I just made a post on the Our Pets forum

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...3535#post43535

Please keep my son in your prayers, as he is heartbroken over the loss of his beloved Millie

We could all use a prayer as we are really sad here

Prayers going up for you all. (((Chemar)))

You're all in my thoughts.
I really feel for you and your family and particularly for your son, Chemar. I know that awful feeling of loss too well and I know how difficult this can be for our sensitive children.

(((hugs for your family)))

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may the lord ease the pain in y'all's heart and give you comfort and peace.

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Absolutely ((Cheri))

I can imagine how devastating this would be to your son (and the rest of you). Nothing in this world compares to the unconditional love our dogs give us. It takes our breath away when we lose them, but your son will carry with him all the funny and sweet memories of his beloved Millie for the rest of his life. She'll continue to warm his heart.

P.S. - Millie was my mother's name.

Oh Cheri,

I am so sorry! We just went through this with my father-in-laws little dog.

I will be praying for comfort for your family and especially your son.

(((hugs)))

Judy

I will keep all of y'all in my prayers!

Hi Cheri,

Big Hugs for you,and your son... Love,Kristin

thanks and (((hugs))) back

your caring responses have really blessed me

I would appreciate continued prayer for my son as he is grieving deeply and only managed to fall asleep around 4.30am
I stayed with him all night and my heart just aches for him

thanks again for your prayers and messages

with love and deep appreciation for all of you
Cheri

Cheri

Hugs and prayers to you and your son. He's learning a valuable life lesson - how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Over time, he'll see the joy she gave him was worth the cost of losing her. I hope he'll also understand how grateful she was for having such a good life with your family during her time in this world.

If I were in your situation, I'd tell my son to go ahead and shed all the tears he needs to shed. I'd then tell him to let me know when he's done - because there might be a puppy out there who needs his love, and I'd allow him to pick out the one he wants.

No dog can replace the ones we've lost - they are all unique. Still, it helps to fill the void and rekindle the flame that keeps us warm.