tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post2074151988576172780..comments2023-10-29T20:20:10.914+10:00Comments on Random Hypercritical Thoughts: Good Night Sweet Girl, MV 26Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-10484816344791397032008-03-15T06:16:00.000+10:002008-03-15T06:16:00.000+10:00There are no words to express the incredible pain ...There are no words to express the incredible pain and joy in coming across such a tribute. For those who have lost a family member, you know this story all too well. Perhaps the most difficult time of life is learning how to help those who face endings, and because I've been through this three times now since I moved to Saipan, I know the peace that comes with the end of suffering and the joy that remains with the pictures and memories, every time you share in the loss of another's beloved friend/child/companion. Thanks, Jeff. You touch people more than you can possibly know.phyllis ainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500747738953792819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-71656409192097614032008-03-14T23:42:00.000+10:002008-03-14T23:42:00.000+10:00Hey, Buddy--I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss.Hey, Buddy--<BR/>I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss.CNMI Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193469631130593974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-29729120702018520782008-03-14T18:40:00.000+10:002008-03-14T18:40:00.000+10:00Sorry to hear that, Jeff. I feel for you as our pu...Sorry to hear that, Jeff. I feel for you as our puppy also died months ago. I cried soooo hard. Take note, he'd been with us for more than a month only while you spent 12 years of your life with Shelby. If Shelby could only speak, she'd definitely say before she died, "thank you for letting me see & feel how it was to live."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-84617110010604226572008-03-14T13:39:00.000+10:002008-03-14T13:39:00.000+10:00Jeff - I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard...Jeff - I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a pet, especially one you've had for many years. The bonds become so strong that our animal companions really do become a part of the family. Whenever I have lost a beloved pet, I always try to think of it as they are going to heaven (or wherever we go) and will learn the ropes so that when I get there (hopefully) someday, I will be greeted by the ones I have loved rather than being there all alone. Somehow, that thought always comforts me. I hope it does you also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-432851247758612272008-03-13T09:46:00.000+10:002008-03-13T09:46:00.000+10:00I thank all of you who expressed your condolences....I thank all of you who expressed your condolences. I feel a little less horrible each day.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-36512686260935138162008-03-13T08:43:00.000+10:002008-03-13T08:43:00.000+10:00sorry bout your dog man. i remember seeing you ou...sorry bout your dog man. i remember seeing you out and about with her along the pathway a couple of times i think.saipanbooniemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790753921417525264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-2588501840718758542008-03-13T02:49:00.000+10:002008-03-13T02:49:00.000+10:00Jeff,Shelby was blessed to have found you and to h...Jeff,<BR/><BR/>Shelby was blessed to have found you and to have lived such a wonderful and happy life with someone who had the capacity to love her as unconditionally as she loved you. You obviously gave her a wonderfully happy life. Your words were a beautiful tribute to Shelby - I have never met you nor Shelby but I can see how much you both meant to each other. Thank you for sharing publicly such a personal and deep pain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-53977720566071941762008-03-12T12:11:00.000+10:002008-03-12T12:11:00.000+10:00I don't think you know me but I read your articles...I don't think you know me but I read your articles all the time online. This time you piss me off for making me cry this early during the day. I am so very sorry for your pain - losing your dog. We went through the same experiences twice, so I know how you feel. Not feeling any different from losing a family member, we ached for days then turned into weeks. We still think and talk about Zulu, Shaka and Chewy. The vet put Zulu down when he got so old 6 years ago and we did the same for Shaka and Chewy, early this year. They have been replaced with their own puppies who are now fully grown, but we still feel bad whenever we think of our previous pets. They do bury themselves deep into your heart, don't they. <BR/> <BR/>May the sun shine on your back and into your heart today. My sincere Sympathy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-26263109323960321042008-03-11T22:08:00.000+10:002008-03-11T22:08:00.000+10:00man i dont even know you but i read your letter to...man i dont even know you but i read your letter to the editor and i just had to come and sympathize with you! i know how you feel!! I cried SO HARD when i lost my dog...I took him for one last walk..and we went up to a grassy field and he just layed there..peacefully! i didnt wanna bother him so i just sat next to him..next thing you know, it was getting dark!! So i had to carry him back home! When we got home i petted him a bit..and he layed there..gave me one last look..and he died. :( I miss him so much..and this was January 2005!! I miss having a dog, but i don't know if i'm ready for another one. All good things must come to an end! and my dog definitely made me happy! i miss my champ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-19918829227374896522008-03-11T13:32:00.000+10:002008-03-11T13:32:00.000+10:00Sorry Jeff. I only met Shelby once, but I l like ...Sorry Jeff. I only met Shelby once, but I l like her:)Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228259965485925558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-33747771785021749962008-03-11T03:34:00.000+10:002008-03-11T03:34:00.000+10:00Sorry for your loss! I can't believe I never met ...Sorry for your loss! I can't believe I never met your dog. Our dogs traveled to Saipan and back with us too. We couldn't imagine leaving them behind. They were our children before we had kids. hang in there, and i promise to never ignore your emails;)Bree Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496836968234069059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-86624226496968698112008-03-10T12:22:00.000+10:002008-03-10T12:22:00.000+10:00Jeff, I'm feeling your pain right along with you....Jeff, I'm feeling your pain right along with you. I know some people may not understand, but to me, it is the exact same as losing a member of the family- since she was a member of the family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014449214833381544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-86403832517455336532008-03-10T10:13:00.000+10:002008-03-10T10:13:00.000+10:00I'm so sorry about your dog.I'm dreading when that...I'm so sorry about your dog.I'm dreading when that day comes to my house.jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039647643978639045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-15639279793701849232008-03-10T09:38:00.000+10:002008-03-10T09:38:00.000+10:00man, i loved your dog. every time i scratched her ...man, i loved your dog. every time i scratched her back, the resulting snow storm of white fur reminded me a little bit of home.<BR/><BR/>it's a shame that dongs only live for a short time. i never really thought about that as a kid, but the reality of it became clear to me as an adult.<BR/><BR/>not sure that i'd want to set myself up for that kind of a loss, but i love pets.<BR/><BR/>guess i'm doomed, that is unless kathy starts chasing after frisbees and tennis balls. <BR/><BR/>sorry for your loss, man. i loved that little girl, too.Brad Ruszalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540336893648127319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-59313026767018569002008-03-09T19:53:00.000+10:002008-03-09T19:53:00.000+10:00This is a very moving tribute. I've never met She...This is a very moving tribute. I've never met Shelby, but her sweet personality comes through in the pictures that you've posted. I'm sorry for your loss, and may Shelby rest in love and peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-65046531613409069272008-03-09T19:01:00.000+10:002008-03-09T19:01:00.000+10:00You surely made me cry Jeff. I know how you feel. ...You surely made me cry Jeff. I know how you feel. Just think that Shelby is a much better place now. <BR/><BR/>My condolences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-91561384485929697392008-03-09T10:21:00.000+10:002008-03-09T10:21:00.000+10:00In the descriptive language only another guy could...In the descriptive language only another guy could understand, Dude, that sucks.Angelo Villagomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00970383305205702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-14458554723948857852008-03-09T08:19:00.000+10:002008-03-09T08:19:00.000+10:00Jeff, this was such a beautifully written tribute ...Jeff, this was such a beautifully written tribute to Shelby. She sounds amazing. So sorry for your loss=( Hang in there.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820996925307450610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329768.post-3721343272073170322008-03-09T07:53:00.000+10:002008-03-09T07:53:00.000+10:00An incredibly beautiful and deeply touching piece,...An incredibly beautiful and deeply touching piece, Jeff. You moved me to tears.Marianas Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754236373708613994noreply@blogger.com