My best friend died just three hours ago. We’d been together for around 25 years. Through thick and thin. Good and bad times. The longest and closest relationship I’d ever had, or for that matter, ever likely to have. But finally, it was time to let go. I had to do what one does for what one loves. Let go. A dignified death. It’s the least that can be done, to honour a life well lived. I don’t know how my life will be now. I do know it will never be the same again. Fred has lost his best friend also. I’m just taking it moment to moment. My dear friends are helping to deal with the details. Bless them. Tomorrow will be a very difficult time. The burial. But that is tomorrow. Just now I am dealing with moment to moment. Because, that is really, all we have. Moments to moments. Make them count.
The End.
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I’m so very sorry to hear this. my deepest sympathies on your immense loss.
Thank you Sheila. Immense sums it up. ♥
ooh Mophy, so sorry , crying a lot here . G (())
She really enjoyed meeting you and Frank, I’m sure she recognised fellow souls.
So very very sorry ~ there are never words that convey the comfort one wants to lend at times like this. I will hold you in my heart as you navigate through. Blessings and Love in this moment …. R
Many thanks Robyn Lee, I really appreciate it♥
thinking of you, and hope the day wasn’t too difficult. xo
Thanks Robyn Lee. The burial was not as bad as returning home to her absence. My friends provided much practical and emotional support, having been through the process before themselves. I’m taking it moment to moment.
I’m very sorry to hear your very sad news, E.
Thank you M. I believe it was the right thing for her, just the hardest part is letting go….
hey.. binjy here . ((hug))
Draw strength from the breeze, from the bird calls, and from the sun’s warmth.
That wound in your heart will only start healing with massive applications of beauty .
I can only guess how hard today will be , and how hard the tomorrows to come .
Empty..with so many reminders of what you had .
Years on, it will still hurt, but the edges will have healed over ..smoothed and covered by the love and sense of beauty Nature provides.
Take care today ….
Thank you Binjy, lovely words. Yesterday, coming back from where her body was laid to rest, I recalled riding her along those very tracks. Bitter-sweet.
I don’t know why I hit the “like” button when I read this post. I won’t undo it now because for some reason it was instinctive.
I’m very sorry, Enivea. Wish there was something more to say but I know there is not.
I know you understand Heather, thank you.♥
xxoo
The hand reaches out, just empty air,
wanting to give the some gentle care.
The heart reaches too as it may dare
for it knows that love is always there…..
and love will always be there, you know
through sun or rain and even snow
your love endured, but now the blow
when it was her time to go
If there was no love, there’s be no tears
your eyes release the love of years,
and when the fog round your heart clears
hold close that love, when memory appears.
Thank you dear friend♥ I really appreciate your words.
Enivea, I am sorry I am behind in reading this post about the death of Sally. It is very distressing to lose a beloved animal companion which contibutes so much to our experience of life. My best wishes to you and Fred.
Thank you Margaret. She’s been such a part of my life for so long, it’s a huge change. And she was always there for Fred…..she’s greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we have never met, nor ever communicated before, I felt your loss in some way by your heartfelt post.
May you be blessed with a life which is all you would wish it to be as you progress beyond this time.
kind regards,
Gerry
You have a very kind heart Gerry, and I thank you for your words and wishes. The kindness of strangers is especially moving.