K&K, 

My deepest sympathies to you - I just checked this thread.... I am just so sorry for your loss.  Kokanee was a gorgeous bun and we are all so lucky to have had you share her stories with us.  I thought this might being you some joy through your sadness....

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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The pictures are so beautiful! I love the one with her paw to her lips..."I haz a secrets!"
I also remember the one of her in her pen when you caught her in a yawn. "EEEEKKK!" My daughter and I think of that all the time.
We are grieving with you. She is at rest and peace now. How wonderful that you were able to bury her at your parent's house. I have many furry friends in our yard here, and will never let go of this house for that very reason.

"Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not here, I did not die." (don't remember who's quote that is)

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." Richard Adams~Watership Down

"Then he breathed upon me and took away the trembling from my limbs and caused me to stand upon my feet. And after that, he said not much, but that we should meet again, and I must go further up and further in. Then he turned about in a storm and flurry of gold and was gone suddenly." C.S. Lewis~The Last Battle

I joined binkybunny not too long ago.. My miss bazy may passed on about two weeks ago and i do know how heartbroken you are!!!!!  No one can  make you feel better,,just time and knowing what a perfect life you gave her.  Also, i was shocked being new here, how many people wrote such nice things to me  and that also helped me alot.  I actually printed out the responses and read them over and over.  I know that sounds weird, but i did what ever it took to feel better.

Please feel better!!

marylee

K&K, I do not know you and I haven't been part of this forum long. But I know how you feel. I lost several beloved friends and it has always been very hard... I remember when I lost my beautiful Olivia, a dog I simply adored... I couldn't stop crying... even to this day tears roll down my face when I remember her... At that time I came across this quote that helped me cope with such grief. I thought I'd share it with you:

'Don't be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before we can meet again, and after a moment or lifetime, meeting again is certain for those who are friends.'

I hope it helps... I always remember that. I'm sure my sweet Olivia is already showing your beautiful Kokanee around... ((((((hugs)))))

Oh you guys are making me cry with these beautiful poems!  Thanks for sharing them.

It was definitely her... telling you she's just fine, and forever with you!

Some pics because I'm teary and can't resist...

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K&K those pictures tell it all. A sweet memorial.

For a second when I read the thread title posted here just now, I had a major stress reaction! Then I caught my breath and remembered. I became a member on the forum shortly before she died so I didn't get to know of her day to day antics while she was still around. I just re-read back over the thread and can understand why you are teary! She was a stunner! Even though it's only been four months I hope the pain has lessened and the buns that have entered your life since have help in the healing. Ok my heartbeat it returning to normal now.

I can' t read these poems with out crying.  Kokanee was the dutch bunny?  Awe.   It hurts when they are gone. My sympathies.