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  1. I cried reading this beautiful post .I feel the same as you .I went thru so much loss the last five years I could not have made it without my precious Kramer cat he helped me with my grief .
    At the time we think we cannot get thru it but with their precious love we do .
    God bless you Brenda !
    And your precious pets.

  2. Lovely post, and adorable sweet photos of Ivy and Abi..What would life be without pets? Grief is our cost of their Love…which is priceless.

  3. Some cats are healing cats. Looks like Ivy is one. We had one. I had cataract surgery and he kept trying to lay on that half of my face!! Another one laid around my daughter’s back. She has scoliosis and he knew it the first day we had him. Cherish a healing cat, they are lovely creatures.

  4. A wonderful post ~ and a wonderful poem from Marilyn ~
    The line I really love is the one you wrote, Brenda ~ ” there is no limit to how much you can love.”
    So VERY true!

  5. a truly beautiful post. and the pictures! thank you dear bean. xo

    1. My precious ever so sweet dog made me laugh today. This post made me cry. So beautiful.

  6. Beautiful post,Brenda,my Buddy does the same thing,but his “tummy clock” seems to be set in the 6 a.m. hour.
    They give us unconditional love for so little in return…wouldn’t know what to do without my 2 little furkids,Bellia is 8, she’s always been “chill” as long as I’m nearby she’s a purring machine,Bud is my clown,never a full moment with him around…I’m staying at a relatives guest house taking care of her elderly dad while they’re away,last week he climbed all the way to the top of the kitchen cabinets! I caught him out of the corner of my eye,smiling and purring.
    Our cabinets at home go to the ceiling,lol

  7. So well written, my friend. I adopted Lily just days after my little Reilly died very suddenly at the age of 7. Lily needed a home, and I needed her love. I was so blessed to have her in my life for 16 1/2 years, and she most definitely helped me through the grieving process. I highly recommend to anyone who has lost a pet to give another pet a home….there’s nothing like it to help you through.

  8. Brenda it is so hard when we have that open hole in our hearts that will never heal after losing our fur baby. I am glad that Ivy is helping you and Charlie grieve and it helps lesson that great loss. I find it so beautiful and amazing that our pets understand our emotions and can find a way to comfort us when we need it most. Buddy is the same way in the morning. 7am on the dot he is licking my face and saying time to get up and start our day. Happy Thursday.
    Kris

  9. I miss my first dog too. I hope if there is a heaven he is waiting for me. All of my pets, really, but especially Niko. He was 13 when he died, a good dog to the end, 40 years ago. We
    Lost a ten year old boxer last month, and I miss him too. We have a new puppy and you are right: there is enough love for all.

  10. Such a beautiful post Brenda. My husband always had cats and dogs growing up. I never had any pets except for the goldfish we would win at the May Day festival in elementary school. Eleven years ago with our only daughter moving 5 hours south and my husband 5 hours north 2/3s of the year, he pushed for a dog to keep me company. Kaia is our constant companion. I am such a homebody so this suits me just fine. Should have gotten a dog many years ago! You three have a great day!

  11. Hi Brenda, This poem is posted in one of the rooms at my vets. I read it with teary eyes this past Dec. 30, when we had to put one of our English Setters down. She was 14 1/2 years old. Then a week later found out that one of our rescued Irish Setters had cancer. Jul had surgery yesterday that looks to be very successful.
    Here is the poem: ‘ It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” I’m soon to be 72 years old and Jul is number 13. I think I’m almost there! We have one other rescued Irish Setter as well. His name is Ronan. Jul is Norwegian for Christmas because we rescued her at Christmas time 4 years ago. Both setters are 9+ years old. I love reading about Ivy and Charlie!

  12. Where is the “like” button. Love this post..or “love” button.. Amazing how us pet lovers keep on loving..even while always missing our babies who have crossed over “Rainbow Bridge”. Your writing is calming reminder of what is real in this crazy world. :0)

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