Friends
I am starting this topi so that I can communicate with two amazing dogs who have suddenly been taken away from me by a ruthless and heartless person who shall go unnamed.
They are both rescued cocker spaniels. Dreamer is just that - a dream come true. He is a black and white cocker, about 8 years old, who is the most lovable dog alive. He knows when I am sad (as I have had many occasions to be in the past two years with its many losses) and will come from wherever he is to sit next to me an lick my face unceasingly. Kelly is black with a white blaze. He was very afraid when we got him - he fear-bit everybody he met, including me when I reflexively reached into his mouth to fish out a soda bottle top he was choking on. Gradually, by coaxing him to sit in front of me with his back to me, I earned his friendship. My heart melted whe I found out he knew how to "shake hands". That meant somebody sometime in his life had loved enough to teach him a trick. Now he will flip over on his back for a tummy rub even. The only thing he does not do is kiss (unless I put some peanut butter on my lips). Just to hurt me, a family member has taken these dogs away and will not allow me to see them. It's hard to tell whose heart is most broken - mine or theirs. But I will keep writing to them here on Lightning Strike because they are old and Kelly is starting to get PDPU and Dreamer has a very sensitive stomach and any irregularity in his feeding (or feeding him people food) will cause him to have fresh bloody diarrhea.
While these two beautiful dogs are not actively dying, both they and me are dying inside so I hope you will forgive me for including their story here.
God bless all the friends who have stood by me here on Lightning-Strike in the past.
Dreamer and Kelly's Aunt
Full Version: Dreamer And Kelly
OH I am so very sorry to hear about this heartbreaking incident. 
Is there any hope, that you can see, of getting these 2 precious souls back home with you?
Will be praying hard for their well-being as well as yours.
Please write more if / when you can.
Hugs,
Kathy
P.S.
Dreamer and Kelly love you and they know that you love them.
Is there any hope, that you can see, of getting these 2 precious souls back home with you?
Will be praying hard for their well-being as well as yours.
Please write more if / when you can.
Hugs,
Kathy
P.S.
Dreamer and Kelly love you and they know that you love them.
Oh Gretta's Mom...I am so sorry about this. I am crying as I write this, because I know how much you love Dreamer and Kelly.
I've stood by you during all your other losses, and I will stand by you now. After all I am the "Fourth Musketeer". I don't write much, but I pray for you and the doggies every night. I pray that the Good Lord will somehow soften S**** heart and let you see and take care of Dreamer and Kelly again. I know they miss you so much. I hope he takes good care of them.
Write any time you can, I'm sure nobody will object.....May God bless you and those sweet doggies.
Love from,
LoveMyMickey
I've stood by you during all your other losses, and I will stand by you now. After all I am the "Fourth Musketeer". I don't write much, but I pray for you and the doggies every night. I pray that the Good Lord will somehow soften S**** heart and let you see and take care of Dreamer and Kelly again. I know they miss you so much. I hope he takes good care of them.
Write any time you can, I'm sure nobody will object.....May God bless you and those sweet doggies.
Love from,
LoveMyMickey
Thank you so much Kathy for your love and support. You don't know me but you could see the love I have for these two beautiful dogs and share my sorrow at having been them so ruthlessly taken from me. Thank you for affirming my believe in the fact that the love I send to them reaches them and that the love they send to me reaches me. I pray to the Good Shepherd that He relieves them of the sadness of the disappearance of yet another mother in their lives. If I come up with four months' rent so I can move to another apartment in this expensive city that allows pets, this person has said s/he will make arrangements to share them withe me. On a very fixed income, this will be months, if ever.
And Love My Mickey, my ever-faithful and loving Fourth Musketeer. You have been with me through all my losses and as you have guessed, the family member who has done this is one of the Musketeers. By this action s/he has forfeited his/her right to be a Musketeer. Our slogan is "all for one and one for all" which this certainly is NOT. He is under the spell of a terrible woman with whom he thinks he is in love. I don't know if it is possible to send a private message here on LS but even if it isn't. you know in your heart what is going on.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your understanding, love and support. Right now I feel as though I cannot make it through one more day, I know my loved ones, both animals and people, are safe in His arms and that He will protect us who remain on earth.
Thank you both for loving and caring.
Auntie Jeannie
And Love My Mickey, my ever-faithful and loving Fourth Musketeer. You have been with me through all my losses and as you have guessed, the family member who has done this is one of the Musketeers. By this action s/he has forfeited his/her right to be a Musketeer. Our slogan is "all for one and one for all" which this certainly is NOT. He is under the spell of a terrible woman with whom he thinks he is in love. I don't know if it is possible to send a private message here on LS but even if it isn't. you know in your heart what is going on.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your understanding, love and support. Right now I feel as though I cannot make it through one more day, I know my loved ones, both animals and people, are safe in His arms and that He will protect us who remain on earth.
Thank you both for loving and caring.
Auntie Jeannie
Hi Dreamboat! Hi Kelly-Belly!
It sure would be a good day to go out for a morning walk. Nice and cool. Sun shining. But the kids are back at school so we have to walk around them, Don't we Kelly? You were doing so well listening to "None of your business, Kelly". And both of you seemed to learn "Soft leash" all by yourselves.. I
Please don't forget your Aunt Jeannie. I'm still here, just across town. And I'm still missing you each and every day. I think it is wiser for both you guys and me to not see each other at all rather than for me to bop in and out.
I hope the new lady is treating you well, But NOBODY, NOBODY on this earth loves you more than Auntie Jeannie. And nobody in the Perfect World loves you more than your Mommie.
May the sun shine on you today and every day.
Auntie Jeannie
It sure would be a good day to go out for a morning walk. Nice and cool. Sun shining. But the kids are back at school so we have to walk around them, Don't we Kelly? You were doing so well listening to "None of your business, Kelly". And both of you seemed to learn "Soft leash" all by yourselves.. I
Please don't forget your Aunt Jeannie. I'm still here, just across town. And I'm still missing you each and every day. I think it is wiser for both you guys and me to not see each other at all rather than for me to bop in and out.
I hope the new lady is treating you well, But NOBODY, NOBODY on this earth loves you more than Auntie Jeannie. And nobody in the Perfect World loves you more than your Mommie.
May the sun shine on you today and every day.
Auntie Jeannie
Hi, Gretta's Mom, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in this newest loss in your life. Indeed we can grieve for relationships lost, particularly when they are so integral to our lives such as precious Dreamer and Kelly. As you know I truly am very sorry for what is happening, for both you and precious Dreamer and Kelly. Please know you and these precious companions are in my thoughts and prayers that you will know and feel the love flowing even though you are being prohibited the opportunity to enjoy each other's physical company.
If you would like to private message someone, just click on their name next to their message and then select "send message." The private message window will open and you can write to them privately.
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
If you would like to private message someone, just click on their name next to their message and then select "send message." The private message window will open and you can write to them privately.
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Thank you SO much, Moonbeam. I only have two feet and they have been knocked out from under me twice in the past year plus. Thank you for the tip about private messages here.
The new person is throwing things out of S's house by the multi-bagful - arranging things to suit herself. Sounds like a move-in to me. I pray for the safety and the lives of beautiful Dreamer and courageous Kelly. I truly hope that the Good Shepherd is conveying my messages of love to them so they can truly feel them in their dear little hearts. I am afraid now that the interloper may convince their dad to have them put down before I get to see them again. It's up to Him now, and I know He loves people AND animals.
You have been such a help to me for so many years, the stars in you crown look like a Milky Way!
God bless you Moonbeam - and Noah.
Auntie Jeannie
The new person is throwing things out of S's house by the multi-bagful - arranging things to suit herself. Sounds like a move-in to me. I pray for the safety and the lives of beautiful Dreamer and courageous Kelly. I truly hope that the Good Shepherd is conveying my messages of love to them so they can truly feel them in their dear little hearts. I am afraid now that the interloper may convince their dad to have them put down before I get to see them again. It's up to Him now, and I know He loves people AND animals.
You have been such a help to me for so many years, the stars in you crown look like a Milky Way!
God bless you Moonbeam - and Noah.
Auntie Jeannie
Dear Dreamer and Kelly,
Please do not think that I have abandoned you. Your dad has had all the sense sucked out of him by the person who has now moved into your house. Whenever you feel sad, or frightened, or confused, or lonely, or unloved, or rejected just think of me here across town crying tears of sadness and love for you. You know I would be with you in a second but for the new person's hold on your dad. We're three beings sharing a single soul. We can help each other be brave and live through each day until we can meet again. NEVER, EVER forget that your Auntie Jeannie loves you more than anything else in this world. Always will. And every day more and more.
XOXOXOXOXO
Auntie Jeannie
Please do not think that I have abandoned you. Your dad has had all the sense sucked out of him by the person who has now moved into your house. Whenever you feel sad, or frightened, or confused, or lonely, or unloved, or rejected just think of me here across town crying tears of sadness and love for you. You know I would be with you in a second but for the new person's hold on your dad. We're three beings sharing a single soul. We can help each other be brave and live through each day until we can meet again. NEVER, EVER forget that your Auntie Jeannie loves you more than anything else in this world. Always will. And every day more and more.
XOXOXOXOXO
Auntie Jeannie
Dreamer and Kelly both know!!!
Prayers being sent to all 3 of you.
Kathy
and Kelly both know!!! Prayers being sent to all 3 of you.
Kathy
Thank you so much, Little Girl's Mommy, for understanding how heartbreaking this is and for the encouragement that Dreamer and Kelly both know how much I continue to love them. I think I will be able to at least see them when I go over to my BIL's house to pick up a table. I know I will leave with a broken heart, but having other people who believe along with me that they carry my love in their hearts is SO reassuring.
God speed Little Girls' Mommy and may He protect you from whatever is going on with your Little Girl.
Love,
Gretta and Rufus's mommy
God speed Little Girls' Mommy and may He protect you from whatever is going on with your Little Girl.
Love,
Gretta and Rufus's mommy
Let us know how things go when you pick up the table!! However things seem while you are over there, Dreamer and Kelly know how you feel !
Oh, and thanks for the kind words toward me. I lost my Little Girl in '04 and that was when I found this wonderful site. (I now have my 2 precious kitties, Cubby and Sunny).
Kathy
Oh, and thanks for the kind words toward me. I lost my Little Girl in '04 and that was when I found this wonderful site. (I now have my 2 precious kitties, Cubby and Sunny).
Kathy
Dear Little Girl's Mommy
No matter how long it's been, we still miss them. I'm glad you now have two little fur babies to make you laugh and love.
Tuesday AM I called to remind my BIL we were coming and shortly thereafter he texted me to stay he'd been called in to work. He offered me the options of him leaving his front door unlocked (he lives in a far suburb) or rolling the table out behind his house. Wondering whether I'd made the right choice, I opted for the unlocked front door, knowing that two little furry noses would meet me at the door. I had been dissolving in tears every time I thought about them so I wondered what would happen when I actually saw them, particularly since another person, whom I hardly knew at all, would to with me. But I had prayed silently the day before. When I saw them they were delighted and so was I. I told them again how much I loved them and that I was sending packets of love to them regularly. Dreamer even remembered the sound I made lo these many years asking for a kiss - and he even dropped a brand new toy to respond.
Later on I texted my BIL to thank him for letting me see the dogs. He responded that they must have been ecstatic to see me, that they loved me very much. On some level he still cares and has not been completely brainwashed by the woman friend. Yesterday I texted him and asked him whether, if he worked Friday (his regular part=time day), I could come to see the dogs. He said he'd let me know if he was working and if he was I could come. Of course he had to put in a little jab about how he had a few more things that had belonged to my sister (who passed away a year ago last April) which a couple of weeks ago he'd demanded I come and get "my" things which turned out to be essentially everything of my sister's remaining in the house. But he did mention a recorded book that my sister had had my father (who passed away four months after my sister) record for her, so I could listen to my father's voice forever. On some level he does still have a heart so there is still some hope.
Thank you for caring, Little Girl's Mommy. This site and loving people like you are lifesavers when others of us are in the depths of sorrow.
God bless and keep you and your two kitties.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
No matter how long it's been, we still miss them. I'm glad you now have two little fur babies to make you laugh and love.
Tuesday AM I called to remind my BIL we were coming and shortly thereafter he texted me to stay he'd been called in to work. He offered me the options of him leaving his front door unlocked (he lives in a far suburb) or rolling the table out behind his house. Wondering whether I'd made the right choice, I opted for the unlocked front door, knowing that two little furry noses would meet me at the door. I had been dissolving in tears every time I thought about them so I wondered what would happen when I actually saw them, particularly since another person, whom I hardly knew at all, would to with me. But I had prayed silently the day before. When I saw them they were delighted and so was I. I told them again how much I loved them and that I was sending packets of love to them regularly. Dreamer even remembered the sound I made lo these many years asking for a kiss - and he even dropped a brand new toy to respond.
Later on I texted my BIL to thank him for letting me see the dogs. He responded that they must have been ecstatic to see me, that they loved me very much. On some level he still cares and has not been completely brainwashed by the woman friend. Yesterday I texted him and asked him whether, if he worked Friday (his regular part=time day), I could come to see the dogs. He said he'd let me know if he was working and if he was I could come. Of course he had to put in a little jab about how he had a few more things that had belonged to my sister (who passed away a year ago last April) which a couple of weeks ago he'd demanded I come and get "my" things which turned out to be essentially everything of my sister's remaining in the house. But he did mention a recorded book that my sister had had my father (who passed away four months after my sister) record for her, so I could listen to my father's voice forever. On some level he does still have a heart so there is still some hope.
Thank you for caring, Little Girl's Mommy. This site and loving people like you are lifesavers when others of us are in the depths of sorrow.
God bless and keep you and your two kitties.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Hi, Gretta's Mom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. I'm so glad to share your news that you were able to visit with Dreamer and Kelly, and am hopeful that you will continue to be given "visiting rights". It also sounds promising that your brother in law is trying to find a way around the manipulation of his lady friend to keep the communication avenues open with you. Just "go with the flow" - - and we're all hoping for the best for you, and Dreamer and Kelly.
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Good morning MoonBeam and Little Girls' Mom
Today (Friday) my BIL is working all day so I have a day with my babies. It must be God's will, because the student I had coming for math tutoring shifted our time until Sunday. I'm going to take them for a walk if they still remember how to do it.
It is such a mixed blessing - delight in being able to spend time with these dear dogs, anguish at the eventual separation.
Thank you for being with me through this roller coaster.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Today (Friday) my BIL is working all day so I have a day with my babies. It must be God's will, because the student I had coming for math tutoring shifted our time until Sunday. I'm going to take them for a walk if they still remember how to do it.
It is such a mixed blessing - delight in being able to spend time with these dear dogs, anguish at the eventual separation.
Thank you for being with me through this roller coaster.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Hi, Gretta's Mom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. I hope your visit yesterday with Dreamer and Kelly went well. You have these next few months to decide what you want to do in terms of living arrangements to accommodate another companion - - if you adopt another companion or continue to have "visiting rights" to Dreamer and Kelly so that they can have "sleep overs" with you.
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
I hope today is treating you kindly, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Moonbeam
I took them for a walk - which they hadn't been on for over a month. They were crazy delighted and so was I. You were SO right when you told me a few months ago that the time was near to look for a pet free apartment. Then I wouldn't be in this complicated triangle with the person who is actually running the show. Thank you for reminding me that I have the next few months to find a place - I'm panicking about getting one TODAY!!
God bless you Moonbeam for all your support and love for me and Trevor's mom for all these years. Neither one of us could have made it without you and your wisdom.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
I took them for a walk - which they hadn't been on for over a month. They were crazy delighted and so was I. You were SO right when you told me a few months ago that the time was near to look for a pet free apartment. Then I wouldn't be in this complicated triangle with the person who is actually running the show. Thank you for reminding me that I have the next few months to find a place - I'm panicking about getting one TODAY!!
God bless you Moonbeam for all your support and love for me and Trevor's mom for all these years. Neither one of us could have made it without you and your wisdom.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Dear Dreamer and Kelly
I looks like your dad has decided to keep you until he gets too sick to take care of you. In a way, that is a good sign. He loves you and he is trying to honor the memory of your mom.
I don't know when I will see you again. It might me a long time. But never forget that your Auntie Jeannie loves you more than anything on this earth.
Here's a great big packet of love for each of you.
Me
I looks like your dad has decided to keep you until he gets too sick to take care of you. In a way, that is a good sign. He loves you and he is trying to honor the memory of your mom.
I don't know when I will see you again. It might me a long time. But never forget that your Auntie Jeannie loves you more than anything on this earth.
Here's a great big packet of love for each of you.
Me
Hi Binky and Kelly-Belly
A very reliable lady told me that you can receive my communications even though I'm not in your presence. I hope you have been getting my love packets. I believe you are. Please remember in your hearts forever what I told you: I love you two more than anything on earth. Even if you don't see me, my love is still streaming to you.
I know we will meet again on this earth, hopefully sooner than later. And for sure we will be together in the Perfect World.
I can still see through these tears of loneliness. Someday the pieces of our broken hearts will come back together.
If I wrote everything I feel for you two darlings I would write on forever.
Never doubt your Auntie Jeannie
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
A very reliable lady told me that you can receive my communications even though I'm not in your presence. I hope you have been getting my love packets. I believe you are. Please remember in your hearts forever what I told you: I love you two more than anything on earth. Even if you don't see me, my love is still streaming to you.
I know we will meet again on this earth, hopefully sooner than later. And for sure we will be together in the Perfect World.
I can still see through these tears of loneliness. Someday the pieces of our broken hearts will come back together.
If I wrote everything I feel for you two darlings I would write on forever.
Never doubt your Auntie Jeannie
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
WONDERFUL NEWS!!
I'm coming over to see you little schoodles in a little while. Your dad got a package in the mail for me and he wants me to pick it up AND he's not going to be home until 4 PM!! I'm a little sick from only eating chocolate yesterday but NOTHING is going to stop me from coming and spending the day with you.
Oh thank you, Good Shepherd. Thank you, Bobbie. Thank you everybody who has been with me and encouraged my spirit through this long valley of darkness.
See you soon, you love bugs!
Auntie Jeannie
I'm coming over to see you little schoodles in a little while. Your dad got a package in the mail for me and he wants me to pick it up AND he's not going to be home until 4 PM!! I'm a little sick from only eating chocolate yesterday but NOTHING is going to stop me from coming and spending the day with you.
Oh thank you, Good Shepherd. Thank you, Bobbie. Thank you everybody who has been with me and encouraged my spirit through this long valley of darkness.
See you soon, you love bugs!
Auntie Jeannie
Hi, Gretta's Mom, enjoy your day with precious Dreamer and Kelly, and please know you and these precious Spirits continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Dear Moonbeam,
I had a wonderful time loving and being loved by Dreamer and Kelly. They stuck by me like glue and remembered all our signals for a kiss, tummy rub etc. I wasn't feeling well but I tried taking them on a walk. I had put Dreamer's harness on wrong and he wiggled out of it and took off like a rocket. I was sure he would run away and I would have to kill myself (figuratively). But about a block away a man walking his Labrador caught him and we were saved!
I truly don't know what is going to happen out of all this, but I definitely know that I need a heavy-duty counselor and I just got a robo-e-mail from Medicare telling me that had been covered since 1/15.As the song goes, "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child."
God bless you. MoonBeam, for the love and support and wisdom you have shown me for so many years.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
I had a wonderful time loving and being loved by Dreamer and Kelly. They stuck by me like glue and remembered all our signals for a kiss, tummy rub etc. I wasn't feeling well but I tried taking them on a walk. I had put Dreamer's harness on wrong and he wiggled out of it and took off like a rocket. I was sure he would run away and I would have to kill myself (figuratively). But about a block away a man walking his Labrador caught him and we were saved!
I truly don't know what is going to happen out of all this, but I definitely know that I need a heavy-duty counselor and I just got a robo-e-mail from Medicare telling me that had been covered since 1/15.As the song goes, "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child."
God bless you. MoonBeam, for the love and support and wisdom you have shown me for so many years.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Hi, Gretta's Mom, thank you for sharing with us how your visit with Dreamer and Kelly went. It sounds like you had a bit of excitement with Dreamer's "escape" but am glad that it turned out okay. Counseling can be beneficial when we are coping with intense experiences well beyond our "comfort zone". I hope your counselor will be able to help you regain a feeling of "stability" that has truly been shaken by all the events you have had to deal with over recent years, and continue to have to deal with now - - adding to the trauma.
I hope today is treating you, and precious Dreamer and Kelly, kindly, and that you will have peaceful evenings blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
I hope today is treating you, and precious Dreamer and Kelly, kindly, and that you will have peaceful evenings blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Dearest Moonbeam
Thank you for the grace you have been in my life. This morning is a mass for Trevor's mom and also my birthday. May all the animals in the world that have no one to love them feel a little of the love you have shown me and the love I have tried to show the animals that have crossed by path of life - those that I have met in person and those that I have known in spirit through this site.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Dreamer and Kelly's Aunt
Thank you for the grace you have been in my life. This morning is a mass for Trevor's mom and also my birthday. May all the animals in the world that have no one to love them feel a little of the love you have shown me and the love I have tried to show the animals that have crossed by path of life - those that I have met in person and those that I have known in spirit through this site.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Dreamer and Kelly's Aunt
Good morning you baby dolls! Did you have a giant HAPPY BIRTHDAY party for your mom two days ago? I can just imagine!! I stole her birthday and many, many people used this machine to wish me a happy birthday. It sure felt good to know I had so many friends. Today would have been my day to come to visit you except that my car has broken down and is in the car fix-it shop today. Next week FOR SURE! You dogs are my heart.
I speak the truth to you - I could not made it through the past three years without you. Without your instinctive cuddling and kissing. Without your furry selves being under my feet. Without the hundreds of walks we took - and we finally learned to talk safely together and have fun. Without your dropping on the floor when we got home - tired little boys.
Without everything loving and gentle and kind and soft and cute and needy and giving and, well, cocker spaniel-like about you. Even those four or five trips a night to go outside - quite a few of them I suspect were bogus, but you wanted them so the least I could do was give them to you. I'm just trying to be half as good to you as your mommy would have been.
Keep on praying with me that your dad will soften his heart and let me be with you all the time. Meanwhile, please keep me treasured in your hearts as I keep you in mine ALWAYS!
I love you Dreamer, the born Snuggler and comforter.
I love you Kelly, the dog with the big hole in your heart that you tried to cover up by being fierce and biting but that we finally saw through and gave you enough love to fill that hole.
You are my sunshines .... always and forever.
Maybe I'll see you today, maybe not, but if not, know that I will be there soon.
XOXO
Auntie Jeannie
I speak the truth to you - I could not made it through the past three years without you. Without your instinctive cuddling and kissing. Without your furry selves being under my feet. Without the hundreds of walks we took - and we finally learned to talk safely together and have fun. Without your dropping on the floor when we got home - tired little boys.
Without everything loving and gentle and kind and soft and cute and needy and giving and, well, cocker spaniel-like about you. Even those four or five trips a night to go outside - quite a few of them I suspect were bogus, but you wanted them so the least I could do was give them to you. I'm just trying to be half as good to you as your mommy would have been.
Keep on praying with me that your dad will soften his heart and let me be with you all the time. Meanwhile, please keep me treasured in your hearts as I keep you in mine ALWAYS!
I love you Dreamer, the born Snuggler and comforter.
I love you Kelly, the dog with the big hole in your heart that you tried to cover up by being fierce and biting but that we finally saw through and gave you enough love to fill that hole.
You are my sunshines .... always and forever.
Maybe I'll see you today, maybe not, but if not, know that I will be there soon.
XOXO
Auntie Jeannie
HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY!!
I got a chance to come over and give you guys a sorely needed walk - you ran and pulled so excitedly I knew you hadn't been on a walk for a long time!! You looked good and remembered all of our little signals and games. Kelly knew that when I was around he was supposed to pull out all the stuffing he could from a stuffed toy and then he forgot he was supposed to tease me with it so I'd have him run to the kitchen (with the fleece in his mouth looking like a little doggie beard) and then stand there until I issued the one command the dog behavioralist had taught us so long ago, "Drop it, Kelly." Them when its' all out of his mouth I throw a few Cheerios on the floor and he goes for them while I pick up the fleece! I had to TEACH him to be "bad." Oh how much I love those guys, Dreamer remembers our signal for "I want a kiss" because we used it for years while Bobbie was sick and for so many months afterward.
BIL's heart seems to be melting a little - he came home early from work and told me I didn't have to disappear before he got here. He even offered to go get a pizza for us to eat for supper like the old days. He reinforced the fact that we were still family and that the dogs were really MY dogs, since we have a written agreement that whenever he is unable to care for them, they are MINE! He must have spent several days away from his poison influence. AND God is working the problem, too. I've been sick all week with an abcessed tooth, various trips to the dental school, trips across town to get meds (which STILL aren't right). And my counselor (who I also had to cancel this week) said something very insightful - that a jealous person is very hard to live with. I guess BIL is finding this out.
Thank you for all your prayers and well-wishes. I think there might be the tiniest crack in the situation. And as my BFF often says: "God don't like Ugly."
And who can remain hateful for very long when surrounded by the unconditional love of two of the most loving dogs on earth.
I'm happy!!!!!!! But cautious.
Auntie Jeannie
I got a chance to come over and give you guys a sorely needed walk - you ran and pulled so excitedly I knew you hadn't been on a walk for a long time!! You looked good and remembered all of our little signals and games. Kelly knew that when I was around he was supposed to pull out all the stuffing he could from a stuffed toy and then he forgot he was supposed to tease me with it so I'd have him run to the kitchen (with the fleece in his mouth looking like a little doggie beard) and then stand there until I issued the one command the dog behavioralist had taught us so long ago, "Drop it, Kelly." Them when its' all out of his mouth I throw a few Cheerios on the floor and he goes for them while I pick up the fleece! I had to TEACH him to be "bad." Oh how much I love those guys, Dreamer remembers our signal for "I want a kiss" because we used it for years while Bobbie was sick and for so many months afterward.
BIL's heart seems to be melting a little - he came home early from work and told me I didn't have to disappear before he got here. He even offered to go get a pizza for us to eat for supper like the old days. He reinforced the fact that we were still family and that the dogs were really MY dogs, since we have a written agreement that whenever he is unable to care for them, they are MINE! He must have spent several days away from his poison influence. AND God is working the problem, too. I've been sick all week with an abcessed tooth, various trips to the dental school, trips across town to get meds (which STILL aren't right). And my counselor (who I also had to cancel this week) said something very insightful - that a jealous person is very hard to live with. I guess BIL is finding this out.
Thank you for all your prayers and well-wishes. I think there might be the tiniest crack in the situation. And as my BFF often says: "God don't like Ugly."
And who can remain hateful for very long when surrounded by the unconditional love of two of the most loving dogs on earth.
I'm happy!!!!!!! But cautious.
Auntie Jeannie
Hi Gretta and Rufus's Mom!
Oh what a happy post! You have made my night! Dreamer and Kelly are so smart. Of course they have a good teacher.
Sounds like BIL is softening up. I pray for that every night as well as prayers for you and the doggies. I am so sorry about your tooth. I hope you get well soon. I have a lot of dental work coming up soon starting this Monday morning.
I hope this continues about seeing the doggies, because you deserve some happiness in your life. I will continue to say prayers for you all.
Love and Blessings,
One of the Musketeers,
LMM
Oh what a happy post! You have made my night! Dreamer and Kelly are so smart. Of course they have a good teacher.
Sounds like BIL is softening up. I pray for that every night as well as prayers for you and the doggies. I am so sorry about your tooth. I hope you get well soon. I have a lot of dental work coming up soon starting this Monday morning.
I hope this continues about seeing the doggies, because you deserve some happiness in your life. I will continue to say prayers for you all.
Love and Blessings,
One of the Musketeers,
LMM
Oh thank you so much, you Third Musketeer!
Things sure did make MY day on Friday, too. A caring neighbor called me last night to tell me that a certain car hadn't been at BIL's house very much for about 2 weeks. So Divine Intervention (and Bobbie and all the animals we know here on LS) may just have BIL is His "Know Your True Friends" class. (I know God has me in His "Patience" class AND in His "Keep Your Mouth Shut" class. I'm finally learning what the power of the proverb "A soft answer turneth away wrath" means. One day of happiness! Let's trust for many more!
Thank you for being with me in happiness as well as all the sorrow we've both been through.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Things sure did make MY day on Friday, too. A caring neighbor called me last night to tell me that a certain car hadn't been at BIL's house very much for about 2 weeks. So Divine Intervention (and Bobbie and all the animals we know here on LS) may just have BIL is His "Know Your True Friends" class. (I know God has me in His "Patience" class AND in His "Keep Your Mouth Shut" class. I'm finally learning what the power of the proverb "A soft answer turneth away wrath" means. One day of happiness! Let's trust for many more!
Thank you for being with me in happiness as well as all the sorrow we've both been through.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Hi, Gretta's Mom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are doing. Like LoveMyMickey, I am also very glad you had a chance to visit with them. This is wonderful news, and I know you - - as well as Dreamer and Kelly - - are already looking forward to your next visit. It is important to hold close to our hearts the good times and trust in God's loving provision.
I hope today is treating you, and precious Dreamer and Kelly, kindly, and that you will have peaceful evenings blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
I hope today is treating you, and precious Dreamer and Kelly, kindly, and that you will have peaceful evenings blessed with your beloved Gretta's and Rufus' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and precious Dreamer and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.
Peace and blessings,
moon_beam
Dearest Moonbeam
Thank you for sharing my happiness at the times I DO get to spend with my beautiful snickerdoodles. Every day is precious and I know that one day we will all meet again in the Perfect World where there will be no more threats to our happiness.
Thank you for sticking with us for so many years, through happiness and tears, and for your counsel and support which is new every day. The Good Shepherd is in control and we know HE loves all animals, including the human one.
God bless you and precious Noah.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Thank you for sharing my happiness at the times I DO get to spend with my beautiful snickerdoodles. Every day is precious and I know that one day we will all meet again in the Perfect World where there will be no more threats to our happiness.
Thank you for sticking with us for so many years, through happiness and tears, and for your counsel and support which is new every day. The Good Shepherd is in control and we know HE loves all animals, including the human one.
God bless you and precious Noah.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Whispers From a Friend... By Dee Clair a tribute..
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I greet each day inside my cage
And wait for God; to write my page
I wonder if you'll come today?
And let me feel the light of day
My whole life has been dark with pain
And those who caused it--what did they gain?
They stole my trust, my livelihood
And all because they simply could;...
I yearn to run through scented fields
Without a cage and lock to yield
To chase a squirrel that can't be caught
To earn a love that can't be bought
But the darkest days have a light
In the quiet mornings that follow night
You come to visit every day
Without a motive, without a pay..
You carried me when I was weak
Brought trust I was too pained to seek
You healed my wounds that took their toll
You rescued my slowly dying soul
And now I listen for your voice
Knowing that you're here by choice
You didn't know me at the start
And yet I'am planted in your heart
I'am learning to accept your praise
And not avert my fearful gaze
Forgive me if I cower still;..
My life has been against my will...
I feel that you are growing tired
Within this fight that you've been mired
If you can keep your doubts at bay
It would mean the world if you could stay
I can't predict how this will end
But I know this of you; my friend
You selflessly all played your part
You saved me with your tender heart...
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I greet each day inside my cage
And wait for God; to write my page
I wonder if you'll come today?
And let me feel the light of day
My whole life has been dark with pain
And those who caused it--what did they gain?
They stole my trust, my livelihood
And all because they simply could;...
I yearn to run through scented fields
Without a cage and lock to yield
To chase a squirrel that can't be caught
To earn a love that can't be bought
But the darkest days have a light
In the quiet mornings that follow night
You come to visit every day
Without a motive, without a pay..
You carried me when I was weak
Brought trust I was too pained to seek
You healed my wounds that took their toll
You rescued my slowly dying soul
And now I listen for your voice
Knowing that you're here by choice
You didn't know me at the start
And yet I'am planted in your heart
I'am learning to accept your praise
And not avert my fearful gaze
Forgive me if I cower still;..
My life has been against my will...
I feel that you are growing tired
Within this fight that you've been mired
If you can keep your doubts at bay
It would mean the world if you could stay
I can't predict how this will end
But I know this of you; my friend
You selflessly all played your part
You saved me with your tender heart...
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Oh, My Doxie
Your pictures are always unearthly beautiful and touching. The Poem was a beautiful arrow directly from Kelly and Dreamer and all the animals you and I and Bobbie have rescued.
At last my brother is (probably temporarily) coming back to his senses and letting me come to visit Kelly and Dreamer and take them on walks which they desperately need. Those dogs were put on this earth for many reasons and one of them is to strengthen the hearts of BIL and me. This they do with their love. Dreamer was BORN the most loving dog on earth. A deep sad sigh brings him across the room to give me a kiss. And Kelly is THE most changed dog ever. From biting me for trying to save his life the first time I met him to sitting, facing me, just asking for love. His heart is changed. And love has done it.
They have taught me (after almost 70 years of being a - excuse my language - bad-ass) that one gentle word can work miracles.
Every day my heart gives thanks for these two beautiful dogs who are carrying on their mission even though their earthly mom has gone to heaven.
Thank you, my friend, thank you.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Your pictures are always unearthly beautiful and touching. The Poem was a beautiful arrow directly from Kelly and Dreamer and all the animals you and I and Bobbie have rescued.
At last my brother is (probably temporarily) coming back to his senses and letting me come to visit Kelly and Dreamer and take them on walks which they desperately need. Those dogs were put on this earth for many reasons and one of them is to strengthen the hearts of BIL and me. This they do with their love. Dreamer was BORN the most loving dog on earth. A deep sad sigh brings him across the room to give me a kiss. And Kelly is THE most changed dog ever. From biting me for trying to save his life the first time I met him to sitting, facing me, just asking for love. His heart is changed. And love has done it.
They have taught me (after almost 70 years of being a - excuse my language - bad-ass) that one gentle word can work miracles.
Every day my heart gives thanks for these two beautiful dogs who are carrying on their mission even though their earthly mom has gone to heaven.
Thank you, my friend, thank you.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Dear Dreamer and Kelly,
Thank you for coming to earth and coming to us. When the dig if her heart, Trevor, went to the Perfect World, your mom did what she always did when she was dogless- she looked for another dog. But it couldn't be just any dog. It had to be a special one, another heart dog. And she did - she found YOU, the Dreamer! Thank you for being such a heart comforter for your mom while she was sick. And for me during those long months when your mom was in the hospital and your dad was by her side. Your heart is so loving and your ears so sensitive that even a deep sigh can bring you running across the house to give big kisses and curl up with your soft fur to comfort me. I love you Dream Boat!
And Mr. Kelly! You came to us with fear in your heart but big bravado. Growling and biting, not in anger but in fear. One of the joys of my life is that
s-l-o-w-l-y I earned a friendship with you. The first night I met you, you had a soda bottle cap in your mouth and I was afraid you would choke on it. Not thinking, just wanting to save your life, I did what I always did with my big labs: reach inside their mouths and fish out the object. I forgot everything except that you were in danger. And all you knew was that a complete stranger had opened your mouth and was digging around inside it. So you did what dogs do, especially scared ones - you bit me. I went to the hospital, where the most important thing was telling them I was in the family who "owned" you so that you wouldn't get an official black mark on your record (in MD here dogs get sent away to the Perfect World when they get two black marks) and verifying that you had had all of your shots. Then for a couple of months, I persuaded you to sit in front of me facing outward while I scratched your back. Then one day you turned around to face me. And then ..... you melted all of our hearts ..... you offered your paw as a shake! Right then we knew that somewhere in your life someone had loved you enough to teach you a trick. I still get tears in my eyes when I think about that. Your brother Dreamer is a roly-poly dog and often even sleeps on his side just in case someone would like to give him a tummy rub. Another marker day was the day you lay on your side and I ran my hand under your side and your threw your head back and we made a "land shark". It wasn't long before you would go all the way over on your back for a tummy rub. It's so funny when your do it with your dad: he scratches a ear and you just FALL over on that side for a tummy rub. Kelly, I;m sure you know that it took a LONG time for your dad to love you, I felt so bad for you. You have such a pretty face that I gave you the name Funny Face, hoping that would loosen up your dad's heart. It didn't. It was only after your mom died that your dad realized how much he needed you (and Dreamer).
I wish I could see you more often, but there was a month or so when your dad was mad at me because I didn't worship his girlfriend. He even locked me out of the house. But at least now I get to see you on days when he works and you guys get your walk and I get my heart filled up with love.
Kelly and Dreamer, you are a true miracle. Thank you, Good Shepherd for sending these two unbelievable dogs to us exactly when they were needed most.
Sleep tight you darlings. Your aunt Jeannie loves you.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Thank you for coming to earth and coming to us. When the dig if her heart, Trevor, went to the Perfect World, your mom did what she always did when she was dogless- she looked for another dog. But it couldn't be just any dog. It had to be a special one, another heart dog. And she did - she found YOU, the Dreamer! Thank you for being such a heart comforter for your mom while she was sick. And for me during those long months when your mom was in the hospital and your dad was by her side. Your heart is so loving and your ears so sensitive that even a deep sigh can bring you running across the house to give big kisses and curl up with your soft fur to comfort me. I love you Dream Boat!
And Mr. Kelly! You came to us with fear in your heart but big bravado. Growling and biting, not in anger but in fear. One of the joys of my life is that
s-l-o-w-l-y I earned a friendship with you. The first night I met you, you had a soda bottle cap in your mouth and I was afraid you would choke on it. Not thinking, just wanting to save your life, I did what I always did with my big labs: reach inside their mouths and fish out the object. I forgot everything except that you were in danger. And all you knew was that a complete stranger had opened your mouth and was digging around inside it. So you did what dogs do, especially scared ones - you bit me. I went to the hospital, where the most important thing was telling them I was in the family who "owned" you so that you wouldn't get an official black mark on your record (in MD here dogs get sent away to the Perfect World when they get two black marks) and verifying that you had had all of your shots. Then for a couple of months, I persuaded you to sit in front of me facing outward while I scratched your back. Then one day you turned around to face me. And then ..... you melted all of our hearts ..... you offered your paw as a shake! Right then we knew that somewhere in your life someone had loved you enough to teach you a trick. I still get tears in my eyes when I think about that. Your brother Dreamer is a roly-poly dog and often even sleeps on his side just in case someone would like to give him a tummy rub. Another marker day was the day you lay on your side and I ran my hand under your side and your threw your head back and we made a "land shark". It wasn't long before you would go all the way over on your back for a tummy rub. It's so funny when your do it with your dad: he scratches a ear and you just FALL over on that side for a tummy rub. Kelly, I;m sure you know that it took a LONG time for your dad to love you, I felt so bad for you. You have such a pretty face that I gave you the name Funny Face, hoping that would loosen up your dad's heart. It didn't. It was only after your mom died that your dad realized how much he needed you (and Dreamer).
I wish I could see you more often, but there was a month or so when your dad was mad at me because I didn't worship his girlfriend. He even locked me out of the house. But at least now I get to see you on days when he works and you guys get your walk and I get my heart filled up with love.
Kelly and Dreamer, you are a true miracle. Thank you, Good Shepherd for sending these two unbelievable dogs to us exactly when they were needed most.
Sleep tight you darlings. Your aunt Jeannie loves you.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Hello you darling Snickerdoodles,
Every day I thank God for you being in my life. Even on days like today when I don't get to see you, the joy and peace and happiness you put in my heart on the days that we do get to see each other tides me over and gives me strength.
Thank you Good Shepherd for sending these beautiful dogs to Bobbie and me.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
Every day I thank God for you being in my life. Even on days like today when I don't get to see you, the joy and peace and happiness you put in my heart on the days that we do get to see each other tides me over and gives me strength.
Thank you Good Shepherd for sending these beautiful dogs to Bobbie and me.
Gretta and Rufus's mom
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Happy Thanksgiving Dreamer!
Happy Thanksgiving Kelly!
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Happy Thanksgiving Kelly!
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