rycezmom Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 It has been almost three years since his journey to the Bridge was made. The pain of losing my hearthound has long ago changed from an overwhelming sadness to one of fondness of memory. Today he would have been sixteen years old. I was blessed to have had nine of those years. He is gone from my presence, but never from my soul. He still lingers in my life, my home, my memories and my heart. He is that small feeling of pressure against my leg as I wash dishes. He is the tiniest clicking of nails on the tile floor late at night, the soft sound following me as I close up and lock up the house for bed. He is the shadow that crosses me as I sit in the cool green grass with my current hounds. He is the softest touch of breath and silky fur against my cheek as he wanders through my dreams. He is there always in so many ways and in so many forms. His life with me has colored my world, changed the way I view those around me and has taught me how to accept and cherish the love and grace of the hounds that have come after him. His pictures are everywhere I look, on the walls of my house and within my mind, as I move through each day. His favorite stuffie, a zebra, that my daughter placed under my pillow the day he left, has made its way to the top of my dresser next to his picture. His memories remain in my heart and his presence remains in my soul. I miss him dearly. My first, my heart, my Ryce. Happy Birthday my sweet dignified boy. 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 BlackandBrindle Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Your beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes. Happy birthday sweet Ryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 He's beautiful, you can feel the love you had for him from your words. Run free sweet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Happy Birthday Sweetie. So well loved *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 :grouphug 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...
LaFlaca Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 They are never really gone from us, are they. Happy birthday, sweet boy. You are loved. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 What a handsome boy. I'm so sorry you had to say good-bye. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 What a handsome boy and what a beautiful tribute. No doubt he was loved immensely and loved you back. I look forward to the day that I see things as you do. Happy Birthday, Ryce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That was so beautifully said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Your beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes. Happy birthday sweet Ryce ...me too. Happy B-day handsome...never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Has Ryce been gone 3 years already? Sigh....doesn't seem that long. Happy Bridge birthday dear boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thank you for sharing your loving thoughts. No matter how long they are gone, we still miss them like it was the first day they left. 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 BradyzMommy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest multigrey Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Remembering Ryce at Grey Haven today.....and sending you lots of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Remembering Ryce at Grey Haven today.....and sending you lots of love! Thank you Marilyn. I'm so happy that Ryce has his place in the garden. Hugs back to you. L. 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 jettcricket Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thank you for sharing your loving thoughts. No matter how long they are gone, we still miss them like it was the first day they left. Irene...that is so true. I have never felt such an overwhelming loss in losing a pet as I have with my grey angels and I've lost many a pet thru out my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What a heartfelt tribute to such a handsome boy. Happy Birthday, Ryce! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Happy Birthday Sweetheart. Always with us... 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...
Guest greytexplorer Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Loving tribute, beautiful pictures. ~Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 in rememberence Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Happy Birthday Sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What a beautiful tribute.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Love the pic of him snoozing in the grass! Hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jackiekbowen Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Always in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thank goodness for precious memories. 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...
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