josie's ashes are back home.

[kalmn]

to use an image that i'm sure you'll all understand, she's in a box that about three, maybe four decks of magic cards would fit in.

i miss her. the juggler misses her. pirate has mostly stopped looking around, and is on the sofa licking her paws in that neurotic way she has. (that cute yet damp neurotic way.)

the vet put the box in what could be a crown royal bag, except it says something about the rainbow bridge on it. i am very tempted to use the bag as a dice bag.

my stomach hurts. i still think about how happy she'll be to see me/us when we get home.

i have money set aside to buy a tree in the spring, and then i'll plant it, and put her underneath it.

poor pup. i miss her so much.

Comments

[maize]

*big hugs*

I wish pets never had to die. I still now get pangs about Rufus (he's the orange-and-white cat whose icons I use when talking about departed animal companions on LJ -- I don't have the icon on DW right now), who passed away eight years ago, although thankfully they eventually started coming less frequently and became more manageable. But it was debilitating for a long time. Be as gentle with yourself as you can be while you're going through this.

[monstersocks.livejournal.com]

Good girl Josiejo. I'm glad she's back home. I miss her too.

[jinian.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[lcohen]

she still is happy to see you when you get home. what's the point of being a science fiction fan if you don't believe in parallel universes and alternate realities?

you carry her with you in your heart.

[daedala]

*hug*

[jane]

*huuuuuugs*

[tenacious_snail]

my condolences on your loss. The grief of losing a is very very very hard. I wish you much gentleness.

[sraun]

Hugs.

And an invitation - when would you and Pirate like to come visit / be visited? All day Sunday might work, Friday, Monday or Tuesday evening should work.

[kalmn]

i'm thinking after the holidays, perhaps? right now i am feeling totally overwhelmed, and am trying to not schedule anything new.

[sraun]

Not a problem! If you do discover you want a spur-of-the-moment visit any day but Wednesday or Thursday, give us a call.

[familyvalues]

I'm so sorry to hear about Josie. :(

They take an inordinate piece of our hearts, they do, and a little goes with them when they go.