galgrey Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so very sorry. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 A friend sent this to me this morning, I hope she will not mind my posting it here. Thank you my friend The Journey When you bring a greyhound into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark. Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simple pleasures - jumping in leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears. If you spend much time outside, you will be taught how to truly experience every element, for no rock, leaf, or log will go unexamined, no rustling bush will be overlooked, and even the very air will be inhaled, pondered, and noted as being full of valuable information. Your pace may be slower - except when heading home to the food dish - but you will become a better naturalist, having been taught by an expert in the field. Too many times we hike on automatic pilot, our goal being to complete the trail rather than enjoy the journey. We miss the details - the colorful mushrooms on the rotting log, the honeycomb in the old maple snag, the hawk feather caught on a twig. Once we walk as a dog does, we discover a whole new world. We stop; we browse the landscape, we kick over leaves, peek in tree holes, look up, down, all around. And we learn what any dog knows: that nature has created a marvelously complex world that is full of surprises, that each cycle of the seasons bring ever changing wonders, each day an essence all its own. Even from indoors you will find yourself more attuned to the world around you. You will find yourself watching summer insects collecting on a screen. (How bizarre they are! How many kinds there are!), or noting the flick and flash of fireflies through the dark. You will stop to observe the swirling dance of windblown leaves, or sniff the air after a rain. It does not matter that there is no objective in this; the point is in the doing, in not letting life's most important details slip by. You will find yourself doing silly things that your dog-less friends might not understand: spending thirty minutes in the pet store aisle looking for the dog food brand your greyhound must have, buying dog birthday treats, or driving around the block an extra time because your greyhound enjoys the ride. You will roll in the snow, wrestle with chewie toys, bounce little rubber balls till your eyes cross, and even run around the house trailing your bathrobe tie - with a greyhound in hot pursuit - all in the name of love. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that old plastic shopping bags are conveniently positioned by every house entrance for pick-up duty in the yard. You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us as long as we are together." Respect this always. It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race. And you will learn humility. The look in my greyhound's eyes often made me feel ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway. If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be not just a better person, but the person your greyhound always knew you to be - the one they were proud to call beloved friend. I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear greyhound companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go. A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for a while, and during these brief years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left. The greyhound that only yesterday was a racer is all too soon old and frail and sleeping in the sun, waking up stiff and lame, the muzzle now gray. Deep down we somehow always knew that this journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be broken. But give them we must, for it is all they ask in return. When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more. "Godspeed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again. Author Unknown Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thank you, Claudia, for posting this! We love you! Dee, Curfew, Goldie, Oakly, Staggerlee, and Cari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I was at a garden centre yesterday and saw a lovely pale blue rose called "Misty Blue". I instantly thought of your little girl as I have always loved the picture of her gentle face in your signature and somehow the rose reminded me of her. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dillymom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I was out of town and just saw this. I'm so sorry Claudia. Run free sweet Misty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who posted here and to those of you who have emailed me privately. This is a very difficult loss for me and without you all, I would be going through this alone. So please know that you all have helped me a great deal Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Claudia Thank you for calling me your friend. You have been there for me when I needed a friend. The Journey is so fitting. Thank you Friend Hugs Beryl Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I am so sorry. May your memories bring comfort and peace to your aching heart. Run free, sweet Misty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I am so, so very sorry. :f_pink Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Claudia, You were both so lucky to have each other. I'm so sorry your beautiful girl had to leave you 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...
AnneGTS Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm so sorry.. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jackiekbowen Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl! Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spider9174 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i'm so sorry for your loss. run free sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm very sorry... such a beautiful girl. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Claudia, Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. Misty is smiling down upon you thanking your for the wonderful life you gave her. Godspeed sweet Misty, you are greytly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaliforniaGreys Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 It will be 2 weeks tomorrow, and the house is just so quiet. I miss you bo-peep Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Misty, you will not ever be forgotten. You were loved so much not only by your mom but by people far away from where your mom lives. There is probably no chance that I would ever have had a chance to meet you in person but feel like I know you, your mom, Wayne and Ekko all the same. You fought a great fight against an evil disease. I'm just sorry it took you so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm so sorry I'm coming in to this so late. This section just tears me up. Claudia, Misty is in good company and she watches over us all every day. GOD SPEED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Misty you're a very special angel. ArchE misses his beyoutimous sexatary. Claudia, we're here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I am so sorry that I am just seeing this post now. What a beautiful elegant picture of Misty. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBaxes Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 My goodness, we are so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful girl, your Misty. Please accept our sincerest condolences. You were one of many who so graciously accepted us into this community when we posted about losing Bubba Nomad. And now your Misty has left too. My goodness, she was so beautiful, we can tell from her picture the love and life she was given. We can tell she was loved more than anything, and the personality on that face, well, the picture speeks louder than words. A truly beautiful girl. Run free and fast Ms. Misty, run with Bubba Nomad. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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