We lost a son in a car wreck that is hell too, but we always knew where he was. Losing one and not knowing whether they were dead or alive is a special kind of hell. Don’t feel guilty about your missing pet, it’s OK to grieve for him and hopefully one day he will show up.
Good grief, Ditter.
I’m SO sorry.
Forget the snake...we should all pray for *you*.
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I have a friend that I’ve known for many years. We went to high school together, had various business dealings over the years and finally about six or seven years ago we ended up working together.
I have two sons, one of whom is chronically ill and the other who thinks he’s bulletproof. My friend had two sons also, roughly the same age.
His older boy was killed in a car wreck. He was the passenger. Bob took a good deal of time off of work and then returned. I had not been able to make the funeral, but had sent a card and per the family’s request had made a small charitable donation in the son’s name.
I was closing up a few nights after Bob had returned and looked up to see him standing there. I had no idea what to say. He knew that and said “Don’t even worry about words right now” and he bear hugged me and we both wept like babies.
Finally I said “You are living out my worst nightmare.” With that he was able to summon up a few words.
I came away from that moment with a new and deeper understanding of just what loss means. I sincerely pray for you right now, that The Father in His mercy, and for Jesus sake and in His name brings some sort of comfort to you.
I live in the certain knowledge of eternity. I believe with all my heart that The Father wants to lose none of us, and that He will give each in his own way the chance to repent and join with Him.
I pray peace of mind and healing for you, In Jesus name.
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>We lost a son in a car wreck that is hell too, but we always knew where he was. Losing one and not knowing whether they were dead or alive is a special kind of hell.<
Yes it is. I watched my parents go through that hell, thankfully for “only” three days, with the loss of my oldest sister.
Bless you and your family Ditter. No one who has not experienced such a thing can truly understand. My mother never recovered. You’ve got my respect, FRiend, with your faith in God and with your strength.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know wherefore you speak regarding pets. I had an occasion last year of two of my pets getting out. One was gone for a day, one for 4 days. Another pet died of old age later in the year. I grieved for the pet that died, but got better over time. But the two that ran away was agony. Not knowing if they were hungry, hurt, thirsty, if they were looking for me was hell. I know the word closure gets bandied about a lot, but closure is a good feeling.