Not that it matters to anyone but Rick and I, but our little Jimmy died this morning and I just buried him, he was 11 and Rick's best bud. He made a little box and dug the hole and made a sign with his name on it because he was having problems and we thought we were going to have to put him down. I had been hopeful he would last a while longer because he seemed to be doing better. This is just so hard because I am one that loves my pets more than most humans. I am greatful he died in hi sleep and in his little bed and not in the truck. Getting him home would have been really hard and that is where we wanted to bury him.
Bonnie, It does matter. I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your and Rick’s friend and companion, Jimmy. Animals work their way into our hearts and hurt us when they take that piece of our heart away when they pass. I think that it’s necessary that we witness births as well as well as the process of death so we appreciate life more. Speaking from experience of watching death overtake a person or a pet, even though I know that death is coming, I still am never ready for it when it happens. It makes me realize that I need to live my life with no regrets and not be sorry for something I should have said or done. Jim
BnR; it's my view that dogs, unlike other animals, have a special ability to be close to mankind. If you check the New Testament Greek for the word 'worship', transliterated, it means "to dog". So God is using the love of a dog to illustrate how we are to be to Him. We don't have a dog now, but the many we've had in the past has shown me that they sometimes make better, more loyal friends, than humans. Since I learned this, when I see this kind of loyalty, it always reminds me of all the ways God expects me to love him. As I see it, what you are feeling is completely reasonable.
If you note that I'm posting at odd times during the day it's because we're testing this week and there's really not too much for me to do while the kids are pulling their hair out and bubbling in answers. Jim
Bonnie, I'm so sad to hear of your loss. I knew that the little guy wasn't doing well from a previous post you put on here, and I was hoping that things were better. Such sad news, but I love that all dogs go to Heaven and that you all are going to have an amazing reunion someday. My love goes to you and Rick with all that you've been through lately. HUGS!!!!
And I can't beleive you can think others don't care about your heartbreak. I never cry when a human dies, but for my beloved creatures/pets, even the squirrls at my home; I cry and bury them lovingly.
We all care that somthing you have loved so is gone. I have nightmares over something happening to my dogs, I love them so.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope there is a doggie heaven. Or at least that God allows them to join us in heaven. Wish I could beleive that and be reassurred.
Thank you for all for your loving words. I too want so much to believe in a doggy heaven. As a JW for so many years they taught there isn't and they also taught that babies that died before they were born will not live again. I want so much to know that the opposite is true because I look forward to seeing both.
I finally had to get straight forth with Amy last night on a email to her because she keeps pressuring me to go the the JW meetings. I did get reinstated but it was a huge mistake and I just can't go to the Kingdom Hall and get blessed. This whole thing has about done me in, it has been a issue in my life for 20 years. Now I will be forced to write a another letter and they will disfellowship me again which means the whole shunning thing again for Amy and I. If I do nothing, they keep showing up at my door and calling me. I did this to myself so can't blame anyone. I have had to get back on my Prozac and blood pressure because I just can't keep it together. Right now I have the flu and am just going to bed. Love Ya all and thanks again for all the loving thoughts. Ricks being away again is harder than eve before. We keep praying for him to get off the road but still nothing works out.
Bonnie, I am so sorry about your doggie. I am also sorry that your going thru this difficult time with the JW and Amy, but know this Bonnie...I really admire and respect who you are. I love your ability to be truthful and yet loving and kind. You will get thru this and be able to look back on it with different "eyes" and I am betting you will be a special blessing to someone else who will be in need of encouragement. I am praying that your new church will be a haven for you and you will find a special lady friend to help encourage you.
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Not that it matters to anyone but Rick and I, but our little Jimmy died this morning and I just buried him, he was 11 and Rick's best bud. He made a little box and dug the hole and made a sign with his name on it because he was having problems and we thought we were going to have to put him down. I had been hopeful he would last a while longer because he seemed to be doing better. This is just so hard because I am one that loves my pets more than most humans. I am greatful he died in hi sleep and in his little bed and not in the truck. Getting him home would have been really hard and that is where we wanted to bury him.
Bonnie,
It does matter. I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your and Rick’s friend and companion, Jimmy. Animals work their way into our hearts and hurt us when they take that piece of our heart away when they pass. I think that it’s necessary that we witness births as well as well as the process of death so we appreciate life more.
Speaking from experience of watching death overtake a person or a pet, even though I know that death is coming, I still am never ready for it when it happens. It makes me realize that I need to live my life with no regrets and not be sorry for something I should have said or done.
Jim
Bonnie
Im sorry to hear that Bonnie. I know how much you love your doggies and how attached you are to them.
BnR; it's my view that dogs, unlike other animals, have a special ability to be close to mankind. If you check the New Testament Greek for the word 'worship', transliterated, it means "to dog". So God is using the love of a dog to illustrate how we are to be to Him. We don't have a dog now, but the many we've had in the past has shown me that they sometimes make better, more loyal friends, than humans. Since I learned this, when I see this kind of loyalty, it always reminds me of all the ways God expects me to love him. As I see it, what you are feeling is completely reasonable.
dear bonnie. My heart is with you, so glad he died in his sleep, happy being home in his bed. With mommy and daddy there in his home.
If you note that I'm posting at odd times during the day it's because we're testing this week and there's really not too much for me to do while the kids are pulling their hair out and bubbling in answers.
Jim
sorry aunt bonnie and uncle RicK. do you have a picture of buddy. Its hard to loose any family. animals or humans. hugs
jim,
just to let you know that your presence at this odd hour was not unnoticed. I thought that maybe they closed the school. No such luck i guess.
Bonnie, I'm so sad to hear of your loss. I knew that the little guy wasn't doing well from a previous post you put on here, and I was hoping that things were better. Such sad news, but I love that all dogs go to Heaven and that you all are going to have an amazing reunion someday. My love goes to you and Rick with all that you've been through lately. HUGS!!!!
And I can't beleive you can think others don't care about your heartbreak. I never cry when a human dies, but for my beloved creatures/pets, even the squirrls at my home; I cry and bury them lovingly.
We all care that somthing you have loved so is gone. I have nightmares over something happening to my dogs, I love them so.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope there is a doggie heaven. Or at least that God allows them to join us in heaven. Wish I could beleive that and be reassurred.
Thank you for all for your loving words. I too want so much to believe in a doggy heaven. As a JW for so many years they taught there isn't and they also taught that babies that died before they were born will not live again. I want so much to know that the opposite is true because I look forward to seeing both.
I finally had to get straight forth with Amy last night on a email to her because she keeps pressuring me to go the the JW meetings. I did get reinstated but it was a huge mistake and I just can't go to the Kingdom Hall and get blessed. This whole thing has about done me in, it has been a issue in my life for 20 years. Now I will be forced to write a another letter and they will disfellowship me again which means the whole shunning thing again for Amy and I. If I do nothing, they keep showing up at my door and calling me. I did this to myself so can't blame anyone. I have had to get back on my Prozac and blood pressure because I just can't keep it together.
Right now I have the flu and am just going to bed. Love Ya all and thanks again for all the loving thoughts. Ricks being away again is harder than eve before. We keep praying for him to get off the road but still nothing works out.
Only just now getting to see this, though I heard about it while at Aunt's apartment. Just know that mom and I send big hugs.
Bonnie, I am so sorry about your doggie. I am also sorry that your going thru this difficult time with the JW and Amy, but know this Bonnie...I really admire and respect who you are. I love your ability to be truthful and yet loving and kind. You will get thru this and be able to look back on it with different "eyes" and I am betting you will be a special blessing to someone else who will be in need of encouragement. I am praying that your new church will be a haven for you and you will find a special lady friend to help encourage you.
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