"They say they're going to bury me at Mamayev Hill, where a great battle was waged between Partisan freedom fighters and the onslaught of the Nazi warmachine. I just want to be burned and scattered on the coast of Alaska, where I was born. Some say if I'm burned, they'll keep me in a box; for what reason, I don't know. To keep my memory prisoner seems morbid, when I could be given to the world I spent my life protecting, and be forgotten. May the bad memories die before the good..."
Seeing this touches close to home. My mom and I always make small memorials to our dear companions, so this actually brought tears to my eyes thinking of Bridgette. We always keep our ashes, but like someone else suggested you could spread some and keep some. But being as close to Bridgette as you were in life, it's not crazy to think she still might be around =)
I'm not sure this is legal, but maybe you can wait until that day far in the future that you yourself come to pass. Then all ashes, yours and those of your animals could be spread together.
My heart breaks for you. I've lost pets as well. It hurts and it just seems like the world around you goes silent. Maybe the reason you haven't scattered the ashes has a meaning. Maybe she feels like she's closer to you too. Her tribute box is beautiful. Thank you for sharing her with us. We mourn too may god give you peace
I was so sorry to hear about Bridgette, but to lose two dear pets so close together...I can't imagine. I know I left a comment in the memorial video, but I have to comment here. I know I don't have to tell you this, but it does get better. It was only two years ago that my cat, Maggie, passed away from cancer. It used to hurt to think about her, but it doesn't anymore. Scatter or keep the ashes; either way, they're always with you. You gave them a good life, and that's what matters. *hugs*
i agree with Cloud. Not crazy at all. You'll spread her ashes when the time is right. Bridgie will tell you. Beautiful box and mementos of your dear friend. She was sweetheart alright...
Whenever I watch a video like this, it takes all of my constitution to not totally break down remembering my most loved cat. And when I do remember her, I can not stop my self. I just loved her so much, it just pains me that I miss her.
No need to scatter her if it feels wrong. I have a feeling if there's some presence of her still there, you'll get a feeling and you'll know when... But maybe she's happy enough to rest close to you.
you'll know when or if the time is right. she was so fortunate to have you & brady. thank you for sharing your kindnesses with the world. hi to all of your companions.
You aren't ready to scatter them, perhaps she isn't ready to go yet. She'll let you know when she's ready for her last ties to fly free. Not that I imagine she will ever really leave you... she knows you need her.
Don't forget, you still have that bracelet I made, too. So you can always carry her with you. :) I went and tied a bit of fluff to her statue I showed you already.
@slupine Aww that is so neat that you to put her fur on the statue! I hope she can give you some comfort too. I use to spend hours with her, literally, telling her about all of my problems and she was always a very good listener. Her solution was always to give her a neck rub and it somehow helped to make me feel better too. ;o) She always knew how to get her own way!
@ThirteenHealth All of our fur kiddos who passed away were wrapped in a warm blanket, including the Marty Man. I just bought him the blanket a few weeks ago and he really loved snuggling with it so that's the one he was cremated with. :o)
@SpiritWhiteFox2 It is a great idea... I use to call my blanket Ninny when I was little so I named my 1st dog Ninny :D It seems perfect to keep her with a Ninny... :D
I have my dog's ashes on my Living Room. She passed away last December. We have a picture of her, collar and a letter from the vet. The vet was so kind and supportive.
No don't believe you're crazy to keep Bridgie's ashes, its alright to keep them.
Even if you keep the ashes or scatter it, just remember that our passed ones will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
I'm going to miss Bridgie. She was a beautiful fox.
@tails230 Aww thanks so much, Dear! You really made me feel better about keeping the ashes. I really don't know what 'the answer' is but I'm sure it will come to me eventually.
Don't take this the wrong way, but it's probably best that you don't keep Bridgie's ashes in that box. You don't have to do it now, but it would be best if you did it soon. I've read before that if you were to keep the ashes it would only prolong the feeling of loss and you wouldn't properly begin to heal emotionally. If it helps any, you can imagine that you are setting her free to roam as she pleases. All in all, she will still be a part of you even if she has moved on. Best wishes. :3
@silversnake4133 I feel that you are right and I probably should scatter them but on the other hand it would feel like I'm losing her all over again. Although I don't talk to the ashes like I talked to her when she was here, I just feel some comfort knowing that they're still here. If that makes any sense.
@greekitaliangerman Thank you Dear! It's so hard deciding what's best to do for her or for ourself and I often wonder if I'm being selfish by keeping them?
I'd keep her ashes in the memorial box of hers with all of her fur and vet records, etc. You can always visit her again and again, and have her close and remember her always in this way. ♥Dig♥
@digsart I think that given the choice, she would choose to be close to us where she felt the safest. I think she would be pleased with her tribute box. :o)
How lovely! Might come a time, later on, when you feel a need to, but until then, I wouldn't be in any hurry to scatter Bridgie's ashes, either. =^[.]^=
@Raycheetah I think that Bridgie would be pleased with her tribute box, don't you? She was a special one and deserves something special for her final resting place too.
I'm with everyone else, I'd say you should keep the ashes. I think maybe it is her way of not wanting to go that you haven't the courage to spread them anywhere. (Besides where would you send the ashes if you did?)
There is a parallel between this and what researchers have found about ancient humans; the way that the people from so long ago have taken care of their fox companions when they have passed away.
@Cloud3002 I think of her every day and how much I miss her but I'm comforted knowing that she isn't shackled by an elderly body and is no longer in pain. Her spirit is free to fly to wherever she chooses now. :o)
@TheBlackFox666 She is always with me, I think of her every day and how much I miss her. So use to seeing her face at the fence whenever I go to feed 'them'.
Beanie... I would keep her ashes just where they are, there is nothing wrong with it, that way you can have her close. Its whatever makes you comfortable, if later on you feel you want to scatter her ashes, then do it. But I think its perfect just the way it is right now.
@mrscrafty100 Thank you SO SO much for your advice Dear, you have really helped to ease my mind! We've always lived our life around 'them' and their comfort but it's so hard to decide sometimes. I think 'the answer' will come to me in time but for now, I'll keep her close to me.
I would keep her ashes in the box, if you feel her spirit will comfort you by being closer to the family. That's what I would do, personally. I've never had the privilege to keep any of my pet's ashes so far in my life, but when I do, I will.
"They say they're going to bury me at Mamayev Hill, where a great battle was waged between Partisan freedom fighters and the onslaught of the Nazi warmachine. I just want to be burned and scattered on the coast of Alaska, where I was born. Some say if I'm burned, they'll keep me in a box; for what reason, I don't know. To keep my memory prisoner seems morbid, when I could be given to the world I spent my life protecting, and be forgotten. May the bad memories die before the good..."
RyleyAshford 7 months ago
Seeing this touches close to home. My mom and I always make small memorials to our dear companions, so this actually brought tears to my eyes thinking of Bridgette. We always keep our ashes, but like someone else suggested you could spread some and keep some. But being as close to Bridgette as you were in life, it's not crazy to think she still might be around =)
daemonvulpes 7 months ago
I'm not sure this is legal, but maybe you can wait until that day far in the future that you yourself come to pass. Then all ashes, yours and those of your animals could be spread together.
Tervicz 8 months ago
@Tervicz I'm not sure if it's legal or not either but the thought has crossed our mind. ;o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 7 months ago
I cried while watching this. She was a beautiful baby girl, and I am sorry for your loss. I understand they aren't pets but furry adopted children.
N1KL0V1N 8 months ago
My heart breaks for you. I've lost pets as well. It hurts and it just seems like the world around you goes silent. Maybe the reason you haven't scattered the ashes has a meaning. Maybe she feels like she's closer to you too. Her tribute box is beautiful. Thank you for sharing her with us. We mourn too may god give you peace
sunshyneNrainxx 8 months ago
@sunshyneNrainxx Thanks so much Dear, we really appreciate you!
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
I was so sorry to hear about Bridgette, but to lose two dear pets so close together...I can't imagine. I know I left a comment in the memorial video, but I have to comment here. I know I don't have to tell you this, but it does get better. It was only two years ago that my cat, Maggie, passed away from cancer. It used to hurt to think about her, but it doesn't anymore. Scatter or keep the ashes; either way, they're always with you. You gave them a good life, and that's what matters. *hugs*
JumbaFan 8 months ago
@JumbaFan Thanks so much for the hug, Dear! It really does mean a lot to us!
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
i agree with Cloud. Not crazy at all. You'll spread her ashes when the time is right. Bridgie will tell you. Beautiful box and mementos of your dear friend. She was sweetheart alright...
Pine
PINEPUPPY 8 months ago
Wow, you both are so talented! Both are so beautiful and I love the use of the box as a memorial box! :)
Maybe one day when you're ready you can spread SOME of her ashes and keep the rest right where they are, in her beautiful memorial box. :)
God bless you hon, I hope and pray your heart is healing more each day! ♥
Pizzazz80 8 months ago
@Pizzazz80 I've always said that Bridgie & Kevie have THE BEST fans in the world and you are living proof! Thanks so much for your comment, Dear!
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
Whenever I watch a video like this, it takes all of my constitution to not totally break down remembering my most loved cat. And when I do remember her, I can not stop my self. I just loved her so much, it just pains me that I miss her.
I can absolutely sympathize with you
Reynard13Fuchs 8 months ago
That is a nice tribute to her.
tailsjedi 8 months ago
No need to scatter her if it feels wrong. I have a feeling if there's some presence of her still there, you'll get a feeling and you'll know when... But maybe she's happy enough to rest close to you.
Threetails 8 months ago
@Threetails I can only hope that you are right but for now, I just want to keep her close to me. :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
you'll know when or if the time is right. she was so fortunate to have you & brady. thank you for sharing your kindnesses with the world. hi to all of your companions.
keep the videos coming. thanks!
MrSuzanne88 8 months ago
@MrSuzanne88 Thanks so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you! :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
You aren't ready to scatter them, perhaps she isn't ready to go yet. She'll let you know when she's ready for her last ties to fly free. Not that I imagine she will ever really leave you... she knows you need her.
Don't forget, you still have that bracelet I made, too. So you can always carry her with you. :) I went and tied a bit of fluff to her statue I showed you already.
slupine 8 months ago
@slupine Aww that is so neat that you to put her fur on the statue! I hope she can give you some comfort too. I use to spend hours with her, literally, telling her about all of my problems and she was always a very good listener. Her solution was always to give her a neck rub and it somehow helped to make me feel better too. ;o) She always knew how to get her own way!
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
I totally understand sweetie... Keeping her ashes close to you is a great idea... Hugs and kisses xoxox
ThirteenHealth 8 months ago
@ThirteenHealth Thanks so much and hugs right back at ya! :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
@SpiritWhiteFox2 She really was a sweet girl.. My baby girl would get a blanket like too rest in.. Comfortable.. :D
ThirteenHealth 8 months ago
@ThirteenHealth All of our fur kiddos who passed away were wrapped in a warm blanket, including the Marty Man. I just bought him the blanket a few weeks ago and he really loved snuggling with it so that's the one he was cremated with. :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
@SpiritWhiteFox2 It is a great idea... I use to call my blanket Ninny when I was little so I named my 1st dog Ninny :D It seems perfect to keep her with a Ninny... :D
ThirteenHealth 8 months ago
I understand how you feel.
I have my dog's ashes on my Living Room. She passed away last December. We have a picture of her, collar and a letter from the vet. The vet was so kind and supportive.
No don't believe you're crazy to keep Bridgie's ashes, its alright to keep them.
Even if you keep the ashes or scatter it, just remember that our passed ones will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
I'm going to miss Bridgie. She was a beautiful fox.
*Hug* Give Kevie a kiss for me.
tails230 8 months ago
@tails230 Aww thanks so much, Dear! You really made me feel better about keeping the ashes. I really don't know what 'the answer' is but I'm sure it will come to me eventually.
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
I'm so sorry for your loss.
lilybird33 8 months ago
Don't take this the wrong way, but it's probably best that you don't keep Bridgie's ashes in that box. You don't have to do it now, but it would be best if you did it soon. I've read before that if you were to keep the ashes it would only prolong the feeling of loss and you wouldn't properly begin to heal emotionally. If it helps any, you can imagine that you are setting her free to roam as she pleases. All in all, she will still be a part of you even if she has moved on. Best wishes. :3
silversnake4133 8 months ago
@silversnake4133 I feel that you are right and I probably should scatter them but on the other hand it would feel like I'm losing her all over again. Although I don't talk to the ashes like I talked to her when she was here, I just feel some comfort knowing that they're still here. If that makes any sense.
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
You should keep the box the way that you have it now i whouldnt scatter the ashe's the box is lovely and a good way to keep her with you! :)
greekitaliangerman 8 months ago
@greekitaliangerman Thank you Dear! It's so hard deciding what's best to do for her or for ourself and I often wonder if I'm being selfish by keeping them?
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
That is such a sweet thing to do for Bridgie.
Miyu88 8 months ago
@Miyu88 Aww thanks so much Dear, we really appreciate you! :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
How can you forget such a pretty fox? She seemed like such a sweetheart from the video's I saw. RIP Bridgie...
Miyu88 8 months ago 2
@Miyu88 She was a sweetheart who touched the lives of many. She was really something special and will never be forgotten. :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
@SpiritWhiteFox2 Mm-hm. *nods*
Miyu88 8 months ago
I'd keep her ashes in the memorial box of hers with all of her fur and vet records, etc. You can always visit her again and again, and have her close and remember her always in this way. ♥Dig♥
digsart 8 months ago
@digsart I think that given the choice, she would choose to be close to us where she felt the safest. I think she would be pleased with her tribute box. :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
How lovely! Might come a time, later on, when you feel a need to, but until then, I wouldn't be in any hurry to scatter Bridgie's ashes, either. =^[.]^=
Raycheetah 8 months ago
@Raycheetah I think that Bridgie would be pleased with her tribute box, don't you? She was a special one and deserves something special for her final resting place too.
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
@SpiritWhiteFox2 Bridgie was very special, though I suspect she'd prefer a can of grasshoppers in tribute, if she could have it. =^[.]^=
Raycheetah 8 months ago
I'm with everyone else, I'd say you should keep the ashes. I think maybe it is her way of not wanting to go that you haven't the courage to spread them anywhere. (Besides where would you send the ashes if you did?)
There is a parallel between this and what researchers have found about ancient humans; the way that the people from so long ago have taken care of their fox companions when they have passed away.
Jimfoxyboy 8 months ago
@Jimfoxyboy I just read that, a friend of Bridgie & Kevie sent us the article and I'm just blow away by it. Awesome article!
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
KEEP HER NEAR YOU!!!!
no scattering her ashes! D:
RICKROLLBLENDER 8 months ago
@RICKROLLBLENDER You really are passionate about it aren't you! I hear ya loud & clear! ;o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
It isn't crazy to feel her close to you. She is always close to you. They never leave their loved ones.
Cloud3002 8 months ago 3
@Cloud3002 I think of her every day and how much I miss her but I'm comforted knowing that she isn't shackled by an elderly body and is no longer in pain. Her spirit is free to fly to wherever she chooses now. :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
@SpiritWhiteFox2 Yes :) and I'm sure she is always there, watching over you all.
Cloud3002 8 months ago
Do whatever you feel is comfortable with you. Just keeper her close in thought and heart.
TheBlackFox666 8 months ago
@TheBlackFox666 She is always with me, I think of her every day and how much I miss her. So use to seeing her face at the fence whenever I go to feed 'them'.
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
Beanie... I would keep her ashes just where they are, there is nothing wrong with it, that way you can have her close. Its whatever makes you comfortable, if later on you feel you want to scatter her ashes, then do it. But I think its perfect just the way it is right now.
xoxo
mrscrafty100 8 months ago 2
@mrscrafty100 Thank you SO SO much for your advice Dear, you have really helped to ease my mind! We've always lived our life around 'them' and their comfort but it's so hard to decide sometimes. I think 'the answer' will come to me in time but for now, I'll keep her close to me.
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
I would keep her ashes in the box, if you feel her spirit will comfort you by being closer to the family. That's what I would do, personally. I've never had the privilege to keep any of my pet's ashes so far in my life, but when I do, I will.
RancidHeart 8 months ago
@RancidHeart They really do! Just knowing that she's still here and I know that she will always be with us is very comforting! :o)
SpiritWhiteFox2 8 months ago
awww.
halloweenfan92 8 months ago
I too would want to keep the ashes
CidSilverWing 8 months ago 2