tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post215124153324541596..comments2023-10-10T04:39:15.427-07:00Comments on Our Simple Life: Pain is Most Tangible in its Raw FormJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851909774982026207noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-52059282914488610182010-07-23T13:15:29.986-07:002010-07-23T13:15:29.986-07:00I found the entry! Julia I'm so sorry. Losin...I found the entry! Julia I'm so sorry. Losing our animal friends is very hard. They really are part of our lives and they bring with them a love the is unconditional. I"m glad you got Bingo and I'm glad you wrote a story about him. <br /><br />My heart hurts for you. My heart also rejoices.<br /><br />Linda<br /><br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-410541109025355482009-10-28T11:59:26.507-07:002009-10-28T11:59:26.507-07:00In answer to your last question... never. I am so ...In answer to your last question... never. I am so sorry for your loss. :(Jennifer MacNeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827546204098725228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-75496099895202211232009-10-28T06:37:44.421-07:002009-10-28T06:37:44.421-07:00It's never easy to say goodbye and the emptine...It's never easy to say goodbye and the emptiness always lingers. It changes form but it's always there. My two retrievers are now 12 and 13 and I look at them every day and know I'll be saying goodbye in the not too distant future. I still miss my newfies who have gone before.<br />It's just so darn difficult.<br />I'm glad Ella is there to comfort you.The Silver Age Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135538968544231161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-34667150215398277632009-10-26T17:49:02.393-07:002009-10-26T17:49:02.393-07:00oh, Julia, my heart is with you. I'm crying t...oh, Julia, my heart is with you. I'm crying tears with you. let your family take care of you.<br />xxooxxSan-Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847128830354155827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-91610962175305221972009-10-26T15:47:32.459-07:002009-10-26T15:47:32.459-07:00Part of what makes you who you are is your sense o...Part of what makes you who you are is your sense of empathy and the deep love you feel for your pets. I recognize it, because I have it too. <br /><br />We cannot hope to build up immunity to this pain, because to do so would change what we feel for them and their place in our lives and, I know I wouldn't want to change that even if it meant never having to feel this pain again.<br /><br />My heart aches with yours. Much love to you.Vixenhttp://vixensden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-38424868868972835172009-10-26T10:50:12.889-07:002009-10-26T10:50:12.889-07:00I'm so sad for your loss. :( It doesn't ...I'm so sad for your loss. :( It doesn't get easier. We just love the next one with as much love as we have to give. I still cry about Daisy. And while it is tempting to get another, we just haven't. I can't. I loved Daisy so much. Schmobie is in a good place. Love little Ella for trying to make momma feel better. What a sweetie!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216580106264628759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-25535280590916869312009-10-25T21:26:59.091-07:002009-10-25T21:26:59.091-07:00I don't think you are supposed to build immuni...I don't think you are supposed to build immunity. I think it's part of life to fully feel every human emotion. It's actually a blessing that you have it within you to do this, not everyone can. <br /><br />I am sorry you are having to go through this right now. Your daughter was so precious and sweet to try and ease your pain the way she did. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-5156085643405035672009-10-25T18:14:33.184-07:002009-10-25T18:14:33.184-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Ella was...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Ella was so sweet with her blankets--I hope that brought you some comfort. Hang in there.Frogs in my formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588651443689809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-1174221098355129812009-10-24T21:44:12.863-07:002009-10-24T21:44:12.863-07:00Oh Julia... I really do understand. Don't kno...Oh Julia... I really do understand. Don't know if you were a reader of my blog back when I wrote about the 10th anniversary of the death of Chips. If so, you know that I know. There really isn't any hope of filling the hole that those special ones leave. The edges get a little less raw in time, but I can cry at the drop of a hat for Chips or my first Butchy Boy, or Hezekiah. I'm so glad Ella wants to help comfort you. Hang in there, friend.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-33144245439122088422009-10-24T20:51:36.182-07:002009-10-24T20:51:36.182-07:00my dear bloggy buddy, your pain will be soften wit...my dear bloggy buddy, your pain will be soften with time. i am just like you. these animals are so dear and so special and you were so good to try so hard and give such dedicated loving care. people like you are such gifts to the world. i wish all of humanity behaved in such a way. prayers to you and a big hug! byw, little ella is such an angel! i am glad your animal loving genes have passed to her...Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-7381138232298221352009-10-24T16:18:36.668-07:002009-10-24T16:18:36.668-07:00So sorry to hear that you have been so sick and no...So sorry to hear that you have been so sick and now the loss of your beautiful kitty! I am so very sorry he is gone; I know how much you loved him and how hard you worked to bring him back when he was sick. My thoughts are with you....hugs<br />Janejane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-37975063793803087052009-10-24T09:02:13.508-07:002009-10-24T09:02:13.508-07:00Sorry to hear about all your trouble, Julia. I don...Sorry to hear about all your trouble, Julia. I don't think you ever build up an immunity to that pain. I know I'll never own a dog again because of it.<br /><br />Hope you're all getting better.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-69441003396565024252009-10-24T08:32:21.073-07:002009-10-24T08:32:21.073-07:00my deepest condolences for the loss of your pet, J...my deepest condolences for the loss of your pet, Julia.LifeRamblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671888795238528513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-66168739570194468272009-10-23T13:48:20.133-07:002009-10-23T13:48:20.133-07:00I am so, so sorry Julia. We lost Lucy cat in May ...I am so, so sorry Julia. We lost Lucy cat in May at the grand old age of 18, so we got Henry 'the twin'. He'll never replace Lucycat but he's his own personality.<br /><br />It's so hard to lose members of our families, whether they have two legs or four.<br /><br />Huge hugs from the UK.<br /><br />Clare<br />xxxxClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847804032221789012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-278257880566929402009-10-23T13:47:10.326-07:002009-10-23T13:47:10.326-07:00You don't, Julia! You love them as much as you...You don't, Julia! You love them as much as you can when they are here and when they are gone, if you treated them the best you could, you have no regrets and comfort in knowing you gave them the best life possible...and you go on to another pet who needs you. It's sadder to live without them than the feel the pain when they're gone because they add so much richness to your life that, withouth them, would otherwise be empty and shallow. <br />My dog is getting on in years and I cry, just thinking about him being gone one day - I make him promise me every day to live a very long time because, God help me, I'm more attached to him than vice versa, at least so I think sometimes...he IS my life. I have nobody else nearby. I live alone and he is my pal, my buddy...my friend!<br />Cry it out and when you're done morning, give your other animals all the love you can and you'll be alright. I am sorry for your loss and hope you will be feeling better soon.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DorisDoris Sturmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383495196401230783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-61497935679429623052009-10-23T12:18:51.358-07:002009-10-23T12:18:51.358-07:00Julia, your story has me in tears. Partly because...Julia, your story has me in tears. Partly because I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet, and partly because I am so deeply touched by the big strong compassionate heart of a little girl named Ella.karenscarviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622183328999740144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-2768818614853115652009-10-23T11:59:29.973-07:002009-10-23T11:59:29.973-07:00Oh Julia, I was so saddened to hear that Shmo is g...Oh Julia, I was so saddened to hear that Shmo is gone.<br />Makes me appreciate and love my Max kittie even more. You were a great cat mom to him and gave him all the best of care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-26673228537250345112009-10-23T10:12:04.250-07:002009-10-23T10:12:04.250-07:00{{hugs}} I am so sorry!{{hugs}} I am so sorry!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327991964710241536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-21052355689630294022009-10-23T08:21:52.052-07:002009-10-23T08:21:52.052-07:00So sorry Julia! I also feel way too deeply for pet...So sorry Julia! I also feel way too deeply for pets, often times to my own detriment. I don't think it's something that you need to change, though. It makes you who you are.<br /><br />I hope everyone is feeling better and I'm so glad to hear of you being comforted by one so small. My Ella is very sensitive to my feelings, and I can picture her doing this exact thing for me. She's a blessing!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509334961149095089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-88929225284833522762009-10-23T07:14:22.969-07:002009-10-23T07:14:22.969-07:00my heart goes out to you- I can't believe I am...my heart goes out to you- I can't believe I am here crying over a cat that I only knew for such a short time- but he was one of my all time favorite cats -anywhere!<br />He had a great existence- sleeping whenever/wherever... hunting squirrels and mice in the barn... free roaming and the kids treated him with much greater respect than they give to Lucky cat- no dragging Schmo around or dresing him up... :)<br />take all the comfort you need from Bunny, Doggie and blankets.... and if ever there was a time for a "paccer" this is it!<br />-RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-18065523667732655382009-10-23T06:43:04.193-07:002009-10-23T06:43:04.193-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about Schmobie. I know h...I'm so sorry to hear about Schmobie. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet. I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292695147641714116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-43017019534388840222009-10-23T04:52:12.732-07:002009-10-23T04:52:12.732-07:00I am so very sorry Julia, thinking of you.I am so very sorry Julia, thinking of you.Rural Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732196758829385989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-75601815510841317292009-10-22T20:41:54.432-07:002009-10-22T20:41:54.432-07:00I feel very bad for you. I know exactly what you a...I feel very bad for you. I know exactly what you are going through right now. My last dog was my favorite, and it was the hardest thing ever to see her go.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-19004210792754406162009-10-22T19:30:23.960-07:002009-10-22T19:30:23.960-07:00I am so sorry to hear your news, what a beautiful ...I am so sorry to hear your news, what a beautiful cat. I don't know how it will be for me when it's time for our kitties to leave us. One is elderly, one has a heart defect, I know it is only a matter of time. I imagine I will react much the same, I cry hysterically over roadkill, and that's no exaggeration. I am sorry you had to say such a sad goodbye. Anyone who shares their life with a pet, understands what you are going through. I've been through it before, I do not look forward to the next time at all.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967395833868389751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853405681241979670.post-12791069005457794792009-10-22T18:53:28.571-07:002009-10-22T18:53:28.571-07:00I am so sorry Shmobie died. Gone, never forgotten....I am so sorry Shmobie died. Gone, never forgotten. <br /><br />I know it is costing you dearly in grief and agony of soul, but think what you gave to him, and how he loved you, too. You gave him a haven and love and a really good life. It takes a lot of bravery to love a little pet, because so often they will pass before we do. <br /><br />He was really extra-special.Olde Dame Penniwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.com