Shortly after I wrote my last blog post, my little Brynlee May went to heaven. We are grieving. In our grief we are comforted by thoughtful gestures and kind words from family and friends and millions of warm memories of our little cutie pie!! We can't help but think of how she would be trying to lick our tears away.
As nurses we learn to deal with grief and the grieving. Everyone experiences grief and loss differently. Each individual should be granted the grace to grieve however they need to...and so on.
I have seen throughout my nursing career various forms of grief and really believe the former to be true.
Today it was evident that this same grace be extended to pets. We have been cleaning up Bryn's dishes, then her blankets and sweaters, and today her bed.
Geree, my pitbull boy, saw me pick it up and followed me out if the room and kept nudging me. Finally, I placed it in the floor. He sniffed it then climbed on and sat down. He just sat there...
When he got up, I put the bed back...it doesn't need to go today ...
If you are grieving the loss of a pet here are some resources:
http://coldnosesbook.com
http://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/senior-dog/coping-with-a-dogs-death
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grieving_pets.htm
http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/coping_with_pet_death.html#.UsmedH-9KK0
http://www.pet-loss.net
http://rainbowsbridge.com/grief_support_center/grief_support_home.htm
Thoughtful gifts such as these as well as donations in Brynlee's honor to Pets for Vets (http://pets-for-vets.com) have spoken to our hearts!
