Also, for months after we put our first family dog to sleep, I would hear him. I would hear his nails on the floor and his sigh when he would finally settle on his bed. I thought I was going crazy until I said something in front of my sister and she said, "Oh my God, you too?!" Eventually it stopped, but I think it was meant to comfort.
For months and months after my cat died, my H and I would feel and hear her jump onto the bed and walk around. The first time it happened was two days after she passed, and I was lying on the bed petting our remaining cat. I very obviously felt and heard a cat jump up at the foot and walk up behind me and I nearly jumped out of my skin. Then I went to bed and read for awhile, and 20 minutes later distinctly felt and heard her jump down from her spot next to my pillow. Love that it happened for so long, wish it still did.
Also, for months after we put our first family dog to sleep, I would hear him. I would hear his nails on the floor and his sigh when he would finally settle on his bed. I thought I was going crazy until I said something in front of my sister and she said, "Oh my God, you too?!" Eventually it stopped, but I think it was meant to comfort.
For months and months after my cat died, my H and I would feel and hear her jump onto the bed and walk around. The first time it happened was two days after she passed, and I was lying on the bed petting our remaining cat. I very obviously felt and heard a cat jump up at the foot and walk up behind me and I nearly jumped out of my skin. Then I went to bed and read for awhile, and 20 minutes later distinctly felt and heard her jump down from her spot next to my pillow. Love that it happened for so long, wish it still did.
I have had stuff happen with people who have passed too. It is very nice and a bit scary all at the same time. lol
Post by MixedBerryJam on Feb 10, 2018 18:24:46 GMT -5
I think it sounds sweet and loving, not crazy at all. And you feel however you feel. Some days will be harder than others but hold onto happy Dexter memories for the happy times AND the sad times ahead.
I’m certain Dexter visited you. This sounds wonderful and I’m glad it brought you some comfort.
My kitty passed in June and I still hear her meow sometimes. The hurt never fully goes away, but it sort of becomes a part of you. I know puttIng her down was the right thing to do. I still miss that spaz so much.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Feb 12, 2018 9:59:56 GMT -5
Not crazy. I have had similar dreams, both about Cat and my dad. Both were comforting. Even if it was just in my head and not really "them" checking in, it brought me peace each time. In fact, in one of the dreams about my dad, he and Cat were sitting on dad's favorite recliner - Cat was on his lap, just purring and purring and dad was petting him occasionally and just watching tv. Since they died exactly one year apart - to the day - it felt right that they were hanging out together.