It's hard to say GoodBye

[Rhyna]

Today November 21, 2008 at 10:34 our old gentleman Tigger said Goodbye to us. He left the pass over the Rainbow Bridge to rest.
Oh how it hurts, I want him to wake up so bad, I can’t stop the tears. I know he is better now because at 13 years of age, time was ready catching up with him. He had gotten stiff and slow over the last year, so now he can run again and play.
But oh Tigger to see you bounce and run again, to have you put that big wet nose into my hand when I’m busy, to remind that you are there. I’ll never see you sit in the pool again just lounging, soaking up the cool water. Oh this is so hard, how do I let you go.
Oh Tigger, even Daisy is sad, she will not leave my side, and I’ve tripped over her every time I turn around. She is lost without you old man. But we will make it, and I want you to rest and be free, enjoy forever.
I love you; you always gave love so fully and never ask for more than a pat on the head. Oh old man, I will always miss you, and love you…..
Mom….

[gary]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Somtimes its hard to find the right words.
But we are all thinking of you.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

My heart breaks for you and Daisy. It is so hard to say goodbye to our best friend, but as you know, you'll all be together again one day. Tigger doesn't want you to be sad, he would want to fix that. Give Daisy lots of extra hugs, as I'm sure you are. With tears streaming down my face, I wish there was something to ease your pain. Take comfort knowing that others out there know how much Tigger meant to you and feel your loss. Deepest sympathy from Deborah & Oliver, for you and Daisy

[kian]

Sadly we all can relate and add our condolences to your loss. It is hard to say goodbye to our wonderful companions and we feel your loss.

[caramel]

I'm crying with you, hugs to you and Daisy. We're here whenever you need us.

[Doggymommy]

I am so sorry for your loss, Tigger sounds like a wonderful companion. As Caramel said, we are here if you need to talk.

[Rhyna]

Thank you, each of you for your words of encouragement, understanding, and friendship. You may not realize how much your comments and words help, but they do so much, thank you...
This afternoon was hard, I had to tell my daughter, she is only 10, and she took it very badly. It was all the worst because she was in a hurry this morning and did not pat Tigger before school. She felt as if she did not get to tell him goodbye, she cried so much. She keeps saying she just want one more chance to love him, she made me cry again.
My boys tried to be tough, as boys of 16 and 17 will do. However, when my son who is 16 got home from school he went out in the back and made a place for Tigger to lie down and rest. He would not let any of us help him with the chore he wanted to do it himself. I am not sure, why he wanted this; I think he needed time alone to shed his tears, so I let him. He has Tigger’s collar in his room now, all but his tag the one with his name on it; he put it on a chain to wear. I guess it is his way of holding on he is just not ready to let go.
My oldest, he is my tough guy, but he helped me to wrap up our old man in his favorite blanket. He said he did not want him to be cold, then we carried him to his final resting place and we laid him down. We each let a candle, we then told what we loved most about Tigger , what he mint to each of us, we ended with a prayer before blowing out candles.
Daisy has just not been herself today, she is so quiet and lost, and I know she misses him. I am giving her even more time and attention to help her adjust and me too. I know that some would think our service is silly, but it helped my children to say goodbye. It did not stop all the tears, those will continue for a while, but it gives us an ending maybe.
I am sorry for rattling on and on, but I just needed to talk, to let it out so to speak. It is almost 4:00 am and I can still not sleep. Love you and miss you Tigger…
Rhyna…Mom...

[Doggymommy]

I don't find your service silly at all, I think it sounds like it was very touching and heartwarming. Again I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Sadie G]

I don't think your service is silly either. It was very touching. I am so sorry for your loss. I understand just how you feel, I still miss my boy Boomer too. I can tell you it does get easier with time, just give yourself as much time as you need to grieve. My heart is with you and your family.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

I think it's wonderful that you honoured Tigger that way. It is hard enough to lose your best friend, but having to break your childrens' hearts in the process only adds to the grief, unfortunately I too know this first hand. Bless you and your entire family. This is a difficult time and we're all here to listen and offer support. Hugs

[gary]

“Do dogs go to heaven?” my little girl said.
“Of course,” I replied, as I tucked her in bed.
“How could something so precious not be up above,
Returned to the Father on wings of your love.”

“Will I see Tigger again?” she asked with a yawn.
“He’s waiting for you just as sure as the dawn,
To play catch with you on a soft green lawn,
Then rest by your side ‘til the day is gone.”

“Will Tigger know who I am ‘cause I won’t look the same?
Will he come to me Mom when I call his name?”
“I know that he will and I’ll tell you why,
The love that you shared never can die.”

”So rest now my child and know that it’s true,
When you think of Tigger he’s here with you.”

In Loving Memory

of Tigger.

[Rhyna]

Again thank you all...

Gary your poem was is wonderfull, I printed it out for my daughter and she asked me to frame it. It is now on her dresser with a photo of Tigger, thank you so much...

Rhyna and My daughter Nikki...

[rexandbaby]

I just got goosebumps reading that poem, so glad that your daughter has that poem in her room, and so sorry for your loss!

[jake's mom]

Your service for Tigger was beautiful. We did something similar for our Hoochie, even a friend that came over to help us said a prayer over him. Its the hardest thing to lose something so close to you-we all know how you feel and are crying along with you. Poor Daisy too. At least she got to see what was going on and isn't wondering what's happened to her buddy. She has to grieve too. If you need to talk, we're here for you

[Kody's Mom]

Rhyna ~

I am so very sorry for your loss. We lost our 7-1/2 year old Rottie (very unexpectantly) in September to osteosarcoma. That day was the most horrible day. Take the time your heart needs to heal and grieve. What you feel is real and it will take time. Cherish every good memory you have with Tigger. You and your family are in my thoughts.

~ Rhonda