XP: I think the time has come :,) (long)

QuigleyCat1 · November 2014

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Hello my beautiful friends. I want to apologize because I've been extremely absent on the boards lately and it's not because I'm too busy or because I don't care. It's because I've been trying to get up the courage to finally say goodbye. :,) This is very hard for me. TTCAL, TTCAL+6, PgAL, and my month boards have all been a part of me for the past three years and somewhat of a "home" to me. I don't take saying goodbye lightly. I have been given courage, strength, love, laughs and most importantly, support from all of you. I can only hope that I've given a sliver of that back to you all. There isn't a day that has gone by that I don't stop and remember what you all did for me with the Sunshine Mission. We all still use things purchased with the gift cards and so forth. I still look through all of my cards and trinkets from time to time that I keep in a special box along with Liam's hand and footprints. As you know, he will be remembered for our lifetime.

As for my husband and I...we are okay and settled with the fact of no more TTC. He knows that if it ever crosses his mind that he has promised to have that conversation. I think (at least for me) many moms keep that door open if but for the tiniest bit. I do not expect our minds to change and in fact I am very much alright with continuing our lives just as we are. In the last several months I've felt myself let go of the expectation. It no longer rules my life. It is something that I will never forget yearning for. It will always be a part of me. It'll always be my "what if". But if that's my ONLY "what if", then I think I may be in for a very sad future. I don't want to be sad forever. I want to enjoy my little family and all of my friends with no regrets. I have to! And what's more is that I WANT to enjoy it! Just a few weeks ago we adopted a retired racing greyhound. Her name is Punzie and, along with my DH, DS and Biscuit, has brought me so much joy. She is not a replacement for anyone or anything, but instead she is a focus for us and a very bright spot in our lives. I told my husband that I felt the need to rescue something, anything because I couldn't save Liam. Punzie provided me that opportunity. She's so sweet and we love her so much. So our family is complete with humans and non-humans! And we step forward to what our future holds for us.....

As for those of you who have ever supported me I can never repay you. Your words and actions have shown me what life is about. It's about being there for those who are in need. I promise to pay this forward in whatever ways that I can. I don't know how to hit the Post Discussion button to finalize these thoughts. I know that I'll check in from time to time and chime in, but I wanted to say a proper goodbye because this is no longer where I "belong". I owed it to you all to gather the courage for this post. I've come so very far from when we lost Liam, and it is largely due to these boards. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! There were even some of you that went above and beyond...you know who you are...and I love you. Now I'm crying so I think that's my signal to hit the Post Discussion button.

You are all in my constant prayers for whatever life is holding for you.

Always on my mind, forever in my heart you all will be..........

PinkCamino · November 2014

So many hugs Quig. FX for peace moving forward.

megrae12 · November 2014

Oh, Quig. So many ((Hugs)) and so much love. I am tearing up reading this. I am so happy you have found peace with this decision. I know you did not reach it lightly. I will be thinking about you and know I am here if you ever need anything.

MrsKush1014 · November 2014

Quigley, your post brought tears to my eyes. I wish you all the best moving forward. {{hugs}}

QuigleyCat1 · November 2014

PinkCamino said:

So many hugs Quig. FX for peace moving forward.

Thank you for all of your love and support, PC. So much love to you my friend. :,)

jms627 · November 2014

Wishing you all the best moving forward!

rmpar29 · November 2014

Hey honey, I've thought of you from time to time and wondered how you were. I'm glad that you've found some peace in recent months and that you, and your family, are ready to move on. Sounds like your new furbaby is exactly what you all needed. Many ((((HUGS)))) coming your way and I wish you all the best for the future.

blackbird818 · November 2014

Oh sweet, Quig. (((Hugs)))) I am crying reading this, but I understand. I wish nothing but the best for you & your entire family. Sending you love & peace for no regrets!! We will miss you. xo

MrsPhD83 · November 2014

Wishing you luck and peace moving forward. ((Hugs)) You will be missed!

PinkCamino · November 2014

QuigleyCat1 said:

PinkCamino said:

So many hugs Quig. FX for peace moving forward.

Thank you for all of your love and support, PC. So much love to you my friend. :,)

So much love for you lady. Find me on FB okay?

Rachaeleigh · November 2014

Many, many (((hugs))) @QuigleyCat1‌

LizBlue · November 2014

Sending lots of love and lots of hugs. I get it and i'm always here if you need to talk. xo

meredithcarole · November 2014

Quigley, your post brought tears to my eyes. I am sad to see you leave our community, you have given so much support and knowledge, but I am happy that you have made a decision that you are at peace with. I think your adoption of Punzie is a fantastic way to channel your love and energy. Moving forward does allow you other experiences and you have a wonderful family to have those experiences with. I wish you light and peace as you move on. Thank you so much for all you have done for those who came here after you. (((Hugs)))

ImJessesGirl · November 2014

I know you will be greatly missed around here, but I am so proud of you for making your own decision. I wish nothing but the best for you in all life holds for you!

alm288 · November 2014

That was certainly not an easy decision to make. Wishing you the best of luck moving forward. (((Hugs)))

bunnybun4 · November 2014

So many hugs. I wish you and your family the best.

uromys · November 2014

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Enjoy your family to the fullest! Wishing you nothing but the best for the future.

eliida · November 2014

Thank you for your support. I wish you and your family the very best. ((Hugs))

PS- Greyhounds rule.

buggirl72 · November 2014

Quigley, you are such a beautiful, amazing person and I will miss your presence on this board. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and, more importantly, thank you for sharing Liam with us.

I think of him often and I am sure I am not the only one that remembers your little boy.

Enjoy every moment of every day with your family. XO

gscoville · November 2014

Oh honey, having recently come to this crossroads myself, I can totally relate to your hesitation to hit that 'post' button and share this difficult but necessary step along your path. All my love and (((((hugs))))) to you and I wish only the best for you and your beautiful family! >:D<

QuigleyCat1 · November 2014

gscoville said:

Oh honey, having recently come to this crossroads myself, I can totally relate to your hesitation to hit that 'post' button and share this difficult but necessary step along your path. All my love and (((((hugs))))) to you and I wish only the best for you and your beautiful family! >:D<

I'm just seeing your siggy now. I'm so sorry that you've come to this end as well. I see that it is still extremely fresh for you. Sending you so many hugs, sweetheart. I hope that as days go by you'll find more peace with this hard decision. Please feel free to PM me here because I would still check in from time to time. Keeping you in my thoughts *hugs*

LittleMrsW · November 2014

((Hugs)) quig. You will definitley be missed around here. I'm so happy that you have found peace and wish you nothing but happiness.

Nikolie93 · November 2014

I am always so sorry to hear when these types of decisions are made. It's such a difficult one and I wish you all the best in moving forward. I am having similiar thoughts so even though I have't been around long and I do not know you, your post touched me. *hugs*

rslh10 · November 2014

Big ((hugs)) Wishing you the best.

jjbmstinco · November 2014

Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are truly an inspiration. I am wishing you the best as you move forward.

You will be missed.

ellebelle2384 · November 2014

Big huge hugs. You have been so supportive and you will be missed, but you are making a wonderful conscious decision. I hope that you continue to find joy and peace in your little family and your new rescue. Please take care of yourself. (hugs)

sunflwra · November 2014

Big, big hugs to you and your family. I can absolutely understand being ready to live in the positive and enjoy your life and family but also the painful decisions that have to be made to get there. Wishing you so much happiness- you will be missed.

EKGibs · November 2014

(((((Huge Hugs)))))) I'm so excited for you about adopting Punzie! I hate to see you leave but completely understand. More ((((Hugs))))))

CheesyPeas · November 2014

Quigley, sending you tons of hugs and my love. I'm sure you don't remember me since I've had a screen name change after you lost Liam but I have thought of you a lot and cried many years for your sweet boy. I'm so glad you are at peace with your decision to leave TTC in the past and wish you and your family great happiness in the future.

Km380 · November 2014

Lots of love and hugs to you and your family. Your story brought me to tears. I'm sorry your journey has brouht you here but am glad you are at peace with it, and that you got your rescue. I hope the future holds peace and happiness for your family

stephy1221 · November 2014

Hugs and good luck to you on your journey.

lycih · November 2014

all the best to you ((hugs))

skategirl128 · November 2014

Big huge hugs! Wishing you and your family all the best! More hugs and love sent your way!

MyFirstRaspberry · November 2014

I wish you and your family peace and love moving forward.

P.S. - I love my adopted retired racing greyhound. They are the sweetest, quietest and calmest dogs I've known.

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