Allie Oop Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about Missy. She fought her battle valiantly and I'm sure that she knew how much she was loved. Wishing you and your wife peace and solace. Best wishes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I am very sorry Bustopher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to read this, but you did the right thing. And Missy knows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers; and thanks to those who PM'd me as well. It was heartwarming to know that there were so many who had come to know Missy over the years and loved her. I want to express a special thanks to "bc friend", who through her PM's over the last several months regularly checked on Missy's status and let me know she was thinking about us. And showing that what goes around does indeed comes around, I received a very special PM from Baby's Dad, whose eulogy I plagiarized for my tribute; he sent me an adapted poem by Nora M. Holland that I thought I would share with you, one that (in various forms) I have used to comfort others, and which now in turn brings me comfort as well: High up in the courts of Heaven today A little dog-angel waits. With the other dogs she will not play, But she sits alone at the Gates. ”For I know my master will come”, says she, ”And when he comes, he will call for me.” And her Master far down on the earth below, As he sits in his easy chair Forgets sometimes, and he whistles low For the dog that is not there; And the little dog-angel cocks her ears And dreams that her Master's call she hears. And I know when at length her Master waits Outside in the dark and cold For the hand of Death to open the gates That lead to the Courts of Gold, The little dog-angel's eager bark Will comfort his soul while he's still in the dark. Postscript: Poor Annie wanders around the house, looking sadly for Missy (sometimes with their favorite tug-of-war toy in her mouth), and coming to us for comfort, as if she knows that her sister is gone from our lives (but not our hearts); her poignant grieving does not make our own mourning any easier… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I am sorry. This has been a difficult time for your family. Poor sad Annie. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloRiver Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I am really sorry to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoku's mum Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss of dear Missy, she sounds like a one in a million gal. My heart goes out to you and yours. Give Annie a big hug... when we had to put our old guy Spencer down, our vet came to the house. Our little muttley Gussy just adored her big brother, and she just sat a few feet from him, with her eyes closed (we have never seen her do that before or since) as the vet gave the shot.... as if she was giving him support and farewell as none of us humans could... she grieved for months and months. Hugs to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers; and thanks to those who PM'd me as well. It was heartwarming to know that there were so many who had come to know Missy over the years and loved her. I want to express a special thanks to "bc friend", who through her PM's over the last severla months regularly checked on Missy's status and let me know she was thinking about us. And showing that what goes around does indeed comes around, I received a very special PM from Baby's Dad, whose eulogy I plagiarized for my tribute; he sent me an adapted poem by Nora M. Holland that I thought I would share with you, one that (in various forms) I have used to comfort others, and which now in turn brings me comfort as well: High up in the courts of Heaven today A little dog-angel waits. With the other dogs she will not play, But she sits alone at the Gates. ”For I know my master will come”, says she, ”And when he comes, he will call for me.” And her Master far down on the earth below, As he sits in his easy chair Forgets sometimes, and he whistles low For the dog that is not there; And the little dog-angel cocks her ears And dreams that her Master's call she hears. And I know when at length her Master waits Outside in the dark and cold For the hand of Death to open the gates That lead to the Courts of Gold, The little dog-angel's eager bark Will comfort his soul while he's still in the dark. Postscript: Poor Annie wanders around the house, looking sadly for Missy (sometimes with their favorite tug-of-war toy in her mouth), and coming to us for comfort, as if she knows that her sister is gone from our lives (but not our hearts); her poignant grieving does not make our own mourning any easier… That is very nicely written. It brought up memories from last month. But brought comfort also. I hope that in some way you can find peace in Missy's passing. It is never easy to lose a dog that you are so close to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjk05 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm sorry to hear you've lost Missy. She sounds like a wonderful dog- and a very very lucky one to have been loved so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'm late to this due to travelling, but I wanted to express my condolences as well. ((hugs)) Run free Missy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyler Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I am so so sorry for your loss. I wish I could just come over and give you a hug. My wife just handed me some lost photos this evening that she found of my late Skyler who passed away last year. It sent me into a sob today myself - and he was my heart dog too. There is nothing that can fill that void....nothing. The only thing that eased my pain was knowing that he knew exactly how much I loved him - he was my world and I told him so every single day. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiga's_mom Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 So sorry for your loss. I always tear up when I read about a dog passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate40541 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm so very sorry that Missy has had to leave you to go on ahead. Suzanne "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan." "The Once Again Prince" by Irving Townsend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Those of us who have been here awhile know you did EVERYTHING possible for her. I know you know that in your heart, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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