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I'm sorry for your loss. It's a tough thing to go through and knowing it is going to happen must make it worse.
We lost our 1st mini schnauzer to a sudden heart attack at the age of 10. We got our 2nd schnauzer puppy 6 months later. Looking back I think we would have been better off getting the new puppy sooner.
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Condolences to you and your family. Our four legged pets are unconditional in their love for us and it’s very hard to lose them. I hope another one will find it’s way into your life, they need us as much as we need them.
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Man! That is such a tough thing to go through... I had to put my little Boston Terrier down last April; she developed an inoperable tumor on her face that came on fairly quickly.
I kept putting off the inevitable, and finally realized I was keeping her alive FOR ME, because I didn't want to deal with saying goodbye and putting her down. She wasn't happy at all... I could not believe how deeply I was affected by the entire ordeal. I was present when my Mom died and later, when my Father died... yet, the passing of my little girl affected me more deeply than either of my parents' passing (and I LOVED my folks and had good relationships with them). At one point, I made the decision that I would remember my dog from the crazy, happy moments that we had together, instead of reliving "that" day... and that helped a lot. I still talk to her... and I swear that she's still with me, in some sort of way. Graciously, the breeder I got her from just gave me a puppy; she knew how much I loved Piper and the care I gave her, and offered to get me another Boston, free of charge - which is the only way I could afford another one. Bless her heart! The puppy was born on Christmas Eve, and I had to get to Missoula, Montana to pick her up, but she's with me now... and I still ask Piper for help with this new little girl. Treasure the good moments of all those years she was with you... and at some point you may decide to find another dog for the household. I would guess that YOU will know when the time is right for that... My heart goes out to you, and anyone who's lost their special friend...
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Had to put my dog down yesterday
We were given her ashes yesterday, along with a small bunch of her hair and a cute card with her paw print. We lost it right there at the vet, and felt the few days of healing just evaporated. Still miss my crazy Kayla (that was her nickname because she had the hyperactivity of Jack Russell, but sometimes she showed the herding traits of the Sheltie), she was such a special dog that brought us so many years of joy. And yes, we were being selfish by trying so hard to keep her with us.
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I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It's a tough thing to deal with. My dog is only 6 but he has had some health issues recently and it's worrisome to us. Remember all the good memories.
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So sorry for your loss.
Losing a dog is heartbreaking. Dogs have a way of leaving their paw prints on hearts. |
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I'm sorry to hear about your doggie. I know the pain of losing a pet family member. I hope over time you can eventually look back at the good memories with her with joy.
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How very sad. You truly lose a friend when your dog passes on. There will always be an empty spot where your dog was in life, but when you think of them, smile and recall the wonderful times you had with them.
My sincere condolences.
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Condolences on your loss.
We made the hard (but necessary) decision to euthanize our little Tillie two weeks ago...a lovely 14-1/2 y.o. English Springer Spaniel who has been our constant and faithful companion for all these years. My big human brain is malfunctioning, because it's still telling me to check on her water bowl, to make sure she doesn't need to go out to pee, and any number of other cues/concerns that have me acting to consider her needs during the day...this kind of sucks, actually. Here is a poem by Robinson Jeffers that is something I have shared over the decades: The House Dog's Grave (Haig, an English Bulldog) I've changed my ways a little; I cannot now Run with you in the evenings along the shore, Except in a kind of dream; and you, if you dream a moment, You see me there. So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door Where I used to scratch to go out or in, And you'd soon open; leave on the kitchen floor The marks of my drinking-pan. I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do On the warm stone, Nor at the foot of your bed; no, all the nights through I lie alone. But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet Outside your window where firelight so often plays, And where you sit to read— and I fear often grieving for me— Every night your lamplight lies on my place. You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard To think of you ever dying. A little dog would get tired, living so long. I hope that when you are lying Under the ground like me your lives will appear As good and joyful as mine. No, dears, that's too much hope: you are not so well cared for As I have been. And never have known the passionate undivided Fidelities that I knew. Your minds are perhaps too active, too many-sided... But to me you were true. You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend. I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures To the end and far past the end. If this is my end, I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours. -Robinson Jeffers
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Someone sent me the following after my 17 yr. old Jack Russell died last year:
"The Promise" as written by and Tracy L Chapman.... If you wait for me Then I'll come for you Although I've traveled far I always hold a place for you in my heart If you think of me If you miss me once in a while Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting If you dream of me Like I dream of you In a place that's warm and dark In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting Oh, I've longed for you And I have desired To see your face, your smile To be with you wherever you are Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you Please say you'll be waiting Together again It would feel so good to be In your arms Where all my journeys end If you can make a promise If it's one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me And say you'll hold A place for me In your heart A place for me in your heart A place for me in your heart A place for me in your heart I'm sorry for your loss.
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