MP_the4pack Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I didn't think it would hurt so much. I dismantled Diamond's ramp yesterday. I didn't need it any more, she's been gone 2 weeks. It let the bugs onto the deck because I used a screen panel as the opening and was not really approved for building to begin with. I threw it together the weekend before Dewey last Oct. Because we were going to OSU that weekend. I had a week to show her how to use her ramp. And she did it easily. It was strong. Held up by 4x4s. Humans could walk on it. All I had to do was unscrew it from the house. I was going to keep it fully intact but up against the shed. You know. Just in case. But I was alone and I just couldn't move it without manhandling it. The legs came off and I end up having to completely dismantle it. It's in a heap next to the shed now. That's it. No more reminders of my Diamond. The bedroom's empty. No 9:30 barking and helicopter tails for ice cream. No three beat jog down the hallway. No more food flicked all over the wall and her face and head. My sweet quiet gem is totally gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest BooBooMama Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Words are so meaningless at times like this. Just know that I feel you pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TahoeMom Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I know how you feel. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I didn't think it would hurt so much. I dismantled Diamond's ramp yesterday. I didn't need it any more, she's been gone 2 weeks. It let the bugs onto the deck because I used a screen panel as the opening and was not really approved for building to begin with. I threw it together the weekend before Dewey last Oct. Because we were going to OSU that weekend. I had a week to show her how to use her ramp. And she did it easily. It was strong. Held up by 4x4s. Humans could walk on it. All I had to do was unscrew it from the house. I was going to keep it fully intact but up against the shed. You know. Just in case. But I was alone and I just couldn't move it without manhandling it. The legs came off and I end up having to completely dismantle it. It's in a heap next to the shed now. That's it. No more reminders of my Diamond. The bedroom's empty. No 9:30 barking and helicopter tails for ice cream. No three beat jog down the hallway. No more food flicked all over the wall and her face and head. My sweet quiet gem is totally gone. No she's not, she's still right there in your heart with every precious memory you have made with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GentleHugs Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I'm so sorry...... they sure leave an empty feeling in our hearts, don't they? I'm in the process of building a permanent ramp for my old lady Ashley. She's 12 1/2 now and steps are no longer her friend. She keeps wanting to try and jump all 3 of my deck steps to get onto the deck like my 7 1/2 and my 8 1/2 yr olds do. She can walk down steps ok - it's just going up them now that poses a problem. I'd rather have all 3 of mine use a ramp. Steps are hard on them in later years. I hope this doesn't bring any more pain but do you have any pictures of the ramp you built? I'd love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 She doesn't need a ramp anymore anyway. She is healthy and strong again. Some things the heart just knows. We don't have to understand everything with our minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 She is not totally gone. She is safely tucked inside your heart, and the hearts of everyone who loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 She is there in your heart, and spilling over every day into the love you have for her fellow greyhounds, in your knowledge of helicopter tails and of ice cream ..... Gentle hugs. 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 how888 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Just know I am there with you.. The house is so empty.. I can't stand it.. I keep believing that they are watching over us pain free... Always in our hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I know exactly how you feel. We built our ramp for Tanner, who we lost to osteo last year. When he died, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of his ramp. Which (I guess) turned out to be a good thing, since we've had 4 other dogs with OS since then. I'm just leaving it up permanently, figuring we'll always have someone old enough or (unfortunately) sick enough to benefit from it. Right now Apollo uses it, even though he can pretty easily 3-leg it down those stairs, and our 14.5-yr-old Palu uses it too. Miss my little White dog careening down it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) Oh, I know how you feel It is so incredibly hard, but as everyone has told me, we just have to get through each moment, each day and eventually it will get easier. I thought I saw Riley out of the corner of my eye yesterday, where he always used to stand when I was getting ready in the mornings. So I turned to look and see if it was him, and then realized. I felt like I couldn't breathe it hurt so much. I am so sorry you are going through this also. Edited May 3, 2010 by RileysMomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crazygang Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 So sorry you are hurting......peace be with you 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...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 So sorry to hear about your sweet angel baby. I haven't been on in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arlosmom Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I am so sorry I know what you are feeling. I lost my Jewel suddenly on Saturday. I already miss all her toys all over the floor. I pray for healing thoughts to calm your heart and mind and give you peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 My heart feels your pain, I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 She is there in your heart, and spilling over every day into the love you have for her fellow greyhounds, in your knowledge of helicopter tails and of ice cream ..... Gentle hugs. 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...
Guest Gingergrey Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hugs to you. The absence of your precious grey is profound. It's a shock not having them around anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 We are here for you and remember Diamond will always be with you. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) MP- I feel for you and understand, I really do. We had taken our master bed off it's frame so Polli could come on the bed. It stands at 33 inches from the ground. When we put it back together, it hit like a ton of bricks. I am sorry. Edited May 4, 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 SkipperAnnie Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 My Annie's kennel is exactly where it has been for the last 11 years - even 90 days after she's gone. I can't move it or take it down yet. I'm sorry for your hurting heart. Hang on to the memories and smile when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Please know they are never gone but tucked away safely in our hearts forever. " Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" I read that somewhere and I try to put it to use with each of my bridge boys. Diamond brought so much joy to you when she was here, allow her to continue to do so in sprit, I am sure that is what she would want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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