calif_chaz Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I did not want to be posting here again so soon, just a few months since I told you all about Sam's passing. Yet here I am again, losing the second of our old boys. Graham was a bounce who came to us (with Phoebe) April 15, '12. They had lived together since '07 but needed to move on to a new home. We had just lost Maggie and even with Sam the house felt empty. We had already decided on taking Phoebe but I asked that they bring along Graham just to see him. He was a big boy, around 80 lbs of light brindle. He was not the prettiest greyhound I had ever seen but we were oh so glad we included him in the adoption. He was so full of love, so playful, and one of those that always wanted to know where you were, what you were doing, especially my husband. Graham was the first at the door when we came home anytime, bouncing, spinning, tossing a toy. Sometimes the homecoming (even after an hour!) was so much he just "had" to go outside and run some laps in the yard. He had arrived from his first home with a stuffed mallard duck and even tho we had a basket of toys the duck was always his buddy. He would sleep with it, toss it, have DH throw it for him to run and get. Maybe it was a memory of someone he loved before because he definitely had a lot and needed a lot of love. He loved his walks, fritos, laying outside on the screened in deck, neck rubs, and of course his duck. He always seemed, and vet would comment, what good shape he was in and how good he looked for 12 plus. But by late summer this began to change and he began to fail. He turned 13 and we knew we had very little time left with him. He had always had a certain dignity, a quiet majesty (when he wasn't being silly) and as his body failed him more and more it was not the way he would have wanted to live I know. My husband keeps glancing behind him because that is where Graham usually was and I swear I have seen from the corner of my eye him going down the hall . He was so incredibly loyal and focused on his people, maybe he still is here just a bit with us. I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss but glad your boy seems to still be keeping an eye on you. Rest well, Graham. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss, but how lucky he was to find you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Those corner of the eye glances are so important. I truly believe they want you to know that they are still around. Godspeed, Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Oh, Joy. I am so sad and sorry to read this. 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...
greytpups Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 this special boy seemed to have a huge, loving presence---i can't imagine how much you will miss him. i'm so sorry you lost your precious graham. 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...
bradymom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss, I truly believe that Graham is visiting you to make sure you and your husband are okay. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am very sorry for the loss of your Graham. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your Graham. Remember the good times..... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, good boy. 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 October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 He was obviously well loved and sounds like a very special boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave you physically, but it sounds like he's making sure you two are going to be okay. 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...
robinw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm so very sorry. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm so very sorry. He was a special boy. Godspeed Graham. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 A boy and his duck, what a sweet, special guy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Graham. Keep peeking around the corner for your peeps. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 My heart goes out to you with two losses so close together. I very much enjoyed your remembrance of Graham. It's obvious that he was a very special boy, who knew much love with you, and gave you his love and devotion in return. I'm so very sorry that you had to say goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss of Graham. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I am very sorry. Thank you for opening your home to him, he sounds like he loved being there. Run free Graham, run free sweetie... 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...
teri_d Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's the extra surprises that are so special - so glad graham ended up in your loving home - hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I am sorry that Graham didnt have a longer stay with you but so glad for the time that he did. Those old houndies really can quickly become glued to our hearts. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I, too, hope his spirit is still with you. It's a heart-warming thought that in some ways he remains where he was so happy -- with his people. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 A lovely tribute to a well-loved boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave. Hope he visits your dreams from time to time. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 My deepest sympathy. And yes, that was him going down the hall. He WILL be with you always! :f_red :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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