tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post7734614058490878351..comments2023-06-15T09:10:22.852-04:00Comments on Knees and Paws: GriefAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-30182628560021958762012-02-19T11:41:32.532-05:002012-02-19T11:41:32.532-05:00Sad news indeed. My apologies for not calling by t...Sad news indeed. My apologies for not calling by to comment very often, time just seems to get swallowed up by real life!LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-38318906680943688692012-02-19T08:25:34.273-05:002012-02-19T08:25:34.273-05:00What to say. I don't even know you. Have nev...What to say. I don't even know you. Have never visited your blog until this day. Have never read any of your posts until I read this one - and even then, I looked at the pictures first and fell in love with that wonderful brown face and the happiness it gave me - and you as well.<br /><br />And then I read the post - and realized what had happened and my eyes just teared up.<br /><br />I found your blog by reading a comment from Odie's blog - and I hopped over. I think I will stay. <br /><br />My heartfelt condolences for you and your family. I have 2 cats of my own and 3 grand-dogs and I know the pain you are going through. Take care.<br /><a href="http://mynext20yearsofliving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">RetiredKnitter-Elaine</a>Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-5746017809553428422012-02-16T14:10:37.866-05:002012-02-16T14:10:37.866-05:00OH! I am So Very Sorry for your Familie's LOS...OH! I am So Very Sorry for your Familie's LOSS , Jenny ! We All Will Deeply MISS Bear Very Much ! :( Hug's ! <3<3<3.. Stay Strong ! Tell our Family They are in our Prayer's ! As Well as You, <3 <3 <3... Bye for now ! Love, Your cousin, Sue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-37283378334267494782012-02-16T10:51:05.443-05:002012-02-16T10:51:05.443-05:00Thank you so much Michelle, your friendship and lo...Thank you so much Michelle, your friendship and love is something I value highly. Hugging you right back ((()))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-38628063897037427922012-02-16T10:46:29.373-05:002012-02-16T10:46:29.373-05:00Awww I just want to hug you... reading your post w...Awww I just want to hug you... reading your post was so touching... our pets are always part of our family and I miss each one so very much. Reading everyone's comments brought more tears... There is a very special place for pets... so much they give to us. *hugs*Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465675098918780540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-6254485658833389502012-02-16T08:38:49.049-05:002012-02-16T08:38:49.049-05:00Dear Di, I had heard of the Rainbow Bridge through...Dear Di, I had heard of the Rainbow Bridge through Desiree. You are both in South Africa...<br />Thanks for sharing it with me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-46594141133573182662012-02-16T08:32:09.042-05:002012-02-16T08:32:09.042-05:00He sounds like he was a rescue.
I hope that you fi...He sounds like he was a rescue.<br />I hope that you find peace eventually. i know it is hard now but it will come in time.<br />You may want to read http://www.didoodles.blogspot.com/2011/08/rainbow-bridge.html<br />its a piece I found while learning about the rainbow bridge and the role of rescuersDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351994352173054431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-35392223185534088352012-02-16T08:05:17.783-05:002012-02-16T08:05:17.783-05:00Dear Di,
Thank you so much for visiting and commen...Dear Di,<br />Thank you so much for visiting and commenting today. Bear was my brother. After the human children had grown up and moved away, my father brought him home, a puppy who had to endure heartworm. With lots of love and care, he ended up outliving my dad. We didn't expect him to make it, but he did. Your kindness has touched my heart and lifted my spirit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-15994962850796640932012-02-16T08:02:57.720-05:002012-02-16T08:02:57.720-05:00Dear Anonymous,
This is something I will read to ...Dear Anonymous, <br />This is something I will read to my son today. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The unexpected kindness is truly a healing force.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-30330040697929079772012-02-16T08:01:23.120-05:002012-02-16T08:01:23.120-05:00Dear Anonymous,
Thank you so very much for visitin...Dear Anonymous,<br />Thank you so very much for visiting and commenting. The unexpected kindness of strangers is one of life secret joys. It relieves the heavy load of grief.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-50063908031000860232012-02-16T07:59:04.642-05:002012-02-16T07:59:04.642-05:00Thank you Robyn, your kindness is balm to the soul...Thank you Robyn, your kindness is balm to the soul. Bear did know he was loved, and that is why he was able to love us all so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-30445281212389103092012-02-16T07:57:13.749-05:002012-02-16T07:57:13.749-05:00Thank you Claire! Bear did have a sense of humor!...Thank you Claire! Bear did have a sense of humor! My father trained him to ask to go outside by bringing him an empty toilet paper tube. He would also bring an empty paper plate to ask for a snack. Mostly, he was just about the most loveable creature you can imagine. I appreciate your kindness in visiting, commenting and offering such support.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-31268457124333478112012-02-16T07:54:38.909-05:002012-02-16T07:54:38.909-05:00Dear Norman, thank you for visiting and commenting...Dear Norman, thank you for visiting and commenting today. I appreciate your kind thoughts and support. The load is lightened by your care.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-19818730036313763762012-02-16T07:43:50.639-05:002012-02-16T07:43:50.639-05:00Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for visiting me toda...Dear Linda,<br />Thank you so much for visiting me today and for sharing these kind words. I'm sad that you lost Romeo so suddenly and unexpectedly. That hug makes the loss easier, the load lighter, and my purpose stronger. I'm so inspired by what you've done with your grief, to establish Romeo's Wish. It's an incredibly beautiful and meaningful mission and I'm sending lots of positive intention and energy to you as you go forward.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-36535632122662885442012-02-16T07:40:10.874-05:002012-02-16T07:40:10.874-05:00Thank you Sush, it's so sad I hardly know what...Thank you Sush, it's so sad I hardly know what to do with myself today. Thank you for being my friend, your love and kindness makes a huge difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-51030931523437770692012-02-16T07:37:18.584-05:002012-02-16T07:37:18.584-05:00Dear Desiree,
Bear was a senior and beginning to ...Dear Desiree, <br />Bear was a senior and beginning to feel the aches and pains of aging. In his young days, he survived heartworm, and later pancreatitis. Most recently he had a joint injury on his leg that seemed to be healing with rest. We had often talked about what life was going to be like after he was gone, but preparing for it mentally doesn't save the heart from hurt. <br />Your dogs are so beautiful, and I'm constantly inspired by the way you've given them all a beautiful, happy life. We used to sing a song in church with the line "whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me" I think that dogs need to be included in that line. <br />My mother had actually been considering adopting again, but for now it will have to wait. Although I hope she won't let too much time pass before thinking seriously about it. The loss she's feeling could be a blessing for a new doggie who needs that love she longs to give!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-47665677313436203382012-02-16T07:31:34.590-05:002012-02-16T07:31:34.590-05:00Dear Desiree,
I knew that this post was going to u...Dear Desiree,<br />I knew that this post was going to unite us, as you are still grieving your beloved Bonnie, and Romeo too. Hugging you through the miles today...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-79738607403500863282012-02-16T07:28:54.908-05:002012-02-16T07:28:54.908-05:00Thank you Tom. I truly, truly appreciate your fri...Thank you Tom. I truly, truly appreciate your friendship and the kind words you've shared with me. Every boy who wants a dog should have one! And every dog who wants a boy should have one too! Hug Toto for me today. I know you would have loved Bear if you were ever able to see him in person.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-72925629688623857802012-02-16T07:25:10.724-05:002012-02-16T07:25:10.724-05:00Thank you Jenn. I'm so sad for you to have lo...Thank you Jenn. I'm so sad for you to have lost your dog so soon after moving here! Cheyenne sounds like a beauty and a truly great companion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-2056303850954923012012-02-16T07:23:56.378-05:002012-02-16T07:23:56.378-05:00Thank you Karen, what a touching and heartfelt com...Thank you Karen, what a touching and heartfelt comment. When you wrote Good old Bear I was able to cry. And that felt good to let the tears fall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-78708582244015340982012-02-16T07:22:23.023-05:002012-02-16T07:22:23.023-05:00Thank you so much Jo-Anne. Your kind words mean s...Thank you so much Jo-Anne. Your kind words mean so much. I think Kelpie's are amazing. I'm sad that you had to let yours go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-5607116398907372942012-02-16T06:33:59.022-05:002012-02-16T06:33:59.022-05:00so very sorry to hear about your doggie brother.i ...so very sorry to hear about your doggie brother.i always believe they are still around and when they arent they've gone to the rainbow bridge to wait for us and to play with other passed on furries.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351994352173054431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-50271584556428727542012-02-16T05:34:38.226-05:002012-02-16T05:34:38.226-05:00Strength to you at this very sad time.
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Whe...Strength to you at this very sad time.<br />~~~~~ <br />When God had made the earth and sky, the flowers and the trees,<br />He then made all the animals; the fish, the birds and bees.<br />And when at last He'd finished, not one was quite the same.<br />He said, "I'll walk this world of mine and give each one a name."<br />And so He travelled far and wide and everywhere He went,<br />A little creature followed Him until its strength was spent.<br />When all were named upon the earth <br />and in the sky and sea,<br />The little creature said, <br />"Dear Lord, there's not one left for me."<br />Kindly the Father said to her, <br />"I've left you to the end.<br />I've turned my own <br />name back to front <br />and called you DOG, <br />my friend.”<br />~ Author Unknown.<br /><br />R.I.P. Bear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-4876635345997090212012-02-16T05:34:23.627-05:002012-02-16T05:34:23.627-05:00huge, huge love. I know how it feels to love a dog...huge, huge love. I know how it feels to love a dog, in all their familar, kind, wonderful glory. My heart aches for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260474823266276024.post-90146805271848831022012-02-16T05:31:12.825-05:002012-02-16T05:31:12.825-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss - Bear sounded like...I'm so sorry for your loss - Bear sounded like a truly lovely dog and companion. And these pics had me all emotional. I'm sure he knows how loved he was.<br /><br />RobynRobynnoreply@blogger.com