Some photos of the book I made.  It'll be a really nice keepsake.

I'm constantly reminded that life never truly ends, it's a neverending cycle.  West passed yesterday, and Zeus's birthday is tomorrow.  He'll be 4. 

Posted By Sarita on 02/28/2012 11:58 AM
What a beautiful album.

Thanks Sarita.  I wish I had more photos of her, but she wasn't a fan of picture taking, haha.
 

Thanks Abbygirl.

I've rearranged my apartment to fill the place her cage used to be.  Zeus looooves when I rearrange, it turns into a fun game of adventure for him.  SIlly boy.

As I was rearranging and cleaning, I picked up the last handful of West fur I'll have.   She had such a beautiful soft, blue and white coat.  I saved a tiny bit, I'm going to make a charm for a bracelet with it.  The rest I took to my window, opened it wide, and let the fur go.  The wind picked it up and carried it away.  I like to think some of it will go for miles.  Some might help build a bird's nest come Spring, preparing for little babies.  I've got to let go of my girl, and let her return back to Mother Nature.  It's where we all came from, and where we all return to, someday.  I'll see her again.

Mother Nature always reminds me nothing truly dies, nothing really ends.  West isn't gone, her spirit is still here.  Her sweet little soul will never leave me.

Off to the craft store, time to make a bracelet.

Posted By Monkeybun on 02/28/2012 02:11 PM
A bracelet is a great idea!

Love the album, I'll have to make one up for my little fluffs when it is their time. Although I think monkey would disagree with the "pets don't give criticism" thing.. heh.

Haha yeah, I love it that I put that quote next to the photo she was giving me her disapproving face in. .

Got my bracelet charm curing now, it should be dry in about 24 hours or so.  It looks neat, I'll try and get pics once it's done.  Got a little tuft of her fur suspended in resin.

 

Posted By Quantum on 02/28/2012 05:01 PM
Your album is beautiful, Bunnnnnnie, both in looks and in the feelings it represents. It's a lovely memorial to a much-loved life.

Thanks Quantum.
 

It's funny the little things you miss about them.  I miss watching her eat hay.  I miss giving her snacks when Zeus gets fed.  I miss reaching into her cage and giving her kisses on the head.

I know I sound like a broken record, but I just really miss my girl.

Posted By bunnnnnnie! on 02/28/2012 06:10 PM

Posted By Quantum on 02/28/2012 05:01 PM
Your album is beautiful, Bunnnnnnie, both in looks and in the feelings it represents. It's a lovely memorial to a much-loved life.

Thanks Quantum.
 

It's funny the little things you miss about them.  I miss watching her eat hay.  I miss giving her snacks when Zeus gets fed.  I miss reaching into her cage and giving her kisses on the head.

I know I sound like a broken record, but I just really miss my girl.

Oh, I understand.  I'd make a loud noise and reflexively start for the living room to let Bean know it was all right.  Or think it was bedtime and think, "Okay, I'll get the coffee maker ready for morning and then do bunny bedtime.".  But there was no bun there.  My Mom used to say, "What never makes you laugh will never make you cry" and I think that's about right.  All we can do is love them and enjoy the time we have together and know that someday we can look back on the good things without tears.  {{Hugs}}

As I was rearranging and cleaning, I picked up the last handful of West fur I'll have.   She had such a beautiful soft, blue and white coat.  I saved a tiny bit, I'm going to make a charm for a bracelet with it.  The rest I took to my window, opened it wide, and let the fur go.  The wind picked it up and carried it away.  I like to think some of it will go for miles.  Some might help build a bird's nest come Spring, preparing for little babies.  I've got to let go of my girl, and let her return back to Mother Nature.  It's where we all came from, and where we all return to, someday.  I'll see her again.

Thanks for the kind words guys, I really appreciate it so much.  I'm trying to be happy today, as it is Zeus's birthday.  He's 4 years old today, my big boy.  Happy Birthday my furry loveable bear.

As for the bracelet, I bought an "empty" pendant, (without a stone in it, so it's just a metal little "cup" sort of), and bought some jewelry resin.  I put the little tuft of West'ts fur in the middle of the pendant, then poured the resin ontop of it.  So the fur is kind of suspended in the resin.  It'll take about 24 hours or so to dry.  I'll be sure to try and get a photo once it's done.  I got just a simple silver bracelet chain to go with it.

It'll be nice to have that tiny piece of her with me at all times.  It's so hard letting her go.  I miss my old routine, like Quantum said.  I'll hear a rustle and look over at the area where her cage was.. but then I'm reminded I would hear that rustle and check on her to make sure she wasn't struggling too much with her current bout of stasis.  It was a constant battle for her the last month or so.  She'd get better for a short while, then be sick again.  I'm glad I was able to break that cycle for her.  She'll never be sick again, and now she can eat whatever she wants.

Posted By RabbitPam on 02/29/2012 02:01 PM
bunnnnnnie!
I'm just learning about West this afternoon because I've been off the site for a week, but I am so sorry about your sad news.
I've read through the post here, and you did give her a warm and loving life so she was able to end her days in a great home. She is over the Bridge and pain free, and you probably will meet again, or she will push you near another little bunny someday that she "approves of". She knows she was loved.

The book is lovely, and your bracelet sounds like amber. What a wonderful keepsake.
Please accept my hugs to you and Zeus. {{{{{{{{{{{hugs. Binky free, sweet West}}}}}}}}}}}}

Thanks Pam.  It's been hard but I'm very slowly accepting that's she's moved on to a better place.
 

The bracelet should be done when I get home from work, I can't wait to see it.  I'll be sure to get a photo.  It'll be a really nice little memento.

Thanks for the kind words guys.  I actually ended up making the bracelet into a necklace instead, I'll be sure to share photos soon.