Guest 4baddogs Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 (edited) One month ago today..... I keep asking myself "why did we only have Nate for a year?" Why did God allow him to survive the awful Wheeling track fire, only to die a year later? Why did he come into our lives, help me through the most tragic time of my life and then leave me? And then it occurred to me that maybe we were came into his life instead. Maybe we were brought to him to give him the very best life he could possibly have because he was only going to be around for such a short time. And that's what we did - we gave him the best of everything, just like we do for all of our dogs. I hope when we meet him on the other side he'll be able to tell us that - he'll tell us that even though we didn't know about the tumor that ultimately took him from us, we tried so hard to make him better. We tried so very hard to heal him of what we and the doctors though ailed him. We loved him with all our hearts and we always will. We miss your funny little noises and sounds, the way you tried to talk to us. We miss the way you looked for us out the living room window as we left the house and how you watched for us when we were coming home; sometimes we were so sure you had never left that same spot. We miss the way you had to have your blankie on your big dog bed, the same way Flashy had to have it. In fact you had a lot of the same quirks Flashy had and that comforted me in more ways than you ever knew. We miss the way you picked your favorite pieces of dog food out of your bowl, bit by bit, and rolled it around in your mouth taking forever to eat. I especially miss the way you never left my side, no matter where I went in the house, stuck to me like velcro, because you loved me as much as I loved you. It's been one month today and it feels like you've been gone forever. I still can't bring myself to wash your blankies or wipe your nose prints off of the windows in the Tahoe. I keep expecting you to waiting for me in the living room window everyday when I come home, even though I know you're not here. My heart aches for you and I would give anything to have you back with us. I hope you weren't afraid when I left you that day, because I was terrified for you. I hope that when we see you again some day, you'll be watching and waiting for us and be able to tell us that everything was just fine. I'm so sorry that we couldn't do anything more for you; just know how very, very much we love you. I miss you my sweet boy. Edited August 12, 2007 by 4baddogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fountainpengwen Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry! Godspeed handsome Nate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am sorry. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Its so terribly hard to say good bye to one so sweet. He stays close in your heart always. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so very sorry, tears being shed with you. Run with the angels Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so very sorry!!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Sending prayers for you in your time of loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linn Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Nate is smiling down upon you thanking you for the time you hade together. Godspeed Nate. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 (edited) I'm so sorry for your loss. It hurts so much to lose them. Edited August 12, 2007 by galgrey Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. 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 LolasMom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Gentle 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...
Guest argolola Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so sorry for the loss of your precious boy. Some have posted on this board that dogs do not have any concept of time. They are just happy to be with us, no matter how much time. Please take comfort in knowing that you gave him a wonderful life and he was very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 " I keep asking myself "why did we only have Nate for a year?" Why did God allow him to survive the awful Wheeling track fire, only to die a year later? Why did he come into our lives, help me through the most tragic time of my life and then leave me?" My thoughts on questions like this is; He put them in our lives to help us through something. To bring attention to something in our lives that needs fixing; to make us humble like they are. To make us appreciate the smaller things in life, like they do. To introduce us to people that normally we would not have known. When their journey is done, they leave....so that another can come into our lives & start over again with something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I am so sorry. Nate is a beautiful boy with a beautiful spirit. Sending hugs, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco_Nikki Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Run fast and free Nate! Please send your family a sign soon that you are ok. Some of us on this board have sworn that we caught a glimpse, heard a tag jingle or smelled a scent of one of our bridge babies. Gone completely? I am not so sure. Quote Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I'm so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss of Nate. Run free, sweet Nate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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