LadyBailey Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I still can't believe that he's not here with us... my heart breaks but I have been healing slowly by continuing to do things for our boy. It started by honoring him with a special shrine in our home (which is still adorned) you can see past photos here Carrier's Shrine. As the warm weather came, I felt that I had to continue this outside. I wanted his memory to be everywhere, so what better place than where he loved to dig holes... big ones! This is Carrier last summer in his "hole" - he didn't like to be dirty, but when it came to true "dirt" he didn't mind a bit! This has now become "Carrier's Garden" and it has taken some time to find the perfect flowers and decor. The first flower that I started with were "Forget-me-nots", in blue and white. The next addition was a beautiful flower called, "Stairway to heaven" which sits at the top of his garden. All the other flowers have white blooms to represent Carrier as an angel: daisies, Solomon's Seal, Carpathian Bellflower, Sweet Woodruff, Lily of the Valley and Irish Moss. The word "Love" was an obvious addition. And when I found this custom stainless steel artwork with a dog howling, it couldn't have been more perfect to show how our boy would Roo. The lilac wasn't in full bloom yet, but when it did bloom, it was in abundance. He loved that spot so much. Miss him so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Awww, what a beautiful way to remember him. He was a very handsome boy ! I dread that day for my girl but will remember your tribute and do something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Eva, the garden is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful way to remember Carrier 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...
Guest K9_Lady Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What a beautiful remembrance for Carrier! Hugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What a gorgeous garden in Carrier's honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I am working on one now for Beecher. I have his Memory Stone in the garden. I have enjoyed working on it and thinking about him and how wonderful he was. It has been very healing. I will post pictures when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wonderful tribute. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bodie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 BEAUTIFUL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That is beautiful. I smiled at the picture of Carrier as my Alan looks a lot like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What a lovely way to honor your dear boy. That lilac is simply incredible! 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...
patricia Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How beautiful. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The garden is simply beautiful, Eva. What a fitting tribute to such a special boy. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures with us. Carrier... we miss seeing your beautiful face on GT... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 It's perfect Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oh how goregous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 It's a beautiful garden Eva. I hope Carrier will visit you there while you are caring for the flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 It's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Such a Gorgeous Garden, a beautiful tribute to Carrier. 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...
Batmom Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 What a beautiful spot for his remembrance. I can smell the lilacs from here. Sweet boy. 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 HoustonGreys Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 What a beautiful tribute for a very handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh how beautiful is that? Carrier is still with you right in that beautiful spot. You can't see him, but he is there. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Very pretty tribute garden. 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...
Guest greytgrandma Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 what a beautiful memorial garden to your sweet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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