New CH.com Forum - Print Page

New CH.com Forum
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Daily Chat >> General Posts >> prayers for a special loss http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1212331008 Message started by cash5542 on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 10:36am

Title: prayers for a special loss
Post by cash5542 on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 10:36am

Lisa has a friend that she met on an asthma support group. She was born premature and totally blind. She continues to overcome these obstacles and last year graduated prelaw from U of Maryland. She was also asked to be one of the speakers at graduation. Needless to say, she is a special young lady and a real role modle for people with disabilities.

Last week her very best friend, her golden retreiver guide dog Stoney died from Cancer. We all know the pain of losing our pets but I just can't imagine what it's like to lose an animal with such an important function in life. She has a new 2 yr old dog and is adapting although it hasn't been easy. Please keep Olivia in your prayers as she copes with this loss and this new turn in her life.

Charlotte

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by barry_sword on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 11:46am

So sorry for your friend Olivia's loss of her best friend and guide dog, I hope the new dog helps fill the void and becomes her best friend also. :'(

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Brew on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 12:19pm

Charlotte,

Olivia (and Lisa and you, too) will be in our prayers. There has to be some greater connection between a person and their guide dog, making it especially tough.

Bill

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Jonny on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 12:40pm

What those guys said! :(

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by sandie99 on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 2:25pm

Charlotte,

consider it done. Prayers are on their way from Finland!

Sanna

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Callico on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 6:30pm

Prayers for peace and comfort for her from IL. That has to be almost as bad as losing a family member.

Jerry

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Charlotte on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 7:25pm

I will pray for Olivia and also for her new dog. I feel for the dog replacing the beloved missing dog. Some shoes are hard to fill. I know Olivia will love her new dog more and more as time goes on.

Charlotte

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Paul98 on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 8:04pm

Sorry for your friends loss. Animals become a member of the family and when one depends on them for more than companionship it make the loss so very much harder.

-P.

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by George_J on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 8:39pm

Sorry to hear of this, Charlotte. Please tell Lisa that we send along our condolences to her friend for her loss--and our hopes that the new dog will be as fine a companion as her first one.

All the best,

George

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by CostaRicaKris on Jun 1^st, 2008 at 9:32pm

Good vibes on their way from San Diego. My husband has been losing his vision due to Macular Degeneration. We don’t have the guide dog yet... but I understand that must be a very special bond.

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Charlie on Jun 2^nd, 2008 at 12:28am

Charlotte: Some good vibes and thoughts from western New York as well.

Charlie

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by nani on Jun 2^nd, 2008 at 9:32am

Oh, how sad. :'(

Prayers going out for Olivia and her dogs.

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by artonio7 on Jun 2^nd, 2008 at 11:25am

That is sad...

Prayers and good vibes are on the way.

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by deltadarlin on Jun 2^nd, 2008 at 11:27am

Seconds what everyone else has said. It's tought just losing a pet, I can't imagine what it would be like to lose your other half.

Carolyn

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by Jean on Jun 2^nd, 2008 at 11:29am

Love and prayers,

Jeannie

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by JuniorBrew on Jun 3^rd, 2008 at 1:42pm

All the vibes I can muster are headed your way!

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by PollyPocket on Jun 3^rd, 2008 at 5:53pm

Charlotte, I'm so sorry for Olivia's loss of her dog. I'm sure it wll be a difficult transition for her. Sending peace and comfort vibes.

Hugs,
Jen

Title: Re: prayers for a special loss
Post by cash5542 on Jun 4^th, 2008 at 7:07am

I really appreciate all of the prayers and vibes. Olivia has overcome so much, she will get through this too. I look at guide dogs in a very different way now, knowing just how special they are and how hard the training is to get them to be the way they are. Kris, if you want any information I am sure Olivia could help you. I am so sorry to hear about your husband's condition. She is such an advocate and involved in a support group for blind people. Thanks again!!!

Charlotte