The strangest thing happened....

calicoray · #1 10-13-2008, 02:13 PM

Yesterday I had the most eerie experience. I was sitting on my couch with Deuce and Duchess in my lap and I found myself thinking of Princess. I dont know what did it but I think it was the sound of the puppies' tags jingling lol. Anyway, there I was just thinking about how much I missed her and how I just havent really been myself since she's been gone and I pictured her in my mind. I looked at her bed (which is now the puppies' bed lol) and invisioned her lying there looking at me with those big pretty eyes then the tears began to well. All of a sudden, Deuce perked up and started sniffing around like crazy. He got down off of the couch and went over to her bed and was sniffing and scratching it. Then, just like that he stopped and came and jumped back up into my lap. I dont quite know what to make of all of it, but it certainly brought the chills to my spine. Deuce never got to meet my sweet "Big Girl" and Duchess only knew her for a short time but I know that if everything had of been okay they all would have been the best of friends. Isnt it weird how some days your not so sad and others you just want to curl up in a ball and hide from everyone else?

ELubas · #2 10-13-2008, 04:54 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. When my boy lost his best friend, Kao, a gorgeous Newf, some years ago we were all devestated. She was such a wonderful girl. We continued to walk in our favorite spots & Fraze started to wander, lag behind, etc. which he had never done One night I stayed back with him away from everyone else, and I saw "something"out of the corner of my eye. I stopped and Fraze was hangin'back licking and play bowing. I know Kao was there, just like your Princess came to you and laid on her bed. They NEVER leave us, God bless them, and your pups know it! I hope she visits many times

crowpete · #3 10-13-2008, 07:45 PM

Wow... just reading this gave me the chills but in a good way. I think your baby was there with you!

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Roxanna · #4 10-13-2008, 11:58 PM

I just lost my Elmo on August 4th, and my Tyra on October 1st. I know exactly what you mean.

There are some days when I just miss them so bad it just hurts. There will always be a void. That place in our hearts that belonged to them. Even when we bring others into our lives, we will always miss and long for our beloved pets. My first Boxer died in 1987 and I still miss him, so I know.

May it be a long long long time before any of us lose another.

bucca · #5 10-14-2008, 04:11 AM

i personally dont believe they ever really leave us and check in on us from time to time then return to the bridge

Austin's Mom · #6 10-14-2008, 05:08 AM

I don't think it's wierd at all. Kids and animals have a sense. Sometimes Austin just stares at the spot on the couch where my Mom always sat, and I wonder if he sees her sitting there.

BoxerMom999 · #7 10-14-2008, 10:26 AM

There are a number of postings about similar experiences - I think they look in on us - the bond is never broken.

So sorry for your loss.

kathysboxer · #8 10-14-2008, 05:43 PM

I have heard, don't remember where, but animals and children are able so see spirits. I truely believe this. We have had animals that would just start playing as if someone or another animal was there playing with them. I feel animals and people never really leave us. They are able to return to comfort, play, check on us and just play jokes on us. When my grandmother died 2 years ago, about 6 months after, my one 3 way light in our living room would blink through high med and low. After about a month of this, and usually when I was trying to read, I just said "Grandma, I love you but please stop playing with the light." Well, it hasn't done it since. I feel your baby was just laying there watching over you all. I have also heard that when you are thinking of someone (or animal) that has passed to the bridge, that is when they are nearest to you.

Indy's mom · #9 10-14-2008, 06:01 PM

Sounds as though Princess was there to check in on you, offer you all her love and comfort. They are amazing aren't they? I hope such visits bring you the comfort that I'm sure she intends.

DyckDogs · #10 10-14-2008, 06:50 PM

We lost our Quincy in June this year.
I still cry a lot over losing him. It has been very hard.
BW has helped a lot. So many special people on this site.

Because Quincy was a white boxer, I am constantly looking up at the clouds hoping someday I will see him beaning around on them. Or at least a cloud in the shape of his face.

I haven't seen it yet, but if I ever do, believe me it will be the happiest day of my life since losing him. I'll then be assured he is up in the clouds have a grand old time.

Our boxers leave such a special place in our hearts that losing them is the worst feeling in the world.

Thanks for sharing your special story. I am sure your Princess was there with you and sharing that moment with you.