vented & done.. Thank you guys =)

HectorLuver3 · 11:49 AM, 08/25/05

RE: WOW.. you guys can really hurt a person's feelings

Kittys Mom · ~Best In Show~ Senior Board Member!

Yeah, I'm mushy inside too...
I don't go to funerals, all I would do is cry, hardly a supportive attitude. I can't even watch the news w/o crying...
I did not reply on your original thread because I did not have much to say. Sorry if that made me appear stuffy or whatever. Actually, I don't open a lot of threads that look like they will be sad. I am just not willing to change my mood, a lot of the time. I don't think I have much helpful to say.
In Bruce's case, if I knew anything about cancer[other than my considering it a food related disorder-which I'm sure no one will agree] I would have tryed to add constructive comments. I really sympathise with you, I just wish I had expressed that, as little as it is, earlier, that maybe would have helped. Dunno, I never get much out of other people's sympathy myself. I prefer to take a fresh upbeat attitude and not dwell on bad things, but then that is just me. I am certainly not normal with that attitude, and often people just need to mourn their loss. When I mourn for things I like to be alone. I scream and cry and get real swollen eyes, I get it out of my system pretty fast...but I sometimes wonder what must the neighbors think of all that noise

HunterNellasmom · Post-a-Holic - Give this person a rabies shot!

I'm sorry I didn't respond. I had seen your thread on here and other forums, and I felt really bad. It's just that when I went in to type a response, there was already 2 pages, and there was nothing really I could add that others hadn't already said. I didn't want to repeat what others were saying. That's what's hard about sad threads. The sentiments all go along the same lines, so if you don't get in there in the beginning, there isn't too much to add. I truly am sorry though. I remember going through my Golden having epilepsy and developing a nervous system disorder and then getting pneumonia because of it, and it was really hard. I was just a kid, but I will always remember it. It's really hard to see a pet hurting

Denise · You have been awarded the Posting Star of Honor!

I, too, am sorry if my non-response hurt you! It wasn't intentional - I have been offline for a while & been trying to slowly catch up. When I saw your thread I have to admit I didn't read it to the end and felt that it was a little too late to post having seen all the responses - I am sorry that I didn't read to the end to see that there was an update.

You & Bruce are definitely in my thoughts & prayers. I truly hope that you & Bruce have many happy years ahead to share!

StormyWinter · Moderator

I'll be honest with you. I normaly do not post in threads about peoples animals being sick or dying. I do not know what to say. Everyone here has heard me say this before, and most here can back this up. I think I can actually count on one hand how many times I have posted in a thread of something similar.

I'm not good with words, as you can prolly tell and i'm also a bad speller. So I usually just keep quite on most things unless I really have info to give.

I am truely sorry about Bruce, and I hope all goes well with him "Good Luck To Bruce"

Masonsmom · MAD DOG!

Ivy,

I'm so sorry about Bruce. I couldn't imagine walking in your shoes, what a brave and courageous woman you must be. I will pray that everything works out for you.

Sydney · Moderator

Im so sorry if we hurt your feelings, that wasnt my intent. Just like Stormy I just never know what to say in these situations. But I am keeping your baby in my prayers!

protodog · Forum Moderator

I'm sorry I didn't notice you had updated the thread. I, too, saw all of the nonsense threads and decided to watch TV instead. I doubt anyone here meant to hurt your feelings. This group is pretty nice. I realize saying we didn't mean it doesn't automatically make your feelings unhurt, but I hope you'll stick around.

Having a pet with a serious health problem is terrifying, and non-pet owners often don't understand just how awful you feel. I'm sorry that you and Bruce have to go through this experience. Bruce is lucky to have such a caring owner. You're both in my thoughts.

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

I know I replied, and I remember a few others did too! I felt awful for you and Bruce too! I actually was thinking of you two today, and I wanted to say that if nothing can be done to save Bruce, at least you gave me, and others informative information about checking for the lumps/tumors. I wanted to say I think and prey for you and Bruce everyday. I had never heard of them until your posts, so thank you for making me aware of another illness my girls could possibly aquire! We keep you both in our thoughts, and make sure to give updates, Bruce is beutiful! I really encourage you to go to that site I told you of earlier!

-- Edited by lovinOEBs at 20:56, 2005-08-25

Ivy · MAD DOG!

lovinOEBs wrote:

I know I replied, and I remember a few others did too! I felt awful for you and Bruce too! I actually was thinking of you two today, and I wanted to say that if nothing can be done to save Bruce, at least you gave me, and others informative information about checking for the lumps/tumors. I wanted to say I think and prey for you and Bruce everyday. I had never heard of them until your posts, so thank you for making me aware of another illness my girls could possibly aquire! We keep you both in our thoughts, and make sure to give updates, Bruce is beutiful! I really encourage you to go to that site I told you of earlier! -- Edited by lovinOEBs at 20:56, 2005-08-25

shoot, could you refresh my memory about the site Lovin? please..

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Thanks everyone again... I am very sensitive and all fu-bared at the moment... please forgive ~

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

Pet loss grief support. Do a yahoo search on that. There are alot of people there with terminally ill pets, pets that have crossed the Rainbow Ridge, as well as pets who just need extra prayers and support. They are really nice! Im sorry I dont have the direct link available. They also do candle lite viduals! Check it out I would strongely recommend it! We have kept you and Bruce in our thoughts and will continue to do so!

-- Edited by lovinOEBs at 21:21, 2005-08-25

oasis05 · Moderator

Sorry i didn't reply......i am the silent mod........lol I am hardly here and usually try to respond but get lost in all the threads. I too have been through tough times with pets and family and all i can say is hang in there. Hopefully Bruce will make it through fine.