Guest WarmheartedPups Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Not Wabi!! I am so very sorry. Wabi was one of my favorites....what a special dog..now a very special Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 No words to lessen your heartache. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Xan, I am so, so sorry. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 A German friend told me there are specific words for each stage of a dandelion's existence - the last - that ephemeral puffy round ball - is called a pusteblume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 i am sitting here bawling. I never got to meet Wabi in person but reading about her made me feel like I did. My heart goes out to you and your dh. I will forever remember your wabi the dandilion lover Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Wabi Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I don't know really what to say except SORRY . Wabi was truly a special Girl. Even thou I never met Wabi I am hurting for the Loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Xan, I'm just seeing this now. Wabi leaves such a great legacy. We could all learn a lot from her. And I like others, will miss her sweetness. 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...
JedsMom Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I am so sorry. Such a special and sweet girl. I remember watching her journey from the farm to your house.... I think the fields of dandelions are never-ending at the bridge... run (bounce) free sweet girl. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thank you all so much for your kindness, and for sharing both Wabi and the pain of her loss with us. It's really been a sweet/painful comfort to us. While I'm being strenuously encouraged NOT to make any big decisions for a little while, I'm actually considering getting a dandelion tattoo, over my heart. What do you all think? I've never felt the need to permanently mark myself with anything, but ... I'm starting to "get" it, from the inside. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thank you all so much for your kindness, and for sharing both Wabi and the pain of her loss with us. It's really been a sweet/painful comfort to us. While I'm being strenuously encouraged NOT to make any big decisions for a little while, I'm actually considering getting a dandelion tattoo, over my heart. What do you all think? I've never felt the need to permanently mark myself with anything, but ... I'm starting to "get" it, from the inside. Wait awhile...think about it...then go for it! Peace to you and yours. 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...
maximum Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Wabi...such a special little beauty she was. I am so sorry that she had to leave so soon, too soon. But she won't be forgotten - how can such a living and breathing iteration of why to enjoy every day and to love and be loved, ever be forgotten? And if part of the remembering is a little bit of pain, a little bit of sad...well, they are worth it, aren't they? Hugs and peace to all of you... Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jackjack Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Oh my goodness, Xan! I am just seeing this now. I'm so, so sorry to hear about Wabi. She had a wonderful life with you. And, when you're ready, go get your tattoo. What a wonderful way to remember a wonderful dog. Please take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Xan, I am so very very Sorry!!!!!!!!! :grouphug I will never forget Wabi and all the beautiful, inspiring stories!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 It's taken me 3 days to come here and post, I still have trouble believing she's gone. Xan I don't have to tell you what a wonderful little one Wabi was. You can tell that by the number of people who are shocked and saddened by her passing. She has left such a legacy and taught us much about living life to the fullest. I'd like to think that Miz Foxy is looking out for her, she's just the type of girl she'd like to hang around with. Hugs to you and H. (we really need some dandelions around here ... just sayin' ) Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm sitting here shocked. I can't believe it. I am so, so sorry. At 6:30 last night, I was calling vets.......by 10pm, we were fitting the sod together on top of her grave. This made me cry, because I remember thinking thoughts so similar to that. I remember thinking, "What the hell just happened here?" It's almost like getting hit by a bus you never saw coming. Your family is in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Xan, I'm so Sorry to hear about Wabi - she was truly a special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm so shocked and deeply saddened to read this news. Like everyone else here, I fell in love with Wabi through pictures, stories, and some great dandelion-eating videos. My heart breaks for you, Xan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Oh I'm so sorry-I really can't find the words to express the depth of my symapthy. I so understand. Hang in there. Wabi maybe you could send a sign? Bless you sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joni6972 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 What a gift she was to all that follow these special dogs. She always has and always will make me smile. What a wonderful life she had after coming to you. A new star shines bright since her passing--and the hearts of many feel her loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 All your kind words bring us both comfort and more tears, as we're touched by your caring. We're making the very conscious effort to allow happiness to get in under the veil of sadness, to enjoy things, to hold tight to Wabi's lesson ... but we've a long way to go before that's easy. Still trying to recall how it was we lived before Wabi's death. Simple things still seem impossibly complicated. My husband got a bad cold the next morning as a reaction to the stress. Janet, I like your siggy: "If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance!" Or, if you're Wabi-esque, chase the sitters around barking until they get up to dance, too. I've already written to Gil about the possibility of getting a tattoo while in Dewey from the famous Dave. DH wants me to do it closer to home, but I feel like there's a rightness about getting a greyhound-loving person to do it, in a greyhound-centered environment. Even though it won't even have a greyhound in it! I don't know if anyone is going to read all this, but it still feels good to write this stuff out. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ye gods and little fishes, woman . . . OF COURSE people are reading and sharing your pain with you. When you can, perhaps a new thread revisiting the Wabi-in-the-great-masterpieces series? I'll admit ever since I never see an image of the Mona Lisa without thinking about her. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opals_mom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I had to excuse myself at work to go and cry in the bathroom. It's amazing how she touched people that never met her. I'm so sorry for all of us to have lost her and of course sorry for your family that got to see her everyday. Quote Missing my bridge greys Opal and Eden and cat Bailey. Mom to Missy the Super Mutt and recent foster failure of Miley to mini-mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm just now seeing this, but I can remember when Wabi was just a puppy and had first come to you! I am so very sorry for your loss. Wabi was a very special girl and definitely loved by many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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