EP 1071 – At The End Of The Rainbow

Have you lost a beloved pet?

I can remember growing up on the farm and being surrounded by dogs and cats, along with baby cows and horses. But they weren’t really my pets.

It wasn’t until my husband and I bought a house and brought home our first little border collie puppy. We were in love with this little crazy puppy and for 14 years she was a part of our family.

She was there to greet each of my boys when we brought them home from the hospital. She protected them from getting too close to the pool fence by nudging them aside. She kept my kitchen floors amazingly clean.

And then one day she could no longer get up to greet us, eat the food that we set out for her, or wag her long tail to show her appreciation and we knew it was time to say goodbye.

If you have ever had a pet, you know how tough this was on all of us.

So here are today’s tips for Building Resiliency and Celebrating Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day:

The pain of loss is real. As each person travels through their grief, it is important to remember the companionship and comfort that our pet provided to us.

I love the image of the rainbow bridge where your beloved pet waits for you to join them. For me, it helped me to deal with my grief.

On this day of remembrance, it is okay to take a moment to say thank you or feel gratitude for all that your pet did to bring love into your life.

Take time to enjoy memories of your pet. Look through pictures and celebrate your time together.

If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know.

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