21 December 2009

Rainbow bridge

On this day in 2004 my beloved golden retriever, Hemingway, took his last breath and left this journey of life behind. Winter solstice is, in fact, the darkest day of the year for those of us in the northern hemisphere. And it is one of the darkest days of the year in my heart as I remember his gentle disposition and miss him, almost unbearably so. I can only hope that he will be waiting for me at the rainbow bridge.
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  1. PoindexterDecember 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Hemingway. I lost my cat last month and its hard. I don't think I want pets anymore because when things like this happen in hurts. Cheer up though, Hemingway has gone to a better place =).

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  2. PoindexterDecember 21, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    This is so sad, Poindexter... And these dark days do not help much. But it is nice to know that you had such a gentle little friend, and even more so that you remember him faithfully. Best wishes.

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  3. PoindexterDecember 21, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    I had an Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd mix named Esme (short for Esmeralda) who died too early from bladder cancer. I still have pictures of her sitting around the house. And even though I love my two current pooches, she'll always have a special place in my heart.

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  4. PoindexterDecember 21, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Sounds like he was one of those amazing pets.
    Was he as much a character as your chimney kitty??

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  5. PoindexterDecember 22, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    Oh...when a pet leaves us behind, it's almost unbearable. Like a bunch of crazy people, we still talk about the yellow Lab I had growing up as if he's still alive. We make up all sorts of things about his important wordly adventures. Husband has grown accustomed to this although he still groans... My current pooch of 11 years is so dear to me. What will I do when it's her time? I can't even imagine. Love the name Hemingway. So fitting for a distinguished Golden!

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  6. PoindexterDecember 22, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    I feel so badly for you. I know how you feel. We lost our beloved Raven (Black Lab) in February. It was eally, really hard. The only thing to make it even remotely better was to get a new dog (puppy). Even thought this one does not take her place, it has given us a new focus. Each pet is unique and has it's own special place in the family. I am thankful for the joy that pets give us! Hope things get better for you.

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