09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #7

[susieq55]

I guess everyone is asleep goodnight all.

No I was just searching for a photo of Bob. Sorry I'm not real good at getting them from here to there!

 

[calypso726]

Oh Terry!!! I'm so sorry for your loss! I've been there before and it's gut wrenching. You and Wally will be in my prayers tonight!

How beautiful and moving. This day should never come. Like you, our pets are like our children. We love them, play with them, love them, laugh at and with them, hurt when they hurt, but above all, we hold them close to our hearts. I cried as read what you wrote.

My heart is with you and Wally at this most difficult time.

Our prayers are with you both.

TERRIE, IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DISNEY, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I WILL FEEL THE SAME WHEN SIERRA PASSES ON

Terrie and Wally - I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Disney. It's never easy, I know I miss my Holly every day. Heartfelt thoughts coming your way . . .

Terrie, I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Wally tonight.....

Terrie and Wally,
My thoughts are with both of you.

Terrie & Wally -I can't even put into words the sympathy I am feeling for you right now. I'm so sorry Disney had to cross over the rainbow bridge. Hopefully you can find comfort in knowing that you and he were a perfect fit and he lived the best life possible with you as his parents. Many prayers are headed your way for the strength to deal with this incredible loss.

Wally and Terrie, there are no words other than that I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that Disney has touched your heart and therefore, will forever be with you wherever you may go.

Please let my tears express to you that which is in my heart.

Terrie and Wally I'm so sorry to hear about Disney. It just makes me so sad I'm sure Disney brought you so much joy and loved doing so. Try not to be too sad remember his greatest joy was making you happy.

Terrie and Wally so sorry to hear about Disney. Your all in my prayers.

We are NEVER ready for that day to come, no matter how long they have been in our lives. That was a beautifully written memory. Our tears are joining yours. Both Sue and I will keep you, Wally, and Disney in our thoughts and prayers.

Terrie and Wally, I was so saddened to read about the loss of your beloved Disney. My heart goes out to you at this awful time..

I lost my Fluffy 6 years ago (shih tzu) and I cried and felt as though my heart was truly broken. Our pets are loved by us and are a real part of our families. We have another baby now, Jasmine, half maltese and half shih tzu and she did not replace, but was there when the time was right for us to take a new pet into our hearts.

Take care...hugs,

Wally and I thank you all for your kind words of support. This has been really hard for the both of us. Disney was our "first born" and losing him has shattered us both. I know in time we will be able to smile over the memories he left us with instead of shedding tears.

 

[calypso726]

Happy Happy Day Everyone!!
My Bobby's HOME!!
He just called an hour ago!!
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Sue that is such wonderful and happy news to hear!

 

[susieq55]

Sue that is such wonderful and happy news to hear!

Thanks Terrie. Yes, it's been a long time since I could really smile and mean it!

 

[Mantle1509]

Wally and I thank you all for your kind words of support. This has been really hard for the both of us. Disney was our "first born" and losing him has shattered us both. I know in time we will be able to smile over the memories he left us with instead of shedding tears.

I couldn't help but think of you all night last night. I slept with my arm around our little daisy and just staired at her. I hope you make it through today and have a better day tomorrow.

 

[Mantle1509]

No I was just searching for a photo of Bob. Sorry I'm not real good at getting them from here to there!

I know it is such a process right. How long is Bob home for?

 

[susieq55]

I know it is such a process right. How long is Bob home for?

For-ev-er !!!!!

Or at least I hope so. In his position in the US Army Corps of Engineers, this was a volunteer thing he did - not once, but twice! So I hope he is finished. Ultimately, though, it is his choice (and my gray - or grayer- hair!).

 

[Truffle]

Wishing everybody a happy Thursday!

 

[Truffle]

Is everybody working diligently today? I am about to...

 

[Mantle1509]

For-ev-er !!!!!

Or at least I hope so. In his position in the US Army Corps of Engineers, this was a volunteer thing he did - not once, but twice! So I hope he is finished. Ultimately, though, it is his choice (and my gray - or grayer- hair!).

Well then you have lots of time for new pictures of him!

 

[Mantle1509]

Is everybody working diligently today? I am about to...

Trying to avoid it. Today is my day off but I have to go in anyway

 

[peloha86]

I’m not sure how I am supposed to live in a world where a dog who lives to amuse himself, so certain that the world revolves around him, is not there by my side. I owe him so much and even if I had an eternity, it would not be enough time to say thank you. He gave me so much and even if my heart wasn’t torn to pieces I know that I could never measure up.

I am not ready to deal with this. Maybe tomorrow, but not today. Today wasn’t supposed to come.

"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."
~James Herriot

The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.
~Charles de Gaulle

I am so sorry for your loss. I was searching around for an appropriate quote, I found a couple that were as close to your eloquent writing as much as possible. Hugs to you and Wally, from 2395 miles away...

If you were closer, "Nikki" would lick you crazy.

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[peloha86]

Is everybody working diligently today? I am about to...

It's raining babies today. going in early to work to help bring new life into the world... I think it was a cold September, or was it "the kids are back in school ?!" celebrations...

Have a peaceful Thursday my Dispeeps, may the spirits be kind to your hearts and souls.

Jennifer

 

[Truffle]

It's raining babies today. going in early to work to help bring new life into the world... I think it was a cold September, or was it "the kids are back in school ?!" celebrations...

Have a peaceful Thursday my Dispeeps, may the spirits be kind to your hearts and souls.

Jennifer

Maybe it was just the "it's finally cool again" celebration! Or perhaps it was Labor Day... (Would that be Pre-Labor Day?)

 

[Steamboat WillyNilly]

As I read how you wrote about Disney, I could not stop thinking about how VERY soon Deb and I will be experiencing that pain. You wrote about him so eloquently that I can tell it was more therapeutic for you than informational for us. We really don't want "that day" to come but know it's almost here. Your writings on Disney and the advise you gave when I had posted earlier about putting Pooh down have given me strength that we can make it through. I have tears as I write this and think about Pooh and what we have to do. I don't want to do it, I know it needs to be done and how devistating it will be. I can't believe you have gone through this twice recently. I have thought of you guys since Deb told me what happened yesterday afternoon. I just finally had a chance to read your "Ode to Disney" and I'm trying to hold back all the emotion of your ordeal with thoughts of ours coming up so as to not get made fun of here at work. You guys are such wonderful people that it really pains me to hear the news. I hope you don't grow to regret coming to Chicago because how close it was to Disney's parting. As I proof read this, it sounds a little selfish bringing my pooch into the equation but I can't separate my thoughts of Pooh as I read your "Ode to Disney". Your words have been a tremendous help for us with Pooh, I hope mine can help if only in a small way.

Junior

P.S. I love the picture of Disney with the butterfly!!!

 

[lilliansmommy]

Terrie,

Just read your sad post. I am so very sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say will make you feel better, but just know that we are thinking of both you and Wally. Disney will forever be remembered! Take care and

 

[Luckymomoftwo]

I wonder, is anyone else having a hard time concentrating today? I sure am! I'm so incredibly happy that Sue has her son home from the mitary. And my heart just aches so bad for Terrie and Wally. And as Junior mentioned, their situation hits really close to home with us since we will be going through this with Pooh Bear any day now.

Wally and Terrie - I think any pet that gets to have you as their "parents" is the luckiest pet in the world. Did you get to bring home one of the poodle puppies? Boy or girl? Name? I hope you can feel all the support all of us are sending your way.

Sue - so your son VOLUNTEERED to go to Afghanastan twice?! What a true hero! I can't imagine the joy you must feel to finally have him home for good! Are you planning a big welcome home party for him?

 

[lilliansmommy]

As I read how you wrote about Disney, I could not stop thinking about how VERY soon Deb and I will be experiencing that pain. You wrote about him so eloquently that I can tell it was more therapeutic for you than informational for us. We really don't want "that day" to come but know it's almost here. Your writings on Disney and the advise you gave when I had posted earlier about putting Pooh down have given me strength that we can make it through. I have tears as I write this and think about Pooh and what we have to do. I don't want to do it, I know it needs to be done and how devistating it will be. I can't believe you have gone through this twice recently. I have thought of you guys since Deb told me what happened yesterday afternoon. I just finally had a chance to read your "Ode to Disney" and I'm trying to hold back all the emotion of your ordeal with thoughts of ours coming up so as to not get made fun of here at work. You guys are such wonderful people that it really pains me to hear the news. I hope you don't grow to regret coming to Chicago because how close it was to Disney's parting. As I proof read this, it sounds a little selfish bringing my pooch into the equation but I can't separate my thoughts of Pooh as I read your "Ode to Disney". Your words have been a tremendous help for us with Pooh, I hope mine can help if only in a small way.

Junior

P.S. I love the picture of Disney with the butterfly!!!

 

[lilliansmommy]

I wonder, is anyone else having a hard time concentrating today? I sure am! I'm so incredibly happy that Sue has her son home from the mitary. And my heart just aches so bad for Terrie and Wally. And as Junior mentioned, their situation hits really close to home with us since we will be going through this with Pooh Bear any day now.

Wally and Terrie - I think any pet that gets to have you as their "parents" is the luckiest pet in the world. Did you get to bring home one of the poodle puppies? Boy or girl? Name? I hope you can feel all the support all of us are sending your way.

Sue - so your son VOLUNTEERED to go to Afghanastan twice?! What a true hero! I can't imagine the joy you must feel to finally have him home for good! Are you planning a big welcome home party for him?

 

[calypso726]

I couldn't help but think of you all night last night. I slept with my arm around our little daisy and just staired at her. I hope you make it through today and have a better day tomorrow.

Thank you. I know that each tomorrow will get easier. Hug your Daisy everyday. We will be hugging our Savvy girl everyday. She is an only dog for the first time in her life now.

"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."
~James Herriot

The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.
~Charles de Gaulle

I am so sorry for your loss. I was searching around for an appropriate quote, I found a couple that were as close to your eloquent writing as much as possible. Hugs to you and Wally, from 2395 miles away...

If you were closer, "Nikki" would lick you crazy.

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Those are great! The Dug pic really made me smile. Thank you

As I read how you wrote about Disney, I could not stop thinking about how VERY soon Deb and I will be experiencing that pain. You wrote about him so eloquently that I can tell it was more therapeutic for you than informational for us. We really don't want "that day" to come but know it's almost here. Your writings on Disney and the advise you gave when I had posted earlier about putting Pooh down have given me strength that we can make it through. I have tears as I write this and think about Pooh and what we have to do. I don't want to do it, I know it needs to be done and how devistating it will be. I can't believe you have gone through this twice recently. I have thought of you guys since Deb told me what happened yesterday afternoon. I just finally had a chance to read your "Ode to Disney" and I'm trying to hold back all the emotion of your ordeal with thoughts of ours coming up so as to not get made fun of here at work. You guys are such wonderful people that it really pains me to hear the news. I hope you don't grow to regret coming to Chicago because how close it was to Disney's parting. As I proof read this, it sounds a little selfish bringing my pooch into the equation but I can't separate my thoughts of Pooh as I read your "Ode to Disney". Your words have been a tremendous help for us with Pooh, I hope mine can help if only in a small way.

Junior

P.S. I love the picture of Disney with the butterfly!!!

I know you and Deb will be facing this soon too and I know it won't be easy for either of you or Brandon and Emilie. No regrets about going to Chicago though. When we got home Disney was just as when we had left, despite his upset tummy incident on Saturday. It was yesterday morning when everything came crashing down. Staying or leaving would not have changed the outcome in the end. Yes, you are spot on with regards to my writing as therapy. It is for me. I can put all of my feelings in words on "paper" or computer monitor as it were and it helps me work through my grief and sorrow. I can't do it verbally though because I will fall apart before I could get the first few words out. No, talking about Pooh isn't selfish at all. Please don't think that. Who better than another dog person to share what you are facing? I am glad some of what I have written helps you and Deb. Believe me the words of comfort from you guys, the many compassionate people here on the DIS, the dog show people posting on my FB page etc. it all helps. Going through this alone would really suck. If I only knew people who acted as if we lost a shoe and not a cherished member of the family that was like the son we never had, that would suck. So every kind word is appreciated.

Yeah, the butterfly picture of him is my favorite. That is a live butterfly on Disney's nose btw. My DBIL is a science teacher and had his class raise and release butterflies one year. The one pictured there was unable to fly for some unknown reason so he and my DSIL named her Hailey and they kept her and took care of her.

Here it is for those not FB if you want to see.

Terrie,

Just read your sad post. I am so very sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say will make you feel better, but just know that we are thinking of both you and Wally. Disney will forever be remembered! Take care and

Thank you

I wonder, is anyone else having a hard time concentrating today? I sure am! I'm so incredibly happy that Sue has her son home from the mitary. And my heart just aches so bad for Terrie and Wally. And as Junior mentioned, their situation hits really close to home with us since we will be going through this with Pooh Bear any day now.

Wally and Terrie - I think any pet that gets to have you as their "parents" is the luckiest pet in the world. Did you get to bring home one of the poodle puppies? Boy or girl? Name? I hope you can feel all the support all of us are sending your way.

Yup, sure was all day.

Very happy for Sue too


Thank you Deb and I know how you feel too

Oh no. No puppies for us right now. No where near ready. But one day when the time is right, we will.