Lory, I am so sorry to hear that you lost a very special and important family member. I know how you feel, I lost my missy kitty a long time ago and to this day when I talk about her and all of the funny things she did I get upset because I miss her so much. When she wanted in, she would knock by pulling the screen door out so that it would slam back against the door, or she would get up on the rail and ring the door bell. When I was crying, she would jump up in my lap and lick my tears off of my face and put her paws on each side of me as if to give me a hug. Sadly just after she turned 2 she was hit by a car. But I think she knew that she was going away because the day before it happened she came up to me outside and wanted up, she rubbed her face all over mine and purred her heart out and then she wanted down. She started to walk away and turned around and meowed at me as if to say goodbye and that was the last time I saw her alive. We have had other pets since her but there haven't been any as special as she was. I hope that it doesn't hurt for too long. Take care. N

by PIXIEFLYIN

Lory you are in my prayers, the loss of a pet is terribly painful. Keep thinking of the funny times and have some good laughs remembering.

by JENNCST

That was timely information on the buffet. Of course you're still feeling the loss of your Gambit. Now you make him proud and keep up with all the progress you've made in his honor. I wanted to clarify. I've been going to this particular WW center for 2.5 years. I have actually been following the program since 2001. It took me a little over 18 months to lose my 65 lbs. I stayed at goal until 2005 when I moved to FL from NH. I put back on about 20 lbs from the move & depression. I rallied back until this past summer when I changed jobs and put back on this 18 lbs. I let WW take a back seat in times of stress. Thanks for asking about my parents. Yesterday we gave each other some space, and they did some exploring on their own. Today, we're having breakfast together -- the entire family. Should be fun!

by NMA5632

When you write about Gambit, I am just drawn in. It is very clear that he is so much to you. Although a terribly sad situation, you really are realizing all the wonderful things he brought to your life and taking the time to be thankful for those. I think that's a very healthy way to grieve.

by LAURAGLAURA

:wave1: If you did not grieve for Gambit there would be something wrong.You will never as long as you live forget him...and you shouldn't...I still get tears in my eyes if I think about my poodle that I had before I got JJ...I had the other one for 13 years...I miss my old cat that died in August...JJ missed her so much that is why I now have JJ's Kitty....I am glad that you liked the "Rainbow Bridge" I hope the poem helped...Have a good evening...:)

by BIGGRAMMA

:hi: Oh, Lory, I know what you mean about the dog being sent my God. That is the way that I feel about Missy Crissy, she has helped me through some very stressful times and is still helping me. Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed to grieve over your beloved pet. You write about him as much and as often as you feel the need. We all will certainly understand. :kiss: I :heart2:you, my CK friend.

by BESS

There is some good reflection at www.petloss.com

by THEOSLADY

Clearly he was significant. It will take time to grieve, Lory. Be patient with yourself. I still miss my cat who died five years ago! Often times pets are closer to us than people are. It's a hard loss. <many hugs>.

by THEOSLADY