One Month...

[BCBlondie]

I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you...

Those pictures of him are so precious. He sounds like he was a wonderful dog, and he will definitely be missed.

He might not be there physically, but I know he's there in spirit and in your hearts.

Thank you for sharing those precious memories of him with us.

[Cincy'sMom]

What a wonderful tribute to dear Angus. He truly was a special dog and you have captured him perfectly.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, I know what a hole is in your life right now.
Every day, I ask God to give all the Pet Talk pets lots of hugs, cuddles, and kisses. I always mention Angus by name along with several others that were dear to me too.

I always make a scrap book for my pets. I want to be sure to keep their precious pictures safe on acid free paper so nothing happens to them. I haven't been able to finish Leroy's yet and he passed two years ago next month. I will soon finish it though and be so glad to have them to look at and remember by big boy by.

I bet he and Angus have met each other and get along great even if Leroy is a cat!

Thanks for sharing Angus' precious pictures with us.

[K9soul]

Anna, thank you for sharing those beautiful pics of your angel with us. I won't claim I know exactly how it is, because I think it is a bit different for everyone, but I do understand your pain so very well. I think the first year is the hardest.. but for me there are always times here and there even now when I feel a sharp stab of grief still. And I do miss both Cody and Willie so very much, but Willie was the hardest on me because he was my soul dog, we had a heart-to-heart connection that was especially close. It sounds like that is what you and Mark had with Angus too.

I sometimes play the song "My Heart Will Go On" and think of Will because the words somehow seem to really be what I feel for him, especially because I still dream of him so often.

I do think it is very healing to share your thoughts, feelings and pictures of your boy. He was a special one of a kind sweetheart, and he is and always will be a part of you and Mark. He also stole the hearts here at PT and will live on in each of us as well.

[trayi52]

Thanks for sharing, Anna. All I can do is sat here and look at the pictures and cry. Angus has certainly left a hole in all of our hearts.

Willie

[jazzcat]

What wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing just how special Angus is. I know you all miss him terribly as do many of us here.

[GraciesMommy]

I can understand what you are going through, totally. It will be one year on Halloween that my Mercedes went to the bridge. One whole year..still hard to believe. I had her for 16 years...she saw me thru a divorce, a remarriage, a move away from my family (500 miles) a new job, the list goes on..she helped raise my 2 kids..but she was MY baby. I wish I could tell you the pain will go away, it won't. It may get easier but you will always have that hole in your heart. I have another baby now, Gracie...and I got her 9 months to the day of Mercedes leaving me...and I love her to bits, and she isn't a replacement..she is another kid to me...
Mercedes was a mini schauzer...perfect in every way. Easy to travel with, seemed to know what was on my mind. Totally devoted..gosh, it makes me tear up when I think of her. And I think of her every single day. I don't know how many times I have called Gracie "Mercedes" and so has my husband. I have a lot of little schauzer statues and stuffed animals and they are all put away. Gracie doesn't use her old bowls or toys. Those were hers and hers alone. I have pictures hanging up of my kids and Mercedes that were taking professionally.
I will make new memories with gracie and love her unconditionally but there will always be a void that only my mercy could fill...

Hang on to your precious memories of Angus...

[Aspen and Misty]

I can't beleave it's been a whole month, it seems like just yesterday this sweet baby boy went to the rainbow bridge.

I was litening to this song while reading your post and I just thought how perfect......

Who can say for certain? Maybe you're still here. I feel you all around me, your memory's so clear. Deep in the stillness, I can hear you speak. You're still an inspiration Can it be?
That you are my forever love and you are watching over me from up above.
As my heart holds you just one beat away, I cherish all you gave me everyday 'Cause you are my forever love watching me from up above. And I believe that angels breathe and that love will live on and never leave. Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star. I wish upon tonight to see you smile, if only for awhile to know you're there, a breath away's not far to where you are.

You can Listen to the whole song here
http://search.launch.yahoo.com/searc...?p=Josh+Groban

The song is called "To Where You Are" just click on that and a video comes up.

The rest of the Lyrics can be read here
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/joshg...ereyouare.html

I'm so sorry Anna and Mark. Loosing a child is the worst pain you will ever go through, and it does get a little easier as time goes on, it's just so hard to get there though ::hugs::

I'm always here for you, wether it be tomrrow, a week from now, 2 months from now or a year from now. I am willing to listen, always.

Ashley

[caseysmom]

I am at work right now and crying...what a touching tribute to your sweet boy.

[kingrattus]

Anna I share ur pain, I know just how much u loved that big guy. I found it hard to putting Max's things away & it was worse when I found pictures of him that I never knew I had. One way to help shake the pain is to make a Scrap Book.

Have u started a Scrap Book yet?

If ur scared to damage real photos, scan them onto the computer & print them off. I plan on redoing Max's Scrap Book & scaning his real photos & printing them off so I can cut them into diff shapes & do different things to them.

I also want to make a collage & put it on a nice frame & hang it on my wall.

I made a little memorial ontop of my computer monitor. I used my real black lab stuffies & I have the biggest one holding his last fav toy. Mr. Frog.

I hope the girls and u & Mark start feeling better soon. Before u know it, u'll be blabing away about Angus & it wont hurt as much. & crying is a good thing, it shows u truely loved him

He's still watching over u & he will always love & miss u all, until u all join him in the far far future.


HUGZ from me & the critters

[dukedogsmom]

Scrapbook is a great idea! I've just gotten into that and I go to a once a month scrapbook party. I've got a few things I can bring with me and I can help you, if you want. Just get copies of some photos you want to do and we'll go from there. You have a Michael's store there? They've got lots of great craft stuff. If you buy an album, be sure it's 12 x 12. That's what most of the papers are sized. Of course, they can always be cut down.

[DogLover9501]

Oh Anna!

I can't believe it has been a month already!

I am at a bit of loss for words, as I am feeling so many mixed emotions, being excited about my news(a new kitty soon), and also being sad about this

I know that Angus was like a son, and you and Mark treated him just as good(probably better) than some people treat their children!

I too miss that big guy so much and I didn't even meet him! He has definatly left permanent pawprints in all of our hearts!

I cherrish the bandana of his that you sent me a while ago, and although I know that my dream of meeting him will never come true, I still feel like I knew him and love him as if he were my own.

Those pictures were so nice to see again, I have looked through his albums a few times in the past month, it really helps when I am missing his handsome face.

Here are some BIG {{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Anna!

Also I am just a PM away!

[jenluckenbach]

The memories you have will NEVER die. Thank you for sharing them with us. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[slick]

Anna, now I'm a blubbering idiot! What a beautiul tribute to sweet Angus. I'm sure he's looking down and wiggling with delight. Thanks for posting all those wonderful pictures. What is handsome boy he was.

[tatsxxx11]

I too can't believe it's been a month. It's still so hard for me to look at his precious photos without crying; I can only imagine how difficult it is for you and Mark and the girls. It's been 6 years since I lost my heart dog Jingles and I still cry, still grieve, still long for her to be here beside me. The first year is the hardest; each first occasion, holiday, birthday without her or him. We all share in your grief Anna and if we could, we would bring him home to you again. Oh what a beautiful boy he was Anna. You only have to look into those beautiful brown eyes, to see the incredible love that lived in his heart for his mom and dad, his fur sisters. Many of the photos you posted were new to me and though they made me cry and cry, it felt so good to feel so close to him once more. Whenever I see a doggie in a bandana, I'll always think of Angus. As Logan said, I'm so glad that so many Pet Talkers were able to meet Angus and share with him, all of our love. You know Anna, Angus IS looking over you and Mark and the girls from the Bridge and one day, you will be together again. We love you Anna. {{{HUGS}}} Sandra, Cody and Star.