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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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I was finally able to bring myself to visit your pile of dirt. My need to decorate your little spot, helped to dissipate the hurt. I gathered things from around the yard that made me think of you. There was the rusty dog cut from tin, that has your grin. It’s not a schnauzer, but for now, it will do. I put a solar light where I can see you from the porch at night. I borrowed two brass butterflies from the rock garden. They stick in the ground with wire that lets them bob in the breeze like the head of a flower. My little sign that simply says LOVE stands straight at your head where I put the planter box Aunt Kate made. It holds yellow silk flowers and a tiny painted bird house. It adds a special touch because the planter means so much. Soon your dirt will be overgrown with transplants of hardy wild violets and bulbs of tulips and iris. I have some marigold seeds I might just plant for some color in the fall. I’m glad I went to see you today because I discovered a new way to love you that barely hurts at all. LGR(C)4/15/10 |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Well..now I'm just one big mush-ball.. So touching is your write Lori, had me thinking of the pets I'd had & lost..remember carrying around the kleenex box I cried so much. This was so dear & sweet, & I know it helps to write. Thoughts are with you.. Sky~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lori, I saw this pretty much straight after you posted it, but the floodgates opened again, and I just couldn't reply. I thought I could reply tonight without tears, but how stupid could I be? At least I knew what to expect this time, and my tears are more under control now than the first time I read this. Besides, bringing back tears for all my furbabies in Heaven and memories of Flicka's grave that tears me to pieces that I am unable to visit now because of my car having gone on fire in 2013, it wrenches me in two that you will never send me messages from Winston again, and that your heart is in tatters without him. Your poem is very beautiful, but what I most wanted to say from the first time I read this, is that I am very glad that you have had this experience and that you can have many more, as often as you want to. I SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO relate and I SOOOOOOOOOOOOO understand the need to visit his grave and grow a garden and have a stone. I had 2 pretty little garden signs - one called Flicka's Garden of Remembrance and the other In Memory of Flicka. Rest and play in peace, darling Winston-woofie - love from your Auntie Di who used to be far across the huuuuge water bowl, but is now down below you, sweet, sweet, doggie. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sky, Bless your heart for commenting. I was afraid no one would and I would be left wondering why. I suppose that for some, Owl for example, my words are painful and thus an unpleasant experience of refreshing grief. I might not want to read me either if I know it is going to put the hurt on my heart. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Owl, Bless your tender heart. I hate it that it makes you recall your own time when grief was new. I hope within your tears you find happy memories too. You bless me with your very, very special comments. Thank you. ~L |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Friday was the 6 year anniversary of my Kate crossing the rainbow bridge. I finally live near her memorial and it gave me comfort to put fresh flowers for her - pink, of course.  That afternoon, I was blessed to see not just a full arc rainbow, but a double one.All of which is just to say I understand this so well... and send hugs along with my appreciation for the write. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The things we do for the ones we love. Very nice, Lori. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Suthern, You are so sweet to share your blessing of your Kate with me. Thank you. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thank you Karilea, We hate to think about a day we know is coming. I wish we had plotted out this area a year ago with the perennials around the yard. His corner has needed attention for years, it has been a hard to mow, weedy eyesore. I have an abundance of wild things I can wrangle to this corner and let them grow wild among the new ones I'm adding to the play group.~L |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
This one touches my heart deeply, Lori. Any words I could offer seem inadequate compared to the depth of your loss. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thank you Michael, I've never grieved a pet like this before. I appreciate your kindness, ~L |
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