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George, so glad that you and the doctors caught it in time. Please do take it easy and get your strength back up and hope you have a good Thanksgiving also. Hugs, Joyce

Gin, my heart is with you, I know how hard our "special" day is to spend alone. Sending hugs

Gwen, you are in my heart today, I know how hard those "used to special days" are. Hugs

It's so hard when your fury baby is sick, sending both of you hugs.

Marg, you must be in my mind, that's exactly what has been going through my mind. Thanks for understanding and stating what I couldn't.

Well, I'm spending another anniversary alone. Today 37 years ago, I married the love of my life, my soulmate. I remember this day being filled with so much happiness and excitement for what my new life was going to hold. Now it's just filled with sadness and our future plans and dreams all gone and wish that I could still have an adventure with him. It's my 5th anniversary without him and I still think he will walk through that door. I guess in a way he is still walking through my door as he is always in my heart and my mind. I love and miss you Dale and wishing you a Happy Anniversary in Heaven, you are my heart and soul and always will be.

Kay, I'm so sorry it's not going to work, but you don't need to be in that fear all the time. That is one of the reasons I don't think I will get another animal. We had 3 dogs and 1 cat all at one time and they were the best fur babies you could ask for. When they all passed away of old age, they all went within a 6 month time frame and that was horrible. I don't want to go through that pain again and also I know I won't find any animal as good as they were. Take your time and hopefully you will feel different in a couple of months, it's just so soon after Arlie. Hugs

My heart goes out to you Kay on your anniversary day. Mine is coming up soon, next week, going to be hard. Sending hugs and stay safe on your drive.

My heart is with you Marg and you are in my thoughts today. Hugs

Gin, you are in my thoughts and I understand what you are feeling. In July was my 4th year without Dale and it is so hard and you are right, everyday is just surviving and everything is getting harder to do. Sending you hugs!!

Kay, I'm so sorry, I know how hard it is to lose your fur baby, I have lost 3 dogs and a cat that were "our" fur babies and was heartbroken with all four of them. I also know how hard it is to make the decision as I had to do that once with my cat I had for 19 years. The only comfort to it is knowing they are not in pain any longer and that George will take care of him now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs

Gin, I'm not going to wish you "happy" birthday, just birthday! I'm also glad that your family tried to make the day special for you, but I also do understand how it's really hard for these special days to feel happy without our special person. As Kay said, it's just not the special days that we miss them, this life now is so hard without them on every day. Sending you hugs!

Happy Birthday Billy, my heart is with you Marg, days like today are so much harder. Sending you hugs!

Kay, no I didn't write that, but saw it and thought it expressed my and all of our feelings so well.

CairnLady, just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts today, I know exactly what you are feeling today as it marks my 4th year since Dale, the love of my life, left. I know I don't post much, but it's not because I don't have any feelings, I do, it's just I don't have the words to express how I feel. I'm still so lost and it doesn't seem to get any easier over time, that saying "time heals all wounds" is such a lie. Some days it's a little less, but most days it's as hard or even harder than it was in the beginning (I guess the fog is long gone). He's still my everything! You all in my thoughts and hugs to all of you Grief Poem 11.docx

You are in my thoughts today Marg. Like the picture and it sounds like you had the best kind of anniversaries you could have, just being together. That's how we would celebrate ours too, nothing special, just spending time together. Hugs

So sorry that you are sick Kay and to feel that way today of all days. Hope you feel better soon and sending thoughts your way to get through today. Hugs

So sweet Kay and celebrate George today in a great way today. Hugs

Yes George, you are not alone and are loved. Sending you good thoughts and prayers that the next few weeks will go smoothly. Shalom and hugs.

George, you are in my thoughts and prayers, hugs

I'm glad you had a nice birthday George and spent it the way you wanted. Happy belated birthday.

Those "special" days can be so hard and are not the same. All we can do is like what you did our best to celebrate those days with them. Hugs to you

Glad the surgery went well and you made it home Kay. Take it easy the next few days and you are in our thoughts.

Treat yourself today, I won't say "happy" just birthday, as said the happy part doesn't really exist. But do have a good day and do something special for yourself! Hugs

Johnny, wedding anniversaries are especially difficult because they were such a happy day and now they bring such sadness. Just do what feels right to you and hope you don't have to spend it alone.