<p>CGM I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope you have many good memories to sustain you.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s death, cgm. I know you must be going through a rough patch right now. Big hugs your way. I believe the biggest thing you can do is not to let her be forgotten. Talk about her often, laugh at the fun you’ve had with her over the years, and let her family know that you are there for them. My deepest sympathies.</p>
<p>CGM–I want to add my condolences to your sorrow over your great loss.</p>
<p>I lost my best friend–and sister-in-law–in a car accident two years ago. I still literally lose my breath when I remember again that she is gone.</p>
<p>I love the idea of the letter from her dog. Many, many people said amazing things at my SIL’s service. I’ll never forget my D getting up to represent the neices and nephews in celebrating the funnest aunt and best role model ever. I think those kinds of moments really make a difference for many years to come.</p>
<p>Now i’ll have to stop typing…much hugs to you.</p>
<p>"I think something that helped was knowing that her dog, the love of her life, would be taken care of.</p>
<p>So please consider making those kinds of plans."</p>
<p>Thank you for taking the time to add those words, CGM. Our dog is 13, but when he was about two we realized that my in-laws, who would take custody of our kids in case of tragedy, had never had an inside dog. My MIL is a bit scared of dogs, and her house is always immaculate. I asked them if they would take our dog with the kids, realizing that he would never be an outside pet. My FIL loves our dog, so it wasn’t an issue with him, and my MIL, bless her heart, said that she would welcome our dog too.</p>
<p>CGM, it leaves a big hole in your heart, doesn’t it? Good friends are few and far between. I lost a very good college friend right after 9/11, and I think of her so often. I hope that your good memories of her slowly soothe your grief, and bring you peace.</p>
<p>Condolences here too, CGM. Diagnosed in August and gone already…
I second and third the commendations for taking care of her beloved dog. I hope he continues to bring you lots of happiness and good memories.</p>
<p>Thinking of you, CGM…her dog sounds like a lovely pet…</p>
<p>he is so quirky…he actually smiles, showing his teeth, especially when we are eating, looking for the people food</p>
<p>when my friend got sick, he sent her emails about his day…but being a dog with no thumbs and typing phonetically, they were different</p>
<p>thank you all again, it hits me in waves…</p>
<p>A friend of my mother’s died recently. She had adopted two dogs who were the center of her life. These two dogs were her strength and comfort during three long years of illness and pain. When she died, the family had the dogs “done up nice” (as they say here in the south) and brought them to the funeral home for receiving. No one in the family could care for these dogs, but like you, a very special friend gave them a wonderful home. Please give her dog a little extra treat and hug from all of us—and one to you too.</p>
<p>citygirlsmom I have 2 best friends, and we are just about to celebrate our
32nd anniversary. We’ve been through it all together, and I feel an ache in my heart for you at your loss. </p>
<p>Peace.</p>
<p>Having a best friend, a kindred spirit, in adulthood is a one of the great joys life has to offer and I’m so sorry for your loss, cgm. One of my regrets is that until recently, we moved around a lot, and I did not maintain some of the friendships I had when we lived abroad when the kids were little. Just got too busy and addresses got misplaced with the many moves. (Poor excuses, I know.) At the end, I’m sure your friend took much comfort from knowing that her “love” would be taken in by her best friend. </p>
<p>I have also asked a close friend to adopt our dog if something happens to DH and I. I couldn’t bear the thought of her going to a shelter.</p>
<p>Adding my condolences as well.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry CGM…words are inadequate. I hope you find comfort in caring for your dear friend’s best friend.</p>
<p>Best friends make life worth living. So sad to lose a best friend! I send you a hug. XOX</p>
<p>my friend loved photography and my house is filled with pictures she took, mostly of my Ds…I am fortunate to have them…</p>
<p>and blessings to all who lost someone special and take care of each other…</p>
<p>CGM, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I don’t know what I would do without my women friends, real life and on-line. Take care of yourself, okay?</p>
<p>CGM - There must a special place in heaven for those who take in another’s beloved pet. I’m sure you’ll all meet in that very place someday. Allow me to squeeze in just one more hug.</p>
<p>CGM ~ My condolences on your loss. How wonderful that you are caring for your friend’s dog spirit. Your friend’s positive energy is embodied in this dear creature. How wonderful too that you have many photos taken by your friend…because photos are freeze frames of a person’s emotional view of another, allowing you to see into the souls of your friend and your children. My love and prayers go out to you.</p>
<p>So sorry for you and your friend, CGM. Just today as I was looking out my window, I was watching my neighbor clean out his house. His wife who was a very good friend of mine died a few years back and oh how I miss her. He had thrown out two chairs that both of them had intended to repair but never got around to…I just started to cry. He handed me two of the figurines she used to collect for my daughter. </p>
<p>So glad that you got the dog.</p>
<p>I am sorry for your loss.</p>