Pippin's person Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Since Nell left for the Rainbow Bridge last week, Nessie has been watching with curiosity. She loves her squeaky toys, cheese, barking at bikes and being part of the pack, but that nasty, rotten tumor keeps growing and growing and it started to push on her insides and make it hard to get comfortable or to breathe. Each day as the Bridge beckoned, she looked over her shoulder at us and her pack and her toys and decided to stay. Today, though, she changed her mind. She wasn’t scared because Nell had been whispering to her all week that things were so much easier at the Bridge and that there were squeaky toys and cheese and a pack there, too. As she got closer, that stupid tumor just fell right off of her. Suddenly feeling light, she shot one last glace over her shoulder. And with a little wag of her tail, she was gone. Now, she's charming the hearts of angels. Rest in Peace our sweet, happy girl from Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Robin and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Nessie's passing. I went to your site and read about how you acquired her, and the raging snowstorm that prevented her from being sent along. I'm sure now that her 'gotcha day' seems like yesterday and that she wasn't around nearly long enough with your gang (just over a year). But your words were incredibly eloquent and you can see by the pictures that she was in heaven already with your family, so today its no different. Our thoughts are with you, Ailsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I can't read about the tragic losses of others without viscerally re-experienceing the pain of losing my Minnie. Their pain has ended, it is our own that we must endure. RIP sweet Nessie. My thoughts ae with you , Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Typing through my tears. That was a lovely memorial to a beautiful lady. I'm so sorry to hear of Nessie's passing. Never enough time with these amazing friends that allow us into their lives. Godspeed indeed Nessie and thoughts and prayers being sent your way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 My deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Having just lost my own old girl to cancer a few weeks ago, I have great sympathy for you and your family on Nessie's passing. Rest in peace, Ness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC-Liz Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Very sorry to hear of your loss. It's never, ever long enough. Godspeed Ness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I know all about that nasty tumor Rest in peace, Ness. And say hi to my Ally for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss - so many old ones seem to be saying goodbye. I guess the Bridge needed some special dogs to keep the angels company. Rest in peace Nessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss - so many old ones seem to be saying goodbye. I guess the Bridge needed some special dogs to keep the angels company. Rest in peace Nessie. It does seem like a lot of faithful friends are being called to The Bridge lately. It hurts every time I read about another one passing. I look at Scooter, who will be four December 3, and wonder how much time I have left with him--some have gone at a young age...I dread the day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Ness, run free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about Ness. Our lives with our beloved pets is never long enough. Ness is in very good company at the Bridge. Run free Ness and have a good game of chase with Nell. "There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who chose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Godspeed Nessie and God watch over and comfort your family. Esox and Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC-Liz Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 "There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who chose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given." So true....where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Robin and Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about Nessie. She knew love and comfort with you and your pack, even if her time was too short. Run free, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtotwo Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I went and looked at her Bio...you got her on my daughter's birthday! I'm sure my daughter could think of nothing better than adding another dog to the family! She needed you in her life....so sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm so sorry. You were lucky to have found each other and share the brief time you had. Run free, Nessie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 So sorry to hear about Ness. Best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo&Tex Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Grief is the price we pay for love. I'm sure that Nell needs help rounding up all those Bridge chickens and will welcome Nessies help. Nessie was so pretty, and so lucky to have had you in her later life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 It breaks my heart when I read of another one of our beloved company who has gone on to the next plane of existence. I hope these words are of some comfort to you: As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity. I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side Were meadows rich and beautiful - lush and green and wide; And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be. My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do. I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright, That this place is truly wonderful; then a bright glow pierced the night. Twas the glow of many candles, shining bright and strong and bold; And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold. For although we may not be together in the way we used to be We are still connected by a cord no one can see. So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart. Via con Dios, little Nessie; Nell is waiting for you on the other side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Condolences on your loss. It's never easy to lose a friend. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Robin, I'm so sorry. I wish Ness could have had longer with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Mom Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Run free, Nessie. I'm so sorry for you loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Robin, I'm so sad to read about Ness passing on. It's one of the hardest damn things in the world, letting them go. I bet there's sheep to work, lots of pools and frisbees and tug toys and pillows to rest on, and somehow, sweet voices to say "Good Dog!" for all our good and faithful companions who have gone on before us. I'm glad you had her and she had you. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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