Yesterday our sweet dog, Tara, died. She came into our lives before we were married. Through the dating days, engaged days, pregnant days, baby days, toddler days, Ivey days, little boy days and all those in between she was there. Each stage of our lives was her life. She is, was and will be loved.
Confessions from the mind of this sleep deprived mom navigating the world of complex medical needs, deafblindness, and special education. And y'all, it may not always be pretty, but it's real, and it's always for the love of Ivey.
2.27.2010
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I'm so sorry. We made a Christmas ornament out of a picture of our little furry one. She always gets a prominent spot on the tree. I hope that all the kids are doing okay. She was a pretty girl for sure.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet dog. I'm am praying for your family during this tough time.
I am so sorry to hear of Tara's death. Know that I am thinking of all of you.
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Dogs In Heaven?
An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides, they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice grassy, woody areas, just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing' so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there. "Welcome to Heaven" he said. The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him. The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you."
"What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now."
"Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but the dog can't go there either. If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road."
So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole. Another old man was inside. "S'cuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired, mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?"
"Of course, there's some cold water under that tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable"
"You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road said dogs weren't allowed anywhere."
"Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?"
"No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven, he said the dog couldn't come in.
We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final."
The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven."
"You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?"
"That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, HE created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?"
Author Unknown
I'm so sorry about your sweet dog.
I am so sorry...you are all in my prayers...
I'm sure you have heard of Rainbow Bridge but if not, here is the video....
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html
God Bless
Connie
That dog post is not "author unknown". It's the plot from a beautiful Twilight Zone episode about a a dedicated man and his best friend.
So sorry about sweet Tara... you must feel such an enormous void in your heart.Peace my friend.
*And of course you have the same counters... we were cut from the same mold, weren't we?You know,I would be so sad if we didn't just become fast friends if we lived closer... from all appearances,at least in blogand,we are a good fit!
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