As if one death wasn't enough....

**Miss Z** · 02-01-2006, 11:36 AM

A lot of you know that i lost my beloved hammie Foxy on 30th January. I've been putting on a brave face, but inside i've been tearing myself to pieces. Today, it was starting to cease, and i could think about the good times with her without my stomach tying itself in knots and my eyes pricking. Well, when i cam home from school i was told....

that my grandad has died. He has been ill for some time now, and was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas, but his death has been very sudden. I've been knocked back just as i've been getting up. I really need some kind words right now.

Thanks

Zara

**beeniesmom** · 02-01-2006, 11:43 AM

I am so sorry for your loss Z.
I lost my grandad only a few months ago too.
He too was taken away from us by cancer at 85.
I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye because I live in the States.
I will always remember him with love and respect. He lived in our home for 13 years in Italy and when I moved away to the States I really hoped that I would be able to see him again. I will always have a lot of fun memories of him. He taught me a lot in life.
I know that you and your family must be going through a tough time now but try to celebrate his life instead of being sad for his death. I am sure that is what he would have wanted.
hugs

**cavylove** · 02-01-2006, 12:20 PM

zara i am really sorry. i wish i was there to give you a hug. well i will tomoz.

**luvofallhorses** · 02-01-2006, 12:21 PM

oh no! I am so very sorry.

Please know that we're here for you..you will be in my thoughts and prayers..((hugs))

**buttercup132** · 02-01-2006, 12:25 PM

How awful I feel so sorry for you right now

Little Foxy and your grandad can play together enlessly I'm sure they will keep each other company while they wait for the day you come.(((HUGS)))

**Queen of Poop** · 02-01-2006, 12:26 PM

Very, very sorry for your dual loss.

This just isn't starting off as a good year. My husband's granny passed away on Jan 9 and my dear ferret Miko passed Jan 20.

Please accept a (((HUG))). I know it doesn't make it all better, but I am thinking about you.

**crazy_caique** · 02-01-2006, 12:44 PM

I am so sorry you are in my prayers.

**Anita Cholaine** · 02-01-2006, 12:55 PM

Oh Zara...

I'm really really sorry about your loss.... Please know that you have all my support during this hard time... (((HUGS))) for you and your family...

**ramanth** · 02-01-2006, 12:23 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I miss my grandpa very much.

**carole** · 02-01-2006, 06:05 PM

oh dear Zara I am truely so sorry to hear this devastating news, please accept my condolences to you and your family, maybe Foxy will be there to greet Grandpa, I send you my love and hugs at this very sad and difficult time.

**rizzy** · 02-01-2006, 09:31 PM

Zara, please remember to stay strong durring hard times like this. My favorite poem says "..Durring your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints; it was then that I carried you" God is with you now, He is feeling your pain. Maybe it was best for your Grandad, maybe he needs to take care of Foxy. Whatever the reason, we do not know, but have faith. Also please remember that no matter how bad someone has it, someone else has it worse. Think of yourself as lucky and strong, this is a hard time in your life and I will pray for you. Please, please have faith and stay strong. Hugs you Zara, many many hugs!

**Miss Z** · 02-02-2006, 12:21 PM

Thankyou everyone. Once again, my fabulous Lancashire lasses, Katherine and Victoria, have made me feel so much better today.

Rizzy, i am amazed....

Originally Posted by rizzy

My favorite poem says "..Durring your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints; it was then that I carried you"

My grandad had that complete poem framed on the wall of his living room. Thankyou so much for reminding me of it

**.sarah** · 02-01-2006, 02:34 PM

I'm so sorry. I don't really know what to say.

**Karen** · 02-01-2006, 02:43 PM

Big hugs to you still. I lost a very dear friend, Bob, to Pancreatic Cancer. Maybe your grandad and Bob will get acquainted once they're up there!

**Alysser** · 02-01-2006, 02:58 PM

(((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
Zara, I am so sorry!! You must be so upset. I know its hard to lose someone. REALLY hard. But for you to be expeirencing(sp?)TWO losses must be horrible. I am really sorry. ((HUGS)) Pettalk will always be here for you. You can always post how you feel. PM if you want to talk! Agian, Im REALLY sorry.
Hugs,
Alyssa