Beloved Duke is at RB...

[dukedogsmom]

As I was waking up, I felt your presence beside me. I saw the black fur of your back. It wasn't Dasher. He was at the foot of the bed. Some will say I was dreaming because my eyes were closed but I know it was real. It was just a few fleeting seconds. You left as soon as I reached out to touch you. You know how much it means to me and I thank you. I miss you. It's been harder to push my grief aside to make room in my heart for Dasher but I'm trying hard now. You did, and still do, take up a huge part of it.

[angelchampy]

It's been 10 months since my Sherry left me, 15 months since my Baby left me and today is the anniversary of my Champagne leaving me 5 years ago. My Brandy has been gone since '92. I still cry at least once a day. It doesn't get easier, just more depressing. Each one used to visit me until about 8 months after their passing, then I didn't get any signs anymore. I don't know why that happens. It's terrible because it's more final then. At least when I felt their presence, it wasn't so final. Now it is. Bowls, beds and outfits are still out. I can't get myself to put them away. I wish for your pain to go away, like all of ours that have lost. Even 5 years later, it hurts to think of my Champy. I know we should treasure the good times, but it's so lonely without them. There is a huge void in my life that nothing can fill. I wish you and me peace.

[chocolatepuppy]

Some will say I was dreaming

Well Val, I won't say that because like I told you before, I saw Mandy one night in my room. I told you Duke would send you signs. It is still very hard, isn't it? It is for me and it's been quite a while since Mandy died. Thank God we have the memories...

[caseysmom]

Oh Val I am so happy Duke came to see you, what a sweet boy coming to check on mama and reassure you.