Parker as a grief counsellor

[Katie, John & Parker pup]

So my mother has been ill with chronic diseases for sometime now, but the last two weeks have gotten substantially worse. Today, on top of everything else that she has, we found out that she has a brain tumor. I am in the middle of planning my wedding for next May and all that keeps going through my head is how my mom might not be at my wedding and how my future children won't meet their grandmother. I was crying on the couch this morning and Parker came over very quietly and rested his head on my lap...something he never usually does, but I guess he senses something is wrong. They are very intuitive I suppose and I am glad I have him to make me smile during a time when smiling doesn't seem possible.

 

UPDATE:  On Saturday, May 26th 2012, my mom lost her battle with her health and hopefully gained some peace from her suffering. It is hard to think that she is gone...it won't feel real and then it will hit me again. She was not happy and in pain for almost two years and I know that is not what she wanted but I still just keep thinking about all of the things she will miss now. She started declining more the week before my wedding on May 4th so she wasn't even able to attend that, though I am grateful that she at least saw me in my dress and saw the wedding photos. It just hurts every time I think about having children now and them not having a grandmother to love and spoil them like I did...and that she will never get to hold and kiss her grandchildren.

R.I.P. to my beautiful, irreplaceable mother.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Katie, I am so sorry to read this about your mother and my heart goes out to you. Parker sounds like a wonderful dog and I am glad he is providing you with some comfort during this difficult time. God bless you, your mom, and your family!

[Denise & Sophie]

Kate,please know that your mother and your family are in my prayers. No one knows how long we will be on this earth. Even when there is a disease. My mother was told she had 3 months to live. She lived almost 3 yrs. Try to keep a positive attitude and enjoy planning your wedding. Maybe mom can be a part of the planning and it will be a memory for both of you! I am so glad you have Parker! Dogs are great comfort givers!

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I understand what you are going thru, enjoy every possible minute with your Mom, keep her involved with all your plans and she just might surprise you !!!!  My doodles like to lick my tears away and some how they make me smile and I stop crying - life would not be the same if I did not have me doodles.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I'm sorry you are going through this, thinking of you all. A doodle is the best thing to make you smile. How sweet he knows when you need comfort!

[Linda and Murphy]

Katie, Parker sounds like a wonderful pup. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family will be in my prayers.

 

[Donna K & Quincy]

So sorry about your mom, but you're right, doodle therapy is the best.

[Coco Chanel and Cheryl]

So sorry to hear about your mom! Doodle kisses do make us feel better! They know just when we need them!

[Elizabeth & *Kosci*.]

Love and prayer coming your way. May you find comfort in Parker and all your friends on DK.

[cheryl & oliver]

Katie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother, I will keep her and your family in my prayers.  It is wonderful that Parker is there to comfort you.  Hugs to you, and Parker.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Im sorry to hear about your Mom. When my Dad was dying of cancer when I was 19, my cat (who has since passed) was of great comfort. Im glad you have Parker. Animals are great grief councellors

[Dori & Rua]

Hi heart goes out to your Katie!  I can't imagine how you are feeling right now.  I will pray that your Mom will be there not only to watch her daughter walk down the isle, but to your first child.  I do believe, though, that even if she doesn't make it in body, she WILL be there in spirit.  So glad that Parker was able to bring a smile to your face.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I am glad you have Parker to comfort you, though.