I picked up Freckles’ ashes on Saturday. Today I conducted a tearful “funeral” for my girl. First, I spread a few ashes around in the place she loved to “sunbath” in the back yard at home. Then I took the remainder to her favorite park. I spread her in her favorite places in the park…where she would fetch the stick on a hill…near the trees where she would look for squirrels to chase…and in a wooded place near a stream. She loved these places in life and I am sure that she will appreciate that Daddy put her in her favorite places. It was a funeral full of tears. But, as I remember how she was suffering in the last…I am sure she now fully at rest. I will always love you Freckles…. Goodbye
That part of the journey is so very hard. As much as we need to go through it for our brains to process the grief, it still hurts like hell no matter what. I’m so sorry.
You gave her such a beautiful farewell, so perfect for a doggie that loved you unconditionally. By paying tribute to her favorite places you set her spirit free to light up the heavens and stay strong in your heart. Listen carefully, she’s always nearby.
Many, many condolences coming your way.