[Gpdd] MISC - RE: Gpdd vol 26 + 27...and a story of my own
Justine Carey
uncivilgirl at hotmail.com
Sat Jan 24 02:18:38 EST 2004
I'm glad that you all approve of my website and like the pictures I took of
Honey!
I would like to send my condolences to those who have had piggies pass on
recently. Losing a loved one is tough. The first time i realised the
connection people can have with animals, was a couple of years ago. The high
school I attended had a unit for the hearing imparied, thus every class we
had a teacher aide to sign to the hearing impaired students. Everyday we had
tutor class, and in this class a young woman, Saleigh, would do the signing
for us. One day, she was late for tutor, and when she arrived she did her
job. She went to her chair and started to sign. As i looked at her, i
noticed that she was sobbing. I didn't think it was my place to say
anything, so I kept my sympathy for her to myself and said a prayer for her.
The next year, a boy in my class died in a car accident. I didn't know him
very well, but I still felt the loss of Terry as the entire school morned
his death. We didn't have to go to classes the day we found out, so as i was
walking around the school i went and sat with some of my hearing impaired
friends who Saleigh was sitting with. During a conversation we had as a
group, Saleigh brought up the day the previous year that she cried during
tutor. That morning, her cat of 12 years passed away. Saleigh shared her
memories of her beloved cat with us in hope it would help us heal over
terry's death. Needless to say, she was successful. I found that I learnt
something very valuable from my conversation with her that day. I learnt
that pets were more than mere animals...they are friends and companions.
Honey is the first pet i have had since that day, and I am treating her the
best that I can so she knows that i love and appreciate her.
I am unsure if my story is relevant, but i wanted to share it with you. I
pray for all the recently passed piggies, may they all munch many foods and
play together in heaven.
xx jussy
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