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[–] titey@jlai.lu 1 points 10 hours ago

Sorry four your loss. I can see he was a good boy.

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Thats a beautiful picture.

Theres something very powerful about the touch and the eyes here. ❤️

[–] notsosure@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 hours ago

I want to think that too… but don’t read to much into his face, he was partially blind and had dementia on top!

[–] profgrumpypants@midwest.social 10 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I wish I knew it ever stopped. You can put some space between you and your pain, but I think once in love always in love. Best I can say is that love isn't finite, and you can always go and find some more to share.

[–] CH3DD4R_G0BL1N@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Wanted to say something similar. Like just know that it doesn’t get easier. I mean it does, but it doesn’t, ya know?

I just think of “what is grief but love persisting?”

[–] Anissem@lemmy.ml 10 points 19 hours ago

He was a good boy

[–] Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago

So sorry for your loss. I lost both of my elders last month and it’s been a rollercoaster for me. Good thoughts and vibes to you friend! Your dog looks like they were stellar and the bestest!

[–] digital_man@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

So sorry for your loss. I can feel the love in this precious moment ❤️.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago

I feel like he knew how lucky he was to have you before he ascended to godhood.