It has already been twenty one days since Todd left us. I'm still having those moments where I feel a wave of grief over his loss. I think that the hardest part has been that he was gone so quickly and so unexpectedly. Our 13 years together was over before I knew it. But isn't that what we always say?
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| ~Todd's first day with us 6-24-2011~ |
However, my heart and soul are full of gratitude that we were lucky enough to have Todd as part of our lives. Thank you all for sharing his loss with me. Your comments, e-mails, cards, flowers and even homemade peach jam from a local friend all lifted my heart and spirits in so many ways.
And a very special thank you, to you blogging friends for letting me share Todd's antics with you too! What a fun and spirted character Todd was - Todd with his big personality brought us so much joy and laughter!! He was truly the star of our household. He was everything and so much more that I wanted in a dog when we decided on a puppy that was not going to be a Golden Retriever. And maybe, just maybe, I'll do it again with another terrier. It's way too quiet at our house, and I'm sure the 3 neighbors we have miss Todd's barking too. We'll see what the cosmos has in store.
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| ~Todd - 2016~ |
Carl was out of town when we lost Todd, and that left me as single-dog-Mom for 2 weeks. Taking care of everything at home and getting to work, was, well, a lot of work. It was good to be busy and was even therapeutic. But at the end of those first days, when the day was over, and we'd all go to bed, in the quiet moments of course I'd think of Todd and how much I loved and missed him. I'll always miss him.
So, it's now twenty-one days since Todd left and life is somehow settling into a new routine without him. But his spirit lives on in all the memories he left us with. He'll always be part of this place I call Golden Pines. Which in this moment, lets me know that we're going to be okay. ❤
~Our happy place and last fun trip - Tennessee - August 2024~
The last words on the cartoon that was in the card it was worth it is all that's needed to say. My heart hurts with yours and I love seeing that precious bent over ear on Todd's face. Hugs love and lots of sympathy coming your way
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ReplyDeleteTodd might not have been a Golden Retriever but he was golden in color and had a golden heart. We are keeping our paws crossed for you all as you adjust to life without Todd.
ReplyDeleteAs always , my friend, love, respect , and hugs are coming your way. I am glad the pain is easing just a tiny bit. I wish I lived closer .
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable puppy Todd was! Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteYes it is worth it and yes it feels like your heart has been ripped out. It has been six years this next week since our Chance died and I miss him everyday. So I won't say it gets better with time...just more manageable.
ReplyDeleteFor a moment, I hoped Todd's puppy picture was your new puppy, a Todd 2.0 but I guess it's a bit soon for that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge personality and presence Todd had! Yes, it's so worth it to be able to enjoy that unworried kind of love and joy in life that dogs share with us.
Hugs!
Such very sweet memories....Lori
ReplyDeleteIt has been five months for us since we lost our Angel Lightning. We feel your pain and your gratitude in the same ways. Loss is never easy, but we would never have had the joy that brought us to that loss. Hugs to you. Todd was so loved and a very lucky boy.
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I'm so sorry. Much love, Cheerful Monk ❤️
ReplyDeleteLove and loss, together for Todd in a. huge way. He was indeed the star, and will always be a star in your heart and memories.
ReplyDeleteTodd was such a big personality in a small, cuddly bundle, and will be much missed by us all. We all share your happy memories.
ReplyDeleteTodd was an absolutely adorable puppy (of course). I keep coming back to look at this picture. I am still blindsided by those waves of grief for beloved pets more than fifty years later. Love survives and they continue to live in our hearts. I'm so glad I knew Todd even from a distance.
ReplyDeleteWe are so grateful to have known Todd in a small way. Thinking of you. Lee and Phod and their Lady
ReplyDeleteI rarely comment but have followed Todd's and your journey since he came to you as a puppy. Honestly, I was at a complete loss on how to express my grief and also my gratitude to you for sharing his life with us all these years. He was such a fine and feisty "gud dug". Holding you all in my heart.
ReplyDeleteI lost my Kori in May, and I still miss her. As we know, time is really the only thing that eases the loss. But sometimes the ones we lose send us a new friend, to fill the hole they left in our lives. Maybe Todd will send a new pup to help you.
ReplyDeleteTodd was so special in so many ways. It seem that the more we love our furry children the more it hurts when they have to leave us. Sending buig hugs your way,❤️🥰
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you; what an adorable pup. ~hugs~ Pearls Before Swine can be very poignant. Best wishes to you and yours.
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