New puppy???

[maggiesmomm]

Hi Everyone; Well, it has now been 10 days, since I lost my little girl. The pain has lessened somewhat, but not much. My sisters and my friends all think that I should get a new little friend, as soon as possible. I think they are afraid I might die of a broken heart, and they could be right. Anyway, last Saturday, I put a deposit down on a little female Westie puppy. I can't pick her up until next Saturday, and I'm having some second thoughts. I think I will be alright, after I get her home. I went to Petsmart, last Tuesday to buy a cage and other supplies, but I left them in the car...I just wasn't able to deal with it yet. Today, I did bring in the cage and assemble it, and I brought in her new bowls and collar and leash. I had bought Maggie two new sweaters, because she was so cold in those last weeks, but she hadn't worn one of them, so I took it back. The clerk asked if it didn't fit, and I choked up and said "no...she never got to wear it". I was looking for a Westie, back in 1991, but there were none available, so I went to a couple of shelters, and that is when Maggie and I found each other. As I did with her, I chose the name, before I found the dog. Her name will be "Jolly". On Maggie's candlelight page on the In-Memory-of-pets website, there is a bright blinking star up in the upper right hand corner. You click on that star to see her picture...so Jolly's registered name will be "My Jolly Brite Star". I know I will never love anything as much as I did my Maggie, but I think I can love this little dog, in a different way. I have spent most of my life alone, but I have never felt as alone as I do now, so I guess I do need her. I'm just terrified that something will be wrong with her. Any support you can give would be most appreciated. Sweet Keri has put Maggie's picture up on the website, so be sure to check it out. I only wish I had done this before..... Anyway, I'm anxious for you all to see how beautiful she was. Take care, and I hope you all have a great Christmas with your "babies". Best regards, Jeanie

[acushdogsmom]

Hi Jeanie,

I'm glad you sent Keri Maggie's picture to put on the webpage and I clicked on the star on Maggie's memorial page and saw her picture there too. Your Maggie was such a beautiful girl!

Your Maggie will have a very special place in your heart forever, but I am sure that Maggie would not want you to be alone, and that she would want you to have another little girl in your life to love and who will surely help to make you smile again.

"My Jolly Brite Star" is a beautiful name for your new little puppy! The French word "jolie" (pronounced almost the same as the English word Jolly) means "pretty" and what a terrific name for a pretty little Westie baby girl. :)

Thinking of you tonight and sending hugs.

[LoraineinPerth]

Aaaahh Jeanie, what a Mom you are. I am sure that Jolly will help heal your heart, even though she cannot replace Maggie.. I am sure that you will find her good company thru the Christmas period :D

Hugs and poodle pecks
Loraine & Coco

[dions mom]

I can totally understand what you are going through. I lost my Dion in November. We have a deposit put down on a schnauzer pup. Like you, I have kept puppy supplies in the car. I am having very mixed-feelings. Sometimes I am very excited, and other times I am not so sure it is the right thing.
I can't handle another sick baby. I am scared to death of that happening. We are working closely with our vet, to try and prevent that. Of course, there are no guarantees.
I just wanted to let you know you are not alone on this emotional roller coaster. I am sure our babies are watching from Rainbow Bridge, and would want us to share our love with others. Maybe they even play together! Take care and good luck with the Westie, they are so sweet!

[KYs PollyAnna]

Several years ago my parents had a very special dog that they had to have put down. They lost her in October. I was going to get them a new puppy for Christmas, but my mom said she didn't ever want a new dog, it was too painful. So I didn't get them one. Then the following October, almost a year to the day that they lost their girl, two stray puppies appeared at my dad's office. At first he kept them there for several days. There is a grocery store next door/ and the manager said they'd been eating out of the dumpster before dad took them in. After a few days he took them to our vet to be sure they were healthy. They tried to find someone to take them, but no one wanted both of them, and they were too tramatized to separate. The only way they would sleep in the kennel at night was when dad took the doors off both kennels and pushed them together so they could get to each other. Needless to say seven years later they are still with my parents. It isn't the same, but they are crazy about these two also.

Polly Anna

[kkw]

Hi Jeanie! I'm very excited for you. It's a great new experience for you. This new puppy will bring you much comfort. When my son was born I never knew love like I had experienced and when I became pregnant with my daughter I feared that I could not love her as much as I did him because he took up so much room in my heart. Boy was I wrong. God made our hearts so capable of holding so much love for all of our children and families. I never thought it possible. I do think that in time you will love Jolly as whole heartidly as you did Maggie. And I do believe that Maggie would want you to be able to share the love you gave to her with this new one. You're such a good mommy and you have so much to offer. I have a 17 month old puppy that I've really started bonding with. I can't say that he holds the same place in my heart as Jayden.. I had so many more years with Jayden. But I do believe in time I will love him just as much. As for him getting sick... that's always in the back of my mind. But if you'd known, when you first got Maggie, that years later she would get sick and leave you... would you have given up even one day with her to protect your heart? I know I wouldn't have. Like the saying goes, "It's better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all". All this love we hold in our hearts makes us richer people. I know that Jolly will have a richer life with you in it.

Best wishes Jeanie,
(((hugs)))

Keri

[Dukies Mommy]

Hi Jeanie,

I think its wonderful that you are getting a new puppy. The love you had for Maggie can never be replaced and thats ok. But we all need to move on. This new puppy will bring so much "joy" into your life. I don't want you to be "alone" and neither would Maggie. I went to take Dukies opened bags of dog food and treats to the humane socitey, I wanted to donate them. But I just coulden't do it, I coulden't give away Dukies "stuff" even though I know he will never need them again. But while I was there I played with a very pretty spanial mix, she was black and fuzzy and loved to give "kisses". No I didn't take her home, I just felt the "time" wasen't right. I'am feeling better, I even was able to talk to some of my co-workers about my Dukie and how he had to be put to sleep, and I didn't even cry. I went back to the humane socitey this weekend, just to look. I shoulden't do that cause I wanted to take them all home with me. No, once again I didn't bring one home with me, but I'am kind of "looking" and I think when I find the right one I will know it.

Still Dukies mom,
Susan

[mom2misty]

Hi Jeanie,

The memorial page to Maggie is beautiful and she is such a beautiful little girl. I know how much you miss her and how empty your days are. It took me three months of grieving (and it wasn't getting better) before my life was changed. One day my daughter came to me and told me she wanted to take me somewhere. That "somewhere" was where I found Misty. She absolutely choose me. She would get between me and any other puppy I looked at and would not leave my side. Finally, I looked at her, picked her up, and told her she was coming home with me. The rest is history, but I tell you this because I know what you are feeling. For me, the healing process did not start until I filled my life with another little girl. Misty didn't take Baby's place but oh! the peace and joy she brought me and I suddenly realized I had enough love to share with this little one while keeping Baby in my heart.
And now I think I love Misty even more than I had loved Baby, so maybe the love just gets stronger. I don't know, but I do know it was my saving grace. And now, I know why she chose me and why I couldn't leave her. Someday she would need someone who loved her enough to give her all the medical aid and care she would eventually need. I believe that with all my heart.

May God bless and comfort you.
Love
Shelba and Misty

[sachimom]

Jeanie!!
I am really happy that you will be receiving a new friend soon. I think our hearts are like expandable stretch pants. The heart will hold as much love as you can pour into it!! Every love is different, just as you love your girlfriends different from your sister. And your love for Jolly will be different from Maggie. But time will erase that difference. Soon it will be just love. And you mustn't worry about the future. We can't predict it, we just have to accept the present and do the best we can. Maggie will always hold a place in your heart and she will make room for Jolly.
Sending bunches of ((((hugs))))
~ Mary Ann

[tteloiv]

I know how painful your loss is, and it takes time to heal. But while you're healing, a new love can help take your mind off things, at least for little bits of time. You are the mommie that Jolly has been looking for, and she needs you as much as you need her. Even before you put that desposit down on Jolly, she knew you would be coming for her, and she can't wait!

Your beautiful Maggie will be waiting for you always, so while you can no longer hold her and stroke her, you're never without her, and she's never without you. What a wonderful life she had with her wonderful mommie. You can do the same for Jolly, only in a little different way. Maggie's tail is smiling knowing that you'll be caring for a new little life.

Have a merry Christmas and give that new baby kisses from me and my fur-babies.:D

[kkw]

Hi Jeanie! I haven't heard from you in awhile.. I know you were going to pick up Jolly on Saturday.. are you busy puppy proofing your house? If you're like me, you've probably totally forgotten how much work a puppy is!! Every time you turn around they're into something!! LOL!

Hope you're enjoying your Jolly.

Best wishes always - Keri :smokin