tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post2565181819240018930..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: Still, like air, I rise SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-4748191839571487592017-09-26T10:28:02.570-04:002017-09-26T10:28:02.570-04:00I totally get that. Sometimes you literally MUST l...I totally get that. Sometimes you literally MUST laugh at something and it's usually something that is funny in a bad way. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-55489061634908682092017-09-21T21:46:12.942-04:002017-09-21T21:46:12.942-04:00I am so sorry, just now catching up on blogs. I ha...I am so sorry, just now catching up on blogs. I have been where you are and it is still hard many, many years later. They are gifts that we get to love and cherish for such a short time. Wishing you peace:)Amy @The Crazy Wise Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874810213852628465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-50500652935769133732017-09-21T14:28:28.087-04:002017-09-21T14:28:28.087-04:00Regarding grief being funny at times... in the las...Regarding grief being funny at times... in the last week when Apollo really lost his appetite and stopped eating, (I think we had even called Lap of Love at that point or at least talked about when we'd need them to come... so for context, obviously the situation was not good), and we were in the stage of fixing every different food under the sun, one of us being home with him 24-7 just making him comfortable, being up all hours of the night, non-stop crying, both of us, for a week, we'd just been through the ringer... and Bob says, "he's not even eating popcorn, something must be really wrong". I remember looking up and saying, "uh yeah, he's got cancer, he's dying, something IS really fucking wrong". While the situation is obviously not funny in any way, something about "something must be really wrong" after so much time of EVERYTHING being wrong, was really quite funny in the worst way.<br /><br />It's been a month and a half since we lost him and I still either tear up or cry about it most days. All things at your own pace, in your own time.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989785034074378658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-71147161977327200862017-09-20T22:45:03.835-04:002017-09-20T22:45:03.835-04:00Grief is weird. I know all too well. You're do...Grief is weird. I know all too well. You're doing your best and your smile will return. Do your grief at your own pace and in your own way. Hugs!Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-36637989320768786782017-09-20T20:46:16.758-04:002017-09-20T20:46:16.758-04:00I'm glad you work with good people.
That'...I'm glad you work with good people. <br /><br />That's a good way to be able to grieve. sara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-55320671611096840872017-09-20T20:33:01.097-04:002017-09-20T20:33:01.097-04:00Slowly but surely we put the pieces back together,...Slowly but surely we put the pieces back together, find some semblance of normalcy and move on. You'll always miss him and think of him, but each day that passes will get you closer and closer to feeling human again. No need to rush it. XOAli Arnonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481407457549302387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-66041941809471171922017-09-20T19:37:27.833-04:002017-09-20T19:37:27.833-04:00Grieving is so weird. We all do it, but all in our...Grieving is so weird. We all do it, but all in our own way at our own pace. I cried for weeks when I first found out Lady had cancer. And now it comes and goes, but hits me at random times. Like when I plan for Christmas and wonder if she'll be here. It's always a good reminder to give her that extra treat, rub or car ride. Which makes us both happy <3Amber Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784191631606085116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46262664363885722702017-09-20T15:52:48.372-04:002017-09-20T15:52:48.372-04:00I know that some people say dogs don't underst...I know that some people say dogs don't understand or have feelings, but they do. Gracie has been gone for almost a year and a half, and Mac still gets sad about it and sniffs an old toy that they once shared or lays in one of her usual spots in the house. And I think he knows I miss her because he is crazy, but every once in awhile he calms his ass down and acts like she did for a little while for me. And I bet Gus and Mae will do that too. Also, you should totally write TOMS and get your plaid shoes and make you feel better. Hugs friend. Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-44753941232730724422017-09-20T12:18:53.602-04:002017-09-20T12:18:53.602-04:00I think it's healthy to write things out and p...I think it's healthy to write things out and put it out there if you need. Basically whatever you need to do to get through (minus the infliction of things on people you dislike lol) is ok! I'm glad you've found so much support and love, and have found the humor in some things. The day after my dad died, sitting at the funeral home with my mom and husband, we laughed. I dont remember what it was about but something struck us as funny and we laughed. And damn did it help. <br />You're rising and you're strong, even when you're weak and feeling down.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330910749491673996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-2867399372104424592017-09-20T11:37:12.097-04:002017-09-20T11:37:12.097-04:00This: "Mae goes to the vet and as suspected n...This: "Mae goes to the vet and as suspected nothing is physically wrong with her, just the loss" and this "Observe Gus sniff the entire house relentlessly looking for Geege without crying" got me. Your dogs are breaking my heart all over the place.<br /><br />Grief is so damn weird. When I lost my aunt I buried it very deep and didn't confront it for over a year. (My whole family traveled to MO for her funeral and I found an excuse to stay home (I was 15) and my mom let me because she didn't want to force me into grief.) I honestly can't think or talk about her without crying now, over 10 years later. <br /><br />When we lost our sweet Melody (who we had for 2.5 years) I broke down on the way to the vet and cried all day, but I let the grief subside quickly and I started to remember the funny, sweet moments almost immediately.<br /><br />Enzo is turning 4 next month and I'm hopeful he'll live forever, but when that month/day/year comes I don't know how I will be other than a complete mess. <br />It's tough to navigate life after a huge piece of it moves out and on. Audrey Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593561585985740053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-48456021259080508602017-09-20T11:26:35.602-04:002017-09-20T11:26:35.602-04:00There are no words to describe how hard it is to s...There are no words to describe how hard it is to say goodbye to our beloved duggies. Roxy has been gone for 4 months now, and I still get weepy and yell out "Roxy poo you're supposed to be here!" We all grieve differently, just know you are strong and each day will get better. Sending more *hugs* <3Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-88130838703663085322017-09-20T10:50:04.723-04:002017-09-20T10:50:04.723-04:00Begin to identify with a straw person someone puts...Begin to identify with a straw person someone puts on a bench as a fall decoration because I am lacking human response today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090584014275873691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-69754958144172483842017-09-20T10:33:04.134-04:002017-09-20T10:33:04.134-04:00Your heart is strong. ❤️Your heart is strong. ❤️Gena Rawdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257357678962825578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-34476317317260472372017-09-20T10:31:51.743-04:002017-09-20T10:31:51.743-04:00Hey man... we're coming up on the 3rd annivers...Hey man... we're coming up on the 3rd anniversary of the loss of our last dog & I cried this morning thinking about it all. It's all about surviving DAILY the grief. It'll always be there in its own little ways - even in the happy memories, grief still lingers. It's what happens when a part of your heart leaves. But yep, you keep surviving. <br />Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-5296623481328244942017-09-20T09:43:21.503-04:002017-09-20T09:43:21.503-04:00I thought I was the only one who never lost it ove...I thought I was the only one who never lost it over a human death but was rendered to a goopy puddle at the loss of my dog. Still, 7 months later, I am a mess. I get your pain. Empathy has never been my strongpoint, but for some reason, it woke up in me this past week. <br />I hope Grace meets Geege up there; I think they'd get along famously.Three of Cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504198212822541481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-23193290014473996242017-09-20T09:06:18.121-04:002017-09-20T09:06:18.121-04:00Oh friend, I continue to be sorry you are in such ...Oh friend, I continue to be sorry you are in such pain. Death truly is the great equalizer, so well said. Continue to do or not do what you need to purge the feelings welling up inside. Letting them out here or with your people will serve you well. Death sucks, human or pet, it pure SUCKS! I hope the hair appointment helps you feel better! <3P!nkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193703533246466440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-41785710306123328362017-09-20T07:06:47.891-04:002017-09-20T07:06:47.891-04:00I have human kids and furry kids. They are the sam...I have human kids and furry kids. They are the same in their own way. Equally important. Equally priceless. Losing one from a pack seems so hard. Being there when one goes to the other side is a privilege. Talking to them is normal to me. You help me and others the way your are wearing your heart on your sleeve and your blog , etc. carry on. Carry on. That's what we do. 😇✨🦄☮️🍀💖❣️🌈 Love. Your. Momma Linda Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719274719027029150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-66854617947409866992017-09-20T06:28:40.893-04:002017-09-20T06:28:40.893-04:00💜💜💜💜💜💜llf1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/16196234993611944142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-49860631853072995292017-09-19T16:28:43.859-04:002017-09-19T16:28:43.859-04:00Ugh grief. So necessary in times like this but so ...Ugh grief. So necessary in times like this but so painful and exhausting. Sending hugs and strength your way xoEmily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com