Sweetest, most thoughtful bday gift

[tuffyluvr]

Some of you know my recent drama: my neighbor's dog managed to break into our backyard and killed my beloved little dog, Tuffy. For my birthday this past Friday, FI gave me this little 14k gold dog tag for my charm bracelet, to commemorate my little buddy. I thought it was the the most thoughtful gift! He was worried that it would make me sad, but I'm so glad to have something to remember by beloved friend by

 

[bright ice]

Sweet!

 

[mary poppins]

That's cute and very thoughtful. Happy birthday!

 

[Amys Bling]

That's really sweet!

 

[radiantquest]

Awwww, Very thoughtful.

btw, Happy Birthday!!

Also, sorry about Tuffy, losing our buddies is very tough

 

[blueiris]

That is so sweet! I'm glad it made your birthday brighter, and helped a little with your sadness. Your FI is very thoughtful.

I am truly sorry about the loss of Tuffy. It's so very hard to lose a beloved pet. No matter how many times we go through it, it just doesn't get easier.

 

[iLander]

Oh, lord, that is so sweet I want to cry

I don't mean that in a sarcastic way at all, I got tears in my eyes.

Hugs to you and your FI. Marry that guy, seriously.

 

[tuffyluvr]

Losing Tuffy has been so much harder than I ever thought it would be. I knew that I was really attached to him--I had him for 12 years. But even after a month I am still not used to coming home to an empty house, I still think I hear his collar jingling, and I still feel compelled to rush home to be with him after work. I loved that little dog so much, and it means a lot to me to have a little something as a memorial. I miss him so much and I want to do anything I can to keep him close to me.

 

[iLander]

Losing Tuffy has been so much harder than I ever thought it would be. I knew that I was really attached to him--I had him for 12 years. But even after a month I am still not used to coming home to an empty house, I still think I hear his collar jingling, and I still feel compelled to rush home to be with him after work. I loved that little dog so much, and it means a lot to me to have a little something as a memorial. I miss him so much and I want to do anything I can to keep him close to me.

It'll get better over time.

Give it time. . .

 

[Enerchi]

How very special! You FI loves you and knows you very well. Happy birthday!

 

[tuffyluvr]

Losing Tuffy has been so much harder than I ever thought it would be. I knew that I was really attached to him--I had him for 12 years. But even after a month I am still not used to coming home to an empty house, I still think I hear his collar jingling, and I still feel compelled to rush home to be with him after work. I loved that little dog so much, and it means a lot to me to have a little something as a memorial. I miss him so much and I want to do anything I can to keep him close to me.

It'll get better over time.

Give it time. . .

aww, thanks. every day does get a little better

 

[tuffyluvr]

thanks for the condolences and birthday wishes everyone! FI is a wonderful person. He knows me really well and tries very hard to make me happy. He's a keeper

 

[monarch64]

That is a wonderful and very sweet gift. I never commented on your thread but I was so sad for you and just didn't know what to say. It is good that you are doing better. If I even let myself go there in my mind about something happening to my dog I get very anxious/panicky/upset so I tend to stay away from threads that bring up the passing of animals. I did read yours, though, and this one especially is very heart-warming. I wish you the best!

 

[tuffyluvr]

That is a wonderful and very sweet gift. I never commented on your thread but I was so sad for you and just didn't know what to say. It is good that you are doing better. If I even let myself go there in my mind about something happening to my dog I get very anxious/panicky/upset so I tend to stay away from threads that bring up the passing of animals. I did read yours, though, and this one especially is very heart-warming. I wish you the best!

I understand completely. Our pets truly are a part of our family, and even thinking about losing one is so traumatic! a few weeks before Tuffy was attacked, a friend of mine lost her dog. He escaped from her parent's house and was hit by a car. I was in tears just thinking about her loss. I am now at a point where I can get through the day without bursting into tears--I know I am past the worst of it, and now I am just trying to heal.

 

[monarch64]

That is a wonderful and very sweet gift. I never commented on your thread but I was so sad for you and just didn't know what to say. It is good that you are doing better. If I even let myself go there in my mind about something happening to my dog I get very anxious/panicky/upset so I tend to stay away from threads that bring up the passing of animals. I did read yours, though, and this one especially is very heart-warming. I wish you the best!

I understand completely. Our pets truly are a part of our family, and even thinking about losing one is so traumatic! a few weeks before Tuffy was attacked, a friend of mine lost her dog. He escaped from her parent's house and was hit by a car. I was in tears just thinking about her loss. I am now at a point where I can get through the day without bursting into tears--I know I am past the worst of it, and now I am just trying to heal.

{{{Hugs}}}

 

[Haven]

Oh, that really is the sweetest, most thoughtful birthday gift.

I don't know if I posted in your other thread, but I was so, so sad when I read your story. I have a hard time staying in threads like that, so if I didn't say anything there, I'm sorry.

 

[tuffyluvr]

Oh, that really is the sweetest, most thoughtful birthday gift.

I don't know if I posted in your other thread, but I was so, so sad when I read your story. I have a hard time staying in threads like that, so if I didn't say anything there, I'm sorry.

Aw, thanks. I certainly wasn't keeping tabs on who said something and who didn't! I felt bad that I wasn't more gracious about the outpouring of kind words and support--I was a complete mess for weeks!!! I am finally able to talk about it without bursting into tears. Crying at work every day for weeks was super awkward.

 

[VRBeauty]

TL - That's so sweet - what a thoughtful hubby! Happy birthday!

 

[junebug17]

Hugs to you sweetie - I know this might sound weird, but your experience hit me very hard, and I still think of you and just feel so badly you had to go through this - I'm glad to hear things are getting just a bit easier for you- your FI was so sweet to do this for you. Happy Birthday, and more (((hugs)))!

 

[maplefemme]

What a thoughtful, wonderful, hubby you have!
Wishing you happy Birthday and hoping that fond memories of Tuffy bring you comfort.

 

[justginger]

What a beautiful token of remembrance. Thinking of your loss still puts a stitch in my chest - it is so difficult to go through an expected loss. I can't imagine how that is grief is amplified by the suddenness. I am glad the pain is easing for you. Time is all that helps with these things. And don't worry about the tears at work - I've been "that crying girl" myself!

 

[rosetta]

Aw tuffy I'm so sorry for your loss. And what a great gift from your other half, so thoughtful!

Honestly, losing a pet is like losing family. Heart breaking.

 

[Amber St. Clare]

I know how you feel--we lost Oscar in August.

The charm is really sweet.

 

[Gothgrrl]

Best gift ever. I have read your other post but couldn't reply. It broke my heart. It's hard enough to lose a beloved pet, but something so sudden, how does one cope. Anyhow, I'm so sorry about Tuffy. Such a beautiful dog. I'm glad you're doing a little better. It takes time to heal. Hugs to you.

 

[tigian]

That is very sweet. Dogs have such a special place in my heart and my heart continues to go out to you as you deal with your loss.

 

[luv2sparkle]

What a sweet and thoughtful gift, from a man who obviously 'gets' you. What a treasure, both the gift and the thoughtful hubby.

I have thought of your sad story so many times. I hope it gets easier in time. It is such a hard loss to bear. Hugs.

 

[tuffyluvr]

What a beautiful token of remembrance. Thinking of your loss still puts a stitch in my chest - it is so difficult to go through an expected loss. I can't imagine how that is grief is amplified by the suddenness. I am glad the pain is easing for you. Time is all that helps with these things. And don't worry about the tears at work - I've been "that crying girl" myself!

Haha--I am totally "that crying girl"! The janitor at work told me that I look a lot happier the other day, though--so I must be getting out of my funk

 

[tuffyluvr]

I know how you feel--we lost Oscar in August.

The charm is really sweet.

Awww, sorry to hear about Oscar. Pets hold such a special place in our lives, but saying goodbye is one of the hardest things ever

 

[tuffyluvr]

Thank you for the kind words everyone
{{{HUGS}}}

 

[Dandi]

That is such a sweet, thoughtful gift. Your FI sounds like a wonderful and caring person like you! I often think of your story and it brings me to tears every time, I know the pain of losing a pet even under the most peaceful circumstances, so I can only imagine your grief. I'm glad the pain is starting to ease a bit, the charm is such a lovely way to honour your dear little doggy.