Forevermybabies Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 I haven't managed to pull it together enough to leave work yet. I wrote a note on my group's board though to thank them, and I wanted to post here as well, to thank you all. I know that I'm amongst people who love their dogs fiercely, so it hardly seems like I need tell you guys how hard this is. But I guess maybe somehow it helps me to talk about it. Thank you everyone for the nice words. Carole, that was a very sweet tribute, and so true. Sunscreen and Angel didn't get to say goodbye. It all happened so fast. They keep looking past me when I go in or out, wondering, I'm sure, where he is. Festus was so sick in June, but got 100% better and had a wonderful summer. I'd learned that his heart was weak, but it didn't seem to slow him down too much. Our walks were shorter and much slower. He would run and play in the yard - coaxing Angel to spar with him. He would follow me everywhere like my shadow. But his weak heart caught up with us both. When I think of all of the things that made Festus special and different...there are so many... The way he would settle himself over my knees when I was sitting in a chair, and let his legs go, so he was essentially hanging on me. Or how he would lean his whole body on my shoulder if I were on the floor. I remember being at Gabe's soccer game and Festus sat on my lap like a child. I thought my legs were going to go completely dead. How he would lie on top of me with his head under my chin and we'd watch movies. Well, I would watch the movie. He would watch me. If I were on the computer or reading, he would nudge my hand so that it was on his head. Wherever I was, he was. He would come to work with me and lie on the floor next to me. But the essence of who Festus was in my world is inexplicable. I can't put it into words. A once in a lifetime connection that I was so lucky to have found. And am now so grieved to have lost. I'm glad for everyone who was touched by Festus' life. I'm glad for the dogs who were adopted because people like Sandy and Jeff, or Rob and Amanda met him and were moved to find their own greyhounds. Festus had a gift - Festus was a gift. A grace from God that I never expected and didn't deserve, but will be eternally grateful to have had. I can't believe its over. Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiff Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm so so sorry to hear about Festus. :grouphug :f_white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I am so very sorry.... Run Free Switzler Festus 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...
ml529 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Tami-I am so sorry. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Oh, no. Just seeing this. I'm so, so sorry. :grouphug Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm so sorry. My sympathies to you and your boys. Godspeed Handsome. Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeshoreGreys Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Oh, Tami, I'm so sorry to see this. Festus was one of GT's originals. I always loved reading stories about him. Godspeed, sweet boy. Send your Momma a sign... Quote Sara formerly on Greytalk as Mommyof3Gone, but still part of our family and always in our hearts:Bruiser Isa Comander To 6/23/91-11/20/03 Sandy NSK Special Up 10/19/89-6/13/04 Beau Bdk's Boo Boo 1/1/93-12/15/06 Cooney Lars Dbltakedean 11/1/93-1/23/07Buddy 2/9/1997-11/16/09 Joe Elkhart Joe 11/7/99-12/2/10 Alex Streakin Diablo 4/17/02-4/1/11 Brother Hylife Brother 9/26/97-2/28/12 Comanche Gil's Comanche 6/7/2005-11/7/2015 Molly 4/8/2011-4/13/2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I am so sorry to hear Festus is at the Rainbow Bridge. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Oh no, Festus. I'm so terribly sorry. :cry1 :grouphug :Run free sweetie, rest in peace... 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...
Mystella Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Oh Tam's, I just saw this now, I am so sorry You and Festus were a great gift to each other , you saw each other through so much - and the great pain is there because there was, no make that is, great love. We WILL see you later Festus Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greysonly Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Just seeing this now. I'm so very sorry Tami Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I was looking at pictures, and found these. Meer went to the bridge in August '08. They used to hang out together a lot. Together again... My baby boy In Kanab Utah, 2004 When we first got Festus in 2001 Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeweytheGreyt Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Tami I am so very, very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm so sorry Godspeed, Festus.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh Tami.....I'm so sorry He and Scooter are togther now. Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My deepest sympathies for your loss of sweet Festus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oh Tami.....I'm so sorry He and Scooter are togther now. That made me smile. Thanks Jennifer. Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I picked up Festus' cremains today. It made it all seem so real. I just wept when I put them in the urn. I didn't make this urn especially for him, though, so I'm not going to seal it. I want to make one just for him. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. I miss him so much. Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I picked up Festus' cremains today. It made it all seem so real. I just wept when I put them in the urn. I didn't make this urn especially for him, though, so I'm not going to seal it. I want to make one just for him. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. I miss him so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ruby2sday Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Tami ~ The pictures of Festus are so beautiful. He was truly truly a special boy. Take care my friend! Yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm just seeing this, I'm so sorry. Festus, you were and are still deeply loved. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know your pain and I'm so sorry for it. Festus was such a beautiful boy and so obviously loved. Run like like a pup sweetheart. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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