Broken Hearted

[pawsx12]

Can't say much at this time, my heart is truly broken. Today at 12:45 Ojibwa Shamrock Darlin walked to the bridge and crossed it forever. My heart went with him at that time. There are no words fine enough to express what he meant to my fiancee and to me, and what a true shining star he was. He was not "SHOW QUALITY" which was blatantly pointed out to me when I attended my first National, but in my heart he won best of breed everyday. There will be no way to fill his paws or the hole that is left in our hearts. I pray that Tom and I met his expectations of good parents, because he far exceeded our expectations of a Newf. It took him a little longer to achieve his true "NEWFDOM" but when it came through it was magnificent. I really do not know what we will do without him, he was such an integral part of our lives. We tried to catch one more dream but it just did not pan out. Thank you for allowing me to share my pain. I know that many of you understand the grief.
Cissy and Tom,
this time I post without Oji. He is in my heart and life forever, and walking with the angels as we speak.

 

[sarnewfie]

Oh my, i am so sorry to read this, *tears* i feel for you, i know the pain all to well.
newfs do not have expectations of us, rather we do of them.
they are pure, and non judgemental, i am sure you were his chosen family, and with that you could do no wrong.
my heart goes out to you.
your missing piece of heart will heal in time.

 

[Giddyuppy]

Oh, my! I read that & the tears just streamed uncontrollably! It's been since July 8th that my Lab/Golden mix crossed that very same bridge, at the age of 16 1/2! I slept on the floor with him, his last nite with me. I rubbed his belly during his final moments & when his back leg quit it's scratching motion, I knew that he had enjoyed his last moments with me.

Where do all the tears come from?

[ 08-22-2003, 10:12 PM: Message edited by: Giddyuppy ]

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

So sorry to hear about Oji!! It is very evident how much he was loved and always will be in your hearts.

 

[dogger]

Well said Sar.
Cissy, many of us know what you are going through. There are no words that can express what you are feeling but anyone who has lost a family member as you have knows what true sadness is.
Just know after a few days, weeks, months it gets easier. It hurts no less but it hurts less often.
Never doupt how much Oji loved you or that he knew you loved him. Breeding and looks make no difference. It is what is in your heart and what was in his. I believe it is a blessing the depth to which so many of us love our dogs, because only through our emmotion can they have the oportunity to love their family back. They are a part of us, our lives, our feelings just as much as we are for them.
I am sending you a big newfy hug from Boagie and I. You, Oji and Tom will all be in my prayers. I believe there is a special place for animals and their people in heaven and you will see each other again.

 

[Zatara and Merrick's Mom]

I am so sorry about Oji. I wish I had some words to give you comfort, but I know how painful it is and it takes time to heal. He sounds like he was a wonderful newf. I would love to see pictures of him and hear some stories about his antics, if you feel like posting some. After we put our beloved Samoyed down two years ago I put together a picture album of him (on-line) so I could look at his pictures from work or whenever I felt the need to connect with him. I think having something like that to keep you busy is helpful in dealing with the pain of losing them.

 

[Elly May]

The love you have for Oji is so very obvious thru your beautiful post. I have no doubt that he knew how much you cared for him too. My thoughts are with you, I wish there was more I could say -

 

[R Taft]

I am so truly sad for you, You just have to hold tight of those prescious memories. Our thoughts are with you

 

[Sabeaux]

Cissy and Tom,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Oji...I'm sure you were the kind of parents that he needed just as he was the dog you needed...You have been so helpful to me in my time of need with Bo. I just wish I could do more for you...I think everyone who has owned a pet (though I know that word does not describe what they are to us) knows the pain you are going though...You are in my thoughts..an know that there is no more pain

 

[dbradley]

You're in our thoughts!

 

[Pam G]

I am so sorry. Oji sounds like he was a wonderful dog. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories of him and he will remain alive in your heart.

 

[NewfLove]

I am so sorry. It was 12 weeks ago today that Allie crossed the Rainbow Bridge. The first few days and weeks are almost unbearable, but then it does slowly get a little easier to live without them. Please know that I am thinking of you and please PM me if you need anything or just want to talk. I have suggestions of some good books, too. Also, I wrote in a journal to Allie often as I felt like I was connecting with her that way.

Please take care of yourself and just let time do its job.

d

 

[Kodiak]

I'm so sorry to hear about Oji's crossing the bridge.

I know how painful a loss of a furkid can be. He will be watching over you and live in your hearts forever.

 

[Jeannie]

so sorry. I will be praying for you.

Moved to "Rainbow Bridge" forum

 

[Newfs Forever]

Cissy and Tom,
I am so so sorry. It is so difficult. Most of us have been there. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.

Sue

 

[DreamTime Newfs]

I am so sorry for your loss. Oji may be gone but will forever remain in your heart.

 

[AngusMcDubhsMom]

My heart goes out to you and Tom. I'm sure you were the parents that Oji deserved and no one could have loved him more. The tears will slow down in time, but he will always be in your heart. I lost my beloved Lab 12 years ago and I still slip and call Angus by the other's name at times, they are so alike in their hearts. My sincerest condolences.

 

[Liz]

Cissy and Tom - I'm so sorry to hear about Oji. I was hoping you'd catch that one last dream too. You're in our thoughts and prayers........

 

[Annie Milliron]

Oh Cissy.... I saw our good friend Roscoe this weekend at SCNC's water test, and he told me about this.

I am so very saddened for you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[pawsx12]

Thanks to all who wrote such endearing things for Tom and I to read. The days are not yet better, and I started back to school yesterday. It is difficult to keep it together while there, but it is a must. It is very lonely and empty here, but we are trying to keep Rekcut our black shepherd company as she and Oji were together 9 years. They were each others shadow. She is grieving it is quite evident in her behaviors. I have copied and printed all the wonderful letters and words of comfort and will be putting together a book in Ojis memory. It will be therapy for me, and I think in time a support to Tom. Thank you all again, it is so nice to know that there are lots of people who care. It is even nicer to know that people extend themselves in this way even though most of you have never met Tom and I personally, but we have a true bond in loving our Newfs. God Bless you all.
Fondly,
Cissy
Oji walking with angels,
Rekcut the shepherd girl still searching for her brother.