Thank You All for the warm response. We picked Anna up today in Houston we had her cremated. In a while we plan to take her to the beach in her picture and let her chase birds for eternity. She was to very happy there chasing birds. This has been tough and we struggle to do anything right now. I only hope that we are to be reunited again with her one day. We miss her so very much.
I too hope that there is a next place we will once again share the laughter, the love, and the warmth they bring to our hearts.
So sorry hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Barry and Donna
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Oh Anna, what a loveley creature. You can imagine what a big burly guy like me is doing right now...Allergies I tell ya', Allergies.
Anna is beautiful. When you hold her ashes tongiht, ask her to look up Chief, he is a Border Collie too. The can unionize doggie heaven and invent something complicated together.
My deepest sorrow for your loss.
John
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Mary
MaryLou and I are very sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our prayers. Its not easy losing loved ones. Feburary was not good to us either. Feb 1 the loss of a brother-in-law and Feb 9 my baby sister and Feb 14 our 14 yr. old Mini-Schnauzer AMANDA ! Im 68 yrs old and Im not sure what the plan is either. I know there is one. Just hang in there Mary,never lost faith.
Roger
I can find no words to express our sympathy for your loss, but I thank you for attaching your original note. You said it then so eloquently ... "you need to build relationships ... care for the family you love." We grieve with you.
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Perhaps it was your mother's destiny to live only 71 years and you were given the chance to spend time with her before she had to go on. Now you have your father to share the memories of her life with. I lost both my parents, my father of ecoli on Halloween and my mother's heart stopped in my living room on Christmas Day. I know God was not laughing at my pain, he was telling me their time was over and they must go. I too still want to call and talk to them only to realize they won't answer the number I have called them at for 59 years. I will only hear their voices in my mind. 77 isn't old, take your dad on a trip in the AS. I wish I had that option. My father would have loved it.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Loosing a parent isn't easy, as I have found. But the bond between mother and daughter is especially strong and makes it even more difficult. Take comfort in your memories and relish the time you have left with your father.
Tom, AKA Minnie's Mate.
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Thank you to everyone who have sent me private messages and posted condolences. After making my last post I had second thoughts that this may not be the place to express such raw emotion.
My father is under doctor's orders to stay with me for a couple weeks. His prescription is for lots of TLC and old fashioned home cooked meals. I have been enjoying every minute of what my father jokingly refers to as his prison sentence. His 'parole' date with his doctor is at the end of the month. My goal is to put a few extra pounds on his 109# body by then. I don't ask him if he wants to eat, I just cook something and put the plate in front of him. He hasn't pushed it away yet.
My DH has been absolutely wonderful. Without a word from me, he turned our lower level family room into a wonderful guest suite. He really busted his butt moving heavy furniture from one floor to another to set up a room with a bed, cable tv, high speed computer (even bought a new 22" flat monitor), refrigerator, microwave, table/chairs, new blinds, etc. It's wonderful to have a spouse who cares so much for my dad.
For now, I cook and listen. I hope someday my dad will want to live with or near me and my family.
Maybe God knew my father and I needed this time together. I am thankful for it.
Mary
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Thank you to everyone who have sent me private messages and posted condolences. After making my last post I had second thoughts that this may not be the place to express such raw emotion. Mary
Hi Mary, it is a funny thing(not ha ha but ironic). When Chief died, I thought the same thing, I was really torn up. Some days I thought, this is a dog, that is a parent, way different. But this group was incredibly kind and the therapy was cheap. With the price of gas and all, I think its a good way to go. I was a little embarrassed but the nice part about the internet and this forum is you can choose what you choose to read. It is does'nt help, let it fly.
Frankly, this group was far more understanding than many co workers or my family. If people answer you here, they have to hit reply, go out of their way to write to you and share the pain, grief and sorrow. Chances are, the are not making it up, not just blabbering. I may be blabbering right now but my heart is in the right place.
Point is, I really appreciated that you shared your mom's death with us, it helped me. We remain somewhat anonymous which is nice but I was overwhelmed with the feeling that even though I have only met one or two of you, You had me in your hearts, like we have you.
I am glad you are caring for your dad. Sometimes having a job to do helps you get through long enough so you can start thinking again. I am pretty sure I know how you feel, not exactly but close. As always, hang in there and remember that AS people are usually pretty decent.
John
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It's wonderful that you have made a place in your home for your dad. What could be more supportive than opening your doors to him, you have big hearts.
Today we sadly said good-bye to our last TT, Dahli. Fifteen and a half years ago the Tibetan Terrier breeder described her perfectly, "a sweet little girl." She got along with all of us, people, dogs, cats, sheep, and ducks. She might have been scolded three or four times in her life, but half of the times were probably because I was having a bad day. She struggled with renal failure since her brother Hoi died last June. It is so quiet here, we miss them so.
I'm attaching a small photo of Hoi (black) and Dahli with me on a trip in 2004. The handsome cat is Cooper, we lost him in March, 2007. We had a perfect family.
Bob and I began our trailering life in 2002, and have never camped without the TTs. Even though they are gone, I think we will remain BDandTTs.
Fifteen and a half years ago the Tibetan Terrier breeder described her perfectly, "a sweet little girl." She got along with all of us, people, dogs, cats, sheep, and ducks.
Bob and Dianne
BDandTTs
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Hi Bob & Dianne,
I'm sorry to hear about Dahli. I've been thinking about her ever since that wonderful weekend in Maine last year.
Yes folks, it's true. Dahli was a wonderful part of of our camping experience. "A sweet little girl."
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