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01-19-2019, 09:56 PM
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Idk. My 93 year old grandfather passed away Wednesday. It may sound weird with what I’m about to say but he was my favorite person in the world for decades. BUT I’m getting a puppy that I’ve been searching for for years. Puppies are hard to get.
I feel so low and yet so happy. It’s hard to explain to myself. I just know I’m not ready to say goodbye to my Papa but I have a new family member.
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01-19-2019, 09:59 PM
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Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Originally Posted by Va83
Idk. My 93 year old grandfather passed away Wednesday. It may sound weird with what I’m about to say but he was my favorite person in the world for decades. BUT I’m getting a puppy that I’ve been searching for for years. Puppies are hard to get.
I feel so low and yet so happy. It’s hard to explain to myself. I just know I’m not ready to say goodbye to my Papa but I have a new family member.
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01-19-2019, 10:01 PM
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Yin yang of life. Sorry about your grandfather but congratulations on a new friend.
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01-21-2019, 10:36 AM
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Location: Wonderland
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Ahh, the cycle of life.
Congrats on the new "baby" and I am sorry for the loss of your grandfather, but personally I believe he's ok with that and probably very happy that you are excited about the puppy!
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01-21-2019, 10:42 AM
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Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Originally Posted by Spuggy
Yin yang of life. Sorry about your grandfather but congratulations on a new friend.
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Indeed...the way the world works. Normal feelings...
Learn to give up one and welcome the other. Grieve for grandfather, be elated with new puppy.  |
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Yesterday, 11:16 AM
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Location: SWFL
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Same as has been said, VA83. My condolences for grandpa and my congratulations on your new baby.
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Yesterday, 08:15 PM
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Thanks y’all. I think he’s happy. And puppy has warmed up to us already.
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Yesterday, 08:24 PM
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Location: Mid-Atlantic
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My son adopted a kitten about 6 months before dad died. I think that the only reason he's alive today is because of the cat. He realized that he was responsible for the life of an animal.
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Today, 10:47 AM
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Location: SWFL
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Originally Posted by Gerania
My son adopted a kitten about 6 months before dad died. I think that the only reason he's alive today is because of the cat. He realized that he was responsible for the life of an animal.
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Hurray for the kitty then!  |
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Today, 06:43 PM
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My father died of cancer recently. I know exactly what you mean. I get so excited for tiny little things, I've forgotten about destiny and where my life is going. I just appreciate being in the moment. And when I do, sometimes that makes me sad - "How dare you be happy? Your father just passed away.".
You will be overwhelmed with grief and sadness, that will be quite common after a passing. The happiness in those moments is harder to come by. When you can get them, TAKE IT.
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