Good-Bye Cody, My Love

[carole]

Dear Sandra, tell us all about squeeker, i am new here, i am so sorry to hear you lost your dear squeeker too, my thoughts are with you , take care and hugs to you

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi and {{{Huggs}}} Karen ~

Don't be in too much of a rush to pack away all of Cody's *things*...
They will make nice Welcome Home gifts for the lil FurBall Dear Cody will be sending your way in the future.

Try this...
When my Dog of a Lifetime, Dear Casey, passed on to the Rainbow Bridge many years ago; I too, was devistated. Since she went to work with me EVERY day, the shop seemed so empty without her...
I went to a florist shop - bought a tiny little non-descript "plant", and set it on her favorite rug in the shop. It grew like a weed - 4 feet tall in a few years... The sight of that Live Plant - in Her Space - gave me a lot of comfort and encouraged fond memories.

HI, to both Cody and Casey!
Rest In Peace, Dear Kids...

{{{Huggs}}} Karen!

/s/ Phred

[lizbud]

Hi Karen,

Thank you for checking in. We miss you & think of you daily.
Please don't worry that anyone thinks you are "going on"
about the loss of your best friend Cody. It took me weeks,
months to even move a throwrug that Buddy had laid on.His
bowls were washed, but I could not bring myself to put them
away so , instead, I turned them over but left them out on his
special eating spot in the kitchen. The day I picked up Buddy's
ashes, I did feel some sense of relief that somehow the circle
of life was now complete & that my Bud was not "out there
somewhere" but back home safe with me. It was closure of
sorts. I still keep Buddy's collar on the dresser in my room.
Most of us here know exactly where you are right now & morn
with you. Please know that you (&Mom) are in my prayers every
day. Take care of yourself my friend. Hugs from Liz & Moki.

[gini]

Karen, this is just a thought that has comforted me! I also have a painting of my two Rainbow Bridge cats - Patches and Magic.

When I lost them, I have draped their collars on the frame of the painting - one on each side.

I can't tell you how often I have touched them - knowing they wore them for so many years.

You might want to do this with Cody's collar too.

Karen, when you love a pet so deeply - and they sense that and give you back a thousand fold...........it takes a long time to get over the loss. You just grieve as long as you need!

You keep coming back and telling us about how you are doing, because I bet there isn't a one of us here that doesn't know exactly how painful this time is for you. I cry for you each time I re-visit this thread.

Hugs from Gini and Rascal!

[Sudilar]

Karen, you are not alone. When our furbabies mean so much to us, it is hard to let them go. It takes time. You will be able to smile again, some day. Some days are worse than others.

I wish you could get through the pain faster, but it takes a while. As someone on the liver-d bb always says...the pain you feel is equal to the love you gave.

Hang in there and keep checking in. We care.

[anna_66]

Please never think that you are "going on", because your not.

I'm glad to hear you've gotten Amy to do a picture for you, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it, needless to say, she does wonderful work!

Take Care of yourself.

Anna

[Stenograsaurus]

I don't know what else to add. I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often. You were the subject of my prayer request at church this week. Please don't ever feel sorry for "going on". We don't feel that way at all. We are all here for you and care about you. It's been four years since I lost my souldog, Kilo, and I still have his collar hung on my wall in my bedroom. It's the last thing I look at before I go to sleep and the first thing I look at when I get up in the morning.

[K9karen]

Thanks dear friends.. I'm hanging on...still have Cody's things sprewed around. I was doing better until today since the weather was so beautiful, he would have been outside with me as I planted flowers. So, certain things really hit hard. Amy is doing a Cody portrait for me. I returned Cody's cans of food and unused Rimydal to the vet on Sunday and paid my balance which included cremation which I didn't expect so seeing it in writing just tore me up. I agree with all of you..when I get his remains so he's with me, I'm sure I'll be able to move on better. Yes, I kiss his tags every night. I've been taking Denver, the neighbor's pug on walkies and it makes me feel more normal. Now they say that Denver is always running to my porch!!!

[Logan]

My dear friend, I know you are still so sad, but I am so glad you have found a walking buddy in the little pug! That's good therapy for you and wonderful for him too!

Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you constantly. If you need a yellow hair fix, I know three sweet girls who would be glad to have some hugs and kisses from you!!

Logan

[lovemyshiba]

Karen,
I know it is hard, and you can come on here and talk all you want about sweet Cody--that will help you too. And don't be in a hurry to put all of his things away--you don't have too!!!

I just realized you were in PA, but I'm not sure where Glenside is? Anyway, if you're feeling up to it, there are 2 dog shows I am planning on attending this summer--one here in State College, and one outside of Williamsport--maybe we could meet there.

I'm glad you found a walking buddy in the pug--it is so great for both of you!!
Still thinking of you every day--only time can heal the wounds.

[Albea]

Dearest Karen,
I think of you every day and know that the pain is still there.Our "virtual" shoulders are always here when you need a good cry. You may not believe it now, but it will be get better with time.
When my Grand Duchess Irina, my second Golden, went to the other side of the Rainbow, I planted a shrub in her memory that blooms with yellow flowers in the spring. It's a sign of renewal and a reminder of how much she loved to garden with me in the backyard. The urn with her ashes is in a double planter that I fill with impatients every summer.
Now that the good weather has arrived, you may find something you would like do as a memorial to dear Cody.
I'm glad that you found a walking buddy and I'm sure he's happy for all the attention you give him.
Big hug from me and many kisses from Carina.

[wolf_Q]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their comments about the drawing, and to Karen....I'm very honored to be doing a portrait of your beloved Cody.

[K9karen]

You all were experienced and right... I picked up the boy's remains tonight. My first thought was the heaviness of the cedar box so I knew it was my BIG GALOOT! First time since he was a wee pup that I was able to carry him....Attached was a beautiful certificate of authenticity, a Rainbow Bridge poem which made me cry...But you know what? I actually felt closure! Of course I had to open and look, but it didn't freak me out at all. Now I know he'll ALWAYS be with me. Cody's place of honor is the book shelf in the family room next to the lounge chair where dad and I always sat. I can put my hand on it. How can I ever ever thank you all? I think this will be my final thread on the subject. I finally feel a sense of peace, not totally, but much better. I needed Cody with me, regardless of how. I love you guys....

[carole]

Karen dont feel u have to put closure to this thread, only if you want to, anytime you wanna talk about cody, please feel free, i am certain no-one on here will mind, we all understand., hope to hear from you soon.
Have you thought of posting a memorial on the lovely websites for cody, just a thought. take care karen, thinking of you.