Working through the grief…lost my best buddy
One of the best things about being able to work from home for me and my husband was the fact that we could finally be home for our child and pugs. Before we had my daughter and worked full time outside of the home, we’d have to leave my pugs for work every day. It was a very lonely time for them. Pugs, after all, love nothing more than the companionship of their family.
Our house is feeling very empty and sad today…our precious five year old pug Otis was killed when a truck struck and hit him this past weekend. It was a freak accident - we live on a quiet, dead end street and Otis - who never veered out near the road - was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and was hit. The rest of the day was a blur…and my husband and I are like zombies as we work through this grief. Otis was our “first baby.” We got him when he was just a puppy and moved into our first apartment together. We spoiled our “son” with love, trips, toys, and lots of attention. Everybody who met Otis instantly fell in love. We went through our wedding, our first home, and our first baby with Otis. His pug sister joined us two years after we got Otis. They were best friends from the start.
It being Monday we both had jobs to return to today, but found it very challenging to focus on anything but Otis. Memories follow us everywhere - especially being in the house. Working while grieving is quite difficult - although it was a distraction I wholeheartedly welcomed. I found if I didn’t turn my head from the computer, I wouldn’t have to face something in my house that reminded me of Otis - his dishes, his blanket, his photos…
Some people say, “Oh, it was just a dog, get over it and get back to work,” but those who say that have never been blessed with knowing and connecting with an animal with a heart and soul that pours out unconditional love like no other.
And there was nothing like working from home and having your best pal by your side get you through your day. Good day, bad day, our Otis was here for us for everything. Petting him meant stress melting away.
We’re trying so hard to stay positive and remember the good times and realize that we gave our pug the best life he could have ever had. We were blessed to be able to work from home after he turned three, and these past two years are years with our precious pug that no one will ever be able to take away. Just one of the reasons why work from home jobs beat all kinds of jobs - more time with your family. A priceless gift we never have to return.
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Karissa,
All the best and you have alot to look forward to!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss or your pet. I have been following this website for quite some time hoping to land a work from home situation and wanted to extend my sympathy to you. Pets are our extended family no matter what anyone else says.
Thanks Kristin…that means a lot to me…Good luck with your search for a work from home job, and let me know if I can help in any way.
We lost our pug on Thursday she was with our family 12 loving years. She didnt like wet paws would jumped off a curb to pavement trot along curb and up the drive to dry her paws. as fate would have it she was struck and my sons grieve the pet with so many fond memories for all of us. I feel your pain and have something for you…hope you’ll see this for YOUR FAMILY.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
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Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your pug…I’ve just asked my Otis to welcome her into heaven for you…thank you for posting the Rainbow Bridge poem. That brings great comfort. I miss Otis more and more as each day passes. I feel so much pain missing him, but a calmness at the same time because I know he has crossed over and is in peace as he waits to be with us again one day. In addition to the Rainbow Bridge, I also read the book “Animals in the Afterlife” by Kim Sheridan. I strongly recommend it…God speed your little angel…
Aug 6th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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