RobinM Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) Bohemian Ocean AKA Polli January 1, 1999 - March 8, 2009 One year later.... I still don't really understand how this whole thing went down. It wasn't supposed to be like this. We had planned to have you around for a long time... and God laughed. We have survived our first year without Polli- and at the time she left us, I didn't believe I would. Intellectually, I knew I had to, but emotionally, I was so done. As a care taker to Polli for so long, I was lost after her death. I didn't know what to do with myself. During this time, we were also dealing with keeping Beau (her son) alive, as he was suffering terribly from IBD. It was amazing time and one that I don't remember too well. We just did what we had to do. Put one foot in front of the other. The days turned into weeks, months and now, a year. A lot has happened in the year that Polli has been gone. We now have Elsie, who we adopted 6 weeks after we lost Polli. Elsie is just what the doctor ordered and I am so happy to have this nut case senior girl young at heart, spirit and soul in my life! It was in Polli's honor that I felt I had to bring her home. I took one look at that Kansas website and i HAD to have her. Ollie joined us this past fall of course, our original GreyPack of Long Island,. Beau, Chloe and Teddy, but nothing is the same without my precious Polli. It's good, it's greyt, but it's not the same. I've had a tough week emotionally. I look at the calendar and my eyes well up, my heart is heavy and I hurt all over again. It just wasn't supposed to be like this. I miss her. I always will. Edited March 7, 2010 by RobinM Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) Robin Actualy , I can't belief it's been a Year . Edited March 7, 2010 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 We were talking about this last weekend and I still can't believe the one year anniversary is upon you. SO many changes in so short a time. You kept your heart open and 2 more lucky dogs have their forever home. Sending love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 How beautifully well said and how very touching. I'm sure it's been a very tough week for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm with you honey...I'll be right there with you in four days. A year goes by quickly, doesn't it? Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 For Polli...her favorite color.... Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I actually have tomorrow's date marked in my calendar. Even though I never met Polli, she touched my life profoundly and when she had to leave, I was devastated. Thinking of you, Robin. 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...
ivon Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Robin, I am so sorry your beautiful girl had to leave you, it was way too early..... Quote Ivon, Spud, Karma & Sasha Missing Darla (05-22-96 03-01-2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 She fought a hard battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Robin, I cannot believe it has been a year already since your precious mamma dog left you. My heart breaks for you all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Robin, I am so sorry. Miss Polli shares the same sire as four of my fur kids. She was a beautiful girlie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Polli, you touched so very many hearts. You are sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 thank you every one. I don't post too often about her. I like to keep her memories selfishly for myself. I have to say that looking back, I am STILL so touched and amazed at just how many lives this firecracker of a sweetheart touched. I miss her so much - it just hurts so much sometimes. At best, it hurts but I can talk and smile- but no matter what, the tears come. She opened the door permanently for broodies. I could never ever be without one. She saw to it that in as much as I could never replace her nor would I attempt to, I wouldn't want to have a home without a mommy. Everyone needs a mommy. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 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...
luvhounds2 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 So sorry that your sweet Polli left you a year ago. But her legacy of sending Mama dogs to you (and all the others who do so in her honor) must make her so very happy. So sorry you're hurting - she must have really been something! Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Robin, I can't believe it's been one year already. Polli, you are so very missed and you couldn't have been more loved. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I so know your pain, selfishly I wish I didn't but I do. It can still be gut wrenching at times. I still cannot talk of my angels without the tears. The broods are so very special, I know the legacy they leave once their pawprint is embedded in our hearts is awesome. Mourning is such a personal journey for each of us. This was Runner (3/5) and SugarBear's (3/4) birthday week, and I have just been putting one foot in front of the other to get through it, even though they have both been gone a long time. I think of The Queen and the song "How Can I Live Without You" runs through my mind, then I look at her answer, the 3 she sent me, each one having a part of her multi-faceted personality. It is hard my friend, very hard, but so many of us understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 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...
Guest mountain4greys Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 :grouphug :f_red :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 :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...
BootsyCollins Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm so sorry, Robin. I remember Argos, Polli, and Ember were all diagnosed around the same time. So unfair. Thinking of you today. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thinking of you today, Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ref Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thinking of you today, Robin... I know how these anniversaries can be so difficult. I'm here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm thinking of you Robin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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