I'm kind of down today ...

[1StrongBlackMan]

Today would have been my Mom's 92nd birthday AND one of our dogs passed on last night.

[PatrickforO]

1. I'm sorry. Very hard to lose your mom, no matter how long ago it was,

and to lose a family dog is very sad. Keep your chin up and you will get through this. You will.

[quickesst]

2. Just...

[brush]

3. I know the feeling all too well. Stay strong, Bro.

[The Polack MSgt]

6. You are an evil POS

I hope my alert leads to you being tombstoned

I wish I knew you in real life so I could know why you became such a childish hateful little fuckstick

[betsuni]

7. I alerted too. SICK.

[The Polack MSgt]

9. I think everyone who saw that clicked the alert button

... as soon as their vision cleared up from the wave of rage washing over them

[betsuni]

15. I think that's the worst thing I've ever seen here. Usually I'm too late, miss them before deleted.

[1StrongBlackMan]

16. Damn ... what did my buddy DUer-Name Removed say? ...

I'm kind of spoiling for a fight ... just so I feel something other than down.

[betsuni]

17. Horrible photo of a southern tree bearing strange fruit.

I have to cry a little now.

[sheshe2]

23. They just did it again to me!

Posters name was JimJones. I am going to be ill!

[betsuni]

26. I saw that! Gross.

[The Polack MSgt]

50. 3 posts

His handle was Lydon.

[sheshe2]

52. That is one sick person.

[SusanCalvin]

54. What in the €¢¥£ is wrong with people?? nt

[disillusioned73]

18. Was on the jury on that one..

WTF is wrong with people?? Sick f#*ks on the internet..

[RKP5637]

51. Same here, on jury. I was glad to see that POS kicked off DU! n/t

[The Polack MSgt]

5. It's the price we pay for the love we receive

The pain of there passing reminds us of the warmth of their presence.

My thoughts are with you 1SBM

[CurtEastPoint]

8. I understand. Losing one's parents is tough. And our pets... so sorry.

[brer cat]

11. I'm so sorry, 1SBM.

Two losses that are very tough!

[MrScorpio]

12. I know what you mean, Bro

[IADEMO2004]

13. Peace to you and your family. Don't lose sight of "up".

[calimary]

44. GREAT one!

I like that.

[sheshe2]

14. Peace

[sheshe2]

22. WTF!

[JustAnotherGen]

19. n/s

[BlueMTexpat]

20. So sorry to hear!

[irisblue]

24. I am so sorry. I dread the day for my mom.

[KT2000]

25. I'm so sorry

Yes it is a sad day for you for sure. Your dog passed with much love to another place. The way I look at it is that when we send our beloveds with our love, it blesses the spirits of all our loved ones who have passed. It's all we can really do - love.

[Agnosticsherbet]

27. I am so sorry for the losses.

[wildeyed]

28. Condolences

I guess this is the first birthday since your mom passed? That must be so hard

And very sorry to hear about your dog. I lost one of mine recently. He was old and sick. It was time for him to go. But it still broke my heart to say goodbye.

[1StrongBlackMan]

36. Yeah ... It's the first birthday since her passing ...

Last week, without thinking, I stopped by a Card store to pick up a card for her. I spent about 20 minutes, sorting through the cards, as I take pride in giving cards that say what I really want to say and what I really feel. When I, finally, found the card, it dawned on me that I had no one to send it to. I bought the card, anyway.

About the dog, we inherited him from Mrs. 1SBM's Mother at her passing. He was 15 years old and in bad shape ... we just couldn't bring ourselves to put him down. The one comforting thing was Mrs. 1SBM was out of town, so she didn't have to experience/watch him pass.

[steve2470]

29. heartfelt sympathies about your dog and missing your mom

So sorry about your dog, and I know how much one can miss a mother.

[Surya Gayatri]

30. .../...

[niyad]

31. peace and comfort to you and your family.

[2naSalit]

32. ...

[wryter2000]

33. So sorry on both counts

Anniversaries of passed loved ones are hard. And losing a doggie friend, too.

[elleng]

34. Very sorry, Man.

[nolabear]

35. This is going to sound odd perhaps, but your post warms me.

There's so much evidence of people not loving one another, not feeling empathy for people and the other beings we share this fragile old life with, that though I am sorry, very sorry you're sad, you come across as a man who loves his mother and whose dog had a fine life with someone who mourns its passing.

Those whom you love are lucky to have you.

[1StrongBlackMan]

37. Thank you for the warm thoughts.

[Gothmog]

38. I understand

My son's cat died un-expectantly yesterday and that triggered some bad memories for me.

[calimary]

43. Isn't it amazing how our animals touch us?

I'm a complete mess when we lose one. You think - yeah, yeah, yeah, it's just a cat, or it's just a dog, or it's just a bird, or it's just a horse... But never mind that! It's something you LOVE (and that loves you back).

[SunSeeker]

39. Hugs...

[LisaM]

40. Sorry on both counts.

I hope it gets better.

[calimary]

41. Hey, sweetie -

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing - it's a good thing that you posted. There'll be a lot of strong shoulders coming forward for you to lean on. I still remember how it was the night my mom died - and DUers really stood up for me.

You do not grieve alone.

[mountain grammy]

42. I am sorry..

[DonCoquixote]

45. Condolances

I do not even want to know what I will be like after my Mom moves on to the next life, hell, I still cry about the dog I lost ten years ago.

[Francis Booth]

46. Here's to better days. When I'm feeling down, I

seek out a dog to cheer me up. Any time spent with a dog is tonic for me.

[1StrongBlackMan]

47. Fortunately, we have 2 more dogs, and ...

get occasional visits from our Grand-kitten.

[Francis Booth]

66. We have a cat or two skulking about, and I enjoy them, but my dog and I are

joined at the hip. I adopted her the day I retired, and we've never been apart for more than a few hours.

Hope you're feeling better today...?

[1StrongBlackMan]

67. Yes. I am. Thanks.

[bearssoapbox]

48. My condolences and a hug

from me and with the group

From your posts it's obvious that she raised you right. It's nice that you were able to give the dog a loving home in his remaining time.

Take care.

[Starry Messenger]

49. (((hugs))))

I dread the day I lose mom. Love to your family.

[SusanCalvin]

53. I am so sorry.

[Person 2713]

55. Take care

[MFM008]

56. Best wishes

Feel better.

[mcar]

57. So sorry, 1SBM

My mother died 27 years ago at age 62. I still miss her.

Add losing a beloved pet - it's not a good day for you. But so many of us have been there are are here with you today.

[Number23]

58. I post this pic to you so much it just needs to be your avatar

I am so sorry that you are going through all of this right now. We love you here and want nothing but the best for you and your family.

[lovemydog]

59. All the best to you my friend.

I know how that feels. It's so painful. Take to heart that your friends here are right along side you.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

60. Aeschylus

"He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God."



-Much love
Brian

[1StrongBlackMan]

61. Wow, Bruh ... I'm considering heading to the tat parlor. Thanks.

[Bobbie Jo]

62. (((HUGS)))

Down days. I totally understand.

I lost my mom 3 years ago, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her terribly.

So sorry about your furry family member too.

[KitSileya]

63. How horrible.

Sending you kind thoughts, positive vibes, and virtual support. I hope you ferl better soon.

[AgadorSparticus]

64. Hang in there! ❤❤❤

[pnwmom]

65. That was quite a one-two punch. I'm so sorry.

Most of us expect to grieve when a parent dies, but the deep feelings that can hit us after the loss of a beloved pet can be pretty shocking.

[SwampG8r]

68. Im sorry for your loss

I lost my father last year at 87
These.are.some great people in what they have seen in their lives.
We owe them so much more than our mere existence.
I hope peace.comes to you.

[ismnotwasm]

69. Belated hugs and condolences!