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Yaps
My heart goes out to you. I grieve so bad when a baby leaves me.. Love you Evelyn
I've had to say goodbye to a number of wonderful dogs over the years, and each of those moments is seared forever into my memory.
May the time come soon when the memories bring more comfort than pain.
Very best wishes,
May the time come soon when the memories bring more comfort than pain.
Very best wishes,
aussigal
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aww...big hugs....
pets are so such special friends...
and rainbow bridge is alovely spot for them to rest in peace
bless Tank in his peaceful resting place.
pets are so such special friends...
and rainbow bridge is alovely spot for them to rest in peace
bless Tank in his peaceful resting place.
G
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Thanks for posting that, Yaps.....
Last night while we were at my sister's house after Gramps' memorial service, we were reminiscing and talking....and Mom recounted the following story....
A bit of background ... we got our dog, Fibber (silky hair terrior), while Gram and Gramps still had Fluffy (pug), which had been "Mother's" (Gram's Mom) dog.... Fibber and Fluffy got along very well, until New Year's Eve, 1984.....
That particular year, Gramps had had a stroke on Christmas Day, which landed him in the hospital for a while. So, on New Year's Eve, Mom picked up Gram...and brought her and Fluffy to our house. Gram was sitting in a chair with Fluffy on her lap, when Fibber, on prodding from Gram, put his paws up next to her ... and started sniffing. Fluffy didn't appreciate another dog invading her space/owner. Fluffy snarled and jumped down off Gram's lap so fast and chased Fibber out of the living room, through the kitchen, into the den. It was a sight...!
Even after Fluffy died, Fibber kept his distance from Gram. Though, in his later years, he did warm back up to Gram...and did start sitting on her lap once again.....
*sighs*
For whatever reason, as I went to bed last night...my mind flashed back to "scenes" with Gram and Gramps...and, for whatever reason, I recalled the last weekend we had with Fibber....
Last night while we were at my sister's house after Gramps' memorial service, we were reminiscing and talking....and Mom recounted the following story....
A bit of background ... we got our dog, Fibber (silky hair terrior), while Gram and Gramps still had Fluffy (pug), which had been "Mother's" (Gram's Mom) dog.... Fibber and Fluffy got along very well, until New Year's Eve, 1984.....
That particular year, Gramps had had a stroke on Christmas Day, which landed him in the hospital for a while. So, on New Year's Eve, Mom picked up Gram...and brought her and Fluffy to our house. Gram was sitting in a chair with Fluffy on her lap, when Fibber, on prodding from Gram, put his paws up next to her ... and started sniffing. Fluffy didn't appreciate another dog invading her space/owner. Fluffy snarled and jumped down off Gram's lap so fast and chased Fibber out of the living room, through the kitchen, into the den. It was a sight...!
Even after Fluffy died, Fibber kept his distance from Gram. Though, in his later years, he did warm back up to Gram...and did start sitting on her lap once again.....
*sighs*
For whatever reason, as I went to bed last night...my mind flashed back to "scenes" with Gram and Gramps...and, for whatever reason, I recalled the last weekend we had with Fibber....
Evelyn,
My heart is with you and it is heavy. Many of us who have adopted furry ones get to think of them as our adopted children. I, too, am that way. When a pet crosses the Rainbow Bridge, an indelible mark is left upon those of us remaining here. We do not forget our furry children. We grieve, then we fondly commit them to memory. They never truly leave us. Only their physical bodies leave -- their contributions to our lives remain behind, comforting us. . . for the rest of our lives.
When my wife and I sat down to dinner yesterday, our thoughts returned to Paxton, the little Shih Tzu we adopted long ago when we were first married. He was with us for nearly 14 years, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge 12 years ago. Dinner last night was pasta with marinara sauce -- Paxton's all-time favorite meal. We had a wonderful time remembering the many times we fed him while we were eating, then had to chase him all around the house to wipe his face, lest he get red sauce all over the house! Yes, we can now laugh about his antics, but I still hurt, too, when I think about all the warmth he brought to our lives.
When we adopt pets, they become as children. When they are gone, we truly miss them. Our prayers are with you wnd with Tank.
My heart is with you and it is heavy. Many of us who have adopted furry ones get to think of them as our adopted children. I, too, am that way. When a pet crosses the Rainbow Bridge, an indelible mark is left upon those of us remaining here. We do not forget our furry children. We grieve, then we fondly commit them to memory. They never truly leave us. Only their physical bodies leave -- their contributions to our lives remain behind, comforting us. . . for the rest of our lives.
When my wife and I sat down to dinner yesterday, our thoughts returned to Paxton, the little Shih Tzu we adopted long ago when we were first married. He was with us for nearly 14 years, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge 12 years ago. Dinner last night was pasta with marinara sauce -- Paxton's all-time favorite meal. We had a wonderful time remembering the many times we fed him while we were eating, then had to chase him all around the house to wipe his face, lest he get red sauce all over the house! Yes, we can now laugh about his antics, but I still hurt, too, when I think about all the warmth he brought to our lives.
When we adopt pets, they become as children. When they are gone, we truly miss them. Our prayers are with you wnd with Tank.
Steve
Thank you for your wonderful message, and thank you, too, for your prayers. I know we'll get through this, but in our case they are our "children" and we grieve the same as if they were human.
Again, thank you.
Evelyn
Thank you for your wonderful message, and thank you, too, for your prayers. I know we'll get through this, but in our case they are our "children" and we grieve the same as if they were human.
Again, thank you.
Evelyn
C
Curtsmum
Evelyn, iam really sorry ,sending hugs your way. Paula x
Evelyn, I just read this thread for the first time and I am so sorry about Tank. Many years ago we had to have a beloved golden retriever put to sleep. The next day we had delivered to us a beautiful rose in a vase with the simple inscription "In loving memory of Sundance". As hard as it is to loose a beloved pet the joy of having them is still well worth it.
