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My German Shepherd of 14 years died in my arms about a month ago. Was one of the very, very saddest moments in my life. I honestly don't think I'll ever get that empty spot in my heart ever filled again. He was so human like and special to me.
Its extremely difficult to watch death occur, especially with our pets, which to most of us are like family and children. I still can and do relive the entire moment in mind over and over.
I think what is hard to endure is the finality and simplicity of death itself. Its like one moment you are with this living being filled with personality, character and life and in the blink of an eye they are just gone like the wind. I felt the warmth leave his body and turn cold.
I'm a firm believer that our souls continue on after our physical body dies. Even with my dog, I've had so many strange things happen to let me know he's still with me but now in spirit form.
The one thing that really has me freaked out is a spot on the carpet where he would always lay down near me while I was working. When I walk over this spot the carpet feels incredibly cold to my feet. And its only in the 3 foot across area. Once I step out of that spot the carpet is warm. Cold spots and cold air rushes near you are typical when spirits are present. There's been other little things too that seem unexplainable.
Anyway, the hardest part of life is coming to terms witht the reality that everything we love and that loves us, while we are here in the physical plane, will be gone one day. That thought is a real head trip for most people. Accepting that the most precious things we love will be taken from us is as tough as it gets.
Its thus comforting to hope that dying is when we are really born. At that moment our souls are freed from the limitations of the physical body. And when you think about it that makes a lot of sense in the grand scheme of things.
Everything we endure on this physical plane is very challenging and hard. I think we all often look at the shit we see on this planet and wonder what the fuck is this really all about, so much misery, dispair, and evil. Many think maybe this is the hell we fear so much after death. We're already in it, and dying takes us out of this place. Who knows, if anything, this sure does seem like a learning place for so many things, like a school almost. Dying is like graduating to the next energy level for your soul.
The best thing to do is to think of all the wonderful memories you two shared. Those special moments are emblazoned in your soul for eternity.
That Love is forever.
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