[Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE - FIGGY

[Julie Johnson]

Dear Joanne,

 

Thank you for sharing your Tribute to Figgy with us.    It is a very sad
time for you, and I send my condolences and healing hugs to you across the
miles.

 

My goodness, you are one of the bestest piggy mum’s we’ve all had the
pleasure to know.    You have devoted your life to helping God’s furry
creatures and 4-legged friends, not to mention your family and human
friends.   You are an inspiration to us all Joanne.    You selflessly take
on new adoptions because there’s an animal who needs to be loved & cared
for, and you so willingly give your whole self to those animals, to the
detriment (at the time when the Rainbow Bridge beckons every creature), to
your own emotional & spiritual health.   

 

Figgy was with you only a very short time, but it is obvious that he had a
wonderful time with you.  From what you write, you and he were, dare I say
it – “soul-mates”.  Sounds a bit far-fetched when talking of a piggy, but I
believe it is true, no matter how many legs that soul-mate has.   I had that
same feeling with my Archie.   So, might sound silly, but I think we all
totally understand and totally agree.    Figgy had the best 9 ½ months of
his life and what you did was an act of selfless mercy for your beloved
boy
. Your special little boy.   

 

As I read your tribute to Figgy, my emotions rose like lava from a volcano
and I found myself bawling my eyes out at your loss & suffering.  It is
overwhelming you, and I wish I could put my arms around you to give some
comfort.    I suspect that this time Joanne, with Figgy’s passing,  it’s
going to be harder for you to bounce back.    You are so bereft at losing
your boy, and I wish the end didn’t have to be so painful.    Perhaps you
should take some time to come to grips with losing Figgy before you take on
any more adoptions or fostering.    Nurse your sorrows, Joanne.  Look after
you at this time.     Then, one day you’ll be strong enough to do it all
over again.    The animals need you Joanne, but you have to be stronger in
yourself before you can take on more of those commitments.  So grieve, our
dear Joanne, know that Figgy is out of suffering, that you did the best you
could, that you did all you could, that you did more than you could, and
that Figgy was happy with you right until the end.  

 

You are a wonderful person Joanne, and it is my personal great honour, to be
able to call you ‘friend’.  

 

God Bless you,

Love Julie xx