tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post4742694724324913761..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: The tree of lifeVickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-12814677820663889142009-08-17T09:10:36.182-05:002009-08-17T09:10:36.182-05:00Awww Lilly, you know how to put a smile on my face...Awww Lilly, you know how to put a smile on my face :) I will share with you all someday when we've figured out how to memorialize her. She WAS ready, so true, and we of course are never ready. Thank you for your kind words!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10345519635751801812009-08-16T17:27:01.175-05:002009-08-16T17:27:01.175-05:00Just precious Vicky. Those photos of Dakota - thin...Just precious Vicky. Those photos of Dakota - think of the wonderful times. She was ready to move on. Maybe make a little memory of her someplace - little photo book. She was an important part of your family and its natural that her absence would have such a big impact. It is a real and heartbreaking loss. Take Care and I hope in time you do get another pup too. New memories to look forward to. And I have said this loads of times I know but you write so damn well. Really.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-63553556362233489562009-08-13T18:10:21.453-05:002009-08-13T18:10:21.453-05:00Stillness, thank you for your gracious words :)Stillness, thank you for your gracious words :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-28048738273887829472009-08-13T13:09:04.202-05:002009-08-13T13:09:04.202-05:00I am so very sorry to have learnt this! Words offe...I am so very sorry to have learnt this! Words offer little consolation in an event like this! I can sure imagine what it must feel like. Like you said, she is free from suffering and pain. Something we'd always wish our loved ones :) May God give you and your family the strength to deal with this. Take care!Tranquility Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973619033004372917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36430717052796096432009-08-12T21:34:29.648-05:002009-08-12T21:34:29.648-05:00Sara, I have had you in my thoughts as well and kn...Sara, I have had you in my thoughts as well and know its no small feat that you are showing up here in support of all of us... thank you :) I've been realizing how much she was my "go to" for comfort and yes, empty is very accurate. Still keeping you close in my prayers... <br /><br />Robin, yes I do believe we'll see them again and be with them. I have to hold to that thought and it helps. And your sweet words and compassion truly mean so much, thank you :)<br /><br />Christopher :) You just made two boys very giggly :) Colton misses baseball, but he has a little surprise for you about golf for tomorrow. Come to ur house and play soon! We will have such a good time and you can bring your mom too :) And you should know I love riding the lightrail trains! We'll have to do it together sometime :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24845594074279410452009-08-12T19:47:22.761-05:002009-08-12T19:47:22.761-05:00Dear Colton and Nolan:
I am sad to hear about you...Dear Colton and Nolan:<br /><br />I am sad to hear about your dog. Dakota was a good dog. I liked your dog. I am sorry. I know you will miss her. I will miss her too. Hi Colton. How is baseball? Do you like the cookie monster? I want to watch cookie monster now - talk to you later. Bye.<br /><br />Your friend, ChristopherKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646767740080264165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-39381711677202799462009-08-12T16:55:52.584-05:002009-08-12T16:55:52.584-05:00hi, sweet friend. this was so beautiful and heartb...hi, sweet friend. this was so beautiful and heartbreaking. those last two photos make me want to get in the picture and curl up next to her... i'm sure you feel empty not being able to do that yourself. sending big hugs to all of you.Gitz 'n Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-25293949561445787782009-08-12T09:15:32.481-05:002009-08-12T09:15:32.481-05:00Kristi, I still remember when you lost Tiger :) W...Kristi, I still remember when you lost Tiger :) We sat on the phone commisearating for hours. "That day" is implied when you take on a pet but nobody wants to acknowledge it until they have to. We'll hope Fletcher has a lot of good years left and I know you will make the most out of them!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-61312328700029564142009-08-12T08:36:02.188-05:002009-08-12T08:36:02.188-05:00I am just so sad. And, you know that it hits home...I am just so sad. And, you know that it hits home really hard also because we have an almost 11 year old counterpart to Dakota in Fletcher -- no one likes to think of the day they will have to go through what you had to on Sunday. Life moves on - but sometimes it would be nice to just capture it and keep it as it is -- I suppose that is what memories really are.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646767740080264165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-64028798032737219342009-08-12T08:36:00.451-05:002009-08-12T08:36:00.451-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646767740080264165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10153505119009909132009-08-12T08:29:59.213-05:002009-08-12T08:29:59.213-05:00Robynn, prayers for your walk with Jo Jo. As a pe...Robynn, prayers for your walk with Jo Jo. As a pet owner we all know this will happen to us one day, but nothing makes it any easier. That is a lovely bit of truth... "if life doesn't seem altered, the relationship wasn't what it should have been." Well said. Thank you Robynn :) <br /><br />Delwyn, exactly:) You articulated something that is so essential to the tree in a beautiful way. Thanks for that lovely addition.<br /><br />Thanks Stephanie :) I appreciate the prayers.<br /><br />Thanks lisleman, nice to have you show up here and well said :)<br /><br />Liss, thank you for your words of comfort :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-33008862060048219982009-08-12T07:54:54.140-05:002009-08-12T07:54:54.140-05:00Oh Vicky, I'm in tears as pet become part of t...Oh Vicky, I'm in tears as pet become part of the family, they have their own personalities and are not replaceable.<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Try to find some comfort in knowing that you gave her a good life and she gave you her love in return. She looks like she was a beautiful dog.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10381703747476067072009-08-11T23:29:17.732-05:002009-08-11T23:29:17.732-05:00all pets are special but I favor dogs. Those are ...all pets are special but I favor dogs. Those are great pictures.<br /><br />all the best.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62440449904074724272009-08-11T22:07:46.014-05:002009-08-11T22:07:46.014-05:00Vicky...she's absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! You&...Vicky...she's absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! You've been on my mind these past couple of days. Praying for you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873029956740258055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79404983932567637032009-08-11T18:46:51.935-05:002009-08-11T18:46:51.935-05:00Hi Vicky
The tree above that has seen so much has...Hi Vicky<br /><br />The tree above that has seen so much has the most unusual growth habit...It doesn't appear to have a trunk, but many arms reaching out of the ground to encompass the world around...<br /><br /><br />I still hear my dog's rattling collar, and talk to her...<br /><br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-51808205737449951822009-08-11T17:21:22.892-05:002009-08-11T17:21:22.892-05:00Man, Vicky. It wsa all I could do to read through...Man, Vicky. It wsa all I could do to read through this. You wrote it SO beautifully and captured the very essence of our beloved dogs. Our old Jo is having a hard time getting up sometimes and just yesterday was at the vet for a cortizone shot. She's almost 12. I can't imagine life without her and yet that's exactly what you're walking through.<br /><br />I'm so sorry for the quiet and the hole she's left in your hearts. But what a testament to how dearly she was loved and treasured among you all. If life doesn't feel terribly altered for awhile, the relationship wasn't what it should have been. You had it all with her. What a wonderful life she must have had with you.<br /><br />Much love, sweet friend.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62880423624859321952009-08-11T17:02:19.034-05:002009-08-11T17:02:19.034-05:00Kaleena, I do find peace in feeling like it was he...Kaleena, I do find peace in feeling like it was her time and was honored to be there with her. Thank you for your prayers.<br /><br />Jackie, you have such a tender, dear heart :) Thank you for all your support.<br /><br />Chelsea, I haven't thought to even ask if Harley and Davidson are still with you? Its up and down with the boys but gradually they are accepting it.<br /><br />Bonnie, I am so glad you told me that about your dad. I told Rick I do want to get another one sometime, but he will take the longest time to get over this. Thanks for your thoughtfulness :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35996427170412429732009-08-11T15:45:46.808-05:002009-08-11T15:45:46.808-05:00I hope you are all holding up okay. It's such ...I hope you are all holding up okay. It's such a tough thing to get used to. <br />My parents weren't going to get another bulldog after our Lazzie died. After two months, though, my dad said it was too quiet and the house stopped stinking. Maybe in time, you will want to replace the quiet with the yips of a new puppy. It will never replace Dakota, but you know what I mean.<br />Hang in there.TBRKOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972433685307265490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22144347203834100202009-08-11T15:30:53.145-05:002009-08-11T15:30:53.145-05:00Vicky, I am so sorry. What a difficult time this ...Vicky, I am so sorry. What a difficult time this must be for your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-42459610672997063092009-08-11T15:29:51.399-05:002009-08-11T15:29:51.399-05:00I didn't know her...but I love her just like I...I didn't know her...but I love her just like I did. She is beautiful...and I type through tears. What a touching post...and those photos...those photos did me in.<br />I'm going to lay down for a while and have a little cry by myself...<br />Love to you, VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-1334295341313322962009-08-11T14:36:42.398-05:002009-08-11T14:36:42.398-05:00Oh Vicky, I am so very sorry for your loss! Prayer...Oh Vicky, I am so very sorry for your loss! Prayers for you dear friend, I hope you feel peace in knowing that you loved Dakota enough to end her suffering and let her go. (hugs to you)Kaleenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036704621936774011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-85401016726885221632009-08-11T12:36:44.916-05:002009-08-11T12:36:44.916-05:00Tippa, so good to hear from you friend :) Thank y...Tippa, so good to hear from you friend :) Thank you :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14002358724829229192009-08-11T12:32:33.489-05:002009-08-11T12:32:33.489-05:00Oh Vicky. My heart is breaking as tears are runni...Oh Vicky. My heart is breaking as tears are running down my face. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Savor the memories. Many hugs to you, my friend.Tippa Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904629918469449810noreply@blogger.com