raindove
Sep 07, 2015Explorer
Dealing with Loss
What do you all do, in the adjustment period after losing a pet? I always try to make something in their memory. A friend of mine can't stand to have their photo sitting out where she sees it for a long time after they are gone. She puts away everything that reminds her of the one that is gone.
Sometimes I do a photo collage. Some friends gave me a lovely wind chime -- when the breeze makes it chime, I think of my fur babies that are gone.
Another friend makes an ornament with the dog's paw print.
I have a project that I haven't done yet. I have everything I need - might be a project for this fall. I got a set of clear glass Christmas balls. I want to put my favorite photo of each dog on an ornament with their name (decoupage), and then put a lock of their hair inside the ornament. Maybe decorate with fancy ribbon and some glitter on the ornaments.
I don't think there is any right or wrong way to grieve. Each person has to do what they feel comfortable with.
Just wondering what some of you all do.
Sometimes I do a photo collage. Some friends gave me a lovely wind chime -- when the breeze makes it chime, I think of my fur babies that are gone.
Another friend makes an ornament with the dog's paw print.
I have a project that I haven't done yet. I have everything I need - might be a project for this fall. I got a set of clear glass Christmas balls. I want to put my favorite photo of each dog on an ornament with their name (decoupage), and then put a lock of their hair inside the ornament. Maybe decorate with fancy ribbon and some glitter on the ornaments.
I don't think there is any right or wrong way to grieve. Each person has to do what they feel comfortable with.
Just wondering what some of you all do.