Thank You So Much!

[Chris & Boys]

Hi All ~

I just wanted to thank all of you for your kind words, reassurance and prayers. I haven't been able to respond in a timely manner because I can only get through typing one sentence at a time before the tears cloud my vision. I knew it would be hard, but not this hard. What makes it even worse is seeing my 11 year old son struggle with it. Hopefully once we pick up Boomers ashes, it will give him some comfort.

We took the prayer that Adrianne sent us when we went to church on Sunday. We lit a candle after mass as both boys read the prayer - it was beautiful. Thank you so much Adrianne! It was so wonderful to have that prayer, as we had missed the mass for the blessing of the pets the week before.

I have decided to replace a shrub in the front of my house and to replace it next spring with a blooming shrub in memory of Boomer - I will see it every day as I come and go, and there it will be to greet me when I arrive and to send me off as I leave, just as Boomer did. For this wonderful idea, I have to give credit to Cheryl Elblonk - you, my dear, are a genius!

And the rest of you have helped me to realize that I did do the right thing, even though it felt so wrong. Although it was painful for me, I know it was not for Boomer, he lived with pain every day, but not any longer.

I mentioned earlier that my son is having a very tough time with this. I am trying to find if anyone knows where I could find a cremation pendant for him, that's not going to cost $100, or, some kind of locket that we could keep a snipit of his fur in.

Again, thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It has helped tremendously. It is wonderful to be part of such a great group of people.

Thanks again,
Chris

[Libby & Bentley]

I tried searching out cremation pendants..but couldn't find anything good..Might want to try a christian store near you. One idea, we use on our labor and delivery unit for fetal demises to help families grieve..is memory boxes. We supply a pretty memory box (can be bought for cheap at any craft store..or you can decorate your own box)..in it we put a picture, clip of hair in a bag, you could put the collar or a name tag in there, etc etc. Anything else that you want to put in there..maybe a letter to the dog, etc etc..

thinking of you and your family..