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Cocker Specific Discussion => Oldies (Over 9s) => Topic started by: daydreams on August 11, 2016, 06:40:40 PM

Title: i have lost my special little lady
Post by: daydreams on August 11, 2016, 06:40:40 PM
last week Bracken had her 15th birthday,  she has been such a special little lady to me and my husband, unfortunately since Sunday she has been unwell and with a heavy heart we had to let her go to the bridge this morning.   I have cried a river over the last few days, I know it was the right thing to do but  to say my heart is breaking is an understatement.  please tell me it gets easier
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Post by: tenaille on August 11, 2016, 06:46:46 PM
oh gosh, so sorry to hear this.  Run free at the bridge Bracken  :'(
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Post by: AndyB on August 11, 2016, 07:14:54 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss.  They never can live long enough for us.  You bravely made the right decision for Bracken and you must know that in your heart.  Think of all the happy times and the love you gave her and she brought into your lives.  It takes a long time but the hurting will eventually diminish, but it never fully leaves us.  They all leave a pawprint on our hearts.  Sending lots of these  :bigarmhug:
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Post by: bizzylizzy on August 11, 2016, 07:26:16 PM
So sorry to hear you've lost your special girl. Although you know you've done the kindest thing for her, it doesn't make the separation any easier for you. I've been there twice and the pain is the same as if you lose a member of the family, which of course she was. It does get easier, I promise, and there will come a time when you can remember her and smile instead of feeling the grief and emptiness that you do now. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time, the sadness will fade but the memories will always be there.
Run free Bracken!
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Post by: Poppypuppy09 on August 11, 2016, 07:49:52 PM
So very sorry xxx
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Post by: Blueberry on August 11, 2016, 08:08:38 PM
So sorry to hear it.  They take a piece of you with them, don't they?
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Post by: Archie bean on August 11, 2016, 08:09:03 PM
I'm so sorry. Run free Bracken.  :luv: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Theo961 on August 11, 2016, 08:10:50 PM
So sorry to read about your loss. X
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Post by: ejp on August 11, 2016, 08:29:05 PM
I am so, so sorry for you and your loss  :bigarmhug:  It took me a long time to come to terms with losing my babies, and I still shed the odd tear for them, but now I find the happy memories are at the front of my mind when I think of them, so it is more with a smile than with sadness. 
Run free sweet Bracken.  :luv:
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Post by: daw on August 11, 2016, 08:52:05 PM
You have our special good thoughts tonight. We lost our boy a year ago this week...the pain was awful.

15 is a such a good age for your lovely lady...though I know it's never enough. I'm sure they were good ones for her.
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Post by: MIN on August 11, 2016, 09:01:48 PM
Oh dear. You never forget them, they are always lurking in your head and heart. 
Run free grand old lady Bracken
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Post by: Geordietyke on August 11, 2016, 09:50:03 PM
So very sorry for your sad news  :bigarmhug:  Enjoy running with all those spaniels Bracken  :luv:
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Post by: daydreams on August 12, 2016, 05:44:46 AM
thank you so  much for your replies,  COL you are a special bunch of folks,  thank you
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Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on August 12, 2016, 07:28:41 AM
My condolences on the loss of your
sweet Braken :luv:
You cry as much as you need to and
sure enough whilst you will never
"get over it" you will begin to feel
the change ...remembering how she
would do something funny and make you smile,
 I promise you won't feel so wretched forever.
Hugs for you and yours :bigarmhug:
8HF xxx
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Post by: Jaysmumagain on August 12, 2016, 08:52:51 AM
So saddened to read of your loss of your dearest Bracken

Run free sweet girl

Hugs to you

Julie
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Post by: MacTavish Boys on August 12, 2016, 10:58:12 AM
So sorry to hear about Bracken :'( thinking of you both at this very sad time :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Run free at the Bridge Bracken with all our other girls and boys  :luv: :luv: :angel:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Post by: ElaineH on August 12, 2016, 06:03:34 PM
I'm very sorry to hear of your special lady going to the bridge  :'( :'( Helping them on their way is the last loving thing we can do for them but oh my goodness how it hurts  :'( :'(

In time you will smile as you remember all the fun she brought you.  :bigarmhug:
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Post by: honeysmun on August 12, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news,
I hope these words may help you,
I'm sure Bracken would say them to you.


I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears,
I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you will always know
that my spirit will be close to you, wherever
you may go.
Thank you so for loving me,
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me in your heart
and let me hear you say
because you care so much for me
you let me go today.
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Post by: sweetpj on August 13, 2016, 10:17:20 AM
So sorry for your loss x
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Post by: minimoo on August 13, 2016, 12:02:25 PM
so sorry for your loss, its so hard but part of loving them  :luv:
Title: Re: i have lost my special little lady
Post by: daydreams on August 13, 2016, 05:09:49 PM
thank you so much again for your replies,     its so nice to know you understand.
honeysmum, that poem was lovely,  bought a few more tears, but so heartfelt thanks 




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Post by: Redked on August 13, 2016, 11:53:24 PM
So sorry. It's utterly heartbreaking for us who are left behind but sometimes it's the best thing we can do for them. Run free Bracken xxx
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Post by: Joules on August 14, 2016, 08:46:27 AM
So sorry to hear you have lost your lovely girl Bracken  :'( :'(

It is so hard to lose our dear friends, but it sounds like she had a wonderful, happy life  :luv:

Sleep tight Bracken   :luv:
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Post by: PennyB on August 15, 2016, 12:38:27 PM
Am so sorry - it never gets easy but hopefully she'll shoot you a rainbow every now and then to let you know she's OK at the bridge - take care xx
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Post by: Ben's mum on August 22, 2016, 08:35:09 PM
So sorry to read about your loss of Bracken  :'( 
sleep tight  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: blueroangirl on August 25, 2016, 01:37:09 PM
So very sorry you have lost your lovely girl Bracken. Sending hugs xx
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Post by: Patp on August 25, 2016, 01:47:58 PM
No words will help, but will send you many of these  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: Bracken is once again running free x
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Post by: daydreams on August 25, 2016, 02:51:09 PM
thank you folks you are all so kind
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Post by: revis on August 25, 2016, 04:11:28 PM
So sorry to hear about Bracken. Such a horrible time just think of all those great times that you shared together. Be happy at Rainbow Bridge dear Bracken.
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Post by: Finvarra on August 25, 2016, 04:55:53 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news. Hope you can soon remember all the good times without too many tears  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

Lesley and Dylan
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Post by: zenon_bass on August 26, 2016, 02:29:55 PM
So sorry to hear about Bracken..  Its good to remember all the lovely times you were able to give each other.
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: