My Elf....My Heart

[tonyshuman]

I am in shock. It doesn't make sense to me that Elf could be gone. I don't know what to say but that I'm sorry, to you and your family. Such a special rabbit in so many ways. She will be dearly missed.

Binky free, Elf.

 

[Haley]

Minda, Im just seeing this. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know how special Elf was to you and your family.

When I first joined here, there were many bunnies who caught my eye and I remember sitting for hours looking at the blogs for all the spoiled bunnies. I remember specifically loving Elf and how regal she was. I always loved when you would update with pictures of her.

I had no clue she was ill, but I am sure you did everything possible for her. She was so loved every day and so lucky to be with you and your family.

Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Rest in peace sweet girl.

Haley

 

[Elf Mommy]

Elf really did her best to hide her illness. Just the day before she was hopping about, bossing Kirby around. The only thing she did that was unusual was lay down in the middle of the hardwood floor....I took the fluffy bunny butt photos. But she hopped right into her cage just fine that evening. The doctor was shocked at how far it had progressed. He said he couldn't even compress her lungs, the cancer had spread that far. She didn't have any noticeable signs.

Today in school, my media specialist gave me a book of animals, and a stack of sticky notes with Peter Rabbit's mom on them. With a note telling me how sorry she was that Elf was gone. I burst out into tears almost immediately. Today was harder than yesterday... I guess I have to expect some good days and some bad days...

 

[Flashy]

It will be a rollercoaster, up and down, and it will catch you unawares, but just allow yourself to feel it. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel better or anything. It's ok to grieve.

Elf did what bunnies do, and it's so hard and unfair because we all know we would do anything if they could tell us what was wrong or showed us sooner. It's very sad that she hid it so well, but equally she was lucky that she was loved right through her illness, right to the end.

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

oh Minda i feel for you, and i feel your pain when i read your posts. I had , and still do , good days and bad days, i have half good days where i think oh wow i am doing good, and then ten minutes later i would loose it,lol. Hang in there. It is great that they can hide thier illnesses for when they are in the wild but i think someone needs to tell our buns that they need to let us know these things!!!!

 

[Sweetie]

Binky free Elf! So sorry for your loss Minda.

 

[Boz]

Oh my word, I'm so sorry. I can't believe what I just read.
She is such a beautiful bunny. I always enjoyed seeing your beautiful pictures of her. She will be greatly missed by many.
Now I'm tearing up. :cry2

Binky Free Elf ink iris:

If you ever need to talk Minda, my PM box is always open. :hug:

 

[kherrmann3]

I was out of town and I didn't see this until yesterday. I am so sorry that she passed, Minda. As much as I love bunnies, I don't like how they can blindside you with an illness.

Binky free, little golden girlie. :rainbow: ink iris:

 

[TreasuredFriend]

Hug them every single day... Hugs to you Elf Mommy (Minda). My deepest sympathy.
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Life is fragile.

We lost one in our home last week. I understand the chunk of your heart that is now missing.


Copied from Flashy's post:

"Do whatever feels right in your heart. Trust yourself.

If you got a new friend, then they would absolutely be the luckiest bunny around.

Do whatever feels right for you.

I hope having a day out is helpful for you.

x " - Flashy

:hearts:

Hugs of condolences ~ and cherish each happy/binky memory. Your good nature and capacity for love will go on. Cherish each day.:hug:

 

[gingers_giants]

I am truly sorry for your loss.

 

[momof2buns]

Oh NO!!! Minda I'm at loss for words right now, I can't believe this has happened. Sorry for the late reply, I'm just now catching up on reading. ((hugs)) to you and the kids. Rest in peace sweet Elf.

 

[TinysMom]

Elf Mommy wrote:

Today was harder than yesterday... I guess I have to expect some good days and some bad days...

Expect a LOT more bad days before the good days....but you'll make it through. I know you're a strong person.

 

[Snuggys Mom]

Oh,Minda, I'm so sorry. I'm just seeing this and I can't believe it.

Elf was a truly special girl and will be missed by so many of us.

Binky free, Elf

Laura

 

[Elf Mommy]

Thank you, everyone for your kind words. I stayed away from this thread for the week, because I had a hard time reading it and getting through school with the kids. This week was teacher appreciation week. One of my students wrote me this wonderful note about how much he appreciates me and decorated the whole thing with photos of rabbits. Kids just know how to make you cry sometimes.....

I had a really good day yesterday with my mom, sister and all the kids. We talked about Elf, we talked about Poe. It is good to have something to look forward to.

 

[slavetoabunny]

Do you know when the big day is?

 

[Elf Mommy]

Well, the money is not yet in my bank account and Cathy will have to have the time to take him in to the Vet and then get the ticket...maybe end of this week? Beginning of next week?

 

[slavetoabunny]

Is it a matter of a Paypal hold? I hate how long they hold funds. Mine was a direct x-fer, not an e-check, so there should not have had a hold.

 

[Elf Mommy]

They said it would take 3-4 business days to put the money from paypal into my account...then I can write a check for Cathy

 

[Numbat]

Elf Mommy wrote:

Thank you, everyone for your kind words. I stayed away from this thread for the week, because I had a hard time reading it and getting through school with the kids. This week was teacher appreciation week. One of my students wrote me this wonderful note about how much he appreciates me and decorated the whole thing with photos of rabbits. Kids just know how to make you cry sometimes.....

Aww that is so sweet

 

[Elf Mommy]

Sometimes...you just have a full heart again...and you need to cry.

I took a break from RO. I'm back. As I've been posting lately, there's been lots of posts that I've responded to that just called for a photo. A lot of the photos that fit the posts have been photos of Elf.

I'm missing my Elf.