DeltaBluez Tess Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 It's been a long night for us. Tess is now herding sheep in heaven and no doubt running the show by now. And begging sushi from our Heavenly Father. Tess died in my arms last night. As yo know, she had cancer and congestive heart failure. We gave her herbal supplements which slowed down the cancer growth but there is no medicine which can fix a aging heart. It was a matter of time and we knew it. It still was hard. I am not going to write much as the tears are falling now but will post on my blog, probably tomorrow. She was wobbly after her dinner but managed to beg some of my filet mignon leftover and then my last carrots. She looked more tired and her legs began to splay out so I put her on her bed and cuddled next to her. She leaned hard into me, pressed her nose next to my face and died. It was quick, no pain. Good bye to the love of our lives, the dogs who gave us a new lifestyle, who taught us how to laugh and live, who took care of me during my heart surgeries, who was a gift from God when I prayed for a child when we lost ours (we laughed on how he did hear us and what we got for our prayers), the dog who carried me on her broad shoulders and took me to the Nationals, who left me wonderfuls pups to carry on for her and mostly of all, the dog who healed our hearts. Good bye, My Beloved Tess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Diane, I'm so so sorry. It's never long enough with them. Hugs to you and Getty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Meier Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 So sorry to hear the news. The premise of letting go is always hard to face, but you don't have to, she will always be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivehill Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Diane, I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Sorry can not begin to express how sad I feel for you. You writings have made Tess very real to me, and it is almost as if I lost one too. Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Tears flow all over the world for your beloved Tess. Let her memories carry you through. Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 My thoughts and prayers. My heart is breaking for you. She was one lucky dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Goodbye dear Tess. My condolences on your loss, Diane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Oh, Diane, I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. Run free Tess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Cressa Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Evans Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 We never have them long enough. Just know that others care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I know how you feel. You and she were such a beautiful pair. You were lucky that her passing turned out to be so peaceful. She'll always be with you - until - way way from now - you are with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Tess was very special. You were blessed to have each other for a good long while. God bless you, Getty, and Tess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdaniels Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm so so sorry. May your broken heart gently heal with her memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEC Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Diane, I am sorry for your loss. I remember seeing Tess work at your farm. You two had an unspoken connection. She will live in your heart. -- TEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCStarkey Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Diane, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Tess. Try to fill the hole in your heart with all of the wonderful memories that you have of her. Regards, nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient_Dog Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have enjoyed reading of your exploits with Tess both here on these boards and in your blog. I have never met you but I feel that I know you and Tess and your special relationship. Thanks so much for sharing her with us. I know everyone here will miss her deeply. Godspeed Tess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthfieldNick Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 For those of you who never got to meet Tess, she was a real character. I'm not sure what she loved more: to work, or to eat. At trials, she'd make the rounds, mooching any food from whoever would give it to her. She mastered the poor, neglected dog look Everyone locally knew & recognized Tess, luckily, otherwise, I think she would have been a total sausage! She knew she ruled the roost, though, and would steal any tasty bit she wanted from the other dogs. Tess wasn't a flashy worker, but she was a good worker. By the time she "retired" just about anyone could have taken her out to do farm work. Tess knew what to do & how to get it done. Woe be on you if you gave her a command she didn't think was right, though. You'd get a look that said, "I know more than you do, sit down, shut up, and let me get this done!" Tess was often the "pro" in a pro-nov team. I was scribing at a trial when, at the beginning of one run, the judge asked in amazement if I knew the dog & handler at the post. I looked up to see Tess doing an "out-walk" (a trademark move of her's) with a novice-ish handler at the post. I laughed & told the judge, "That's Tess. She's certifiably old, but she'll get moving when she gets to the top." Sure enough, Tess marched her sheep around the course. Tess was just as happy to run to the house after work to watch TV with Diane's husband, Getty, as she was to work stock. She was truly a special dog, who will always have a special place in Diane & Getty's hearts. Tess has offspring (several generations, at this point) out there carrying on her legacy, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thank you for sharing Tess with us; she reminded each of us in one way or another of our own heart dog and we too will miss her. Enjoy Heaven's sheep, Tess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelO Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Wish I could've met her, she sounds like a real character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 So sorry for your loss, Tess was a special dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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