Sorry Sam

[kateincornwall]

It was so hard to do, changing my avatar just now but it was the right time . Sam will always be with me, in my heart for always but life goes on , so whilst he is there in my link on my signature , I decided to put Reuben in my avatar . I never thought I could love another Labrador as I loved my beloved Sam, he was taken far too soon , far too young , but Reuben has helped to mend our broken hearts , and helped Nelly too, so it is only right that he now appears where he should be xxxx

 

[SwampDonkey]

I know what you me about the right time. It's hard but the heart knows when it's time. I'm sorry. XXX

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

A fitting tribute to both Sam and Reuben. Sam would be cheering you on - again.

 

[edzbird]

Aww that's lovely Kate. Sam is never far away

 

[Candy]

Beautiful Kate. Sam will be happy for you and young Reuben is a worthy successor.

 

[HAH]

Rather than replacing, maybe think of it as layering? Reuben has simply been added to the pack, and in your avatar his card is showing at the top

 

[kateincornwall]

Rather than replacing, maybe think of it as layering? Reuben has simply been added to the pack, and in your avatar his card is showing at the top

What a lovely way of looking at it , thank you xx

 

[Boogie]

Bless them all - and you xx

I think you are right. Our dogs live forever in our hearts, but life is lived in the now (our dogs are the best teachers of this).

 

[MellowYellow]

Well done Kate. You will never, ever forget Sam, of course you won't - but Reuben is the dog you have in front of you right now, and he deserves his day in the sun too. Metaphorically speaking. You know I understand where you are coming from with this.

 

[Jennifer]

 

[Kelsey]

 

[Oberon]

Sam will always be by your side. It’s wonderful to read that Reuben has brought so much love and joy into your lives. He deserves it and so do you.

 

[Jacqui-S]

 

[jazzmynn]

I noticed your new avatar earlier Kate. Beautiful words about two fine pups. Good for you. And so nice that your grandson is starting to enjoy Reuben now as well. One pup will never replace the other, but the joy and unconditional love they bring, in their own special style, helps to fill the void in one’s heart.

 

[Stacia]

We all know we could never replace our previous dogs, we build our love for them over the years, each dog adds love as we go through life and they will all be as precious in our hearts. Reuben is now where he should be and darling Sam is part of your love for Reuben.

 

[Natalie]

Rather than replacing, maybe think of it as layering? Reuben has simply been added to the pack, and in your avatar his card is showing at the top

I thought what @HAH said was lovely, and in fact there's nothing stopping you changing your avatar back to Sam if you ever feel like it, avatars are a visual representation of ourselves, and Sam is still that for you just as much as Reuben is, and will be in the future.

 

[Naya]

 

[Granca]

 

[Loraseal]

The physical love they shared with us stays in our hearts forever and is never ever forgotten. As @MellowYellow says Reuben is your now and the future. Your avatar is your tribute to your love for Reuben. Sam's loveprint is forever with you Kate. X

 

[Hollysdad]

With that normal Labrador generosity of spirit, I'm sure that Sam would understand.