Beloved Duke is at RB...

[pnance]

Run free and happy at the bridge Duke. You will always be loved.... prayers and hugs to you Val.

[Cataholic]

Val,
Duke was one of the first dogs I associated with PT. I always remembered your posts/pics of him, and how the love always shone through. These days will be nearly impossible, that I know. Time helps, slowly, slowly. The searing pain will be replaced with something akin to a dull ache, and, you will welcome it. The memories will add to your life now, the way Duke's physical presence did. I fully believe that we are to be reunited with our beloved pets, and surely yours will be a joyous reunion. You did the ultimate act of love. Godspeed to the bridge, Duke. You will be forever missed in our hearts. Gentle hugs to you, Val.

Johanna

[dukedogsmom]

My Dearest, Sweetest Duke,
I still cry for you daily. I want you back in my life so badly. I knew it would be hard but I had no idea at all how nearly impossible it would be to accept that you're no longer here with me. I long for happier times that are now just memories. I long to even dream of you or you to come see me somehow. I'll always love you and never forget you, baby dog. I've been thinking a lot about you today. This time last week I was dealing with the fact that I'd have to let you go to the RB. I still haven't accepted it. I know time will ease some of the pain. I'll be glad when I can remember you without so many tears. Be safe and happy at the RB, knowing I'll always love you. Waiting unpatiently until we can be together again.
Love,
Your Mama

[Uabassoon]

Val, I'm sending you lots of hugs. I can't even imagine how hard this is for you. I know you two shared a very special bond that most of us can only hope to share with our pets.

Doogie, please take extra special care of your mommy, she needs you right now.

[caseysmom]

I remember feeling that way about my mother Val, I just wanted a sign or something. Maybe Duke knows you are not ready...maybe he has given you a sign and you aren't aware. I think he has from what we talked about.

[dukedogsmom]

My Sweet Dog,
I am thinking of you today, as always. It's been a week since you've been gone but my heart still doesn't want to believe it's true. Every time I lay my head on my pillow, I'm hoping I'll dream of you. At least that way, you could still be with me. Molly is helping but there's no way she can cure all the hurt. My heart and soul will never be the same. I love you, sweet Duke. May the angels hug and kiss you for me. May you feel the love from them that you felt from me. I'm still not ready to let go of you completely. I know it will come in time but I don't want to see you gone forever from my life.
Missing You,
Mama
Going to sleep now to try and dream of you.

My song to you:

Everything I Own by Bread

You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own,
Just to have you back again.

You taught me how to love,
What its of, what its of.
You never said too much,
But still you showed the way,
And I knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that cant let go.

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.

Is there someone you know,
Youre loving them so,
But taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day,
Someone takes them away,
And they dont hear the words you long to say

I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until now, I haven't been on Pet Talk in a week.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I know Duke was a very special part of your life for so many years.
Sending hugs your way.