Very rough weekend

[hoover1060]

To Fred N.

Yes, thats the way it is, they wait, and we will be together again.
I feel for everyone who has lost, reading Rune's and Gary's posts today bring tears to my eyes, and now Fred's bridge opens a floodgate.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow I'm so sorry to hear about you losses Rune and Gary, that's so sad to hear. Having a dog I know what joy they bring into our households, they are our children.

 

[appnut]

Runematic & GadgetGary, I am deeply saddened by your respective losses. I still miss my Beau after 2.25 years. I still feel the loss when coming home, going to bed, and waking up as well as when I"m mowing theyard. Y'all are in my thoughts.

Barney and Beijing, thank you for all the love, companionship, and loyalty you gave your lovedones.

Bob

 

[tlee618]

Rune and Gary please know how sorry I am for you loss. A pet is a member of the family and there passing is never easy to face. Know that my thoughts are with you. Terry

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Runematic & GadgetGary, as you can see there is certainly a whole lot of support, caring for each other and love when people are in need. You both certainly have my Deepest Condolences of the passing of your Pets, Barney and Beijing. I don't know what I will do, when the time comes that I will loose my 10-1/2 year old Calico Cat, Speedee. She has been such comfort, love, companionship and fun, even though she can get into her own moods, just like we can.

Know that I'm here for both of you, if you ever need or want someone to talk too, or write too, as I'm sure that I no doubt can say about everyone else on the Automatic Washer Club Site.

Peace, Happy Thoughts, Blessings, "Over the Rainbow" to the Eternal Life, waiting for us, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[jetcone]

Sorry to hear of your losses, its never is easy. Al is now 12 and very healthy but I know its late and I try to savor everyday now.
I would like to get another one that he could train now but he is very attached and I don't know if he would tolerate another dog.

Oh they are "people" aren't they.
Fred that Rainbow Bridge is beautiful, it got me all choked up reading it.
Thanks for posting it , I have seen lots of visual representations but never heard the story before.
I think I'll go kiss my dog now.

jet

 

[vinvac]

After reading all of the above posts.. I can't agree more. Loosing a pet is like loosing part of the family. Two years ago I had to have Dexter put to sleep.. He went to jump up on my lap and in the process put a disc out in his back. I held him while they injected him... the vets office sent me the nicest card and waived the fee's. Dexter was a daushound and this a very common problem with them.

Fred your poem was wonderful. It brings back some wonderful memories of a very special part of my life. And Jeff there is no doubt that all pets will be with us in heaven...I believe that with all my heart.

This forum is a wonderful place... it helps to be able to share our greive..

 

[tomturbomatic]

Rune & Gary, I am sorry for your great loss. Losing anyone you love is hard, awfully hard. It is a shame that most of our religions are so human-centered and dismissive of other beings made by our Creator. Animals have souls as much as we do, except that they love with an unconditional love. This is one reason that I limit my consumption of creatures killed for our tables.

A friend of a friend is a pet psychic. In her readings, the animal spirits tell her that they stay by our sides and wish that we could be comforted by their presence, but our energies are such that we don't perceive them.

Fred, how were you able to type that beautiful meditation without shorting out your keyboard? By the second line, I knew I had to remove my glasses to keep the lenses dry. My family had miniature Schnauzers and a parrot named Rascal who died in my father's hands as Daddy wept. I wonder if Rascal and Heidi the First carried on their adversarial relationship on the other side.

Grieve for you lost, loved pets, but try to picture them in your arms or their favorite position as you patted, scratched and rubbed them. They are there to accept your love.

 

[runematic]

This thread has been great. I thank all of you again. Thankfully, I have my continuing business move to throw myself into right now. We hadn't taken an extended vacation in over two years just to be with him since we knew he was getting older and wouldn't be here forever. So, hopefully by summer I'll have a chance to get away and then look for another Brit puppy to raise. It's amazing how these $!@$* pets affect our lives. Every day the pain lessens and the happy memories are allowed to flow through.

 

[golittlesport]

Dear Rune and Gary,
I'm sorry for your loss. Each day the pain will ease a little more and will be replaced with many wonderful memories of your loving companions.
Rich

 

[goatfarmer]

So sorry for your loss.Within the last year,we lost a Golden Retriever,Bear,to liver cancer,and a cat named Fred to a liver disease.Both were with us over 12 years,and I still miss 'em.
We had them both creamated,and the ashes are in my garage right now.

kennyGF

 

[may63]

Darn Computer

I think I'm allergic to my work computer, I'm getting all stuffy and my eyes are watering...

 

[bethann]

Very sorry to the both of you

I know very well myself what it feels like. As time goes by the pain eases. I really don't think it completely goes away. Now I remember all the good things and it makes me smile and cry, instead of my heart hurting. Trust me, their still there watching over you!

 

[gadgetgary]

A Dog's Prayer

This was sent to me over the loss of my beloved Beijing:

Treat Me Kind-A Dog's Prayer

My beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than this loving heart of mine. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for I should lick your hand between blows. Your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ears. When it is cold and wet, please do take me inside, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements, and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though you had no home, I would prefer to follow you through ice and snow, rather than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in the land. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing, and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger. And, master, when I am very old, if the Great Master sees fit to deprive me of my health and sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather, take my trusting life gently, and I shall leave you, knowing with the last breath I draw, my fate was always safest in your hands. Amen!

Thank you Beijing!
Rest in Peace!

 

[mulls]

Love

Tomturbo made a great point-the reason we become so attached to our dogs is that they love unconditionally.The loss of one is very deep-and anyone who does not feel that does not have much heart or soul.No matter how lousy the day one is cheered up arriving home to a dog so glad to see you.If we could only find humans to love us this much...
Tom