Boronia Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I loved the last three with his Godfather...such a cuddle-bum (Mac I mean) :) Godfather aint too bad either :lollipop: :laugh: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ladies, ladies - Mac's Godfather is indeed the loveliest man with an even lovelier partner and former wife - and we are all great friends - and as a wise old uni friend said to me 'friends are far more important than partners - and last longer'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Beautiful Flowers from DogCity for Mac... I also received an absolutely beautiful bunch from a wonderful DOLer - but forgot to take their photo... but I'll never forget their beautiful colours... nor the wonderful card from another DOLer - you both know who you are and just how grateful I am... Edited December 4, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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westiemum Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Well it will be a month tomorrow since Mac went to God. In some ways its gone very quickly, but in others it feels like it was yesterday. We're all still adjusting to being a family of three not four and I'm still missing my amazing little man terribly - I still find it hard to believe he's gone and miss his funny snugly ways. I so miss his snuggles and his sleeping and snoring on my chest in the evenings . Those evenings were really special - precious memories. But it is good to be able to spend time with Sarah and Andy who have taken such a back seat for the last 12 months. And I admit it's so much easier with just two westies - Mac was very 'high maintenance' for the last year of his life and so while his departure brings a funny sense of relief it also brings with it an underlying sense guilt. I know intellectually I couldn’t have done more for him and its now Sarah and Andy’s time - but it still hurts - they don’t need me like Mac did! And maybe that’s part of the problem - that loss of feeling needed - so there’s quite an adjustment when such a dependent family member departs. So at an intellectual level its interesting and quite unexpected - there's a sense of guilt that I feel relieved that I don't have to work as hard looking after him now - and yet there's a great sense of loss, a huge hole as Sarah and Andy don't need me like Mac did. But I know I will see him again and that gives me hope and great comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I know that exact feeling westiemum... had it after Zeddy passed earlier this year myself. The guilt at feeling the relief that you don't have to rush home to make sure they are doing ok, or just not going anywhere if they are having an off day... and pretty much all of the little sacrifices you make for the dear oldies nearing the end... It gets easier... hang in there... Hugs, T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thanks T. I find the weekdays a little easier simply because they are so busy. On the weekends where I get down to a slow gallop its harder and I think of him more often. Its funny, I was in the car this morning heading to the supermarket and I was suddenly crying after the thought of him popped into my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thanks T. I find the weekdays a little easier simply because they are so busy. On the weekends where I get down to a slow gallop its harder and I think of him more often. Its funny, I was in the car this morning heading to the supermarket and I was suddenly crying after the thought of him popped into my head. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thanks T. I find the weekdays a little easier simply because they are so busy. On the weekends where I get down to a slow gallop its harder and I think of him more often. Its funny, I was in the car this morning heading to the supermarket and I was suddenly crying after the thought of him popped into my head. Yep... that happens a bit here too... it does get a bit easier to reconcile over time though... honest! Hugs to you! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thank you both. It really helps to talk about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Its been nearly 12 months since Ness went and I still end up in tears on the odd occasion. Hugs westiemum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 And maybe that’s part of the problem - that loss of feeling needed - so there’s quite an adjustment when such a dependent family member departs. Yes, it is strange isn’t it. Because I rescued a few elderlies with lots of needs at one stage, when they went to god, the space left in my days was confusing. I’d find myself in the kitchen turning in circles thinking there must be something that needs done, only to realise that a little dog was not longer there. ......... a huge hole as Sarah and Andy don't need me like Mac did. I think if you could get into their heads you would find that they do - not just for special diets and medications. :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 People are very kind - a dear friend has just sent me three gorgeous photos she took of Mac when she was here back in July. I particularly like the one where he's curled up on the shopping bag next to my smelly shoes! But I love the one of him in his Crows jumper and drowning in a big pillow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 And the last one in his Crows jumper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Lovely memories to keep of Mac, Westiemum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Beautiful. And they are up the right way :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Lovely photos WM and... I was also going to say: Surprise Surprise, they are right way up! A fitting memorial for the little fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Such sweet memories... always in your heart too... smile over those memories... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes he was such a beautiful boy - that face... and yes they are the right way up! DOn't know how that happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes he was such a beautiful boy - that face... His personality and the love you have for him shine out from all your posts and photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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