Please pray for Josi

[butlersmom]

Staci and Brian,
I have thought of you often today, and the heartache you are going through. I hope that in some small way you have felt my prayers, and gentle hugs through the air waves. Someone sent me the following link today and I wanted to share it with you. I had seen this many times before, but never quite like this. I hope it brings you some comfort.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

 

[WeasleRocky]

I have also kept you so close to my heart today and had you all on my mind constant throughout the day, no doubt... My heart is heavy with the feeling of knowing you and Brian are going thru the grieving process but then I'm also looking at it as Miss Josi being able to be free of all the illness that was held inside her lil body... I'm so glad she is free of all that now, once again RIP sweet Warrior Princess Josi... you've had so many prayers today and know we are sending a lot of vibes to your mom and dad including the rest of the family to help them get thru this, it wont get any easier before it gets harder... Soooo you keep an eye on your mommy and daddy and send them a gentle breeze or a sweet fluttery butterfly now and again... We love you Josi, always... your inspiration is something that touched every ONE of us that have come to know you thru your mom...

((((((((((Staci & Brian))))))))))) Take care of each other and we are here for you whenever needed... I wish we could exchange emails addresses or even cell numbers but this will have to do...!!!

Just know we are thinking of you!!!

 

[ELubas]

My deepest condolences on your sad loss of this very special girl. I think we all felt like we knew Josi. May sweet, sweet memories comfort you. Your little Warrior is safe now. God bless you Josi. You were so loved and such an amazing little girl. May your spirit soar Josi girl

 

[Dianna]

Staci and Brian, reading all these posts, you have got to know how your presonal story has turned into a community story. Your girl Josi has given everyone so much encouragement and hope for life and really showed us all what it is like to truly live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest.

Our boxers are so wonderful, I'm sure God created them for us to have a window into another world. In many ways they are wiser than humans because they love unconditionally and with 100% of their being, just as you both have done with your girl.

Be proud of your journey together. We're all feeling your pain, every one of us. Thank you for letting us into your lives.

Enjoy the party sweet Josi, and watch over your mom and dad until you meet again.

 

[msjosi]

What a night and day:( I have read and re-read all your loving posts out loud with Brian. My eyes are about swollen shut and I'm just literally sick to my stomach with grief. Things are so lonely and sad at home, but at the same time I take comfort in her smell still on the blanket, her water still in her bowl, and her bone waiting to be filled with peanut butter. None of this seems real...I came downstairs this afternoon and found myself coming over to the bed to pet her. Brian and I decided to place some of her chicken and rice and a few kibbles that she hasn't been able to eat in months in a freezer bag with the writing "For our baby girl Josi" so in case she ever needed some homecooked food she will know where to come. I spoke with the owner of the pet cemetary earlier and he assured me that all went smoothly when he picked her up and promised to take special care of her body. I know all of you who have gone through this say with time it does get easier...I just don't know how? Every bit of our lives revolved around her and I still can't grasp the reality that she is never coming home again the way I want her too. Although I am relieved that she is finally free of her cancer ridden, bad heart, tplo'd legged body...I am selfishly sitting here still praying for her return. I know I would never be ready to let go, but it all seems so sudden and I wanted more time to rub that belly, give bubble baths, cook meals, smell her stinky farts, see her silly nub, listen to her speak and cry, smell and feel her loving kisses, and watch her free spirit enjoy all the fruits of life...as I watched that lovely video Butlersmom of the rainbow bridge, I pray to anyone listening that we will one day meet again just as the video says it will happen

 

[djheitz]

More tears....Hugs and love to you. It will get better, just focus on the good memories. You guys did everything possible to make her last few months beautiful. Josi was very lucky to have you.

 

[cantfindlog]

Staci and Brian: This is my first post to you. I have been following Josi’s story since the first time you told us all about what was happening. It truly has been a wonderful story to read. Everyone at BW has grown to love you. I would check on Josi first thing when I would log on and before I went to bed. I have learned so much for you and from all the wonderful people that posted everyday.

Staci, I was on line at the same time you were and I read about Josi’s passing about a minute after you posted. I just sat here and cried as hard as I am now. I could not respond. I was so saddened for you both. I had to get up and go finish washing dishes and watched the tears fall into the water for you both and for Josi. She did do it her way and I am glad she did. You both are wonderful doggy parents and have everything to be proud of. You both did a beautiful job. Last night, while I let Molly out for her pee, we both sat for a moment on the porch looking at the stars and I told Molly that Josi was gone and I said a prayer for Warrior Princess. Please know that we are all here for you. Joy will come again.

Run free and Godspeed to Josi

 

[Cainsmommy]

Dear Staci & Brian, I haven't posted in a while..but I was keeping tabs on Ms Josi, and I am so very sorry to hear she is gone. I along with everyone here on BW feel like we knew Ms Josi. I read the last post only not knowing that she had passed and immediately started to well up. She was an amazing spirit, fighter, beloved pet, and and irreplaceable part of the family. It was a blessing that you and Brian were there with her when she left this earth. My deepest condolences to your family....run free Warrior Princess...

 

[sasmeow]

Staci, I am so sorry for your lose of dear sweet Josi. I wasn't able to get online yesterday, and deep down, I felt that things were not good for Josi and that she was gone. I tried and tried to get on this site, but was unable to. During the day, I hugged Izzy and told her that we needed to send extra healing vibes to Miss Josi, and she just put her head down, and had the most sad expression on her face. I just started to cry. I think Izzy knew. I believe that part of Miss Josi lives on in my Izzy. I just hope that Izzy has half the strength as Miss Josi in life. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going thru during this time. I don't think I could function if I lost my babies. Please take comfort in knowing that so many of us love her so much, and know that she got the best life that she could have possibly gotten. She was so blessed while here on earth. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I lost a kitten that was only 11.5 month olds, 10 years ago, and I still greive for her today. It does get easier though with time, but it never goes away. Miss Josi will be with you for the rest of your life.
Also know that we all continue to be here for both you and Brian. Hands down you 2 deserve the Best Parents of the year award.

 

[ELubas]

as I watched that lovely video Butlersmom of the rainbow bridge, I pray to anyone listening that we will one day meet again just as the video says it will happen

We will see our babies again-I believe it with all my heart. I could not stand it if I did not have that faith. And it is one of the wonders of life that we do go on and actually recover. And it is a tribute to our beloved dogs that we mourn so. Life is not the same, but eventually the loss softens and the memories take over. I wish you the sweetest of memories