Chopper's Aniversary 7 years ago today.

billpl · #1 09-22-2008, 04:09 AM

It was 7 years ago Chopper when you came into our lives. It was 7 years ago when I went to pick you up from the rescue and adopted you. You were so excited I think you knew you were going to start a new life, and that's why you picked us because you knew that this was the family you wanted to spend your life with. A life full of happiness, joy, and everything you needed to live to the fullest.
But now I sit and am only left with your memories, its over 5 weeks ago you left us for the bridge. I don't go a day without thinking about you and all your laughable and lovable ways you expressed. I know one day we will meet again and be reunited, and that day will be when this heartache I feel for you will be no more.

The saying is that they are; "Mans best friend". Chopper, you were more then my best friend. I grieve for you everyday because I am sad you are not here. But, I thank you for the memories you gave me and my family.

Bill

bucca · #2 09-22-2008, 05:37 AM

chopper had 7 wonderful years with you and your family, and i hope those memories get you through the tough days, i still grieve for chloe( she died in march) and i miss her so much but when i think about seeing her again one day and the memories we have of her it always brings a smile to my face, i hope your memories do the same for you.

Lizeb · #3 09-22-2008, 11:30 AM

May Chopper's Boxer smile stay in your heart and mind forever, as you will stay in his until you again reunite.

I lost my George a long time ago, and not a day goes by that I don't miss him and his knowing boxer smile. Though his pain is gone, my selfish heart still wants him back as I'm sure you can understand. However, I would like to share a saying that has stuck with me since my freshman year in H.S. (a VERY long time ago...LOL) that helps a bit.

"Time will Heal what Reason cannot"

I hope this helps you as it has with me.

DyckDogs · #4 09-22-2008, 06:31 PM

Hey Bill.
Thinking of you and your family today on the 7th anniversary of the day Chopper stole your heart.
I'm hoping the heartache you feel is starting to lighten a bit. I know it takes time.

It was 3 months on Friday that Quincy left for the bridge. On Sunday morning I woke up and laid in bed thinking about him......and cried and cried. I, like you, miss my little bud so much and still cannot believe what happened on that horrible day.

I know you will keep the memories of Chopper close to your heart. His spirit does live on.

ZoeRestorick · #5 09-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Sending ((HUGS)) to you and senior-Boxer wiggles from Isis. I haven't lost a Boxer yet and my girl is the best friend I ever had. Like you, she is so much more than just a dog; our Boxers are part of our families and our hearts.

I hope your heart heals and the pain is less with every day.

Zoe

DyckDogs · #6 10-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Hey Bill, just wondering how you are doing.
I'm hoping the heartache is starting to heal?
Just wanted to let you know we are still thinking of you and your Chopper!

auntthelm · #7 10-05-2008, 10:05 PM

Bill, I somehow missed this post. I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Chopper. I hope your wonderful memories of the past 7 years bring you some comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Run free at the bridge sweet Chopper

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billpl · #8 10-06-2008, 02:10 PM

Thanks Tracy (DyckDogs), for thinking of me. I have been here in and out, reading post. Sometimes I want to comment on topics then it becomes reall hard to even think or put into words what I like to say. It has become easier as time goes on, but I just think, and think, and think about how I used to spend my day with Chopper. I know I have his memories and so on, that makes me happy to some degree. But I wish that somehow, someway he was still here. I miss the everyday routin and seeing him as I pulled up the driveway, or as I would gaze out the backyard as I used to watch him run around. As you probably can tell I still have saddness that I can't still part with. I know as time goes on this saddness will go away.

Thanks Again, for thinking of me.......
Bill

DyckDogs · #9 10-06-2008, 06:28 PM

Bill, Chopper is still with you. He will always be with you.
You cannot see him, but he is there. And I'm am sure there is nothing he would like better than to see that smile on your face that he always saw when he was on this earth.
I believe for our babies at the bridge to feel at peace, they need to know that we feel at peace.
I am glad to hear that you heartache is starting to lighten somewhat.
It's a long journey sometimes, but we all will get there. We will never forget, we just learn to live with it.
I have found that just by being on BW has helped me a lot.
I try to give advise when I can, or just give a kind word that will maybe make someone else feel some comfort in their pain, even though I myself still have a heavy heart.
The greatest thing you can do for yourself and as a memory to Chopper, is share the knowledge that you have gained from having such a precious boy in your life. I am sure in time you will be able to do this, when you are ready.
Until then, just know your BW buddies are here to listen.

Tracy

billpl · #10 10-08-2008, 03:35 PM

It is the worst feeling when I start thinking about him. Then I look around and I'm reminded he is know longer here. I have to keep reminding myself that he isn't waiting for me at home when I come home from work, or laying in his bed sleeping, or running around in the backyard. The hardest will be Christmas time, Chopper would do something really special evry Christmas day morning. Let me explain, when I tell you he cherished every toy he got, I mean he would play with every single toy I would bring home to him. At Christmas I would buy those pree packaged stockings full with toys. I would have to hide the stocking, one year he desided to open before Christmas day.(Such a smart boy)
Yes, he new how to open the stocking, wripping it apart with his paws and teeth. Every year, Christmas day I would set-up the video camera and tape the kids coming down and opening their presents from when they were able to walk the steps, well as you could imagine Chopper won the video camera over ever since he was able to do that trick and after how we would laugh watching him run around playing with his new toys. {{{tears}}}
I wish I could put video here, so all of you could see what he used to do.
I know how silly Right? Grown man crying, but I can't help it because I think of things like this that reminds me of things that used to mke me laugh, now make me cry with heart felt sorrow. {{{tears}}}

His passing is definetly is as a family member passing away for me. I can not tell you the amount of times when he was around me how I would hug him and kiss, (didn't do around the wife so much, she would think it was crazy and not understand) or just scoop him up (yes all 65 pounds of him) and just hold him. He used look at me when I used to do that as though he was saying, "you are one crazy daddy". But I tell you I loved that dog so much, he entered a time in my life when I needed him a friend and companion and left me when I wasn't ready to part with him.

I have to remind myself, I didn't adopt just any dog, I adopted a boxer and whole new family here at BW.

So, hugg your babbies and tell them that you love them, and don't worry about who's looking at you and may think your crazy or whatever. It matters to you and how your babbies cherish you for doing this.

Bill