Guest Greensleeves Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I just haven't been up to doing a memorial post for Whistler (age nearly 13, crossed on June 2 after almost 7 years with us), but over the weekend something happened that I had to share with the Greytalk family. In addition to Greytalk, I belong to a needlework bulletin board, for stitchers/embroiderers/needleworkers. I don't talk about my dogs very often over there, but they all knew when Whistler died. Friday afternoon I stepped outside to get the mail, and I found this: One of the amazing women on that needlework board stitched and framed that gorgeous portrait of Whistler--a dog she'd never met. She stitched it in secret; it was a complete and total surprise that utterly floored me. I spent all Friday just sobbing... but, finally, in a good way. I've been on the other side of stitched gifts before... but this is the first time that anyone's ever given *me* something they've worked on for months--and I finally understand the "tears and trembling" reaction--you're just so utterly overwhelmed that someone would put all that work and love... into *you*. DH, who is new to the world of internet bulletin boards, was even more blown away. What makes this even more amazing is that I don't really know this woman all that well (although she's someone I've considered an "online friend.") We've never met, never spoken, only exchanged the occasional card... and kept tabs on each other through our posts online. And yet she ended up being so moved by Whistler's passing that she would do something like this. Incredible. The stitching is positively gorgeous, and the jaw-dropping framing job must have cost a fortune (at 14" square, it's *not* a small piece)... but the thing that really gets me is that somebody else was thinking about Whistler these last few weeks. And to me, that's a really huge thing. *** DH found the perfect place to hang it--in the hallway leading to our foyer, right above "Whistler's spot." We always had to step over him to get from the living room to the bedroom or the laundry room... and now we'll still pass him every time we go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) Oh My! That is absolutely beautiful... What an amazing gift. I can't tell from the picture... Is that cross stitch? What an awesome tribute to your boy... Edited August 13, 2007 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco_Nikki Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Beautiful - artwork and thought. 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...
Patsy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Absolutely astounding! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 What a beautiful gift from the heart. 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...
mareyeka Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 What a beautiful gift. What a treasure. Quote Remembering the games we used to play: Games We Used to Play: A Hop, Skip and Jump Down Memory Lane Oscar (Answer to Chevy): 8/23/02-8/13/07 & Dee (Cee Bar Denise): 12/23/98-8/28/08. Order your own copy of Oscar's Diaries: Life as a Retired Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linn Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Awesome gift. What a good and caring person to think of doing that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Greys2luv Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thank you so much for sharing that, you made my day! What beautiful people the two of you are. for your loss and for your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 What makes this even more amazing is that I don't really know this woman all that well (although she's someone I've considered an "online friend.") We've never met, never spoken, only exchanged the occasional card... and kept tabs on each other through our posts online. And yet she ended up being so moved by Whistler's passing that she would do something like this. Incredible. The stitching is positively gorgeous, and the jaw-dropping framing job must have cost a fortune (at 14" square, it's *not* a small piece)... but the thing that really gets me is that somebody else was thinking about Whistler these last few weeks. And to me, that's a really huge thing. Wow!!! What an amazing work of art, and what an amazing gift. Got a bit of eye leakage going here... Isn't it incredible what a random act of kindness can do to lift a person's spirit? The world would be a much better place if we could all follow that example. My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Whistler---what a gorgeous boy he was!!!! Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zippsmum Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow.....how lovely, what a lovely gift. Hugs for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is an incredible piece of art. How wonderful that his influence touched the maker so. 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 Snowy8 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is just so sweet. She knew how much you loved your baby boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is utterly amazing. It brought tears to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What a beautiful gift; just the sort of thing that restores my faith in human nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Very touching and quite beautiful. What majesty she captured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is stunning! I'm sure it's something you will treasure forever. How wonderful of your friend to make it for you. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 OMG. What an amazing piece of art... and so personal. I'm sure Whistler is griinning ear to ear. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That is absolutely beautiful and straight from the heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The picture is a stunning piece of art. How blessed you are to have a friend who is so thoughtful and caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Sniffling here........ Edited August 14, 2007 by greyhoundlov Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) I got goosebumps - people really can be amazing and bring goodness in this world Edited August 14, 2007 by RooRoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMinAugustaGA Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I used to cross stitch, but that was "before greyhounds." Those stitches are straight from the . It is simply gorgeous... I know you will treasure it forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Wow!!!!! That is a AWESOME gift and so very nice and thoughtful! 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...
Greytlady94 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Stephanie that is so beautiful, what a lovely tribute to Whistler. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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