Here’s Zeke at 4:54 p.m. yesterday, minutes before he expired.
Words? None. Not today.
Zeke (December 26, 2007 – September 5, 2016).
RIP.
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i am so sorry.
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Thank you Beth. Appreciate it.
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If he could have talked Dave, I think he would have said thank you for being his friend….and, we all know he would have meant every word of it. Take care DK……Steve
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Steve, thank you. Your comment moved me. Appreciate the kind words. Really, I do.
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Oh. 😦 So sorry to hear that.
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Thank you Sarah. Appreciate it.
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Hugs of love to all your family Mr K 😢
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Thank you Karen. Appreciate the kind thoughts and warm wishes.
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I am so, so sorry for your family’s huge loss. Ah Zeke – your foil, your buddy and such a part of your heart. I think we all felt like we knew and loved that boy. My heart is with you and Susan..😢
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Thank you Mimi. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Our Buddy left a giant hole. Our house is silent. No pitter patter of feet, no nose nudges, no nothing.
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I don’t think we ever stop missing them…I think we find a space in our hearts, and place them there…and over time, we can somewhat control when we take those memories out…
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I am shocked, David.
So sorry to hear about Zeke.
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Thank you Shelley. We were shocked at how quickly his condition deteriorated. So sad at the end, really. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Dave
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Ahh, damn, DK, I am so very sorry. There is no greater hole than the one left in one’s life by a beloved pet’s passing, and as Mimi said, sweet Zeke was loved by us all. Holding you and Your family close to my heart in this sad, sad time…😪
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Thank you Lori. Yes, and this hole is gigantic…appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.
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David. No words necessary. My heart is aching for you.
I lost my Dad this morning. You and I have a shared date to remember. Be strong. It will pass.
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So sorry, Michael.
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Wow Michael. I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. My peace by with you and your family.
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Thanks David. I hope you are all OK.
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Yes Michael. It is heavy here, but we’re ok…
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Good. Thinking of you, he was a family member.
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Oh my gosh, Michael, so sorry for your loss as well. Deepest condolences….
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Thank you Donna. We had a smile at the end. I sat with him for 10 hours through the night. Went to shower at 7 and he used the moment to go! He had the last laugh. Well done Dad!
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How lovely that you were able to share those precious hours with him. I’ve heard many times that loved ones choose to depart when we step away so as to spare us the grief of saying goodbye at that precise moment. May the good memories soon overshadow the sorrow of his passing…
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Michael, My condolences to you in the passing of your father…
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Thank you so much Christie
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Oh no, my friend… no words…
sending you my thoughts.
He is now lighter, in peace and …maybe even playing with Loretta [heavens took her a year ago]. One thing’s for sure, he carries a heavy load of love from you.
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Hi Marina. Thank you so much for the warm thoughts and wishes. Let’s hope he’s found Loretta or is soon to do so. 🙂
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Dave, I’m so sorry to hear the news. I lost Sterlibg a year ago and it is tough. Those furry friends are so special and loyal. Unless you have a Zeke or Sterling in your life, you won’t understand. May he rest in peace.
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Lisa, thank you. Like Sterling, this hole will be tough to fill. Appreciate your warm words and wishes. Thank you.
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I am so sorry, DK. Almost 9 years of love and joy. Special.
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Thanks Van. it was 9 years, a flicker it seems now. It went by far too quickly. Thanks for the warm wishes.
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In some things, we are so completely helpless. So sorry to hear Zeke is gone…
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Wow, how well stated Jeff, and how helpless we were. Thank you. Appreciate your warm wishes.
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Hugs and tears from us to you. Zeke’s memory is honored here: https://villageundertaker.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/he-was-a-good-dog/
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Thank you Ray. And thank you again for the wonderful post.
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Very sorry to hear about Zeke. We are thinking of you.
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Thank you Kurt. Appreciate the warm wishes. He’s left a big hole.
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I lost my lab in May and it’s still very had every day. Grace and peace!
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Hi Jeffrey. Thank you. I think we’ll always be trying to be filling the hole that he left. Appreciate your warm wishes.
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I am sorry for your loss, Dave.
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Thank you Jim. Appreciate your warm wishes.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Dave. Heart aches for all of you. What a great dog.
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Thank you Martha. He was a great dog. And our Buddy left a big hole. Thanks for your warm wishes.
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I can’t like this. Our house is so empty. What a good boy he was….forever thankful we opened our hearts and let him in. He will always remain there. Good bye Zeke. We love you. 💕
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❤️😥
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That pretty boy will live on forever in your soul. Soon enough, thoughts of him will make you smile and you will find the pain from missing him is less and less. DK you gave him a mighty good life…and we’re all just passing through.
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Hi Freddie. Thank you. He did have a good life – from high end mixed nuts to licking the Hagen Daz from my dish. 🙂 He will be missed. Thanks for the warm wishes. Appreciate it.
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Truly sorry for your heartbreaking loss…
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Thank you Claudia. It is…heartbreaking.
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So many hearts go out to you and yours. We have felt your pain.
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Thank you Peg. There’s a big hole to fill. And the house is silent…he will be missed. Thank you for your warm wishes.
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No way to ‘like’ – I’m sorry for this loss. Tell your stories, they remind you and your family of what makes you complete.
Memories may feel sad -right now- but memories become a gift. A gift to help with grieving and leaning forward.
Peace.
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Hi Carrie. Thank you. He did give us a lot. Appreciate your kind words and wishes.
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Sorry Dave, I know how much he meant to you.
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Thank you Frank. It’s tough to lose a buddy.
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Oh baby … Such a loss. I’m so sorry. Sending love ❤️
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Thank you Val. Appreciate your warm wishes.
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I am so, so sorry.
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Thank you Peggy. It will be tough to forget him and best not to. 🙂
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Aww David, so sorry to hear this. Sending you a hug and peace. What a wonderful loving companion he was.
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Thank you Brenda. We’ll miss our buddy. The silence in the house is deafening. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Dave
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My condolences on the loss of your buddy.
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Thank you Daniel. I’m smiling. Yes, it will a loss of my buddy. Appreciate your warm wishes. Dave
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It never is easy. Hugs for you and your family on the loss of your fur buddy Zeke.
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Thank you Doug. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. It isn’t easy. Dave
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I am so sorry for this huge loss. So extremely difficult, Zeke will be with you always. We thank each day for Brodie our golden. Will keep you in our thoughts.
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Thank you. The days go by quickly. The silence in the house today is deafening. Hope Brodie lives a long and healthy life. Appreciate your kind words. Dave
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🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾
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Dave – so sorry to see this post – condolences to you and family
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Hi Karen. I was sorry to have to post it. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Dave
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so so sorry David. My thoughts are with you ((hugs))
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Thank you LouAnn. Appreciate it very much.
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So sorry for your loss, Dave. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Thank you for the kind thoughts and warm wishes. Appreciate it.
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Tears for you and your family.
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Thank you Anneli. You can add those (tears) to the waves flowing around here. 😦
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Been thinking about you all day.
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Thank you Anneli. Tried to run this afternoon. Was able to run a mile and then could not move another step and took a casual walk back and reminisced.
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It takes a while for the first pains to subside and then it just becomes a dull ache for a while. Eventually you can think about nice times without choking up. Takes time. Lots of time.
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I can see that Anneli. Thank you.
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So sorry David . Huge loss. My love to you and the family
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Thank you Lou.
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So sorry David.
Holding you all, and Zeke, tight in my heart.
So so sorry.
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Thank you Sawsan.
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i’m so sorry for your loss.
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Thank you for the kind thoughts.
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So sorry to hear , I cried when I read your message. We have known Zeke since he was a pup. My love goes to you and your family
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Hi Lou. Hope you and your family are well. Thank you for the kind thoughts and wishes. He will be missed very much.
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Thank you for taking care and sharing, Zeke. He. Is now in dog heaven and a dog angel. My heart bleeds for you, David. Love, Perpetua
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Smiling. I hope so Perpetua. He deserves it. Thanks for the warm wishes. Dave
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I am so sad dear David, no words but I am crying now. Zeke, he is in the heaven now. My heart with you all. Love, nia
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Thank you Nia. Appreciate your friendship and your kinds thoughts and wishes. Dave
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Dave I am so sorry. I have been there…no words my my heart goes out to you and your family.
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Hi Rannie. Thank you. Appreciate you reaching out. It has been a difficult time.
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Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Thank you.
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So very very sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Kevin. I appreciate your thoughts.
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So sorry for your family’s loss. I’ve been tracking this beloved animal progress since you first got him.
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Thank you Michael. I appreciate the kind words and wishes. It has been difficult.
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We are so sorry to hear about Zeke. We recently lost one of our dogs, and know how hard it is to go through. They truly are a member of your family. Wishing the best to all of you.
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Hi Tom. Thank you for your kind thoughts and wishes. It was a tough day yesterday and his loss will be felt for some time. Hope you and the family are doing well. Dave
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Oh no…I’m so, so sorry David. I’m so shocked and so saddened by this. 😦
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Yes Carol. We felt exactly the same. Thank you for your warm thoughts and wishes. Dave
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I’m so sorry for you and your family. RIP, Zeke.
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Thank you Carolyn. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Dave
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Oh David
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss in Zeke’s passing. Our fur babies are so much a part of us. Much love to you and your family. He will live on in all our hearts and minds as the wonderful character much beloved.
Jenny.
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Hi Jenny. Thank you so much. We appreciate your kind thoughts and warm wishes. Dave
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Thought about you much today, my friend. I am sorry for your loss. Zeke loomed large in your writing, as in your life. Our pets are friends and their absence is never easy. Peace and comfort, David.
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Hi Christian. Yes, well described, he has loomed large and we didn’t realize how large until today, when he is gone. You can hear a pin drop in the house today. Appreciate your kind words and wishes. Thank you.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, David. Big hugs to you and your family from us.
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Thank you. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes.
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David, so sorry to hear about your loss of Zeke. I wish you well and comfort in the memories you have of your faithful companion. D.
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Thank you Doug. Appreciate your warm thoughts and wishes. Zeke will be sorely missed.
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Saying sorry doesn’t always help. I hope you hear the sadness in all the hearts who share your pain. We have all been there. And Zeke has given you a lifetime of good memories.
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Thank you Claudia. I appreciate the kind thoughts and warm wishes. He has given us a lifetime of fantastic memories which we cherish.
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I’ve only just clicked through to you for the first time, from Bela’s blog, and seeing this has the whole of my heart reach out to you and not a few tears too as I lost my own dear girl (always a pup in some way to me), aged sixteen and a half at the end of last year and looking at Zeke I see her, in that pose at the end. So I send empathy and warmth in appreciation in the joy that such wonderous beings give us over so many years, from the Cloud to you. ❤
esme.
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So kind of you to share your warm thoughts and wishes. Thank you. Appreciate your definition of your girl as a Pup, I like that and feel the term defines Zeke. Thank you again.
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❤ There's nothing like it that love *smiles as broadly as she can*.
– esme
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A stranger here, but just wanting to add my heartfelt condolences to you on Zeke’s passing.
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Stranger’s warm wishes most welcome. So kind of you. Thank you.
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I am so very sorry, David. We lost our canine buddy this past May, so I know your sadness.
I sure hope Zeke and Shaka are becoming pals.
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Thank you Roseanne. I appreciate the kind words and warm wishes. I hope Zeke and Shaka are becoming pals. 🙂
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Dave, my sincere condolences to you and your family, regarding the loss of Zeke. I am so sorry your families journey is facing such a tremendous loss. He was such a good, sweet, loyal and beautiful, boy. He brought you and your family so much happiness and many treasured memories. My prayers for comfort and peace have been said for you and your family. May you take comfort, at such a difficult time knowing that many care about you and your family. We your readers/friends have been enriched to see the love you’ve expressed, by your sharing, Zeke’s life with us…He loved you all and your family in turn gave him such a wonderful life…Cyber hugs to your family. God’s grace to you, Gently,Christie
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Christie, thank you. Means a lot to me and the family.
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Hey pal….try and get some rest…
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So sorry, David… Nine years passes so quickly…. ❤
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Thank you Carolyn. It certainly does. A blink and it’s gone.
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So sad for your loss, David. No more words, just hugs to you all.
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Thank you Helen. That is the right amount of words. 👍
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So so sorry, David. And no, there are no words. Only grief and time. Sending loving thoughts your way. ❤️
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Thank you Bela. I can see that it will take ample amounts of both (grief and time). Appreciate the kind words and warm wishes.
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I’m sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Shelie
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Oh David, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. There are just no word of healing only time and memories. 😢
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Thank you Tina. Appreciate it. Yes, this will take some time. No doubt.
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So sorry, Zeke was a terrific companion. I loved hearing about him.
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Thank you Linda. Appreciate the kind words.
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Oh, this is really sad. I feel so sorry for you and your family, David. You’ve lost a true and beloved companion. I hope that, one day, you can remember him with all the joy that he has brought into your life and that the good memories will be stronger than the sadness that he’s gone. He will always be a part of your life and your time together a great gift.
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Thank you Christine. Appreciate you kind thoughts and wishes.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a companion like this is so hard. Sending you a hug.
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Thank you Angeline. I appreciate your warm wishes.
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DK, I thought I would check back in to see how your friends rallied around you during what is the toughest of times. Did you see the replies? Loads…..The responses? Heartfelt….The authenticity? Total. The connection with all of us who follow you on the blog is simply amazing….you’ve created that through all the years you’ve been blogging, so very special. We’ve all lived every pitter patter of him that you shared with us. You know he would have said thank you. No better way to close. Take care DK. Steve A.
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Smiling. Funny you mention this Steve. I was thinking exactly the same thing. What an amazing forum this blogging thing is to share our life experiences (joy and grief) in such a wonderful community. I appreciate you and all of my friends. Thanks so much for your kind words and thoughts. I was moved when I read your comment. Hope you and your family are doing well. Dave
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David, my heart felt condolences the loss of your beautiful dear friend
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Hi Debi. Thank you.
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wish I could do more, David. but having gone through it… I know there’s not. But, I am thinking prayerfully of you & your family
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Thank you Debi. I appreciate it.
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I am so sorry Dave. Know he was your buddy. Also know about what he meant to all of you.
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Hey Paco. Thank you.
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Our deepest condolences to you, Susan, Rachel and Eric.🐶💙
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Hi Leena. Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind wishes.
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There’s no way to prepare to say good-bye to such a trusted and loyal friend. You can’t, you just stay with him and let him know how much he was loved and keep him calm and comfy as the end comes. God Bless you for doing so, it would have been much harder for him without you right there in his corner. Everything, even this, is easier for him with you there. Many hugs and tears on the loss of your beautiful friend. MJ
http://www.peta.org/living/companion-animals/10-commandments-dogs-perspective/
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Thank you MJ. I know that you struggled with the loss of your dog. Appreciate your warm wishes. I will check out the link now.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Dogs are amazing, they know us like no one else. When they are gone a piece of us is gone. The healing takes days, weeks, months. You are in my thoughts and prayers. x
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Hi I Cristi. I appreciate your kind thoughts and warm wishes. Thank you.
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So sorry for your loss.
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Thank you Indira.
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Oh shit. How did I miss this. I’m sorry for your loss my friend…
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Thanks Todd. No worries. We had a wonderful run with Zeke, incredible pet. It has been tough to move forward.
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Just found you this A.M. I also shared a Zeke…gone 10 years…a wise old beagle who found me one day and still puts joy in my life……we travel with love
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Awwww, thanks so much for sharing.
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