tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post8823570628109090301..comments2024-02-21T03:20:21.898-08:00Comments on An Inch At A Time: Reflections on the Journey: On a very personal note ...SUSAN RUSSELLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01795717638621668638noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-12310273347351005232008-06-11T08:15:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:15:00.000-07:00My husband and I offer our deepest sympathies on t...My husband and I offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your precious Harvey. We do know pretty much how you feel (one can never know exactly how another person feels)...you see we lost our beloved Ridge very unexpectedly and quickly on June 7 2008. We have spent little time NOT breaking down with tears as we grieve our loss. Harvey, I am sure, meant just as much to you. The poem is just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-25859365925320592262008-06-10T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:22:00.000-07:00Sending you lots of healing thoughts as you put yo...Sending you lots of healing thoughts as you put your lives back together. Harvey sounds and looks like he was a really wonderful companion--and those memories will live on, even if his body has moved to another life (and gotten a little golden tail).Sonja Streuber, PMP(R), SSBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382967097578165008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-31898003184833610612008-06-10T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-10T08:38:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness, Susan. We are so sorry to read of ...Oh my goodness, Susan. We are so sorry to read of Harvey's death. We know all too well how this feels. Know that you're in our prayers, and that Tobi sends soft woos to you, Louise, and Luna.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>Susie, Jan, and Tobi the Alaskan MalamuteSusie Erdeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384182947722783295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-48715344229906847002008-06-09T19:20:00.000-07:002008-06-09T19:20:00.000-07:00Such sad news. I'm sorry.Such sad news. I'm sorry.janinsanfranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-12727836593702847392008-06-09T06:26:00.000-07:002008-06-09T06:26:00.000-07:00I am so sorry Susan. May God give you, Louise, an...I am so sorry Susan. May God give you, Louise, and the rest of your family peace and welcome Harvey into his arms.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>jUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547673802645392683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-8505911276135974132008-06-08T08:19:00.000-07:002008-06-08T08:19:00.000-07:00Reverend Russell,My heart aches for you this day a...Reverend Russell,<BR/><BR/>My heart aches for you this day at the loss of your special friend and companion, Harvey. Our God is merciful and his love is steadfast. I have no doubt whatsoever that God has a very special place in heaven for the blessed pets that he has given to us and who bring so much love and joy to those of us made in his image. All who have known the special love of a pet Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028415826177506756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-72347733551770247952008-06-07T15:58:00.000-07:002008-06-07T15:58:00.000-07:00Dear Rev. Russell:I once got in a debate over whet...Dear Rev. Russell:<BR/><BR/>I once got in a debate over whether dogs went to heaven. I finally said, I don't know if they go or not, but I do know I don't really want to go anyplace where dogs are not.<BR/> My wife and I recently had to put to sleep our third and last dog. My heart and prayer goes out to you. <BR/> My new rule is that I'm not getting another dog until I know I am old enough Jim of L-Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03941398804273985677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-91866269603732630282008-06-07T15:32:00.000-07:002008-06-07T15:32:00.000-07:00I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I've got a few...I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I've got a few graves I've dug in my backyard where loyal companions rest. I'm glad to see you finding comfort in that poem. Hopefully there will be room later on in your life for another such.RonFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533867151466876449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-34058581940567315682008-06-07T14:44:00.000-07:002008-06-07T14:44:00.000-07:00I am so sorry.May you all know grace and peace.I am so sorry.<BR/>May you all know grace and peace.Frair Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855036304956508405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-79356060026803342852008-06-07T14:43:00.000-07:002008-06-07T14:43:00.000-07:00Also from Kipling:“You've given your heart for a d...Also from Kipling:<BR/><BR/><I>“You've given your heart for a dog to tear.”</I><BR/>–Rudyard Kipling, The Power of The Dog<BR/><BR/>And what power these dogs of ours have... to comfort, to make laugh. We are better because of them.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for your loss. May you and your family be comforted.<BR/><BR/>Lindy<BR/><BR/>PS - I like this from Martin Luther. The story is that at one of Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662429826507775390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-75031631073089981172008-06-07T12:49:00.000-07:002008-06-07T12:49:00.000-07:00Susan and Louise -- I am so sorry to hear about Ha...Susan and Louise -- I am so sorry to hear about Harvey. Please accept my sincere condolences. We are fostering a pup right now who is going to a new family in her "forever" home tomorrow. Though we adore our kitties, doggie love is something special. <BR/><BR/>May Harvey rest in peace, and romp through the fields of Heaven with the other dogs until you can all be reunited again (as I'm quite Suzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529580138314011952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-36242478403488842912008-06-07T12:10:00.000-07:002008-06-07T12:10:00.000-07:00Louise and Susan, our condolences to you both. Los...Louise and Susan, our condolences to you both. Losing a beloved animal is always such a terribly painful loss. Thanks for sharing the slide show.uffda51https://www.blogger.com/profile/11395027089123943228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-88359149355563024272008-06-07T10:38:00.000-07:002008-06-07T10:38:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry, my friend. Harvey was a beautiful fr...I'm so sorry, my friend. Harvey was a beautiful friend, and he was lucky to spend his days with such a loving family.<BR/><BR/>I will say a prayer for you, Louise, Luna, and Birdie today. May God comfort you all in your loss.<BR/><BR/>Pax,<BR/>DoxyWormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-13704895178530608592008-06-07T08:11:00.000-07:002008-06-07T08:11:00.000-07:00Susan and Louise,My heart goes out to you both for...Susan and Louise,<BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you both for your loss. Four months ago, I lost my Dragon to cancer. The poem is wonderful in so many ways and acts as a balm for my broken heart. I am glad that you will have Luna to go home to and to comfort you, and you, her. <BR/><BR/>Prayerfully,<BR/><BR/>Catherine+Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267544451078638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-4946881189171677962008-06-07T07:02:00.000-07:002008-06-07T07:02:00.000-07:00O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept ou...O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Harvey and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for<BR/>ever. Amen.<BR/><BR/><BR/>+ May his soul, and the souls of all the souls of all the faithful departed, Rev. David Justin Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250968772752560668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-91760271674155794682008-06-07T06:30:00.000-07:002008-06-07T06:30:00.000-07:00Special condolences to Luna. Tough for the humans...Special condolences to Luna. Tough for the humans, perhaps even Birdie. But dogs have feelings too. Peace to all.PseudoPiskiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070541512355253553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-25695326080164662122008-06-07T05:39:00.000-07:002008-06-07T05:39:00.000-07:00{{Love to you all}}{{Love to you all}}Janis Blandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151059294317303209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-29010961465306352892008-06-06T22:00:00.000-07:002008-06-06T22:00:00.000-07:00Susan, when you get a chance, go out and get a cop...Susan, when you get a chance, go out and get a copy of the children's book "Dog Heaven." I don't know how many copies of that book I've given to friends who've lost a dog.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it's an accident that "dog" is God spelled backwards. When I think about the unconditional love shown by Mr. Boomer and Little Eddie, it's the closest I can understand what the love of God is all about.Kirkepiscatoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651684515435040529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-82182897755805459742008-06-06T21:11:00.000-07:002008-06-06T21:11:00.000-07:00Oh, Susan. I'm so, so sorry. This does bring tears...Oh, Susan. I'm so, so sorry. This does bring tears to my eyes. I know what it's like to love a dog and be loved by a dog. There is nothing else quite like it. <BR/><BR/>May you be comforted.Ellie Finlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807252889442220449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-47697255053793203932008-06-06T20:42:00.000-07:002008-06-06T20:42:00.000-07:00Susan, I am so very, very sad to hear this. How di...Susan, I am so very, very sad to hear this. How difficult it must be to come home to such news as this. <BR/><BR/>I lost my beloved companion of 15 years recently. My heart groans with yours. <BR/><BR/>Peace be with you and all your family.Lisa Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881671380217888810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-76029970637785291542008-06-06T20:36:00.000-07:002008-06-06T20:36:00.000-07:00That news is heartbreaking to hear on the occasion...That news is heartbreaking to hear on the occasion of a weekend that should be totally happy. May Harvey rest in peace and find all the wonderful bones and toys... and know that he will be waiting for you, tail wagging, at the Rainbow Bridge.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610142955176992982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-29590910488727331022008-06-06T20:29:00.000-07:002008-06-06T20:29:00.000-07:00I am very sorry, Susan, to hear of Harvey's passin...I am very sorry, Susan, to hear of Harvey's passing. What joy a puppy brings no matter what age they become, when they see you their puppy eyes always flash with happiness. I think it's amazing that the heart cannot tell that it's pet for from the heart's of view Harvey was loved.<BR/><BR/>God's peace and comfort be with you and your family.<BR/><BR/>-MaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490745238430648958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-83367304504680397012008-06-06T18:57:00.000-07:002008-06-06T18:57:00.000-07:00I would like to sing him a song, and it's a nice s...I would like to sing him a song, and it's a nice song:<BR/><BR/><I>Birth to death<BR/>Death to rebirth<BR/>Eternal child of Mother Earth<BR/>What e'er thy spirit's path may be<BR/>Our love and prayers shall go with thee...</I><BR/><BR/>:hugs:<BR/><BR/>My kitty, exactly the same age as this beautiful pooch, has cancer and is in her last days too. <BR/><BR/>:wipes tear:<BR/><BR/>Why do we have to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-20254727025718363732008-06-06T18:30:00.000-07:002008-06-06T18:30:00.000-07:00My thoughts and prayers are with you and your fami...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I thought you might find some comfort in this poem...<BR/><BR/>Beyond The Rainbow<BR/><BR/>As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, <BR/>I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. <BR/>I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free <BR/>Where all of us can meet again to spend Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872708810368476399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-52244948166825950862008-06-06T18:21:00.000-07:002008-06-06T18:21:00.000-07:00I'm sorry to hear about your loss - I know from ex...I'm sorry to hear about your loss - I know from experience that this can be as traumatic as the loss of a close human attachment. Clever of you to find the Kipling poem, which I did not know. He was by no means the "jingo" he is often believed to have been. Incidentally, he married an American and lived in Vermont for much of the 1890's. Not a bad choice and no doubt it moderated the "Lapinbizarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686990585795363001noreply@blogger.com