There are still things I can't bear to speak of or even think of regarding my dog's passing and next month marks the ten year anniversary. So it's been a long time and it still hurts so much. But one thing I remember is that on his last night (which I didn't know was his last), I gave him a bath because he had lost control of his bowels, and I sang to him the whole time. Silent Night. I don't know why - it was April, not December. But that's the song that wanted to be sung. And he was gone by morning. Still breaks my heart to hear that song.
I didn't think I could read this but I'm glad I did, and I'm glad you had this song at that time, for you and your good boy ❤️
The day after my dad died unexpectedly, I woke up with a Bastille song, Oblivion, playing over and over in my head for no discernible reason. I still can't listen to it now, four years on. It's one of my favourite songs but it reminds me of waking up to a world I didn't understand, and the overwhelming sadness I carried with me through those early days of grief
Music has the power to unlock emotion like nothing else on earth
Thanks for sharing that Lisa, I can't even imagine the effect Oblivion has on you. I don't know about you, but I find sometimes when I listen to Zac's song, I feel his presence. I know you said you can't listen to your dad's song now, but might it help you feel closer to him?
There are still things I can't bear to speak of or even think of regarding my dog's passing and next month marks the ten year anniversary. So it's been a long time and it still hurts so much. But one thing I remember is that on his last night (which I didn't know was his last), I gave him a bath because he had lost control of his bowels, and I sang to him the whole time. Silent Night. I don't know why - it was April, not December. But that's the song that wanted to be sung. And he was gone by morning. Still breaks my heart to hear that song.
That gave me goosebumps. You knew. Your soul knew. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful piece, Ali. Their love’s the best love 🐶❤️✨
Thank you for your kind words. Dogs really are the best. :-)
I didn't think I could read this but I'm glad I did, and I'm glad you had this song at that time, for you and your good boy ❤️
The day after my dad died unexpectedly, I woke up with a Bastille song, Oblivion, playing over and over in my head for no discernible reason. I still can't listen to it now, four years on. It's one of my favourite songs but it reminds me of waking up to a world I didn't understand, and the overwhelming sadness I carried with me through those early days of grief
Music has the power to unlock emotion like nothing else on earth
Thanks for sharing that Lisa, I can't even imagine the effect Oblivion has on you. I don't know about you, but I find sometimes when I listen to Zac's song, I feel his presence. I know you said you can't listen to your dad's song now, but might it help you feel closer to him?