Pippin Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 It was two weeks ago today, and just about this time, when I walked into the vet’s office with my little Jessie for one last visit. I left the following Monday on a 10-day business trip, so this is the first weekend I’ve been back home since that sad day. Last weekend, I dreamt that I was in a small house, visiting with friends. My little Jessie was sitting beside me on the sofa while we visited. Towards the end of the dream, one of my friends mentioned her, and I replied something along the lines of “Oh, this is my little dog, Jessie. But she’s not really here. She died last week, but I remember how she looked and how she felt, so I can have her with me whenever I want to.” My dream then faded into another dream, which meant it should have been forgotten, but as I was brushing my teeth the next morning, I remembered it. I’m glad I remembered it, because I fully believe its message was true. As long as I remember my little girl, she’ll always be with me. I’m house-sitting this weekend, for my dog-sitter (a wonderful lady who keeps my girls at the drop of a hat). So as I was driving in from the airport Thursday night, heading straight to my dog-sitter’s house, I started realizing that for the first time since she’s been my dog-sitter, there won’t be a little dog there, so happy to see me that she can’t stop quivering. So I called one of my good friends and said “who am I gonna snuggle with tonight? My snuggler’s not here anymore.” She didn’t really have an answer for me (there’s not really an answer to a question like that). I got to the house, and let the dogs out to run in the backyard. But one of them wouldn’t run out. Little Giorgio, an elderly italian greyhound, has appointed himself as my special friend this weekend. If I’m sitting in a chair, he wants to be on my lap. If it’s bedtime, he’s snuggled up beside me, keeping my back warm. This intrigues me, because George was out in the van as we were helping Jessie to the Rainbow Bridge, and right about the time she was gone, he started barking. Doc suggested that maybe Jessie had stopped at the van to say goodbye to George. Usually, when I’m house-sitting, George hangs out in his little bed, covered up with his blanket, sleeping. This weekend, he’s the most sociable I’ve ever seen him. He’s not Jessie, but he helps. Thanks, George. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 She gone from this earth, but not from your heart. Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. St. Francis de Salles Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I'm glad you have George to cuddle with, I bet Jessie asked him to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pippin Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Burpdog pointed me towards an ebay site with urns at VERY reasonable prices, so I picked out her urn today. I'm not going to actually purchase it until I've figured out when I can afford the cremation. I'm hoping that will be relatively soon, because I'd like to bring her home. I'll be using a place that Dee recommends, and has used for years. It's as affordable as the places Doc knew about, and it's guaranteed individual cremation. I'm finding that matters to me. *sigh* I hate that I have to spend time thinking about stuff like this. I hate that she's gone, even though I know she's better off. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 that was beautiful. I am sorry for your loss. run free little Jessie. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 She's all snuggled in the warmth of your heart, surrounded by the love you had for her & knowing that you will always remember her....she knows you had one love of a lifetime .... love her...that's all she ever asked of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smday Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Oh Mary - They really do stay with us forever. Susan Quote Lexi the pointeresque mutt (1999), Homer the chi mix (2010) and Lacey the ? (2009). Always remembering Dita, Best, Oba, Bubba, and the others at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'm glad George is taking care of you. She must have put a bug in his ear about it. Sharing some tears with you guys this evening. Hugs. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 i'm so sorry, mary, but it sounds like george is taking good care of you Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 One more part of making it real.... I finally emailed my non-GT friends and let them know she was gone. Some of them had met her, others hadn't, but all knew about her, and knew how much I loved her. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoneRacin Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 In your heart forever, they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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