Happy Sunday everyone! We are getting a little bit of snow at the moment, not much is expected. Russell and I were having a chuckle the other day about wishing for the biggest snowstorm, knowing I wouldn't have to shovel paths for our pooches.....it was only a chuckle as I would give anything to do it again for them. We miss seeing their little paw prints in the snow 💔
This past week was filled with waves of intense sadness. The pain of losing Cooper and Spicy is still raw but we know that time will turn our tears into smiles and warm memories. Yesterday, Dr. Mold brought them home with framed nose prints and all and that is giving us some sort of closure. Our Coop and our Spice girl have a special place on our hallway hutch. We bought a digital photo frame which is filled with hundreds of their photos. They will always be in our hearts. Their loss will be forever felt 💕
The heartfelt messages we've been getting from friends and neighbours have been overwhelming. We received a poignant note from Dr. Javard who looked after our Cooper for the past few years. We also received a beautiful card from Dr. Stiles and her team. Each wrote a little message that was so touching. Our pooches were loved by everyone who knew them.
This past week also brought a birthday for Russell. It was a bittersweet day but we had a lovely time in Montreal despite the fact that the city is quite dead on Mondays ... we made our own noise. We were back home the next day at 9 am. Not much sleeping in for us. I still wake up, and get up, at 5:30 am, which is the time Coop got his first pill.
I spent a good part of the week sorting through the MANY things that Cooper and Spicy had...beds, blankets, toys, treats, etc. I was always so afraid to run out of anything that I would buy two or three of everything. We are keeping some of their favorite things such as Cooper's lamb chop, Spicy's fave blanket. I set aside a few items for some friends. On Tuesday, Wanda will come over and will help us with the donations to various shelters, rescues. It will do our hearts good to know that some items will go to those who need it the most.
We are now empty nesters after sharing the past 12 years of our lives with Cooper and the past 7 years with Spicy. Their loss is life changing for us. We are slowly getting into a new routine. Our appetites haven't been the best and I haven't felt like cooking much although today I will make a roasted butternut squash soup. We are taking each day as it comes, no point in rushing things. Grieving is a process. We are blessed to have each other to lean on.
That is today's blog. Moving forward, I will post a couple of old photos of our duo, kind of a "throwback Sunday" thing. Have a great week everyone! For many, it is Family Day. Enjoy!
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| Our tribute to Cooper and Spicy, nose prints, paw prints, their ashes and an endless slide show in a digital photo frame. |
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| A lovely floral arrangement from Valerie and her Havanese Stella. |
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| A delicious edible arrangement from Lise, Georges and their fur-baby Chloe. |
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| A birthday celebration with my love...Russell. |
Another heart felt tribute to Cooper and Spicy. They were and will continue to be your "soul-mates" for many months/years.. The purchase of a digital frame, loaded with their life's story was a superb idea.. As the sadness diminishes I'm certain the images will bring many joyful memories for the 2 of you.. Jim Holle
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it's good that you have each other. And the soup. You were wonderful parents to Cooper and Spicy, that here is no doubt. You'll always have fond memories. They were so lucky to have you.
ReplyDelete"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
- Dr Seuss