Just One More Day

[robroy20]

For the past 2 nights I have throught what it would be like for me to go to RB,I am a simple man,it doesn't take much to make me happy.The best day in my life would be sitting along a meandering river with medows and trees along its banks.My music would come from the birds in the trees,.
Running and jumping with all the kids I have meet.I have R.A.so I can't do the things that I once did.,But maybe that one day at the Bridge it also would make me new so I could run and jump just one more time.I am crying so hard.I would give anything for One More Day.God I want my boy back.I am ready to go any time.I am as sad as I have ever been in my life

Bob

[joycenalex]

dear bob, i cannot tell you how sorry i am for your great loss of jeb. the pain must be almost unbearable. tonight, please don't do anything that is final. the pain is great, i know dear friend, and in the someday when you and jeb are together again, you both will play with the energy of youth, but for now, please don't do anything to hurt yourself. ((hugs))

[Dorothy39]

You have helped me more than typed words can convey.

We are in this world for a reason, we found each other for a reason. Your Jeb and my Foxy Jean stand for something greater than we can imagine.


You understand my plight so well, because you spoke of her eyes!!!

Now, Foxy Jean did not take kindly to other dogs. She was very possessive. She so loved people, but alas, she did not like other dogs.

I sure do hope that Jeb is helping her right now in RB. He is the sort of fella that wants everyone to get along.

Sissy , and especially Diane, need you badly.


Thank-You for your genuine concern. I am healing because of YOU!!!

[Sudilar]

Bob, as I read your post this morning, I cried. I cried for you, Jeb, me, Killian, Shiloh, Avalanche, Wolf, Gaylord...... I know how you feel. I have been there. The first time was in 1984, with the loss of my first GSD, Wolf. I was sad and MAD that he was gone. I thought that I would never, ever feel good again. I could not look at another dog, especially a GSD. I cried so hard, it felt like my heart was ripped out. I didn't want to live without him, too.
Then....slowly...the house was too quiet when I walked in the door....there were the lonely walks through the neighborhood....there was no one sitting on my feet as I washed the dishes (Wolf liked to sit on my feet..LOL)....
there was this big fluffy white unheard of breed (at the time) at the pet shop stuffed into a small cage... How could I leave that big dog in that tiny cage???? No, I must get her out of there..... The rest is history (Avalanche). Life went on... I was able to love again, but never and will never forget those who have gone before.
When Avalanche passed, I discovered rescue. I thought that I could do something to help, in Avalanche's honor. Her death, as her life, had a purpose.......she had to die, so Killian could live. We rescued him from Death Row, we got there just before his time was up. We were blessed again. Then came our darling, Shiloh (whose passing I am still having trouble with...but getting better). My foster,Thor, is helping with that.
So, even though, right now, you feel that your world is over...you have to go on. There are more dogs who need you. You will do Jeb an honor, by going on and keeping his memory alive in your heart.
Ask for a sign. In some way, you will get one. It might be finding his favorite toy hidden under the sofa...a clump of dog hair on the floor (even though you've vacuumed 1000 times since their passing)...a song on the radio...
Watch for the sign (and let us know what it is here on the bb). I had to wait a while for Shiloh's sign, but Wolf's sign came quickly.
So, yes, many of us here have gone through what you are going through right now. We are here to help you get through it. It is not easy. Hugs.

[Cincy'sMom]

Bob, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear boy and the intense pain you are feeling. Death is never an easy thing to deal with, no matter if the loss is human or pet.

Last year I lost my first dog Oreo, a dog I had since I was 14, and then my younger brother, Rob, with in about 2 months time. It was not an easy thing to get through, and as the 1st anniverisary of Oreo's passing was last month, and the 1st Anniversy of my brother's death nears, it is still not easy. I still cry, and still hurt. I would give anything to have my "little" brother back.

What has gotten my family through this time is each other. Diane and Sis need you now, more then ever. You need to be strong for them, and they will help be strong for you.

I also encourage you to look for a pet loss support group. Our humane society has one, as do many others in the area. I hope you can find the same in Arizona. There are also on-line support groups, people that understand it is not "just a dog" you have lost.

[robroy20]

Well I find myself here looking for something to remove the hurt I am feeling.I am looking like its a drug that will make everything better.It will stop the pain that has ravaged my body like the hideous cancer that took Jeb.
I will fine the drug and you fine people that have cryed with me are the doctors.Jebs death has clouded my mind like nothing I have encountered.I will come through this like you have.
I have to go and let Sis out.Thats all I do.ha,ha.......Thanks friends---Bob

[Sudilar]

Let Sis take care of you. She'll know what to do.

[shihtzulover850]

yes it is sad isn't it?

[Dorothy39]

Hey Bob, Just me in charlotte , Michigan.

I sure do wish I could see what Sissy looks like.

and, I wish I could let her outdoors. She will take good care of you, trust me.

Enjoy those wonderful dog kisses when you feel blue.

[robroy20]

Hello to friends at PT.If there is such a thing as a good day,this is it.I think I can see a light at the end of something.You at PT have helped me so much,You know who you are.Dot you are the ring leader.You helped me see the people that needed me.And Sissy she needs me more now that ever.
I will pick myself up and get back into doing my chores with a smile on my face.And remembering JEB and the things he did for me...I will go now,,,Bob

[robroy20]

Its about 4:30 am,I got up at 3 am.Jeb would wake me up so he could go outside.This is had for me but I am getting better.Sis is the one that I worry about.She goes from room to room looking for Jeb.If I play with her and rub her belly that takes her mind off Jeb.I think she is a little better than she was.
I have made it over the worst part and I am doing so much better.We were swimming last night ,we had a dust storm in the valley.I hate them.No rain here.Well I have things to do.I will check back.


Good morn Dot,Sudilar,Joyce................Bob

[Sudilar]

Glad to hear that you are doing better. As I said, Sis will take care of you.
Hey, when I was on vacation in AZ, we were in a dust storm on the way to the airport to return home!! We were driving from Tucson to Phoenix for our flight and it followed us. The plane was delayed because you couldn't see anything. What an experience!!
Hang in there!!!

[robroy20]

We just had 1 yesterday.They come in monsoon season..There early...Hope every ones fine..I am ..Bob

[joycenalex]

dear bob, i am glad you're feeling somewhat better. in the weeks after duke left for the rainbow bridge, sometimes i'd hear him snoring in the early morning. i miss him still, but i smile when i think of him. ((hugs)) joyce

[elizabethann]

Note to self....do not read Dog Memorial at work.

I am crying like a baby after reading your thread. I am so very sorry for your loss. When I die, I want to go to the Rainbow Bridge and be with all of my animals - running, laughing, playing and napping.

Please take care.