss Cody the most. Cody was always with you everyday. It is understandable.

When it's time, you will be blessed by furry, frito feet again. Somehow, some way, Cody will send you a hint.

Hugs and hang in there!