23/12/2023
Bye bye 2023 ...
2023 for me meant having to say goodbye to my precious Buddy. Serena said farewell to her precious Luka, and Josh had to say goodbye to his much beloved Charlie. And of course so many of you have had to say goodbye to your loved one. And even if the year before, it still feels like yesterday doesn't it?! Pics are (1) Luka (Malamute) and (2) Charlie. And my goodness, I just have to say that I loved both of these fur babies so much. I had a very special relationship with both Luka and Charlie, separately. I also believe I have a special friendship with their owners (Serena and Josh). I met Serena back in the doggo group days, and Josh (Charlie) as a client here in Newcastle. And so, moving forward in life, I truly believe we love we've all had for our precious babies will only see us move forward in life in a big way. First we suffer so much anguish and pain, and then we slowly start to recharge and focus. And then soon we will move fwd with our lives, with the strength our babies gave us. And we do that/will do that, because we know that they would only ever want that for us. Their love for us was beyond anything anyone could ever know. They loved our love, yet they always gave so much more. And they never needed a reason to love us, they just did/do. Yet al the while, all the seemingly little things we did for them added up, I have no doubt- and they are eternally grateful for us doing what we believe to be 'the basics' .. yet it was far more for them (meant so much more). It did to us too, yet never wanted them to think it was an effort at any time. Anyhow, that's just how I sum it up. Bud used to smile and laugh at lot, at night, when on the lounge together. He definitely appreciated everything- he truly did, even if I didn't truly realise that in recent times more than ever before.
Anyhow, please share your story, if you've also loved and lost recently. It's not easy, I just know that love and caring about others is what gets us through hey x
Serena Kallmeyer .. can't find you on fb Josh!