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[goliath]

Hi Bubba,

Though I know I have come late in reading about Willy's passing, I would like to extend my condolences for your loss. It is wonderful though to see you extend yourself in providing comfort to others. Giving and receiving go hand in hand in working through the painful process in finding a way to mend a broken heart. It must bring you some comfort to know Twinky and Gimme soar right along with Willy in the Heavens above. Bodies may perish but loving souls never die and will stay with us throughout our time on earth. One day all of you wil be reunited where there can be no more separation. The next world will be one to behold for eternity.

I read Lily may become a Mommy soon. That will make you a Grandpaw. That's just wonderful news and I will check again soon for any updates.

Much love with hugs from my heart to yours,
Beth

[Mikki]

I choose that God is good.Thus the survival instinct.Myth or fact why not choose a happy ending.Or is it a beginning? Havng said all that........I still cry.

We cry cause we still feel the pain of separation and it is a real pain that hurts a lot. We cry cause that is natural now.

Through experience of myself and others..I do believe there is truly a loving power out there.
Thus, if that love exists...that's where these best friends belong.....we call it the Rainbow Bridge.
If they belong there...so do we...because the bond that was formed out of such a strong and deep and true love just cannot be broken. Maybe it will be easier to "see" them when we are in the same form.

I don't understand why such loving sweethearts are taken and many suffer with disease when it is their time....it is hard to understand a loving power allows pain and suffering for these special ones that come with the gift of unconditional love and yet many are not taken peacefully. They should never suffer.

I can understand why they may have to go as I realize that I would never have known the ones who came afterward..if my first ones did not leave. I believe people talk about a door closing can lead to another door opening...

I am glad I was able to take care of and receive that unconditional love many times in my lifetime. If given a choice I would keep the first one forever...that's probably why there is no choice in that. It then becomes our choice to open our hearts and home to another who has no home, who has love to give, who needs and wants to be needed. I make that choice time and again and know that that one will never starve, will never be hurt, will have love and a home until their time comes. Each separation will be painful but I will remember the happy, healthy times and those special moments that each unique one leaves in our memories.

You talk about crying.....we never stop crying. We may stop doing it every day but it will come unbidden when we least expect it and overwhelm us..and that is okay. We lost a love like no other and we are entitled to cry...there is no time limit on grief. But we welcome the peace and healing as time goes by..knowing we will never forget and in that knowing...it is okay to cry.
We all cry with each other for we all have the same pain and that is simply a part of us forever just as our special ones are a part of us forever.

Peace and healing...and it is ALWAYS okay to cry for a missed love. It just is.

Beautifully said......I've been crying again.....I actually went 2 days without shedding a tear and then late last night it hit me.....and then again tonight. These sweet, sweet lovely creatures pass on and it leaves such an enormous hole, such an open aching and longing. It's just a wretched, miserable space to be in---so I just pick up one of the dogs or Otis (the last remaining cat!) and squeeze them and nuzzle them.....don't know what else to do with it. I WANT MY ELLIOTT BACK.....

[Bubba]

That thing about giving and receiving must be that unboken circle that is talked about in the Eastern writings.A wheel of perpetual connection of some sort.Sort of like not misplacing a beat in music.The fancy term at music college all those years ago was called 'forward motion' A continum perhaps.Street definition? 'Keep on truckin' We try to eradicate suffering but suffering dosen't end till we do.We surrender to our work(suffering) BUT relinquish "ATTACHMENT" (CLINGING)to the outcome(THE OUTCOME TAKES CARE OF ITSELF) We have to do the"FOOTWORK' ---------Everyday duties which generally SUCK and I sometimes find myself going through the"MOTIONS' without a tangible end in sight other than without this"INNER'work I would checkout and most likely have regrets for ETERNITY---------I'm ranting---------Hope this helps and makes sense to at least one person---I see by the clock on the wall it's time to go back to the Home as my weekend furlough is about to expire(just kidding)-------Talk to you guys soon if I may-----PEACEand LOVE-----------BUB..............

[AngelCareOne]

That thing about giving and receiving must be that unboken circle that is talked about in the Eastern writings.A wheel of perpetual connection of some sort.Sort of like not misplacing a beat in music.The fancy term at music college all those years ago was called 'forward motion' A continum perhaps.Street definition? 'Keep on truckin' We try to eradicate suffering but suffering dosen't end till we do.We surrender to our work(suffering) BUT relinquish "ATTACHMENT" (CLINGING)to the outcome(THE OUTCOME TAKES CARE OF ITSELF) We have to do the"FOOTWORK' ---------Everyday duties which generally SUCK and I sometimes find myself going through the"MOTIONS' without a tangible end in sight other than without this"INNER'work I would checkout and most likely have regrets for ETERNITY---------I'm ranting---------Hope this helps and makes sense to at least one person---I see by the clock on the wall it's time to go back to the Home as my weekend furlough is about to expire(just kidding)-------Talk to you guys soon if I may-----PEACEand LOVE-----------BUB..............

Oh Wow, Bubba. You must be psychic! You said it so beautifully in words and ... Wow! God Bless You, Dude!!!

Big Hugs and Lotsa Love and Peace to You, Your Dear Wife, Fur Kid Willy and all the Rest!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[AngelCareOne]

Hi Bubba! I came by to say hello to you, your wonderful wife, fur kid Willy and all the rest of the gang at your home. *Waving* Checking up on you to see how you're doing today. How's that blood pressure, dude? How are you doing? Spill it so I don't have to post a corny song here like the "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song from Ren and Stempy. Yep, and ya know I'll do it, too. *Smiling at you!* So how ya doing? I mean really ... How ya doing, Bubba?

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife, Fur Kid Willy and All the Rest!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[Bubba]

Hey Dottie---------Fairly calm day today--------B.P. looks good-------Slowly phasing to acceptance of Willy not in the physical anymore----Seeing him more clearly when I close my eyes-------Just had a funny thought while writing this----I am envisioning Alex perched atop Willy's massive shoulder blades and the two of 'em runnin around them thar green hills at the BRIDGE.I just wonder..............
Bubba.............WE WILL C 'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AngelCareOne]

I am envisioning Alex perched atop Willy's massive shoulder blades and the two of 'em runnin around them thar green hills at the BRIDGE.

Hi Bubba! So glad to hear your BP is doing well and you're seeing Willy in such a fine light!!! Errr, did you only just say that about seeing Alex and Willy together? Please be honest cuz ... I did see that!!!!!!! Just the way you described. I kid you not and Wow! Ain't that something? Woooiiieeee!!!

*Waving Hello to Willy and Alex!* Whoa, Willy. Ya dang near bopped Alex right off of ya. Good thing he can fly. Then again, you can fly too, Willy!

Tons of Hugs to Bubba, Your Dear Wife, Willy with Alex and all the Rest at Your Home!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. Bubba, I really did see that in my mind's eye just like you said. Honest! So odd that you said that! Woo Hoo!!!

[Bubba]

I wonder if we saw that at the same time.It's just after re-reading some your poetry to Alex I'm starting to feel like I know him.And because we chat a bunch,maybe they are aware of that and found each other and have become chums.I sort of see Alex screaming "YEE HAW" and riding Willy like a cowboy on a horse and Willy totally diggin it as his goal in life was to be pals with everybody(except the poor mailman when Willy jumped through the screen porch door and chased the guy halfway down the block!) There must be something to this-----Sorry I was late tonite-------I sub-in on drums at a show in town called 'Menopause the Musical'.(or as I call it:Men-Who-Pause....It's an old guy thing)Luckily not too often because then it would resemble work and I am LAZY.Can't wait to see those 2 guys someday.I think they are just fine,patiently waiting.
Bubba...............

[AngelCareOne]

I wonder if we saw that at the same time.It's just after re-reading some your poetry to Alex I'm starting to feel like I know him.And because we chat a bunch,maybe they are aware of that and found each other and have become chums.I sort of see Alex screaming "YEE HAW" and riding Willy like a cowboy on a horse and Willy totally diggin it as his goal in life was to be pals with everybody(except the poor mailman when Willy jumped through the screen porch door and chased the guy halfway down the block!) There must be something to this-----Sorry I was late tonite-------I sub-in on drums at a show in town called 'Menopause the Musical'.(or as I call it:Men-Who-Pause....It's an old guy thing)Luckily not too often because then it would resemble work and I am LAZY.Can't wait to see those 2 guys someday.I think they are just fine,patiently waiting.
Bubba...............

A drummer! BARRRRRRRUMP BUMP!!! Kewl Beanz, Bubba! Ummm, 'Menopause the Musical'? Wait! Can't type. Laughing too hard. I love it! Men Who Pause. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!!!!! Sorry. I'm sure it's ... Ummm ... Hahahahaha!!! I'm so sorry! I just can't get over the name. LOL! It's very wonderful, I am most certain.

Hey, I think you're right about Willy and Alex for the reasons you gave. I mean, we are all connected both here and in the next plane of existence. Yep! That must be it cuz that's just what I saw, too!!! Yippieee Ki Yah Ho! Ki Yay!!!!!

Tons of Hugs!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[Bubba]

Hey there--------I think the kids are glad we are laffin.I think you and I will be in touch for a long time--------I think it's about 3:30 a.m. east coast where you are and 12:30 a.m. my time.I'm tuckerd out.I'll holler at ya tomorrow(today?) after I get back from teaching.May we have vivid clear dreams about the kids...........Peace my friend...........BUBBA..................

[AngelCareOne]

Hey there--------I think the kids are glad we are laffin.I think you and I will be in touch for a long time--------I think it's about 3:30 a.m. east coast where you are and 12:30 a.m. my time.I'm tuckerd out.I'll holler at ya tomorrow(today?) after I get back from teaching.May we have vivid clear dreams about the kids...........Peace my friend...........BUBBA..................

Amen to that, Bubba. It is 3:31 AM here now. Nitey Nite and Sweet Dreams!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[Bubba]

A little twisted humor for those of us who are bummed out or worse today.

'The Sesame Street School Bus'
One fine morning the Sesame Street School Bus was making its' rounds to pick up the kids.At the first stop, two VERY large girls BOTH named Pat got on the bus.On the second stop,a child named Ross who required extra care as he was a little slow climbed aboard.On the third and final stop along comes Lester Keyes.Lester Keyes had a peculiar habit of removing his shoes and sox and would play with his toes.So what do you have when you put all that together ? (to the tune of the old 1970's McDonald's T.V. ad)

Two obese Pattys,Special Ross,Lester Keyes picking bunions on a sesame street bus!

[AngelCareOne]

Thanks, Bubba! I needed that! Yep, I remember: "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." LOL!!! Goodun and I ain't never heard that one before. Hahaha!!!!!

Hope you're doing okay? How ya doin' Bubba?

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxx

[Bubba]

Hey Dottie-------All systems are go here.Had a good cry today.Good in the sense that it is sort of a rinse.Acceptance becoming more realistic.And visions of Willy(mentally, not really as apparitions) becoming more focused and more often.Must be one of the phases.Hope yer doin ok.How's that lightbulb program coming? Have you "seen the light?'
OK ..........that was REALLY a lame one .Guess they can't all be gems.
Your Buddy Bubba......................
P.S. I hope I get some of those visions with Willy AND Alex.Guess we/they have time to work on that..........

[AngelCareOne]

Hey Dottie-------All systems are go here.Had a good cry today.Good in the sense that it is sort of a rinse.Acceptance becoming more realistic.And visions of Willy(mentally, not really as apparitions) becoming more focused and more often.Must be one of the phases.Hope yer doin ok.How's that lightbulb program coming? Have you "seen the light?'
OK ..........that was REALLY a lame one .Guess they can't all be gems.
Your Buddy Bubba......................
P.S. I hope I get some of those visions with Willy AND Alex.Guess we/they have time to work on that..........

Oh, Bubba! That's very good news! Well, I'm still in the dark ... In more ways than one. BAAARRRRRRRRRump Bump!!!!! Can't complain cuz it don't do no go anyway. Heh. But! "I get by with a little help from my Friends!"

Take care and please keep in touch, Bubba. Hey, "You light up my life" and ... Nawww, way too corny.

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife and Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. You really do light up my life, Bubba. Thanks and More Hugs!!!

[Bubba]

Im sure we will be in touch for a long time Dottie-------sure hope U get all your legal stuff lined up to have justice served( I'll keep it clean so I don't get the boot) and finally get those dirtbags who messed with Alex.At times I find it VERY difficult to be adult-like and civil to some so-called human beings.
Bubba................

[LoveThem]

Bubba

Just read your McDonald's story. Thank you for making me laugh today.

Laughter and smiles help heal the soul. And it is something we don't get tired of doing.

[Bubba]

Hi Love Them--------Yea,laughter is sort of a pressure release/escape mechanism at least for a minute.This whole grief /yearning/want it like is WAS bag seems oppressive and unending at times.Kind of a weariness really.Letting go SUCKS!!!!!!!!!-----and now a positive word from our sponser.........TAKE IT GOD!!!!!!!!!!----Badap! ba da da da da boo bop bee da...............
Bubba......................

[ann]

Hi Love Them--------Yea,laughter is sort of a pressure release/escape mechanism at least for a minute.This whole grief /yearning/want it like is WAS bag seems oppressive and unending at times.Kind of a weariness really.Letting go SUCKS!!!!!!!!!-----and now a positive word from our sponser.........TAKE IT GOD!!!!!!!!!!----Badap! ba da da da da boo bop bee da...............
Bubba......................

Hi Bubba, Just a note to say I hope you "let go" of your grief soon. It does wear us down. Willy will always remain in your heart, something to never let go of.. You haven't let go of your sense of humor, God bless you for that.. Hugs.. Ann

[Bubba]

Hey there Ann-------Crying and laughing are so similar--I think humor is one notch away from insanity----That's why old guys don't care if they are flatulent in public----who cares?---------Just ask my lovely-and stuck-with me- till I croak-devoted wife.I'm whacked and she is a saint!!!!!!!!
Bubba.............