ditto on dnut, though I know it doesn't necessarily make the pain any better :( We're all sending hugs your way!!
Sophie has Nephews & Nieces....8 in all!
Oh, Celeste, I feel so bad for you and Brian. There is no fault here.....nature intervenes and we have no real control. I am so sorry. We just can never think of every possible thing that can happen. Dahlia said it best. Please feel our hugs and know we all feel so bad for you.
Louise
Heard from Celeste. She and Brian are doing okay. Getting over it slowly. She says hello to all.
Thanks Victor--good to know...
So sad Celeste, thinking of you
Me too!! I really miss you! Come back when you are ready.....
Thanks, Victor. I feel so bad for them too. They are the last people who should be feeling bad about anything! sniff.
Thanks Victor. I was worried.
How very sad. Glad to hear you are doing better.
You guys are wonderful! I can't tell you how nice it is to come back here with my tail between my legs and then see all these wonderful words of condolences and hugs for Brian and I. It's hard to type....you guys made my eyes water up again!!
This past week was a nightmare and we mourn those bunnies more than we thought possible. I have been having a terrible time with the 'what ifs' which has caused me to loose sleep and weight. To see my big Mountain Man cry was to much, he has never felt as helpless to protect them as he did that day. We both understood that Mother Nature would more than likely claim a few of the 8 babies, thats life. We failed to remember that human error could attribute to it also. That was a shocker for both of us both and a beating session for me as it was my error that led to all this. I do appreciate all your words and I have gone over every senario in my head, but it still all comes down to me. It was my human error, forgetfulness that caused the events to unfold they way they did. It was not intentional, but it happened and I must accept my role in their deaths. I am grateful for all the support you have given me, it means so much........it's priceless to both Brian & I.
I will open up a new thread soon, but with no numbers in the title as it's too painful. I will include pictures of the 4 remaining and my concerns for 2 of them. 'Peanut'(the smallest white one) was traumertized and so was 'Allspice' which Brian calls 'Patches'.
Allspice/Patches was also hurt and now limps. We've only been able to touch him once since it happened.....it doesn't seem broken.
I will now post pictures of the 4 departed.....
RIP 'Stripe' DH's favorite
RIP 'Boots"
RIP 'Sugar'
RIP 'Brutus'
Welcome back, Celeste.
I feel so bad for you. I know you will always feel it is your fault, but it really is not. I will always blame myself for the death of my kitty Annie, and I know logically that it wasn't my fault, yet in my heart I feel I killed her.
Saying that won't make you feel better, but you will know I really do understand.
Tears are flowing for your little babies.
Hugs,
Susan
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Glad you are back, Celeste.
Glad to see yo're back, Celeste. Please allow time to heal things for you and Brian. You two are in our thoughts.
Thank you J2, it's much appreciated.
Thinking of you Celeste. Time will make the hurt dull a bit and one of your babies will have babies and more babies. I don't mean that to sound cruel but to let you know that life will go on for the bunnies too. Take care...
What a very lovely message to us all, Celeste. As you can see, we are all still thinking of you and Brian and hoping that each day is a bit better for you both. Can you bring in the little guy with the hurt leg? I don't know if he'd let you do that or not, but that may help you. Oh, gosh, my insides hurt so bad for you and the bunnies.
One thought as to human error.......we all have done things unintentionally that have led to tragedy, and it is so painful. But that's what sets us apart as humans....we are just imperfect and that's all there is to it. Healing requires you to understand it, as you seem to be doing well, and then the hard part - acknowledging our imperfect state and forgiving ourselves as we must do because the act was not intended. That requires strength and commitment, and then we go on to be all the more compassionate of the mistakes or unintended tragedies caused by others. Until we walk in someone's shoes, we really cannot judge them. I have walked in your shoes and see no reason to judge you....quite the contrary, in fact. I just share your pain. Your goodness and kindness are known by all of us, and it should now come back to you threefold.
Hugs to you both and to all the furry critters in your household - especially the dogs!
Speaking of generous, kind friends - look at this beautiful wall planter that a very dear friend sent me as a lovely surprise one day. I have just put it in a place of honor at Cuppatea.......
Here's a different perspective of where it is hanging. I named my garden shed, "Cuppatea", because it was "just my cuppatea" when it was set up as my garden play house. This special planter makes it all the more a happy place to enjoy the beauty of friendship and flowers, all in the same spot. LOL
Thank you for posting those photos, Pixie---I know how much it hurt---there are tears in my eyes, but that's part of the process---we'll all heal at our own pace.
Yeah that....what Robindog said....
Robindog said it the best......
If you couldn't guess, the wall planter was from Pixie. The flowers in it are memorial flowers to her dear bunnies.
Very nice, Louise.
ohhhh! Nice!
I'm glad you like the planter Louise, and thats so sweet of you to plant those flowers in their memory.
Thank you ALL for the kind words and for welcoming me back.
Ahhh, Celeste, it seems I'm not the only one who thinks it's cool! Hank said he won't be surprised if it comes down in the fall and goes back and forth to Florida and back again. Now there's an idea!! LOL
The traveling planter - cool idea. Like the traveling gnome.
LOL, Jan!
Great idea!
Like that idea, Jan, and Celeste, so sorry for your loss. Such a tragedy! I cannot imagine how awful you must have felt. My heart goes out to you, and I am hoping you will be feeling better about things soon.
Karen
Thinking of you dear Pixie. Hope you and Brian are doing ok.
I started a new thread, i'd like to leave the pain of this one behind but it's not totally possible. I do however have hopes for the 4 thats left and I do after all have Sophie.
Please follow me here to see how big Miss Sophie has been getting.........
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/995490/