I’m certain it’d be ten times harder to deal with the loss of Jernee
I got Zumi Tye just a little under one month before Jernee Timid’s sixteenth birthday last year. I had wanted an aquatic turtle, and upon my search to attain one, I was unsuccessful.
They’re harder to purchase as a pet you intend to domesticate because of various laws. I went to four different locations, and at the final location, which was the Reptile Zoo and Pet Center, the owner and pet handler schooled me on land-based tortoises, instead, and I fell in love with the idea of having a land-based tortoise instead of an aquatic turtle.
I fervently believe that if I did not have Zumi Tye during this time, it would be ten times harder for me to adjust to life without Jernee.
I still have something to care for, something to receive all this shackled-up love, and something to grow with me. It’s a beautiful feeling to know that all is not lost, and ZuZu needs me just as much as I need it. I believe God does what He does before we see the end result. He knows what we need before we need it. And with this little reptile of mine, I’m never sad for an entire day.
It absolutely will not let me wallow, and maybe that’s a little bit of Jernee shining through, too.
I miss my sweet and fierce girl, but there’s still NEVER a dull moment in our home.
Happy Sunday, beautiful people. May you share the shackled-up love you have inside you with someone or something today.
Peace and blessings.
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Tre I’m so happy that you and Zumi have each other during this time.
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I am, too! Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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It’s good that Zumi Tye has brought joy into your life. Pets can do that. My ex had, still has, a pet turtle called Tiff. She is cute 🙂
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Yes, I love Zumi! Prayerfully, it’ll be with me for a very long time. I like the name, “Tiff.”
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Have been thinking about you a lot, trE, wishing comfort when you come to mind.
Zumi is really cute. 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Stephanie. I truly appreciate that. I really do. 🙏🏾🩵
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❤
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I’m glad you have Zumi to keep you company and ease the pain. She’s adorable!
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Thank you! ❤️💜🩵 The pain is still here, you know, just not as intense. *Big hugs*
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Of course, it takes time to heal but thankfully Zumi is there with you. Hugs 💞🤗
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Go Zumi, but slowly.
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😂🤣😆 It moves a lot faster than I ever thought it would.
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That is a surprise.
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I believe this to be true, trE—
“I believe God does what He does before we see the end result. He knows what we need before we need it.”
He knows, and He provides.🙏🏽 I’m so glad you have Zumi.💕
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Thank you, Shaun! Me, too! My dad said today that he wonders if Zumi can tell Jernee’s no longer here with us, and Zuse is in a sense, coming out of its shell more cuz its doggy sister isn’t around to keep me company.
I guess I’ll never really know, I can just be happy about it. 💜❤️🩵
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I was thinking the same thing as your dad but didn’t want to say anything. I’m pretty sure Zumi misses Jernee’s presence.🥺
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💜❤️🩵
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I am glad you have Zumi Tye too, trE. 🫂
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Hours of entertainment, that one. 😆😂🤣 Thank you!
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Aww lovely 😁🤭😁
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