Hello, everyone;
I can't even begin to tell you, my dear online friends, how many times
I've burst into tears today! Your letters are comforting, while making me
smile, and even though I'm blinking back tears as I try to read them.
What better group of people to understand so much of what I tried to
say last night? I think that I'm going to compile the letters and let my
children read them. I know that when Tuxedo died I printed all of the
many letters that I'd received, and read them all several times. The
children read them, too, and found strange comfort in knowing how
many 'total strangers' cared enough to write to say how sorry they were,
and how much they understood how painful it is to lose one of our dogs.
They aren't just dogs, but you all know that!
It's been wonderful to read everyone's words, reaffirming that it was the
right thing to make my announcement, that it was alright to feel joy even
during these horrid days we've suffered through in one way or another. I
appreciated the congratulations, and I sobbed as I nodded reading that
perhaps Squeak was offering her own itty bitty comfort to someone
"over the bridge" that had unwillingly left behind family and perhaps their
own pets.
The name ideas have been wonderful, as well. So many options for the
direction to take with the names; it'll be a good thing to think about. It
gives me something to focus on besides what I've lost. I've never been
one to stew in a situation, harbor ill feelings, or even to stay stuck in a
problem. Resolve it and move on, or come to terms with it and push
forward - that's more "me". To have the help to look forward, to look at
the seven beautiful babies that I still do have... that has been very
comforting. I thank all of you, for your kind thoughts and words. You've
all helped considerably more than I can adequately express. (yes, me,
Ms. wordy-woman, lol!)
I've enjoyed the diversion of doing the webpage, too, and I'm grateful that
the hubby isn't home to ask why I'm sitting at the computer, or hanging
over the edge of the whelping box admiring my beautiful babies - instead
of dusting or some such mundane thing! I put a few more pictures up: I
wrestled with one of little "Squeak", but put up an interesting one of she
and her mum. Just because she's gone doesn't mean I have to pretend
her short life wasn't worth remembering. It's a painful loss, but it's helpful
to look at the poignant photograph.
Anyway, I'm rambling again. It's time to take care of dogs, parrots, and
children; and then get up early to taxi daughter off for a soccer tourny!
Thanks again everyone, I appreciate the moral support, the smiles, and
the warmth of your caring.
Sandra
Dark Star Labradors and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
They'll drive you happy! <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> c2001
Opinions expressed are my own, & are no sillier than yours.
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