Guest lynne893 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Timber (racing name Keystone Triumph) came into our lives September 19, 2003. She lived October 21, 1999 - September 14, 2009. I've been putting off writing this remembrance because it's so very hard to write and really tell you anything about her. I feel so helpless to express it. And I don't understand how to load photos from a Mac. Timber was the best dog we've ever been blessed to have. In the last month, after being diagnosed with alimentary lymphoma, she went on Prednisone and had three spectacular weeks. We were so fortunate to have those wonderful days with her. She felt really good. When things took a turn, she told me with her eyes it was time. I doubted myself, I doubted almost everything, but painful as it was, I could never doubt my little brindle girl. She told me. It was the damned hardest thing ever. She didn't suffer terribly. I think we can be pretty sure of that, fortunately, but it hurts us like hell that she's gone. Two kindly vets here in LA came to our home and helped us send her to the bridge. I think they were Timber's angels. I miss Timber so much. The first two days were largely spent wailing into her collar and her bed. Now I'm feeling so numb and strange. You know the times of day that are hardest: morning and evening walk and feeding times, and coming in the door home from work. The strangest. Her collar and her bed still carry her scent, and I never want that to fade. Timber was our heart dog. She "chose" me. I had my eye set on another greyhound in a pack of available adoptees, but while all the other dogs just roamed around sniffing things, this little brindle girl came up to me, looked me in the eye and asked me to pet her. She didn't leave my side. I thought, "she must need ME." I brought her home with me jut two months after I lost my last brindle girl, Gracie. Timber patiently helped me through my grief and worked her way so deep into my heart. She came to us just after DH and I got engaged, and has been with us ever since we had our first place together, and through our marriage to this point. It's a whole new relationship without her. And a very sadly empty and silent apartment. She was the belle of the neighborhood. No one met Timber without falling in love with her. She was so gentle and yet so goofy. She went into "hunter mode" whenever she spotted a doggy friend down the street that she wanted to greet, and oh how she loved scaring the squirrels in the tree next door. She took a couple of trips up the California coast with us, took a big surprise splash in the ocean, and was our constant companion. The three of us were a little family. She had a lifelong fear of pugs, but loved little black dogs. Little dogs in general made her really happy. She loved being barked and yipped at. She was my little sidekick. So happy. I love you, Timber. Mommy and Daddy both love you so much. You were our light and our life and our heart. You will always be those things to us. I look at the sunset and I feel you. Thank you so much for all of the love and joy and happiness you gave us over these 6 years. We are so lucky. I hope you felt and knew how much you were loved. Until we meet again my little B, I love you. Edited September 23, 2009 by lynne893 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myIrishlass Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Beautiful tribute -- it made me cry. And I hugged and kissed my own brindle girl just a little more than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Timber. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Very moving such a special girl. Run with the angels Sweet Timber you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest case529 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Lynne, though I don't know you, my heart hurts for you, and I am sitting here with big tears rolling down my face after reading your words. I know how you feel, and I truly dread the day I ever feel that again (though I will, many times). I just want you to know that your sweet post touched me and I'm sending love to you and your sweet Timber. I am so sorry for your loss and for how I know you feel right now. It DOES get better, as your heart slowly grows back together, but it leaves a scar that you will always be able to feel. Godspeed, Angel Timber. P.S.- I'm on a mac too, and I still haven't figured out the picture posting either, so i'm right there with you on that frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What a lovely tribute. Your love for her came through loud and clear. I'm so sorry you didn't have more time together. :f_pink 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 Annie Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thank you so much for sharing some of your treasured memories of Timber. I feel like I know her now. Please accept my deepest condolences. GODSPEED TIMBER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently, and very unexpectedly, lost my big bridle boy Griffin, so I understand and feel your grief. Your tribute to Timber was so touching that it brought tears to my eyes. Godspeed to the Bridge Timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Flysmom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I am so very sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm so, so sorry. 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...
iluvgreys Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Timber was a lucky girl to be so well loved. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute was lovely and made me cry. Godspeed, sweet girlie... 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...
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fliggie Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I am so very sorry for you loss. Godspeed Timber, may you run free with the wind at the Bridge. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 So sorry to read of the loss of your sweet and gentle girl. Thoughts are with you. Godspeed, Timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Your tribute to her is beautiful. No one could doubt how much you love her, and what a wonderful life she had with you. Godspeed, precious. 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 Heehoo Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jade1046 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Beautiful tribute to your special girl. Godspeed Timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What a touching beautiful tribute to her... I am so sorry for the loss you are feeling right now... What a wonderful relationship you had with your heart dog... RUN FREE TIMBER PAIN FREE TIMBER.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I am so sorry you did not have more time with your girl. Never doubt that she knew how much she was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Beautiful, moving words, and such a loving tribute to your very special little girl. I'm so happy for you that you found 2 compassionate vets who knew what was right for Timber, and also for you and DH. What a loving gift, to allow Timber to feel safe, and peaceful, and so loved. Timber was blessed to have had you and DH as her people. Reach for the stars, Timber.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Tears in my eyes, what a beautiful tribute to a lovely little girl!! Godspeed Timber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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