Ask Your Pet

Dear Linda,

Ginger started out by saying that she’s in a wonderful place where she feels very nurtured and loved. She wants you to stop beating yourself up and says there is nothing to forgive. She said everything happens in its own time and for a reason. She didn’t like being in the hospital and chose to leave her body so she wouldn’t have to stay there or keep going back there. It was her choice and was right for her, and she doesn’t want you to feel bad about it or be upset. She wants you to focus on yourself and Muffin and not worry about her. She says she won’t be far from you and will be watching over you both.

Ginger explained that she stopped eating because she had trouble smelling her food and her tummy was uncomfortable. She just didn’t feel well and eating made it worse. She had no desire to eat anymore. She’s sorry about that.

Ginger also said that you second-guess yourself too much and need to stop this. Everything is okay. She thinks you’re getting run down and wants you to make sure you’re getting enough iron and protein and good quality sleep. She’s also worried about your lower back, as if it’s either bothering you or is vulnerable to injury.

Ginger said she visits Muffin and can communicate with her. She wants you to know that Muffin is allergic to dust. She also feels that Muffin is vulnerable to running outside and getting hurt right now and in the near future, and asks you to keep her safe. Muffin is still adjusting to her not being there, so please give her extra attention and love, even though Muffin sometimes wants to be left alone. The one thing she feels bad about is not being there to protect her baby.

Ginger wants you to know that she "accepts you the way you accepted her". She says she wasn’t perfect and no one is and that’s alright. You did your best for her and were a good mom. She knows you love her and she loves you very much.

I hope this is of some comfort and am very sorry for your loss.

Many Blessings,

Jennifer Dickman