IAMs Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Just a few short weeks ago, we lost our darling girl, Gwennie, to a tragic accident. My wife and I are doing better as time goes by, although the sadness is by no means gone. We think of her daily, and try to share stories when we can. Since Gwennie passed and went to the bridge, we have picked up Gwennie's ashes and brought her home. She is currently near one of her most favorite things - a flower. (While on walks, Gwennie would often stop to smell the flowers. It was so cute to see!) Her ashes are in a decorative box (until our urn is finished) next to a glass box etched with the silhouette of daisy. It may seem silly, but I still say goodnight to her every night. I promised when I first posted that I would write again and share some images and stories in the days to come. I feel as though I'm finally at a point where I can do that. Please enjoy my memories. She brought such joy to our lives and to the lives of all she met. - - - - - It wasn't long after we brought Gwen home that she claimed our bed as her own. She hopped up on it within hours of walking through our front door, and there was no turning back. Here she is showing us how she spent her days while we were at work. - - - - - Gwen loved going for walks and car rides. Both she and Maya would come running at the sound of their collars being taken from the hook on the wall. Gwen was usually the first to jump into the Jeep. She'd go towards the window right away and wait for the window to go down. At stoplights and stop signs, Gwen seemed to know which window to go to in order to attract the most attention. She was especially good at going to the window nearest a car full of kids. - - - - - When we moved into our current rental house, we brought a futon mattress in first so that they'd have somewhere to lay. Never did I think we'd end up with two puppies laying so much alike. This type of "cloning" was done quite often between the two of them. - - - - - Maya absolutely loves camping. When we set up the tent at a campsite, Maya will wait outside the door of the tent until it's open. Once it's open, even before sleeping pads or blankets go in, Maya nudges by us to find a spot to lay down. Gwen was never that big of a fan, but she did enjoy her time in the woods. Here she is looking a bit sleepy in the morning. - - - - - One day while on a walk at a nearby college campus, we found that parts of the soccer field were flooded with up to 5 inches of water. My wife and I couldn't resist letting Maya and Gwen chase each other through the field and water. Because of her brindle coloring, Maya didn't show the water very well... but Gwennie did. It's like she KNEW a bath was in her near future. - - - - - One of Gwennie's favorite things to play with at the dog park was an equine "Jolly Ball." She and a few of the other greys would run and chase the ball around the field... until Gwen or Charlie (the unmuzzled greys) picked it up to take it to their own private spot. Once there, Gwen would shake and play with the ball all on her own. Visitors of the park loved watching her play. - - - - - When she was done playing, Gwen and Maya could be seen wandering the fields together. They most certainly weren't the best of friends. Still, they enjoyed each other company quite a bit. Here they are walking to the water after a fun and fast greyhound run around the park. - - - - - Of course, Gwen was known to cool off in muddy puddles, too. This is, by far, one of our favorite pictures!! - - - - - This is just a silly picture I had to include. Gwennie was on the bed (like usual) and I put a stuffie by her. Then another. And another. Pretty soon, it was like looking at ET in the closet! She never did buck the stuffies off. - - - - - Lastly, Gwennie was like many greys out there... bendy. Here she is on the floor in our old living room, all bent up and comfy, cozy for a nap. What makes me still chuckle is knowing there was a fluffy dog bed within 10 feet of where she was laying. - - - - - That's it for now. I'm sure there will be more. -Joel Quote * Gwen (07/2003-11/2009), * Maya (cancer , 06/2003-10/2013), *Ollie (cancer 07/2013 - 10/2018), *Azalea (cancer, 7/6/2015 - 5/20/2019), Ashe (cancer 04/2011 - 03/2020) *Aztec (sister of Inca, 12/1996-08/2011), *Inca (half-Siamese kitty ,12/1996 - 9/2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 What a beautiful girl. Her face reminds me of my Alan. I'm so sorry for your loss of that sweet girl, but I'm sure she's running free with all the others who left us and is a gorgeous Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm so sorry about your beloved Gwennie. She was a beautiful girl and I'm sure she felt all the love you had for her. Thank you for sharing her pictures with us. Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 So sorry for your loss. She had a beautiful face. What a beautiful angel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thank you for sharing part of Gwennie with us. You can tell she was a sweetheart and that you loved her a lot. 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...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gwennie and thank you for posting the pictures of her. Run Free at the Bridge Gwennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thank you for posting those beautiful pictures. I can see that Gwennie was a very special girl 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 Pat2003 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thanks for sharing your special girl with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I am very sorry for your loss. Gwennie was a very beautiful girl. 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 jfroggirl76 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Great pictures, thanks for sharing your dear girl with us and keeping her memory alive. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Godspeed to the Bridge Gwennie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I've been waiting for your memories of your Gwen. She was so beautiful and happy. Our hearts hurt for your loss. Lynne & Joel in Los Angeles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Joel, Beautiful Pictures and Beautiful Memories of Beautiful Gwennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 What a special bond she had with you! Wonderful pictures of a beautiful pup. Thank you for sharing. You have been in my thoughts. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Wonderful pictures and such loving captions- you just couldn't miss all the love. And it most definitely is not "silly" to wish her goodnight every night- she will be with you always. Only her body died- not her spirit which is the real Gwennie. Take comfort in her presence. Remain open minded and she may send even more signs you will notice. Thank's so much for sharing her with us. For you: For Gwennie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a special girl, I'm so sorry 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...
nyGreys Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a beautiful special girl. Thank you for the pics. & stories. They leave us with so many wonderful memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a beautiful angel . Thank you for sharing her pictures with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a life she had with you! Sending hugs to you and your family. 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 Flysmom Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What a beautiful girl! Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. I am very sorry that she had to leave!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 we are so sorry for your loss. she was beautiful. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks for sharing.........she was very beautiful and sweet Sorry for your loss 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...
LaFlaca Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I so enjoyed your fotos of Miss Gwen. She was a lovely, happy girl. Thank you for sharing. 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...
Greytlady94 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 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...
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