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Northview Diary: The Great One is Gone
Saying goodbye to a pet is always terrible. When the pet is also your coworker and helper, it's far worse. Fifteen years is a good run, but not long enough. (((()))
I read about your loss on Jeffro's blog. Losing part of the family is so hard. We lost ours in '04, and our other baby is 15 next month. We're making as much quality time with her while she's still so full of life, but every now and then as little signs remind us of her age, we think about that eventual day.
I am so sorry for your loss, I have been through this and I know how hard it is. My sister has an old lab that is blind and has sugar. We are trying to say good bye to this dog but she is so much a part of the family.
He looks like he was a great one indeed. It is so very hard to lose a pet and you also use them in your work. We lost our second Golden Retriever about a year ago and I still someetimes think I see her nose around the corner. I would like a new pet but because of health reasons cannot take care of one. How I miss not having a dog. When I saw this picture on another blog I just had to read about Mike.
ThreeCollie, I am so sorry. I know how you must be grieving. Believe me, I really, really know. That will make more sense later this week at PF. We love them all, but there truly are GREAT ones that sparkle above the rest. It has been obvious through years of reading NVD that Mike was that to you.
My sympathy to you; I went through this with my old collie, Dusty who died at 14; just faded gently away as befits a good dog. It was almost as if he was asking my permission to leave- he kept looking at me, and I'd tell him it was ok, then he'd sigh and sleep awhile. Hugs to you.
Deb, thanks so much. I know you lost a great old guy not so long ago. they become such a part of the fabric of your life...
Dani, thanks, we were lucky to have him and I miss him
anon, thanks, he really is
JB, thanks, he was not having a very good life any more, poor old man. I hope he is in a happier place
Joated, thanks, he was all of that poor guy
SC Momma, thank you. It was good to post an old picture of him and see the sparkle and fun in his eye. For so long all that has been there is pain and confusion
Matt, thanks guy, sorry to miss talking again this week. We did that excursion this am and you were gone this afternoon. Love you
June, thanks, you have the exact right of it. It was time and maybe even past time but it is hard
Flo, thanks, you are right. We were so lucky to have such a dog. I am glad we still have the others for a while at least
Jeffro, thank you and thank you for your kind post about him. That was really nice
Jan, thanks, we have known for quite a while that this time was coming and yet it is still hard to believe. I keep looking for him and thinking I need to do something for him...
Sara, thanks
Nita, thank you too, for your kind words
Callie, thanks, they were great years indeed
Heather, thanks. Sorry to hear about Maizie...she must have been a great one
MoK, thanks so much for taking time to stop by and for your kind words. It meant a lot that Jeffro wrote about Mike and that people were caring enough to stop by and leave comments. We did the same...did the best we could with the late years....all you can do I guess
Thank you Steve, the last few months and weeks were so hard for him. Liz carried him in and out of the house. For some reason he didn't like me to pick him up and snapped at me. The last few days he could barely stand up at all...
Anon, thank you. So sorry that you are facing the same kind of hard times. Dogs become so much a part of the fabric of life...it is hard to let go.
Teri, thanks, he was a great dog...the best...and truly I am glad that he isn't hurting any more.
Bernie, thanks for taking time to leave kind words for us. I am so sorry that you can't have a dog...they add so much to life. Our Gael, Mike's sister, is 13, but she is still such a joy to us.
FC, thank you. I think I have an idea what you are referring to, and in fact thought of you when all this happened. And will continue to think of you and yours...
Shirley, so hard to have to watch them leaving us behind...thank you for stopping by and leaving kind words for us..
Carol, thanks for you kind words!
Apple, thank you. the kind comments from you and from all our old friends and new have been a great source of comfort to us...
My SINCERE condolences Threecollie, my heart goes out to you.
A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS..........
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
Aw I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. :( You made him the family dog for us all, with your stories of his antics. He will be sadly missed. Hugs to you guys.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Your post about what dogs are for (in the end, it's about the love) was one of most touching ones I ever read. Have you heard the story of the Rainbow Bridge, where are pets wait for us? It's a very comforting story. Again, so sorry.
My heart goes out to you all - I am so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteTo lose a companion, pet and workmate is one of the hardest things I believe humans have to endure on this earth.
I'm sure he will miss you all as you will miss him :)
RIP Mike -
Oh hon, I'm so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteHe couldn't have asked for a better family. I'm glad that you all had a wonderful 15 years together.
sorry about your loss...i'm sure he'll be missed alot!
ReplyDeleteSorry to read this, but he's got all good days now!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, companion and workmate.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that your sadness passes quickly, leaving you with nothing but wonderful memories of Mike.
ReplyDeletesorry sister he will be missed for sure!!!!
ReplyDeletelove as always
mappy
Saying goodbye to a pet is always terrible. When the pet is also your coworker and helper, it's far worse. Fifteen years is a good run, but not long enough. (((()))
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss but what a wonderful friend and helper you had for 15 years.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry.
ReplyDeleteYou prepared us for this but it is always so hard when it happens. So sorry for your lost of the great one.
ReplyDeleteI feel so for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry - this is the hardest part of having a pet - knowing that this day will come. RIP Mike :)
ReplyDeleteSorry for the hurt , but glad you had him all those years.
ReplyDeleteHoney, I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteWe lost our Maizie girl(aussie shep)this past June after sixteen years. I miss her everyday.
I read about your loss on Jeffro's blog. Losing part of the family is so hard.
ReplyDeleteWe lost ours in '04, and our other baby is 15 next month. We're making as much quality time with her while she's still so full of life, but every now and then as little signs remind us of her age, we think about that eventual day.
Y'all are in my thoughts.
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ReplyDeleteNever say "Goodbye".
ReplyDeleteAlways say, "I'll always find you".
And you will. When you need him the most.
He's so much stronger now.
I am so sorry for your loss, I have been through this and I know how hard it is. My sister has an old lab that is blind and has sugar. We are trying to say good bye to this dog but she is so much a part of the family.
ReplyDeleteAw, 3C, I don't think there's much that's harder to deal with. You're all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Mike's suffering is over, though.
I'm glad he had his wonderful 15 years with You! So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he was a great one indeed. It is so very hard to lose a pet and you also use them in your work. We lost our second Golden Retriever about a year ago and I still someetimes think I see her nose around the corner. I would like a new pet but because of health reasons cannot take care of one. How I miss not having a dog. When I saw this picture on another blog I just had to read about Mike.
ReplyDeleteThreeCollie, I am so sorry. I know how you must be grieving. Believe me, I really, really know. That will make more sense later this week at PF.
ReplyDeleteWe love them all, but there truly are GREAT ones that sparkle above the rest. It has been obvious through years of reading NVD that Mike was that to you.
Thinking of you all in this time of loss.
My sympathy to you; I went through this with my old collie, Dusty who died at 14; just faded gently away as befits a good dog. It was almost as if he was asking my permission to leave- he kept looking at me, and I'd tell him it was ok, then he'd sigh and sleep awhile. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I'm sad to hear the news, I know how hard it is losing a beloved pet.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteDeb, thanks so much. I know you lost a great old guy not so long ago. they become such a part of the fabric of your life...
ReplyDeleteDani, thanks, we were lucky to have him and I miss him
anon, thanks, he really is
JB, thanks, he was not having a very good life any more, poor old man. I hope he is in a happier place
Joated, thanks, he was all of that poor guy
SC Momma, thank you. It was good to post an old picture of him and see the sparkle and fun in his eye. For so long all that has been there is pain and confusion
Matt, thanks guy, sorry to miss talking again this week. We did that excursion this am and you were gone this afternoon. Love you
June, thanks, you have the exact right of it. It was time and maybe even past time but it is hard
Flo, thanks, you are right. We were so lucky to have such a dog. I am glad we still have the others for a while at least
Jeffro, thank you and thank you for your kind post about him. That was really nice
Jan, thanks, we have known for quite a while that this time was coming and yet it is still hard to believe. I keep looking for him and thinking I need to do something for him...
Sara, thanks
Nita, thank you too, for your kind words
Callie, thanks, they were great years indeed
Heather, thanks. Sorry to hear about Maizie...she must have been a great one
MoK, thanks so much for taking time to stop by and for your kind words. It meant a lot that Jeffro wrote about Mike and that people were caring enough to stop by and leave comments. We did the same...did the best we could with the late years....all you can do I guess
Thank you Steve, the last few months and weeks were so hard for him. Liz carried him in and out of the house. For some reason he didn't like me to pick him up and snapped at me. The last few days he could barely stand up at all...
Anon, thank you. So sorry that you are facing the same kind of hard times. Dogs become so much a part of the fabric of life...it is hard to let go.
akagaga, thanks so much for your kind words....
Teri, thanks, he was a great dog...the best...and truly I am glad that he isn't hurting any more.
ReplyDeleteBernie, thanks for taking time to leave kind words for us. I am so sorry that you can't have a dog...they add so much to life. Our Gael, Mike's sister, is 13, but she is still such a joy to us.
FC, thank you. I think I have an idea what you are referring to, and in fact thought of you when all this happened. And will continue to think of you and yours...
Shirley, so hard to have to watch them leaving us behind...thank you for stopping by and leaving kind words for us..
Carol, thanks for you kind words!
Apple, thank you. the kind comments from you and from all our old friends and new have been a great source of comfort to us...
i'm so sorry. it's been several years since we had to put my german shepherd down, and i still miss her. my condolences.
ReplyDeleteMy SINCERE condolences Threecollie, my heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteA PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS..........
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
Ericka, thanks for your kind words. I can easily believe it about still missing her....
ReplyDeleteLinda, thanks, that is really nice. We would be lost without our animals wouldn't we?
OH! Oh how sorry I am for you! I can't say how sorry I am. To lose a wonderful furry companion is just way too hard.
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LInda, thank you. I miss him a dozen times a day, but he was truly having a very bad time...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you had 15 years with Mike! And while that is a grand long life for a pup, I know how hard loss is. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteAw I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. :( You made him the family dog for us all, with your stories of his antics. He will be sadly missed. Hugs to you guys.
ReplyDeleteTeri, thank you. I miss him, but I think it is better for him. He hadn't been very good for a very long time
ReplyDeleteMrs. M, thanks, he was a great one.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Your post about what dogs are for (in the end, it's about the love) was one of most touching ones I ever read. Have you heard the story of the Rainbow Bridge, where are pets wait for us? It's a very comforting story. Again, so sorry.
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