Had a dream last night

[conuly]

where Finn hadn't died, and in fact the process of the "euthanasia" had recovered him to full health, happy and chipper and with lots of energy and mobility. In the dream I was actually annoyed that they'd sent us some other dog's ashes rather than admitting the truth, but you know in real life I'd be thrilled.

My dreams are not very subtle.

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[pwcorgigirl]

Oh, that is both a nice dream and a sad one. You have my sympathies. The photo album on my phone sends me "memory" reminders and today's was a photo of my sweet Lily Dog two years ago today, when she was still healthy. Well, for Lily, who was made of spare parts, it was a healthy as she ever got, but still. She looked so sweet and happy and I fiercely missed her anew.

[greenwoodside]

Other unsubtle dreams. Exhibit A
Dream: I murdered someone unknown and buried their body in the back garden.

Reality: had singed a tiny speck of my landlady's carpet due to uncareful ironing.

But yes -- years after her death, I dreamed my beloved pet spaniel was alive and well, and woke up feeling desperately sad and happy at the same time.

Still crying after all these years. Virtual hug offered.

[gingicat]

my sympathies.

[chanter1944]

Oh, good gosh. *offers hugs*

I'm not using my own dog icon, because I don't want to prod a sore spot even further for you, nor do I want to poke at my own lingering heartache.

[sabotabby]

Oof. I hate the "your beloved isn't really dead" dream.

[marahmarie]

They linger. Ask me how I know.

[adafrog]

{{{hugs}}}

[bibliofile]

<3

Aw, dream!Finn is happy & healthy

[gatheringrivers]

Maybe that was Finn trying to tell you he felt better?

[conuly]

Well, that dream segued into my mom being still alive but intubated for apparently the past two years, so it is a good thing I don’t really believe in an afterlife or the potential for beyond the grave communication.

[marahmarie]

It just occurred to me a few months ago (after the dream stopped happening, apparently) that for the last 12 years my mom was still alive. The last surgery was a success, and as of this writing, she's still around and doing ok.

The dream was so realistic and went on over so many nights for so long, perhaps years, I suppose, it never occurred to me until I stopped having it that a) it was a dream, b) that I never mixed it up with real life because it was hyper-realistic which c) explained why I'd question how she could possibly be alive in the dream but d) did not question the fact she's been dead for 12 years once I was awake.

Talk about feeling like you live in an alternate universe.

So sorry about Finn.

[chez_jae]

:(

He may have been letting you know he's okay now.

I'm sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is like losing any family member.

[gwydion]

*hugs*