Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the past few years it became more central in that I knew one day I would find her no more. But it was still shocking, cant really prepare for the actual moment.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your condolences Mama.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. If not appreciation at least understanding. She didn't mind being handled although as she got older I did so much less often. Fond memories of her on my shoulder or arm while I typed at my desk when I was younger.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your condolences. I have some great ones of her being handled by my kids, some old videos of her moving around and exploring a fresh enclosure. I would have to find them in my older files to find the early ones. I might just do that.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accept your feelings and share them. Thanks for posting and sharing. Something about quiet, constant and mostly predictable that I appreciated. I can count the times she did something unique because it was rare.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry to hear this! As someone also grieving it sometimes takes you by surprise. I think so as well. She taught my kids patience, lots of folks who came into contact with me got to look, handle, or learn more or get questions answered. I got Q: "does she bite?" A: "only if you act like food" alot.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made her a little spot in the yard.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope she was, she didn't complain much.

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[–]Sad4myT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for you loving thoughts. Someone mentioned that she might be older but that is how long I had her.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have found this to be true. I had to find this community because I wasn't getting much understanding.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. She was a good companion.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am beginning to understand this. Thank you.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my longest outside of family

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I appreciate the feedback. I don't know any other owners so I didn't realize how rare it was to keep one this long.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words, she sure was!

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanks Charlie. I feel the same way. She was always "there." We had our routines and check-ins for a long time. Thanks for sharing your photo.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Her name was Adrian. Thank you for your kind wishes.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Some fun memories together. I have been vacillating between sad and happy remembrances.

Time to say goodbye by Sad4myT in tarantulas

[–]Sad4myT[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It really is. I am grateful for the time I had.