@jamespayne8781 yep. We have had 9 GSD'S, originally a cockapoo terrier and GSD, but when one would die we would get another to help the remaining one. Not always right away, but the majority of the last 40+ years it has been a 2 dog household.
Don't let anyone tell you how long to grieve, take all the time you need. To most of us is a pet is not just a pet but a family member. It's been almost 4 yrs since I lost my little man, he was almost 14 and I still miss him and it still hurts today he was like my third child. Much love to you all.
My friends, grief doesn’t have a time table. There will be times down the road that waves of missing him will wash over you. I truly believe it is a way of honoring the fact that he, while gone physically. Is still with you in your hearts.
Your property is just so gorgeous. The home and barns with the mountain as a backdrop just beautiful! Kenji will forever be in hearts! It’s okay to still be so raw and have these emotional times! What a beautiful tribute to him!
Give yourself grace…you won’t ever get over it because he was such an important part of your family. Fur babies give us such unconditional love! What a beautiful tribute to him. Give it a little time and then think about another dog not to take his place but rather to expand your love even more. Every family needs fur babies that come into the house❤
I am so grateful to see how you are honoring Kenji, as a dog lover myself and having had countless animals in my lifetime, it makes my heart happy to see this. I have a plot here on my land and all my dogs are together, and yes I visit and says hi to all of them. You will always love and remember such a wonderful dog. I loved seeing him in all the videos and will also miss him also. Cry when you need to, it shows your love for him. The garage floor turned out fabulous!! So glad you did something you really wanted for your forever home, as that was the reason you built that home, was to have things the way you always dreamed of. Stay strong and remember you are all in my prayers and I am thinking of you too. God Bless all of you. May I suggest putting a rock on Eli's head to slow down his growth!! He is growing up so fast. Take care of yourselves and looking forward to seeing all the progress in the next video. Love to all of you
I would suggest moving forward, as you stated at the end, rather than moving on. You're taking him with you, but life does have to keep moving forward. I'd also like to suggest that you're going to get through this instead of get over it. I don't think we should really ever want to get over a loss, but we must get through it. Little steps, breath by breath, moment by moment, day by day. The background song you picked while working on Kenji's box was perfect, absolutely perfect. Another beautiful video. I so appreciate your videos. You are gifted, and these are gifts you share with us. Thank you!
Agree. Never get over. My regret with some of my losses…is they were buried where I no longer live. When my daughter lost her beloved Rottie, my mom had him cremated. My daughter lost her brief battle with brain cancer 3 years later. Currently they reside side by side here with me. My daughter was 54 and her Rottie not quite 12. He had bone cancer in a front leg. It was opted not to try amputation because of his age and he was overweight because of a thyroid problem. They both got kicked when down. When the time comes they will both be together. We just learn to live with them in our hearts. Tears flow whenever.. like watching this for Kenji. Hugs. ❤️💔❤️💔🙏🙏
@@jerrilynhenson9024 I'd like to suggest some different phrasing here as well. I don't believe that your daughter lost her battle with cancer. I believe her battle ended, but I don't think she lost and cancer won. I believe she fought as well as she could for as long as she could, and then it was time for the battle to be over, so it ended. As far as where physical remains are buried, I used to think this was important, but I've changed my thinking there. The actual resting place of our passed loved ones is in our hearts and minds. I think we like to have a physical place to return to, but if the actual place isn't conveniently accessible, I think we can create a physical place of memorial that honors who they were and what they meant to us. I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter, and I'm glad you have a close place to visit to honor her.
@@bowed305 thank you for your thoughts. We don’t know how long she had it. Summer of 2015 she fell asleep at the wheel and went into a median that had a grove of trees and lost her entire left arm. She dealt with that really well. She encouraged kids to ask her questions. She had her arm out the window. She strongly suggested not to do that. Little more than a year later it was almost like she had a stroke or seizure and it affected her speech. So the accident was July 2015. The brain thing was October 2016. In November they discovered a tumor. In December they did a biopsy. Decided surgery wasn’t possible. End of January they did radiation with chemo pills. It killed a small tumor on one side of her brain. It killed the center of the larger tumor. But not the outer edges. They did nothing more. She passed in July 2017. They said it was rare and aggressive. When I’m ready she will be buried in the same grave with my mom who passed in February 2020 at 95. If I go before then, her spot with her grandparents is paid for. And the urn for burial. Right now her box is in a special box that looks like a pirate treasure chest made by her sister. We did that for a memorial then found she couldn’t be buried in it. Again, thank you for your words. Means a lot.
Lost my Boomer last June in a tragic and sudden health issue, and somehow, 13 days later my new puppy Gru somehow ended up coming home with us! We say that Boomer knew we needed Gru! My sympathies are with you and the family! RIP Kenji
What a beautiful way to remember Kenji! Flowers that keep blooming. Love the garage flooring! Y’all have done it again and built another beautiful home! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Kenji’s presence, which has always been greater than his physical being, will forever linger over your property. His patient and adoring face is everywhere, watching over each one of you, likely wondering if you notice his supervision skills now. 😊❤🤗
Love the box and plaque you did for Kenji. That is such a precious way to honor his memory. Give yourselves time, you will find that even years later it will still bring tears to your eyes. I had a precious German Shepherd puppy that we lost and I can still look at her picture and bring tears to my eyes.
Wanted to also add that the garage & apartment is looking so wonderful! So much excellent work in it all!! Your wood choices are awesome also! And that floor in the garage is like something I've never seen!..Wow!!❤ It was so incredible watching those guys perform their large work of gorgeous Art!!👏🥰👏💖
Another beautiful tribute to Kenji. And that garage! Good job Jeremy! It’s stunning! The video of Eli at the end was so awesome. He’s such an amazing boy, and growing up so fast! ❤❤❤
Such a wonderful tribute for Ken, gone but never forgotten. Dang that garage floor looks awesome & laughed when Melissa said Jeremy was right, the look on his face...
The memorial for your beloved Kenji is beautiful ❤ The work done on Gabby has transformed the look of the interior! So exciting when this stage of a build starts. Now each project done gets you closer to the finished design. The garage floor is beautiful and now you can finally build the steps to the apartment 😊 Yay!
That is a beautiful headstone for Kenji. It's been almost six weeks since My Marshmallow passed away and I still look for him everyday. Love and God Bless 🤗😘💖🙏
A beautiful memorial to Kenji. The garage floor looks awesome and the memorial you made for your sweet pet is just beautiful and the flowers will look lovely om this location.
Missing their presence is one of the hardest things when you loose a pet. Expecting to see them at a certain time or place as usual is always very hard for me. Takes a long time to get past that but it does eventually lessen. You've made a beautiful memorial place for him. Love and prayers to you all.❤🙏🙏
Even though Kenji is physically gone he’s left a little bit of his unique personality and charm in your hearts!! A great addition of the special spot for him will always be a connection between you and his memory: Gabby is really coming together have a Super Saturday weekend building the addition! Souza Family Melissa, Jeremy, Nevaeh, Kimani, Keira, and Eli🥰😎🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🙏🏻
Good afternoon from Portugal, I Watch your vídeos every week! Kenji will forever be remembered and the place you give him in your orchard is very nice, you can always pay him a visit and evoque good memories. Gabby is doing great and I love to see how Eli had so much fun! See you next week.
I watched your video for Kenji while I was at work. When I came home, I discovered my own dog, Midnight, had passed away. I hope Kenji and Midnight are getting a chance to meet and play with each other in the great beyond. 😢
You, will always remember, even after the next dog dies. They are good for our hearts.💕 I enjoy your family stories and homestead. You have built a dream place and admire your work ethic. Sorry children get ill, but always like your toy drives.
I think the painting on Gabby and the floor sealant on Gabby is the first complete jobs that you hired out. I'm glad you were able to have that done and that you like it.
I just lost my 15 year old Yorkshire terrier. He was my best friend and I’m alone. I did add a 2 year old last year as a rescue. It’s good because the older yorkie taught the young one so much. I’m glad I’m not totally alone. We are both grieving now as you are. He was definitely family as kenji was for you. Be blessed you have accomplished so much. Be watching you for years. ❤😢❤❤❤
It is rather difficult to _not_ see Kenji in your videos. He was a very special being. Your monument for him is so very apropos! I lost a feline family member last year and it is disruptive to not have something to bury. She had a terminal disease so she didn't go far. I hope her end was warm and comfortable.
What a beautiful resting place for Kenji! Yep, I cried when Jeremy placed his plaque. Goodness, it took us a year before we could even think about getting another dog, so grieve as long as you need. The garage floor looks amazing and GABBY is really coming together!
Alway's strive to do something right the first time, who wants to do a thing multiple times because of laziness or being uninformed... Look's great!! Thank you for sharing your life's journey, including the sad times... Kenji was a wonderful dog, you can feel peace knowing his great big personality and soul was with you for so many years.
What a beautiful way to honor Kenji's memory and the headstone made me tear up it was so beautiful! Adding the flowers will make his memory live on!! Hugs to all 💕
Awesome visit..tight work on the memorial for Kenji!!! Paint is amazing.... Cabinets gonna be stellar!!!! And the garage floor 🤌 PERFECTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C ya on the next video! 👍🐺🧙♂️🤙
I still remember my first dogs and losing them when I was 8 and I'm nearly 72. It's amazing your emotional strength to carry on within 48 hours of losing your canine soulmate Kenji. My heart surrounds your family with love for your loss. Blessings Furrever ❤
Kenji will always be in your hearts and I pray that all the wonderful years you had with him will somehow comfort you in this difficult time. He no longer is in pain and I know that he will greet you one day when you also move into that realm to meet your glorious Savior!! Love you all soooooo much! You are such a blessing to this old lady. I look forward every week to your videos and the podcast. Beautiful memorial to such a faithful friend and companion.
Thank You! I would like to express my appreciation for including us in the process. I very much like the planter idea; it's a great family project to remember a loved one.
❤Kenji❤ Mutton busting, go Eli! Garage looks spectacular! We lost all 3 of our geriatric dogs last year and I still expect to see them when I open the door or when I look in certain areas they spent time. I can still cry at the drop of a hat but they are thankful tears for all the happiness they brought to our family.
Kenji memories will be in everyone's heart forever. Here I am setting here watching you with tears in eyes remembering Kenji always in the middle of your projects. 😢 4 years ago our cat went to heaven of natural cause he was about 21 years and until this days I still miss him so I understand how you all feels.
My deepest condolences for your family on the loss of your family member, people say that there just animals but after a while they become a part of your family. May Kenji rest in peace at your forever home
Oh guys, my heart still breaks for you. What a beautiful fitting tribute for Kenji. ❤ I’m so looking forward the next instalments on “Gabby” she is starting to look sweet. Lots of love from uk 🇬🇧😘😘😘
Oh girl! Just accept the fact that it's gonna hurt for a while. When I lost my boy, I couldn't even talk about him without crying for a full year. But I absolutely LOVE the flower box for him. I'm totally doing that in my garden now! And it makes for a great pollinator patch. ❤
Love the way you have honored Kenji. Beautiful memorial❤ Our almost 13 yr old St Bernard passed away over 9 years ago and we still have those moments. Dogs are such a special gift to our lives. It will get easier and it takes the time it takes. Sending much love to you all. PS love the garage floor!
Kenji was so blessed having you guys as his family. I'm sure y'all feel just as blessed. My son lost his dog he'd had since he was 17 and Balou was 17 when he passed. My son was a husband and father by then but still cried like a Lil boy. I cried with him. Bless you guys for giving him such a wonderful loving life.
What a wonderful and perpetual memorial to Kenji. I love the flower box idea that beautifies his grave and was/is a family project that keeps your amazing companion in your thoughts moving forward. You guys are so imaginative and clever. Love your family oriented channel. I am a fan for life!
Grieving is tough, waves will come when you least expect it. Just ride through it. Something is being delivered today for Kenji resting place or wherever you feel you want to place it. I love Eli is living his dream of being a cowboy to the fullest. Gabby is turning out fantastic, love the floor.
What a really cool flower box you made for Kanji. His memorial plack is so nice. ❤ It all helps saying good bye & hello to his memories that made made you laugh & love him. 😊 It is amazing how much we can love our fur family member & surprise us, when they pass away, how much it hurts. Greif is because we loved them & they loved us unconditionally ❤ Grief takes time because it's a deep pain 💔 to our hearts & souls. We who watch your videos every Saturday have to enjoy his involvement in Supervising your builds & hanging out with the kids. We all are grieving with you but feeling your loss❤. Your garage floor looks really nice. 😊
Sorry for the loss of Kenji. It really is hard to loose a furbaby. We lost both a dog & cat that was family to us. It takes time & grieve however long you need to. Just know time will make it better. ❤❤ We did our garage like this 7 yrs ago, even up the sides. We love it! We have the flakes, but we also had them to put beads in the top coat so it wouldn’t be slick. It’s still slick. Just a little when it rains & we walk from the driveway into the garage. It’s really slick, I mean really slick when we have snow on our shoes & hit that garage floor. Now we have a strip of indoor/outdoor carpet we lay down at the entrance before we go to shovel the snow. This way, we have something to step on, when we come back in. We can shake off the snow & get out of the snow shoes or sneakers once inside. Just be careful. They say it’s not slick, but it is. 😳😬
That was so touching.. had tears through this whole video.💔😪 Grieving with all of you, & missing your dear dog along with you all. The memorial place for Kenji is so special.. loved that headstone, & the flowers will be beautiful. 💐It's wonderful that you did this together. I'm sorry for the sadness you feel, & missing Kenji each day & night. My heart goes out to all of you. ❤💓 Each day I miss all of the fur family members we had over my 70+ decades of life. Each one has been a very best friend to me. But, like you said, I believe we'll see them again, & will be with them forever...so comforting. Thinking of you & many prayers for comfort for you all.🙏💓🙏💕🙏💞🙏💖🐕
He’ll always be remembered by y’all, he’s a free spirit now, he can go anywhere he wants, journey on Kenji ❤! Love the garage floor and the paint job is a beautiful end to drywall, it’s lovely and now the final touches to enhance the bones of the new building, your love for each other will make it a home extension ❤.
I love the fact you gave him a garden. He in no longer just a part of your family, but he is part of the circle of life in your property. He will be part of every flower and leaf in your garden
So sorry for the passing of kenji. We have in our family had the lose of several wonderful pets. And they do become family members. I seen something on Facebook this morning that reminded me of a time I experienced after the lose of my husband. My son-in-law was stationed in Leavenworth, Kansas Went to stay with them in my healing process. I did not know her and the grandkids had been going out to a ranch and riding horses. love watching them. When I was their age we had horses too. Wonderful life. My point is I remember the the hot summer. And the big fans that they had in the barn for the horses. You probably already thought of them or have them. But they are predicting a very hot summer. You were on my mind very early this morning. You family means a great deal to me. God bless.😊
❤What a beautiful way to celebrate Kenji’s life with flowers! I’m sure that flower box with be overflowing in no time!🙌🏽🎶🙏🏼 I know He’s looking down from Heaven feeling all your love flowing upward!! May God continue to comfort you all!🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼❤️
One of the hardest things has been the loss of my 4 babies over the years! I had them since puppies they all crossed over the rainbow 🌈 bridge & they will be there to greet me one day as my deceased Loved ones will be too! I waited yrs to get another pup because I didn’t know if I could go thru another loss 😢I now have a lil 5 pd Biewer Terrier that I adore that is 1 yr 3 months now. I am sending you Prayers beautiful family 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
Ohh sweetie I feel you been 2 weeks since we laid our poor Rosco to rest ever day I look for him I feel him here … ugh now I’m crying again . Every day few times a day I cry . GODBLESS you all it’s so so hard . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love what you did with Kenji’s resting spot. We have a garden as well for all our pups, so they are together. They are always her around us. Kenji was a great addition to your family. Grieving takes time…..❤️🐶
I love the tribute you built for Kenji, he deserves a special resting place at his home near his loving family. ❤ I’m impressed with all the local tradesmen that have worked on your home and now Gaby, they are so friendly, helpful, skilled and professional. Such nice people in Idaho, reminds me of the friendly good hearted people here in the Midwest where I live.
Wow! Gabby looks amazing and I'm so happy that Jeremy got his garage floor, looks great!! Seeing Eli at the end did put a big smile on my face! I know this is part of life, and I've said this multiple times. I love this family, y'all give me hope! Your honoring of Kenji is beyond measure! I know he will never be forgotten and is missed terribly. I honestly am not trying to make anything about myself.... but I'm not ok...😭 Mr Kenji you gave more happiness than most will ever know! You will live on in the heart of so many! I hope you're chasing deer in heaven my friend! ❤
The hardest I have ever cried is when I had to let my beautiful Sheba Grace go. I had the privilege of trying to contain her for 11 years and in return, she gave me everything a puppy can. She passed away 7 years ago and I just got a new dog last year.
Gabby looks FANTASTIC!!! It's Huge ❤!!! Loving the ceiling Melissa, great decision!!! Jeremy the garage floor is AMAZING!!! Best decision ever having it done, especially when explained about it breathing with your extreme weather changes and how the roads salt won't eat away at it!!! BRAVO YOU TWO 💙💜✨!!! Kenji is ALWAYS with you and he's peacefully resting looking down on His stunning Homestead and His Family. We All Loved Him Very Much 💖💙☀️, Peace 🕊️ Be With You Kenj 😘!!! The end of your video couldn't have been more PERFECT 🤠🩵, your little Cowboy riding hard 👏👏👏, EXCELLENT!!! Western Upstate NY Here ❤🌷🩷 Happy Spring And New Beginnings 💚🙌💛.
The tears just started flowing as soon as they started talking about him. Poor pup. So sorry it was his time, but he was such a good boy, good company to the kids. It’s so tough. I still feel the same way about our beloved dog and cat, which we had for 15 and 18 years. The garage looks awesome. My son has that and he loves it. Such a nice touch…
LOOKING GREAT YOUR HOME,,, GLAD YOUR DOING BETTER .. WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR FAMILY ... , YOUR VOICE AND THE MUSIC AND THE KIDS HELPING TO MAKE THE BOX ,,, AND KENJI'S STONE.... IS MAKING ME CRY....THE FLOOR LOOKS LIKE MY SCHOOL ROOM FLOORS IN THE 70S GREAT!!!! THX.
Perfect resting place for Kenji . And it will look beautiful with all the flowers, veggies & trees around him. I think he will be very happy in his new spot. 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
We had the same feeling when we lost our chow chow. Lots of little moments like when the mailman drove up to the house I would run out to hold our boy and I ran out when I saw the mailman but I forgot our Winston was not there. I grabbed the package and ran inside and cried 😭😭 or I would walk out to the orchard and turn around expecting to see our buddy and he wasn’t there. Or waiting for him to bark at a certain time so we would let him inside but never a bark. There is this bird that sounds like our dog when he whimpers. Odd I know but we hear this bird and we think it’s buddy boy but then we remember he not here. 😢 those little moment happened for about a month no joke. But then we moved and now it’s just the memories. But life goes on and we just remember the good times we had with Winston. It will get easier I promise.
I lost my little dog the end of December and I know just how you feel. I am getting a new little one the end of this week. Can't wait to give another rescue dog a great life!! Thinking of you all with love ❤
Definitely a nice looking floor finish! As for losing, and grieving Kenji... My mom has told me for years, that you will never run out of love to give to dogs. Took me over five years. Didn't think I would ever get another dog, but because of my mental health issues, thought that getting another dog for emotional support would help. Adopted a 5 year old female GSD. Getting this breed with minimal dog experience (one dog. 30 lb terrier mix) probably wasn't the best decision I've ever made, even though I made sure to become as knowledgeable as I could, when I got my first dog. My Lucy turned out to be a very fearful, and reactive girl. Humane society listed her as "dog tested". This was my main criteria for a new dog. Long story short, because of her fearfulness, she is very dog aggressive. It's been a lot of work, and there was one incident that pretty much destroyed my confidence. Dogs with behavioral issues are extremely challenging, and I was not prepared for this. Have taken her as far as I can, with my training experience. Time for help from an experienced trainer. Despite all of this, it never entered my mind to return her. She was at the shelter for a couple months, so I literally ripped her away from what she was comfortable with. She will never go through that again, no matter what. I've always believed that everything happens for a reason...
What a beautiful tribute garden for Kenji. Jeremy, that Croc Coatings flooring is the best decision you have made. I have that same flooring in my shop and love it. Just yesterday I had an oil spill on it and it just wiped up without issue, no residue. Loved seeing Eli and his mutton busting rides.
Love the ending with Eli hopping right on and riding it out… what a great metaphor to your current grief. Grief can be a rough ride but if you embrace it like Eli saddling up, in the end it’s gonna be alright.
Remember getting another dog doesn’t replace Kenji. It gives another dog the opportunity to be loved by a fabulous family.
Very well said.😊
AMEN!
And helps alot
Of course dogs are pack animals so you need at least two. Or six.
@jamespayne8781 yep. We have had 9 GSD'S, originally a cockapoo terrier and GSD, but when one would die we would get another to help the remaining one. Not always right away, but the majority of the last 40+ years it has been a 2 dog household.
Don't let anyone tell you how long to grieve, take all the time you need. To most of us is a pet is not just a pet but a family member. It's been almost 4 yrs since I lost my little man, he was almost 14 and I still miss him and it still hurts today he was like my third child. Much love to you all.
I lost my little guy 3 1/2 years ago. I still cry for him all the time. Got a new dog a year ago. I love her deeply but still miss my little guy.
My friends, grief doesn’t have a time table. There will be times down the road that waves of missing him will wash over you. I truly believe it is a way of honoring the fact that he, while gone physically. Is still with you in your hearts.
Three years later and I still grieve for my beloved Jack.
Absolutely.....❤
I love what you said and thank you for being so kind to this family.
It's okay to grieve Kenji's passing, he left his little paw prints on your heart.
Little?
So sorry
Your property is just so gorgeous. The home and barns with the mountain as a backdrop just beautiful!
Kenji will forever be in hearts! It’s okay to still be so raw and have these emotional times! What a beautiful tribute to him!
Give yourself grace…you won’t ever get over it because he was such an important part of your family. Fur babies give us such unconditional love! What a beautiful tribute to him. Give it a little time and then think about another dog not to take his place but rather to expand your love even more. Every family needs fur babies that come into the house❤
This just makes my Saturday morning coffee so much better. What a sweet memory for Kenji. The floor looks great.
I am so grateful to see how you are honoring Kenji, as a dog lover myself and having had countless animals in my lifetime, it makes my heart happy to see this. I have a plot here on my land and all my dogs are together, and yes I visit and says hi to all of them. You will always love and remember such a wonderful dog. I loved seeing him in all the videos and will also miss him also. Cry when you need to, it shows your love for him. The garage floor turned out fabulous!! So glad you did something you really wanted for your forever home, as that was the reason you built that home, was to have things the way you always dreamed of. Stay strong and remember you are all in my prayers and I am thinking of you too. God Bless all of you. May I suggest putting a rock on Eli's head to slow down his growth!! He is growing up so fast. Take care of yourselves and looking forward to seeing all the progress in the next video. Love to all of you
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My eyes started leaking...again. You touched my heart. What you are doing to honor Kenji is so special. I love who you are. ❤
The worst part of having a dog is saying goodbye, but all the love they give in the time we have them makes it worth having dogs.
Please remember that we all grieve at our own pace, and there is no time limit for it. Praying.
At our own pace and in our own way.
God be with you all and ease the hurt in your hearts and minds. Glad you are able to power through. Very nice memorial. God bless y’all!
Thank you so much! God bless
That is such a beautiful headstone for Kenji! It's so nice that you'll always have that beautiful spot for him!
I would suggest moving forward, as you stated at the end, rather than moving on. You're taking him with you, but life does have to keep moving forward. I'd also like to suggest that you're going to get through this instead of get over it. I don't think we should really ever want to get over a loss, but we must get through it. Little steps, breath by breath, moment by moment, day by day. The background song you picked while working on Kenji's box was perfect, absolutely perfect. Another beautiful video. I so appreciate your videos. You are gifted, and these are gifts you share with us. Thank you!
Agree. Never get over. My regret with some of my losses…is they were buried where I no longer live. When my daughter lost her beloved Rottie, my mom had him cremated. My daughter lost her brief battle with brain cancer 3 years later. Currently they reside side by side here with me. My daughter was 54 and her Rottie not quite 12. He had bone cancer in a front leg. It was opted not to try amputation because of his age and he was overweight because of a thyroid problem. They both got kicked when down. When the time comes they will both be together. We just learn to live with them in our hearts. Tears flow whenever.. like watching this for Kenji. Hugs. ❤️💔❤️💔🙏🙏
@@jerrilynhenson9024 I'd like to suggest some different phrasing here as well. I don't believe that your daughter lost her battle with cancer. I believe her battle ended, but I don't think she lost and cancer won. I believe she fought as well as she could for as long as she could, and then it was time for the battle to be over, so it ended.
As far as where physical remains are buried, I used to think this was important, but I've changed my thinking there. The actual resting place of our passed loved ones is in our hearts and minds. I think we like to have a physical place to return to, but if the actual place isn't conveniently accessible, I think we can create a physical place of memorial that honors who they were and what they meant to us.
I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter, and I'm glad you have a close place to visit to honor her.
@@bowed305 thank you for your thoughts. We don’t know how long she had it. Summer of 2015 she fell asleep at the wheel and went into a median that had a grove of trees and lost her entire left arm. She dealt with that really well. She encouraged kids to ask her questions. She had her arm out the window. She strongly suggested not to do that. Little more than a year later it was almost like she had a stroke or seizure and it affected her speech. So the accident was July 2015. The brain thing was October 2016. In November they discovered a tumor. In December they did a biopsy. Decided surgery wasn’t possible. End of January they did radiation with chemo pills. It killed a small tumor on one side of her brain. It killed the center of the larger tumor. But not the outer edges. They did nothing more. She passed in July 2017. They said it was rare and aggressive. When I’m ready she will be buried in the same grave with my mom who passed in February 2020 at 95. If I go before then, her spot with her grandparents is paid for. And the urn for burial. Right now her box is in a special box that looks like a pirate treasure chest made by her sister. We did that for a memorial then found she couldn’t be buried in it. Again, thank you for your words. Means a lot.
Lost my Boomer last June in a tragic and sudden health issue, and somehow, 13 days later my new puppy Gru somehow ended up coming home with us! We say that Boomer knew we needed Gru! My sympathies are with you and the family! RIP Kenji
I'll admit it, I shed some tears watching as Kenji's marker was placed. May he rest in peace. Love the garage floor and the paint.
What a beautiful way to remember Kenji! Flowers that keep blooming. Love the garage flooring! Y’all have done it again and built another beautiful home! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Kenji’s presence, which has always been greater than his physical being, will forever linger over your property. His patient and adoring face is everywhere, watching over each one of you, likely wondering if you notice his supervision skills now. 😊❤🤗
Love the box and plaque you did for Kenji. That is such a precious way to honor his memory. Give yourselves time, you will find that even years later it will still bring tears to your eyes. I had a precious German Shepherd puppy that we lost and I can still look at her picture and bring tears to my eyes.
I love the fact that you're employing local workers. Love the ID workers!
Wanted to also add that the garage & apartment is looking so wonderful! So much excellent work in it all!! Your wood choices are awesome also! And that floor in the garage is like something I've never seen!..Wow!!❤ It was so incredible watching those guys perform their large work of gorgeous Art!!👏🥰👏💖
Thank you so much!
I love what you did to honor Kenji. He lived and loved a good life. ❤❤❤
The application on the garage was amazing. Getting close to completion.
We lost our17 year old dog, 13 years ago. And we still have Moments of sadness. they are our fur babies. We love then and will always remember them.
My 17 year baby boy left me 10 years ago and I still cry for him! He was my baby!😢💕
Personally I believe our doggos are around us. Hope to meet them at the Rainbow Bridge ❤️ 🌈
That floor is beautiful. Love the box and plate for sweet Kenji. Way to go Eli for living out your dreams!
Have a blessed week! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! You too!
Another beautiful tribute to Kenji. And that garage! Good job Jeremy! It’s stunning! The video of Eli at the end was so awesome. He’s such an amazing boy, and growing up so fast! ❤❤❤
Thank you very much!
Such a wonderful tribute for Ken, gone but never forgotten. Dang that garage floor looks awesome & laughed when Melissa said Jeremy was right, the look on his face...
Every tear spilled speaks of love and is honoring.
Loss of Kenji. It's heart touching. Sorry for your loss.
The memorial for your beloved Kenji is beautiful ❤
The work done on Gabby has transformed the look of the interior! So exciting when this stage of a build starts. Now each project done gets you closer to the finished design. The garage floor is beautiful and now you can finally build the steps to the apartment 😊 Yay!
I love the box you built for Kenji’s final resting place and that flowers will be grown there and a cross will be built and placed there.
Hugs to all Just know Kenji will also be missed by all of us.
That is a beautiful headstone for Kenji. It's been almost six weeks since My Marshmallow passed away and I still look for him everyday. Love and God Bless 🤗😘💖🙏
A beautiful memorial to Kenji. The garage floor looks awesome and the memorial you made for your sweet pet is just beautiful and the flowers will look lovely om this location.
That floor system makes so much sense. I love how bright the paint makes the space look.
Missing their presence is one of the hardest things when you loose a pet. Expecting to see them at a certain time or place as usual is always very hard for me. Takes a long time to get past that but it does eventually lessen. You've made a beautiful memorial place for him. Love and prayers to you all.❤🙏🙏
Even though Kenji is physically gone he’s left a little bit of his unique personality and charm in your hearts!! A great addition of the special spot for him will always be a connection between you and his memory: Gabby is really coming together have a Super Saturday weekend building the addition! Souza Family Melissa, Jeremy, Nevaeh, Kimani, Keira, and Eli🥰😎🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🙏🏻
I think Kenji would have loved this floor. It probably would have become one of his favorite hangouts. The floor so nice and cool to lay on...
Good afternoon from Portugal, I Watch your vídeos every week! Kenji will forever be remembered and the place you give him in your orchard is very nice, you can always pay him a visit and evoque good memories. Gabby is doing great and I love to see how Eli had so much fun! See you next week.
I watched your video for Kenji while I was at work. When I came home, I discovered my own dog, Midnight, had passed away. I hope Kenji and Midnight are getting a chance to meet and play with each other in the great beyond. 😢
He'll always be there!
You, will always remember, even after the next dog dies. They are good for our hearts.💕 I enjoy your family stories and homestead. You have built a dream place and admire your work ethic. Sorry children get ill, but always like your toy drives.
Sweetheart, "you will never get over it" You will move on with life and have happiness but Kenji was a family member and his loss is heart-felt. 💙🙏💙
What a wonderful idea, Kenji was/is so loved!
I think the painting on Gabby and the floor sealant on Gabby is the first complete jobs that you hired out. I'm glad you were able to have that done and that you like it.
I just lost my 15 year old Yorkshire terrier. He was my best friend and I’m alone. I did add a 2 year old last year as a rescue. It’s good because the older yorkie taught the young one so much. I’m glad I’m not totally alone. We are both grieving now as you are. He was definitely family as kenji was for you. Be blessed you have accomplished so much. Be watching you for years. ❤😢❤❤❤
It is rather difficult to _not_ see Kenji in your videos. He was a very special being. Your monument for him is so very apropos!
I lost a feline family member last year and it is disruptive to not have something to bury. She had a terminal disease so she didn't go far. I hope her end was warm and comfortable.
What a beautiful resting place for Kenji! Yep, I cried when Jeremy placed his plaque. Goodness, it took us a year before we could even think about getting another dog, so grieve as long as you need. The garage floor looks amazing and GABBY is really coming together!
Alway's strive to do something right the first time, who wants to do a thing multiple times because of laziness or being uninformed... Look's great!! Thank you for sharing your life's journey, including the sad times... Kenji was a wonderful dog, you can feel peace knowing his great big personality and soul was with you for so many years.
What a beautiful way to honor Kenji's memory and the headstone made me tear up it was so beautiful! Adding the flowers will make his memory live on!! Hugs to all 💕
Awesome visit..tight work on the memorial
for Kenji!!!
Paint is amazing....
Cabinets gonna be
stellar!!!!
And the garage floor
🤌 PERFECTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
C ya on the next video!
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I still remember my first dogs and losing them when I was 8 and I'm nearly 72.
It's amazing your emotional strength to carry on within 48 hours of losing your canine soulmate Kenji.
My heart surrounds your family with love for your loss. Blessings Furrever ❤
Kenji will always be in your hearts and I pray that all the wonderful years you had with him will somehow comfort you in this difficult time. He no longer is in pain and I know that he will greet you one day when you also move into that realm to meet your glorious Savior!! Love you all soooooo much! You are such a blessing to this old lady. I look forward every week to your videos and the podcast. Beautiful memorial to such a faithful friend and companion.
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Thank You!
I would like to express my appreciation for including us in the process. I very much like the planter idea; it's a great family project to remember a loved one.
❤Kenji❤ Mutton busting, go Eli! Garage looks spectacular! We lost all 3 of our geriatric dogs last year and I still expect to see them when I open the door or when I look in certain areas they spent time. I can still cry at the drop of a hat but they are thankful tears for all the happiness they brought to our family.
Kenji memories will be in everyone's heart forever. Here I am setting here watching you with tears in eyes remembering Kenji always in the middle of your projects. 😢 4 years ago our cat went to heaven of natural cause he was about 21 years and until this days I still miss him so I understand how you all feels.
Good morning to my beautiful family.
Good morning!
What a beautiful way to honor Kenji. That garage floor turned out great.
My deepest condolences for your family on the loss of your family member, people say that there just animals but after a while they become a part of your family. May Kenji rest in peace at your forever home
My eyes can't control the tears rolling down my face. 😥 Kenji, rest in peace our sweet boy! You brought so much joy to us all. We miss you Kenj! 😢🐾🐾❤️
Oh guys, my heart still breaks for you. What a beautiful fitting tribute for Kenji. ❤ I’m so looking forward the next instalments on “Gabby” she is starting to look sweet. Lots of love from uk 🇬🇧😘😘😘
Thank you so much!
AWESOME! LOOKS GREAT!... DOGGIE HEAVEN
Oh girl! Just accept the fact that it's gonna hurt for a while. When I lost my boy, I couldn't even talk about him without crying for a full year. But I absolutely LOVE the flower box for him. I'm totally doing that in my garden now! And it makes for a great pollinator patch. ❤
Love the way you have honored Kenji. Beautiful memorial❤ Our almost 13 yr old St Bernard passed away over 9 years ago and we still have those moments. Dogs are such a special gift to our lives. It will get easier and it takes the time it takes. Sending much love to you all. PS love the garage floor!
That planter box and plaque for Kenji looks beautiful. The flooring looks great too.
I love the garden for Kenji idea. Jeremy it warms my heart to see you comfort your wife. God bless you all.
God bless
Kenji was so blessed having you guys as his family. I'm sure y'all feel just as blessed.
My son lost his dog he'd had since he was 17 and Balou was 17 when he passed. My son was a husband and father by then but still cried like a Lil boy. I cried with him.
Bless you guys for giving him such a wonderful loving life.
What a wonderful and perpetual memorial to Kenji. I love the flower box idea that beautifies his grave and was/is a family project that keeps your amazing companion in your thoughts moving forward. You guys are so imaginative and clever. Love your family oriented channel. I am a fan for life!
Oh wow! The floor looks nice😊
Grieving is tough, waves will come when you least expect it. Just ride through it. Something is being delivered today for Kenji resting place or wherever you feel you want to place it. I love Eli is living his dream of being a cowboy to the fullest. Gabby is turning out fantastic, love the floor.
You looked so Lovely sitting...on the ladder together.
What a really cool flower box you made for Kanji. His memorial plack is so nice. ❤ It all helps saying good bye & hello to his memories that made made you laugh & love him. 😊 It is amazing how much we can love our fur family member & surprise us, when they pass away, how much it hurts. Greif is because we loved them & they loved us unconditionally ❤ Grief takes time because it's a deep pain 💔 to our hearts & souls. We who watch your videos every Saturday have to enjoy his involvement in Supervising your builds & hanging out with the kids. We all are grieving with you but feeling your loss❤. Your garage floor looks really nice. 😊
Sorry for the loss of Kenji. It really is hard to loose a furbaby. We lost both a dog & cat that was family to us. It takes time & grieve however long you need to. Just know time will make it better. ❤❤
We did our garage like this 7 yrs ago, even up the sides. We love it! We have the flakes, but we also had them to put beads in the top coat so it wouldn’t be slick. It’s still slick. Just a little when it rains & we walk from the driveway into the garage. It’s really slick, I mean really slick when we have snow on our shoes & hit that garage floor. Now we have a strip of indoor/outdoor carpet we lay down at the entrance before we go to shovel the snow. This way, we have something to step on, when we come back in. We can shake off the snow & get out of the snow shoes or sneakers once inside. Just be careful. They say it’s not slick, but it is. 😳😬
I HAVE BEEN OFF YOUR SITE FOR ABOUT A YEAR BECAUSE OF ILLNESS SO GLAD TO SEE YOU STILL GOING. LOVE YOU ALL AND PRAYING FOR YOU FAMILY!
That was so touching.. had tears through this whole video.💔😪 Grieving with all of you, & missing your dear dog along with you all. The memorial place for Kenji is so special.. loved that headstone, & the flowers will be beautiful. 💐It's wonderful that you did this together.
I'm sorry for the sadness you feel, & missing Kenji each day & night. My heart goes out to all of you. ❤💓 Each day I miss all of the fur family members we had over my 70+ decades of life. Each one has been a very best friend to me. But, like you said, I believe we'll see them again, & will be with them forever...so comforting. Thinking of you & many prayers for comfort for you all.🙏💓🙏💕🙏💞🙏💖🐕
He’ll always be remembered by y’all, he’s a free spirit now, he can go anywhere he wants, journey on Kenji ❤! Love the garage floor and the paint job is a beautiful end to drywall, it’s lovely and now the final touches to enhance the bones of the new building, your love for each other will make it a home extension ❤.
So sorry for your loss of Kenji. Beautiful baby. RIP Kenji ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Life moves on, memories will remain. That garage floor looks good and hard wearing.
Love from Mike. ❤
I love the fact you gave him a garden. He in no longer just a part of your family, but he is part of the circle of life in your property. He will be part of every flower and leaf in your garden
I'm tearing up all over again;, seeing the plaque with Kenji's name on it. My heart is with your hearts.
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I have it in my garage and LOVE it!!
I lost my Doberman, Billyjaxx, in 1979 and I still tear up. Love❤
So sorry for the passing of kenji.
We have in our family had the lose of several wonderful pets. And they do become family members.
I seen something on Facebook this morning that reminded me of a time I experienced after the lose of my husband. My son-in-law was stationed in Leavenworth, Kansas
Went to stay with them in my healing process. I did not know her and the grandkids had been going out to a ranch and riding horses. love watching them. When I was their age we had horses too. Wonderful life. My point is I remember the the hot summer. And the big fans that they had in the barn for the horses. You probably already thought of them or have them. But they are predicting a very hot summer. You were on my mind very early this morning. You family means a great deal to me. God bless.😊
❤What a beautiful way to celebrate Kenji’s life with flowers! I’m sure that flower box with be overflowing in no time!🙌🏽🎶🙏🏼 I know He’s looking down from Heaven feeling all your love flowing upward!! May God continue to comfort you all!🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼❤️
One of the hardest things has been the loss of my 4 babies over the years! I had them since puppies they all crossed over the rainbow 🌈 bridge & they will be there to greet me one day as my deceased Loved ones will be too! I waited yrs to get another pup because I didn’t know if I could go thru another loss 😢I now have a lil 5 pd Biewer Terrier that I adore that is 1 yr 3 months now. I am sending you Prayers beautiful family 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
Ohh sweetie I feel you been 2 weeks since we laid our poor Rosco to rest ever day I look for him I feel him here … ugh now I’m crying again . Every day few times a day I cry . GODBLESS you all it’s so so hard . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love what you did with Kenji’s resting spot. We have a garden as well for all our pups, so they are together. They are always her around us. Kenji was a great addition to your family. Grieving takes time…..❤️🐶
I love the tribute you built for Kenji, he deserves a special resting place at his home near his loving family. ❤
I’m impressed with all the local tradesmen that have worked on your home and now Gaby, they are so friendly, helpful, skilled and professional. Such nice people in Idaho, reminds me of the friendly good hearted people here in the Midwest where I live.
Wow! Gabby looks amazing and I'm so happy that Jeremy got his garage floor, looks great!!
Seeing Eli at the end did put a big smile on my face!
I know this is part of life, and I've said this multiple times. I love this family, y'all give me hope!
Your honoring of Kenji is beyond measure! I know he will never be forgotten and is missed terribly. I honestly am not trying to make anything about myself.... but I'm not ok...😭
Mr Kenji you gave more happiness than most will ever know! You will live on in the heart of so many! I hope you're chasing deer in heaven my friend! ❤
The hardest I have ever cried is when I had to let my beautiful Sheba Grace go. I had the privilege of trying to contain her for 11 years and in return, she gave me everything a puppy can. She passed away 7 years ago and I just got a new dog last year.
I'm so sorry.😢
PROGRESS IS COMING ALONG QUITE NICELY, THAT GARAGE FLOOR IS AWESOME. HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND GOD BLESS AMEN.
Gabby looks FANTASTIC!!! It's Huge ❤!!! Loving the ceiling Melissa, great decision!!! Jeremy the garage floor is AMAZING!!! Best decision ever having it done, especially when explained about it breathing with your extreme weather changes and how the roads salt won't eat away at it!!! BRAVO YOU TWO 💙💜✨!!! Kenji is ALWAYS with you and he's peacefully resting looking down on His stunning Homestead and His Family. We All Loved Him Very Much 💖💙☀️, Peace 🕊️ Be With You Kenj 😘!!! The end of your video couldn't have been more PERFECT 🤠🩵, your little Cowboy riding hard 👏👏👏, EXCELLENT!!! Western Upstate NY Here ❤🌷🩷 Happy Spring And New Beginnings 💚🙌💛.
Tears 😢 when planting Kenji's wildflowers. In awe of that beautiful garage floor finish!!
The tears just started flowing as soon as they started talking about him. Poor pup. So sorry it was his time, but he was such a good boy, good company to the kids. It’s so tough. I still feel the same way about our beloved dog and cat, which we had for 15 and 18 years. The garage looks awesome. My son has that and he loves it. Such a nice touch…
LOOKING GREAT YOUR HOME,,, GLAD YOUR DOING BETTER .. WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR FAMILY ... , YOUR VOICE AND THE MUSIC AND THE KIDS HELPING TO MAKE THE BOX ,,, AND KENJI'S STONE.... IS MAKING ME CRY....THE FLOOR LOOKS LIKE MY SCHOOL ROOM FLOORS IN THE 70S GREAT!!!! THX.
Perfect resting place for Kenji . And it will look beautiful with all the flowers, veggies & trees around him. I think he will be very happy in his new spot.
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We had the same feeling when we lost our chow chow. Lots of little moments like when the mailman drove up to the house I would run out to hold our boy and I ran out when I saw the mailman but I forgot our Winston was not there. I grabbed the package and ran inside and cried 😭😭 or I would walk out to the orchard and turn around expecting to see our buddy and he wasn’t there. Or waiting for him to bark at a certain time so we would let him inside but never a bark. There is this bird that sounds like our dog when he whimpers. Odd I know but we hear this bird and we think it’s buddy boy but then we remember he not here. 😢 those little moment happened for about a month no joke. But then we moved and now it’s just the memories. But life goes on and we just remember the good times we had with Winston. It will get easier I promise.
I lost my little dog the end of December and I know just how you feel. I am getting a new little one the end of this week. Can't wait to give another rescue dog a great life!! Thinking of you all with love ❤
Definitely a nice looking floor finish!
As for losing, and grieving Kenji...
My mom has told me for years, that you will never run out of love to give to dogs.
Took me over five years. Didn't think I would ever get another dog, but because of my mental health issues, thought that getting another dog for emotional support would help.
Adopted a 5 year old female GSD.
Getting this breed with minimal dog experience (one dog. 30 lb terrier mix) probably wasn't the best decision I've ever made, even though I made sure to become as knowledgeable as I could, when I got my first dog.
My Lucy turned out to be a very fearful, and reactive girl. Humane society listed her as "dog tested". This was my main criteria for a new dog.
Long story short, because of her fearfulness, she is very dog aggressive.
It's been a lot of work, and there was one incident that pretty much destroyed my confidence.
Dogs with behavioral issues are extremely challenging, and I was not prepared for this.
Have taken her as far as I can, with my training experience. Time for help from an experienced trainer.
Despite all of this, it never entered my mind to return her.
She was at the shelter for a couple months, so I literally ripped her away from what she was comfortable with.
She will never go through that again, no matter what.
I've always believed that everything happens for a reason...
What a beautiful tribute garden for Kenji. Jeremy, that Croc Coatings flooring is the best decision you have made. I have that same flooring in my shop and love it. Just yesterday I had an oil spill on it and it just wiped up without issue, no residue. Loved seeing Eli and his mutton busting rides.
Love the ending with Eli hopping right on and riding it out… what a great metaphor to your current grief. Grief can be a rough ride but if you embrace it like Eli saddling up, in the end it’s gonna be alright.
What a beautiful spot for Kenji. He will be remembered for many years to come. He is looking down watching his family continue to love and honor him.😊