tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post5759387798547405558..comments2024-01-09T05:32:08.618-06:00Comments on Texas Freckles: April is the cruellest month - T. S. EliotMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623163005593009850noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-72205358733167075752011-06-07T12:13:14.555-05:002011-06-07T12:13:14.555-05:00beautiful post. Pictures of grandpa's always ...beautiful post. Pictures of grandpa's always make me cry!<br />http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.comraising4princesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941330611183168587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-40215847891506118822011-05-26T21:19:39.251-05:002011-05-26T21:19:39.251-05:00oh I am crying like a baby. You have written that ...oh I am crying like a baby. You have written that so beautifully. My mum went back to God on the 29th March this year. I miss her everyday. I say she went back to God and think of it that way to make it easier. <br /><br />I know the love that we have for our grandparents, both my grandmas are with us and so precious to have.<br /><br />big hugs and hopefully it's a better year for you<br />corrie:)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-12714348561225468862011-05-24T06:25:27.323-05:002011-05-24T06:25:27.323-05:00It's so hard to lose a friend that's been ...It's so hard to lose a friend that's been with you so long. I too, lost my little Yorkie, Lady Sterling, when she was 14. She went everywhere with me and was always right by my side. I still miss her, she was such a little clown. <br />Here's hoping May is a much better month for you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114845983490060489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-40615559152046025182011-05-23T18:45:56.154-05:002011-05-23T18:45:56.154-05:00I am so sorry for your loss. She was part of your...I am so sorry for your loss. She was part of your family for a long time and your very first baby, so that is really special. Take comfort of the sweet memories and pictures you have of Gizmodo.<br /><br />Hugs, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077292074782387777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-84751391777115651802011-05-18T21:52:37.557-05:002011-05-18T21:52:37.557-05:00Oh Melanie. Change a few details and I had EXACTLY...Oh Melanie. Change a few details and I had EXACTLY the same month. <br /><br />We'd already spent nearly two months in my hometown, helping my family and being with my dying father. Lung cancer that had spread and pneumonia and a brain tumor at the end. He died April 12.<br /><br />10 days or so later we were back in town helping my mom out with some things at the house. We brought our two dogs with us (they'd spent most of our time the previous two months with friends and family). One dog is old, blind, senile, and incontinent. The other, middle aged and healthy. We woke up one morning and the healthy one did not. Died in his sleep at the foot of my Dad's bed. (Oddly, his name was Buster.)<br /><br />And we too celebrated our anniversary, and the birth of a new new baby (on the day our dog died).<br /><br />I'm hoping May is bringing less drama to life and more opportunities to feel, to give in to the emotions, and celebrate the small pleasures of living a good day.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-32185490439217930332011-05-15T16:14:00.346-05:002011-05-15T16:14:00.346-05:00Hello.
I've been away from the computer, so I...Hello.<br /><br />I've been away from the computer, so I hope commenting on this post after so much time won't bring you back to the hurt. There are some months that just can't seem to end fast enough but the good part is it always ends. I can't help but to tear up as I read about your puppy. I've had pets for just three years, but they have truly changed my life and I absolutely dread the day I'll find out what it feels like to go through such a loss. Believe me, she knows how loved she was and at the end, she was probably too tired and ready to go. And believe you will see her again one day, as I believe Heaven is as you wish it to be and I can't imagine being truly happy without my pets. I'm happy May has arrived and I wish it has brought only great things. It takes a very good heart to mourn a pet as you have and for that, you have my friendship. Enjoy the new month! :)Sandy O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14678426254112038659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-91358932831301689792011-05-15T15:47:59.252-05:002011-05-15T15:47:59.252-05:00You've had a very hard month. Remember April ...You've had a very hard month. Remember April showers bring May flowers!<br />Sorry for your losses.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979506608314786039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-69478294919967188652011-05-12T06:18:19.178-05:002011-05-12T06:18:19.178-05:00I hope brighter days have dawned since you wrote t...I hope brighter days have dawned since you wrote that post Melanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547353911906534431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-62843908451973434732011-05-09T05:09:24.879-05:002011-05-09T05:09:24.879-05:00its sad to know about your loss. i feel very bad f...its sad to know about your loss. i feel very bad for you. but you have to be strong.Frameless Shower Doorhttp://www.wilsonglass.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-41120540619108035142011-05-06T21:26:28.636-05:002011-05-06T21:26:28.636-05:00Oh Melanie, I am so, so sorry. :( My heart hurts f...Oh Melanie, I am so, so sorry. :( My heart hurts for you. I hope May is just the opposite and one of the best ever.Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961687094366863287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-27710920965996014712011-05-06T18:40:53.997-05:002011-05-06T18:40:53.997-05:00Hope your month next month is much better. So sorr...Hope your month next month is much better. So sorry for your losses.Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948038420636643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-22196304385046462342011-05-05T13:53:43.427-05:002011-05-05T13:53:43.427-05:00You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Juanitahttp://settlerspeace.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-47233410579335914332011-05-04T22:32:38.465-05:002011-05-04T22:32:38.465-05:00You may be thinking that the possibility of her no...You may be thinking that the possibility of her not dying laid in the hands of the vet, but I have a feeling it would have been your last trip there with her. Dogs lead their lives much differently than humans and Gizmo probably knew it was her time.<br /><br />I'm happy for Gizmo that you WERE there, and she was comfortable knowing that, too, and being in her own home and on her little pillow. DO NOT feel guilty. I see it as a gift...if you thought she was in terrible pain, you would have gone to the emergency clinic. She fell to permanent sleep peacefully it sounds like. I wish they all could. <br /><br />My Yorkie was 14 when he passed away 7 years ago. I took him to the vet's office but I knew if I left him alone but kept an eye on him, he would have passed by himself in his dog bed and I wish I had because it would have been more peaceful. Not that it was horrible for him because he was so out of it, but being so small (5 lbs.) they had difficulty finding a vein and had to finally take him into the back room (which I HATED) so they could prod him with a small reptile needle. I know they didn't want me to see them struggle, but I like to be with my dog and my foster dogs when they pass.<br /><br />Please don't beat yourself up, it won't help Gizmo nor will it help your healing, focusing on the shoulda coulda woulda, while trying to grieve for her passing, too. <br /><br />May you find peace with your decision and remember the joy that Gizmo brought to you and your family.denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17619810562816063261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-41781172889021545952011-05-04T08:11:25.671-05:002011-05-04T08:11:25.671-05:00Oh honey what a dreadful time. I couldn't jus...Oh honey what a dreadful time. I couldn't just read and run, there is nothing I can say to help but I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts.<br />Heartfelt Hugs to you<br />Kandi xxKandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765946096687063480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-42008071927962418792011-05-04T00:11:45.334-05:002011-05-04T00:11:45.334-05:00Life sucks at times and I am crying. I am so sorry...Life sucks at times and I am crying. I am so sorry for all the pain and suffering you are going through right now. I really hope life have some joyful moments to share very soon to cheer you up. I am sending a comforting hug from a stranger to another but in moments like this I want to be your friend.Annette - MyRoseValleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778246579909568662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-56375461384124929842011-05-03T03:14:46.135-05:002011-05-03T03:14:46.135-05:00Oh Melanie...I've just shared a few tears with...Oh Melanie...I've just shared a few tears with you reading your post. I'm so sorry for both of your loses. You will definitely be in my prayers. I am so glad to hear that your Grandfather knew Jesus and REALLY knows Him now! <br /><br />May your days be blessed with happy memories of both your grandfather and Gizzy.<br /><br />Mary CaroleMary Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151651080869921276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-18455750562728977242011-05-02T23:39:20.359-05:002011-05-02T23:39:20.359-05:00Melanie, my heart is hurting so much for you! I&#...Melanie, my heart is hurting so much for you! I'm so sorry for all you went through in April. I'm so happy you had such a wonderful relationship with your grandfather. What wonderful memories you must have! As another reader said earlier, your precious Gizmo died at peace in her special place where she slept every night. So much better that being at the emergency vet! I know these losses are so very difficult and know that I will be praying for you to find peace and comfort!<br />Ginger in AbileneGingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474098171354596855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-34473538122839120432011-05-02T21:54:39.388-05:002011-05-02T21:54:39.388-05:00I am sorry you are enduring a time of heartache an...I am sorry you are enduring a time of heartache and grief. Thank you for sharing your memories. I was touched by the love you emanated.<br /><br />Will pray for you!A Plain Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492089216622568988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-29673127663077278082011-05-02T19:45:07.632-05:002011-05-02T19:45:07.632-05:00Melanie, your post is so heartbreaking. I found my...Melanie, your post is so heartbreaking. I found myself crying for you and your losses. Your Grandpa sounds so much like mine. He passed when I was pregnant with my son fifteen years ago and I still miss him terribly. He was an awesome man and a faithful Christian. In fact, I love and serve our Lord Jesus today because of my Grandpa and what he taught me. Your are right is saying that nothing can prepare you for this kind of loss. I'm sorry too about Gizmo. Sometimes I feel that losing our beloved pets is worse because they can't tell you what is wrong. Don't beat yourself up. She knew that you loved her and that you were beside her. I am so very sorry that you have faced some terrible times lately. Thank God for the wonderful memories that you have because they will stay with you forever and carry you through this difficult time. Blessings. StaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-49212911934355898812011-05-02T16:35:53.642-05:002011-05-02T16:35:53.642-05:00So sorry for your losses - it must be very difficu...So sorry for your losses - it must be very difficult to grieve two major deaths right after each other. I lost my grandpa this year too, and totally agree that knowing it is going to happen doesn't make it any easier. He is up there in heaven with your grandpa now swapping war stories and waiting (joyfully) for the rest of us.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435034604609009468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-40606822224558904532011-05-02T15:53:06.816-05:002011-05-02T15:53:06.816-05:00I'm so sorry and I am crying for you. Death is...I'm so sorry and I am crying for you. Death is never easy, but it sounds as though your grandfather lived a long, amazing life and he had all of you there with him. You cannot feel guilty about Gizmo. She was old, and she was sick, and it was just time for her to be at peace. Had you taken her to the 24 hour clinic, she would have been put through H**l so it's better that she died at home with the people she loved.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664912146248776280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-19640702197569069882011-05-02T14:52:04.425-05:002011-05-02T14:52:04.425-05:00I'm so sorry. Your grandfather sounds like an...I'm so sorry. Your grandfather sounds like an amazing man! It's so wonderful the relationship you had with him.<br /><br />Little Gizmo is a cutie. Little dogs can create such a spot on our hearts.<br /><br />I'm sorry for both of your losses.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988628528105431522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-15442080043714685492011-05-02T13:56:43.718-05:002011-05-02T13:56:43.718-05:00i know it won't help you but i'm sitting i...i know it won't help you but i'm sitting in front of my computer with tears in my eyes...i'm so sorry for your losses. i kep you in my thoughts...juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894658362912024346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-50910218623887072172011-05-02T13:55:49.245-05:002011-05-02T13:55:49.245-05:00I'll keep you in my prayers. <3I'll keep you in my prayers. <3Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770067646672049820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7473428269886970702.post-82257470822936825472011-05-02T13:42:46.237-05:002011-05-02T13:42:46.237-05:00I am glad you had moments with your papaw right ti...I am glad you had moments with your papaw right till the end, how very blessed you are. I know it hurts. I have zero family alive on my moms side (including my mom and dad and I am only 35 now so much my father has missed..walking me down the isle...). Rejoicing he is with the lord now. saying a prayer for you and your family.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025930526368024419noreply@blogger.com