Guest Snowy8 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Someone sent this to me today & when I read it, I did not think of a human that this reminded me of, but of my guys who have left me this past year. I lost the 3 greys, 1 mix in 2003 & my orange/white cat in April of this year & sometimes I wish I could reach out & pet them... DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you, whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorry. Laugh as you always laughed, at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe_N_Mists_Mom Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 So sad, but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I have several people in mind that this was meant for & I hope they will read & respond & know this was meant for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ferrevergrey Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 What a beautiful poem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 A very touching and beautiful poem...Thank you for sharing. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 How very true. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HHDesigns Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Awww, I know you miss your babies. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Oh, I needed that today.Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest auntiesara Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Tears here too. I know our Angels are waiting for us, but it's still hard....Thanks so much for sharing. We feel less alone on GT because we don't hear"it was only a dog, you can always get another one". Sara (mom of the pack: Blackie, Sweetie, FaeRae, Rosie...and Piper,who was too sick to stay with us.... and Quillan, little birdie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GlamourGrey Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 What a great poem. Very touching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 (edited) That is the eulogy that was read at my Dad's funeral, it is so beautiful. My Dad was such a gentle and humble soul, all animals loved him and he loved them, so I know he is looking after all my babies until it is my time. Edited September 22, 2004 by scullysmum Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 This was given to me when my father died. I've found it very helpful over the years & I continue to share it with people who have lost loved ones. Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhidden Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Snowy8, I don't know your real name, but loosing 3 greys this past year. OH, what happened to them? I would have to crawl in a hole along with them. I am so sorry for your 3 losses, but do think of it this way, God has them right next to him and will watch over them. Have U gone and gotten another grey? Please do, they also need your love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Really nice poem Hilda. I know you must miss them something terrible. 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...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Snowy8, I don't know your real name, but loosing 3 greys this past year. OH, what happened to them? I would have to crawl in a hole along with them. I am so sorry for your 3 losses, but do think of it this way, God has them right next to him and will watch over them. Have U gone and gotten another grey? Please do, they also need your love. You are so sweet...yes I have 6 of my own & 2 fosters right now & I'm a constant figure at the MSGAO, in fact most people think I'm on the payroll...just pizza on Saturdays. he he Bool was put down in Feb due to a ruptured tumor on his kidney...Brogan was put down in June due to gangrene had set in where a spider had bitten him, he was 13 yrs old & we knew he would not survive amputation...Racer had a sudden heart attack & died in my arms on the couch. My little mix guy, Bones died of a heart attack 30 days after Brogan. This year I lost my orange & white cat Jjaks to an anerysm & then my mother died in June of a heart attack/alzheimer. But I have a wonderful church family & a wonderful greyhound family & they all show me a lot of love & support. If it weren't for them, I'd be a basket case I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Oh, I needed that today.Thanks for sharing. I had you in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Tears here too. I know our Angels are waiting for us, but it's still hard....Thanks so much for sharing. We feel less alone on GT because we don't hear"it was only a dog, you can always get another one". Sara (mom of the pack: Blackie, Sweetie, FaeRae, Rosie...and Piper,who was too sick to stay with us.... and Quillan, little birdie) You came to mind also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mohawkgreys Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 so sad but very encouraging! at least we know that they will be with us again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundnerd Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks for sharing that Hilda. It is comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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