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Overwhelmed with Gratitude

July 23, 2015 By Karen Cooper 10 Comments

You guys are the best.

I was so afraid to write about Bear and what’s going on and you all were right there for me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your kind words and support. I feel a giant virtual hug from all corners of the world. THANK YOU.

One thing I have definitely learned is that sometimes you just have to be sad. That’s not something I’ve ever been good at recognizing (always look on the bright side of life!), but it’s part of life. The other night, Bear had had a major accident (like, all over the house) right before dinner. I got the kids settled at the table for dinner, cleaned up the mess, then sat down at the table and started bawling.  I lost it.

I apologized to the kids; I didn’t want them to see me in this state. But instead of being completely freaked out by my losing it, they yelled, “GROUP HUG!” and embraced me as tightly as they could.

Today, I’m feeling the group hug from all of you. Thank you for that. I can’t express how much I truly, deeply appreciate it.

Thank you, too, for sharing your stories of loss and of dealing with old dogs and pets. It does help to know I’m not alone in going through this with Bear and our family.

Y’all are simply the best. Thank you. Big love to all of you. xoxo

(If you have no idea what I’m talking about in this post, click HERE for my post about Bear from last night.)

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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Comments

  1. Clydia Mangold says

    July 23, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Love the group hug moment! Sending big HUGS your way! xoxo

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    • Karen Cooper says

      July 23, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you! xoxo back atcha! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. kathy burgess fabre says

    July 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Maggie was my 15 yo Bichon. For her whole life she was my friend, constant companion, confidant (lol), and joy. About a month ago I had to realize her life was not happy. She was blind, deaf, occasionally incontinent, and became very confused at night. My oldest daughter came to visit with my 2 “grandpups” and the decision was made to let Maggie enter into her well deserved rest. It was extremely hard to make the decision I had hoped Nature would make for me, but I realized it was the right one.I will get another pup soon but am just taking this time to enjoy the memories the whole family had of Maggie. She was the best pet in the world.
    Sorry for your struggle and only hope you know that we are all “loving you through this.”

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    • Karen Cooper says

      July 23, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! I am feeling the love and support and am so immensely grateful for it. Thank you, too, for sharing Maggie’s story. xoxo

      Reply
  3. Hope Williams says

    July 23, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Oh Karen my heart is breaking for you. I too know first hand how hard this is. This is a family member and we grieve as such. Time does not make it easier either.
    Time, as I’ve learned, is so short. It’s our responsibility to love and cherish them till we know they have given all their best to us. Then we release them with a grieving heart, to God and once again they are young and healthy at the rainbow bridge. You will know, I promise, when she is ready.
    Be sad, it’s a healthy emotion. It’s normal. Love her till she tells you she is ready to go to her next, loving home!
    Hugs and smooches for the pooches, Hope

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    • Karen Cooper says

      July 23, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      So true, Hope. Thank you for your lovely message. I can’t tell you how much your support means to me. Thank you! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Mickey Wood says

    July 23, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Karen, I missed the firzt post, but just read it with today’s. My heart aches for you & breaks for Bear. Just keep loving her.
    Mickey Wood

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    • Karen Cooper says

      July 23, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      I will. Thank you, Mickey. I can’t tell you how much all this support means to me. xoxo

      Reply
  5. Marty Walden says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I loved your post and your vulnerability. Obviously you know I do that all the time! I just think it makes you more real and like all the rest of us. Losing a pet is HARD, girl. And knowing you’re going to is harder than a sudden death. We’ve done both in the last couple of years. Of course, we’ve had so many pets over the years but it doesn’t make it easier.

    Love ‘ya and proud of you for being bold and sharing!

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    • Karen Cooper says

      August 3, 2015 at 9:31 am

      Thank you, friend. It was so hard to write. I debated and debated about writing it all out, but I’m so glad I did. It made me feel better and I was floored by how many people wrote to support me and tell me how they went through something similar with their pets. I’m so grateful for you and for everyone’s love and support. It’s making a difficult time somewhat easier. Love you.

      Reply

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