I Had a Horrible Night - I Ran Over Our Dog, Momo

[jrstephens]

When I was pulling in my driveway he went around my FIL truck and ran right under my car. My FIL moved him before Luke came around front and saw him. They were bringing Luke home, and Russell had not gotten home yet from football practice. I have cried all night; and off & on this morning. I cannot stop it seems!!

We told Luke that Momo left like Fred (my inlaws cat that ran away) and was not coming back. I could not tell him I ran over him, plus, he would not understand anyway. Luke stood at the door last night calling him and blew up balloons to give him when he came home

It is just awful!! Please pray for us to get through this.

I know some people will think this sounds crazy but until you have loved an animal you do not know how much it hurts to loose one. We got Momo right after Luke was born.

Ok. I have to stop now b/c I am at work and I cannot cry anymore than I already have. I did not bring any more make up with me.

 

[Dawn4]

Oh, Jennifer, I am sooooo very sorry. Try to keep your chin up. I will say a prayer for all of you.

 

[MicheleC]

Jennifer,

I'm so sorry!! I know when you lose a pet it hurts but when you have a child who is missing them it is even worse. We had a cat run away and my daughter would tell me how much she missed Buddy for a long time after that. It just broke my heart so I know a little what you are feeling.

 

[chefann]

Ooohhh, {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}. You'll eventually get through this - I hope for your sake it's sooner rather than later.
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[legacypc46]

{{{hugs}}} My sympathies Jennifer.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Jennifer - I am so sorry! I know how hard it is to lose a much loved pet - and how hard it is when you have a toddler who is missing that pet also! Hugs and Prayers sent your way today! And some hope that it is a busy workday - so you can get your mind off it for a few hours!

 

[MissChef]

I'm so sorry Jennifer! And though it hurts, you will heal and I'll pray for God's peace for you and your family! I'm not going to pretend to understand your pain, but I hope you will not blame yourself, because you had NO control over the situation! I will pray for your son and you especially! God Bless! Hang in there Girl, we love you!

 

[MissChef]

I'm so sorry Jennifer! And though it hurts, you will heal and I'll pray for God's peace for you and your family! I'm not going to pretend to understand your pain, but I hope you will not blame yourself, because you had NO control over the situation! I will pray for you son and you especially! God Bless! Hang in there Girl, we love you!

 

[MissChef]

I'm so sorry Jennifer! And though it hurts, you will heal and I'll pray for God's peace for you and your family! I'm not going to pretend to understand your pain, but I hope you will not blame yourself, because you had NO control over the situation! I will pray for you son and you especially! God Bless! Hang in there Girl, we love you!

 

[Chef Michelle D]

{{{{hugs}}}} I am so sorry, I hope the hurt goes away soon.

 

[pamperedmom24]

I'm so sorry!!

In March my 4 children ages 8,6,3,2 and my nephew age 3, were playing in my MIL driveway with the dogs. They were throwing the ball to Toby (he was my MIL's dog for 10 years) and he would run and get it. We live on a farm and the road deadends so pretty much no traffic except my husbands family and our company work trucks. My husbands uncle comes over the little hill by the driveway at about 60 (speed limit is 25 but you should actually go about 10 because the paved road turns into a gravel road). He hits and kills Toby right infront of all the kids and my MIL. It was the most horrible sight, the kids saw everything and my MIL was screaming and crying. I tried to distract the kids but was also crying.

My husband thought it was very important to let the kids know he was going to bury Toby and afterwards we let the kids put flowers on the grave. I was against it at first, thought it was to much for them, but looking back think it was the best.

Again, I'm very sorry and it will take awhile before you stop crying at the thought, but you are NOT to blame, it was an accident.

Jennifer

 

[jenniferknapp]

I am so sorry Jennifer!

 

[BethCooks4U]

A neighbor ran over one of our dogs in front of our children and it was awful. A total accident but heart wrenching.

I feel your pain and am glad your son didn't see it happen. I am so sorry for you. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

I would find a way to tell him that the dog was hit by a car so he can have closure (don't think I'd tell him anything more specific though). We had a cat who ran away and it took years for the boys to stop looking for him. They always hoped he would come home and we never knew his fate. That's hard too and since you know the truth it will tear your heart out every time he mentions it.

Take care and don't feel guilty. It was an accident.

 

[tabnat80]

I am so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[StacieB]

I am so sorry to hear this Jen!!! Hugs to you my friend!!

 

[jenniferp417]

I'm so sorry. It's hard. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[DMB75]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Animals can really become part of the family. I will say a prayer for your family.

Donna

 

[pamperedape]

Oh, I am SO sorry. I cannot imagine how you must feel, but I want you to try to be very kind to yourself. Ugh. Hugs to you.

 

[chefkristin]

I am so sorry (both Jennifers). My grandmother ran over her German Shepard puppy . That was before my time but it took her a while before even getting another dog. I had a cat (Kitty) that was the best cat ever. She had the personality of a human! She was so loveable. One day mom let her out and she never came back. So like Beth, we never did know what happened to her. We have a lot of new home and building construction around my parents so there we had a lot of coyote running through the woods (the only wooded areas left). I hate to think that way but its the only thing that makes sense. I hope you get though this rather quickly. It does get easier in time. (((HUGS)))

 

[chef_kimmo]

I am so sorry that this happened to you. I have been through this same thing except I was in the car when my mother ran over our dog, I was in kindergarten. It hurt her a lot but we were able to get past it. I have also had my dog run over and while it hurt to find out that my dog was run over I am glad they told me because I knew what happened and didn't keep looking.

I know it is a horrible feeling and we are there for you. Take care of yourself.

{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}

 

[yummy4tummy]

Jennifer, I'm so sorry for you. I know exactly how you feel. Last month our deaf cat (that we rescued from being tossed into a ditch last year as a tiny kitten) got out unbeknown-st to me. I was preparing to go set up at the farmers market and my DD was helping me load up my truck. She didn't tell me that he got out. When I was taking off I felt a bump...thinking it was just a board from the ramp that I was on. I looked back in my rear view mirror and saw him flopping around on the ground (I'm sorry for the details) and went to grab him up. He died in my arms. I was hysterical and then had to leave my DD in tears to fulfill my obligation.Today I have the dastardly deed of having to put down my 6 yr old golden retriever due to neurological problems. My dd went to the vet with me yesterday to hear the news. Now she is crying saying this is the worst summer EVER. I do feel your pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

 

[MamaChef]

I've had to try to explain to my kids that I didn't know if our dog would live or die....it's SO hard!!!! I will be praying for you and your family today!!! Lots of HUGS going out to you!!!!

 

[jrstephens]

Today I have the dastardly deed of having to put down my 6 yr old golden retriever due to neurological problems. My dd went to the vet with me yesterday to hear the news. Now she is crying saying this is the worst summer EVER.

I do feel your pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

I am so sorry that you are having to have him put down. I will say a prayer for you and your family, too.

 

[rennea]

Oh Jennifer I feel for you. You're right until you have lost that special somebody in your life you don't understand the pain. My "babies" are my life and I charish them. {{{{hugs}}}} for you and your little one.

 

[dannyzmom]

((((((((((((((Jennifer)))))))))

 

[pamperedlinda]

Hugs Jennifer!

 

[jenniferlynne]

Jennifer,

I am so sorry, and it's not at all crazy how you feel. I have a chihuahua that will be 14 this year and a chow/german shepard mix that will be 12. I dread the day they pass away or I have to have them put to sleep. They were my babies before I had a real one of my own. I used to dress the chihuahua up in clothes all the time. He has a cowboy hat, a rain jacket and boots.

I will be praying for you and your family.

Jennifer

 

[KellyTheChef]

Oh Jennifer....I am so sorry for you and your family. I will keep your family (and you, specifically) in prayer. This will get easier for you... God will get you through this one day, one hour, one minute at a time.

In His love,
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Kelly

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

Jennifer, your family will be in my prayers as well. I can only imagine how you feel. I know if it were one of my babies (my dogs) I would be crushed. I'm so sorry.

 

[janetupnorth]

Jennifer - so sorry to hear about your dog...