Xan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Little Wabi, who passed Sept. 1 last year, visited me in a dream the morning of my birthday (the 16th). It was a dream-within-a-dream, in which I was aware that, while it was a dream, it was as real as she could make it. She came up to me and sat in her funny way, and looked at me until I allowed myself to believe it was her. I started petting her, talking to her, and she came forward, and collapsed into me in her own uniquely uncoordinated way for a nice cuddle, until I woke up. our first meeting On a sadder note, we were taking a load of trash to the dump this morning, and finally decided to take the blanket and comforter that had been in the car for her trip to and then with her body back from the e-vet. Weird alert: knowing they had the last remnants of her, bodily fluids I'm talking about here, brought back all the feelings of discarding her body that come with burying (or, I assume, sending off to be cremated), and I had the urge to cling to them. I did let them go, of course, but I'm still sitting here crying. Ah well. It's a beautiful day. Wabi would not spend it crying over a blanket. She is still my teacher. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 How special Xan. I love receiving those visits. Happy belated birthday by the way. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Wabi So glad you were able to cuddle with her one more time Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm glad that you were able to share a peaceful moment with her in the twilight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thank you for sharing this, Xan. I've missed hearing stories about her. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 She was such a special special girl. Truly missed by one and all. 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...
Guest Nycelle Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Such a beautiful birthday gift. Love to you :beatheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I too miss Wabi. She was such a very very special little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Xan glad you got a birthday present like no other, Belated Happy Birthday to you Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 That is wonderful, and for your birthday! So glad she came to visit you. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 oh Wabi, thank you for visiting your mom -- she sure needed it!!!! sending you TONS of hugs, Xan :grouphug Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Xan, you know what, we have dandelions here in CT right now and I thought of your Wabi just the other day. How swell of her to visit you on your b'day 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...
gazehund Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 One of the best things I have ever done in my many years of greyhound involvement. Being a part of the effort to get Wabi out to you. Thanks for sharing your story Xan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sending you a big hug, Xan. Thank you for generously sharing your sweet baby with all of us here on Greytalk. Thank you. 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...
Batmom Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 She would be out gobbling the fall dandelions, for sure. Hugs, Xan & DH. Rest well, Wabi. 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...
galgrey Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 So special that she visited you on your birthday. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 And what a wonderful teacher she was, not only for you, but for all of us. It's clear that she stopped by with one more lesson---love never really ends. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Arn't greyhounds amazing? Slim has visited me on my birthday before too. Funny how they know isn't it? You know only her body died; the Wabi that you loved is spirit and is with you still. She will be with you always. The heart knows what the mind can't understand. Greyhound love is always stronger than death lol. Thanks for sharing. She is still a very special girl! "For love is as strong as death.... Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly despised." -Song of Solomon 8:6-7 "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller Edited September 19, 2012 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wabi taught so many of us. I am happy you had a birthday visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 And what a wonderful teacher she was, not only for you, but for all of us. It's clear that she stopped by with one more lesson---love never really ends. Aww! Yes. I love that so many have been warmed and taught by this little sprite, who was with us so briefly! That her symbol is so ubiquitous that we keep being reminded, and so humble that the lesson is clearly about valuing even the most mundane blessings. She was a Real Dog; a poop-eater, bed-stealer, snot-slinger, with bad dog-manners, but she was all the more precious for all the moments of exasperation and amusement, love and quiet companionship. Just like her name, she was a Wabi sabi dog. :wub: 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...
Guest budsmom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've always thought that Wabi's story would make an excellent children's book. Have you ever thought of writing & illustrating one about her? I think kids would really relate to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have thought of that, Cheryl. Maybe someday I'll actually do it. I have a folder on my computer with some ideas .... It would just mostly be a labor of love, since there's so much competition out there, but maybe a publisher would take it on and market it ... Meanwhile, gotta make a living! 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...
Rickiesmom Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Wabi totally changed the way I view dandelions Against all odds Wabi was such an *alive* dog. Something we can all learn from, and certainly something that allows her to reach beyond, her spirit triumphing over all else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Can't say it any better than Rickiesmom just said! Way to go, Wabi, . . . . your mom (and all of us) needed that! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 what a wonderful dream, lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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