tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post7578048735339010433..comments2023-03-27T21:01:15.931-06:00Comments on Roots and Wings: Odie's First Day in HeavenSRRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-68398365680500578662011-09-18T08:40:28.862-06:002011-09-18T08:40:28.862-06:00Does Blogger limit your responses if people take u...Does Blogger limit your responses if people take up too many characters in their responses to your initial posting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-82608344154513418852011-09-18T07:47:07.045-06:002011-09-18T07:47:07.045-06:00Wow what comments! I wish Blogger would let me ad...Wow what comments! I wish Blogger would let me address each one. So many thoughts and feelings! Yes Odie was a chocolate lover. It almost did him in when he got into a Christmas package of my MILs homemade fudge. Oh, he was so sick! Love the quotes and the image of Grizzly on the table! And Elise, my heart goes out to you this week as you have to deal with this second loss. <br />Blessings! SuzanneSRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-31340577026027539862011-09-17T20:01:20.795-06:002011-09-17T20:01:20.795-06:00Happy day, if you have ever seen a big dog with sn...Happy day, if you have ever seen a big dog with snow on it's back running and playing. God Bless Odie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-35774555682517610992011-09-17T15:55:37.227-06:002011-09-17T15:55:37.227-06:00"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I ..."If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~Will Rogers<br /><br />"... what we have enjoyed, we can never lose ... all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~Helen KellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-71175998306661403732011-09-17T15:41:20.269-06:002011-09-17T15:41:20.269-06:00Oh Suzanne - Thank God for Odie and for folks who ...Oh Suzanne - Thank God for Odie and for folks who know animals are people, too. Within a week's time, I had to put my second cat to sleep. She was 15. She literally saved a loved one's life many years ago. I've lost many people, places and things in life - more than some, much less than others. I've also had a life more full of blessings than I see in most around me. Just the fact that I have a husband, as you've said of yours, who is totally human, obtuse at times, dear and when all the world is crazy, you still have that safe place, is also my greatest gift. You talk about Odie with such understanding and poignancy. My young son who is ill is the one who handles everything the best and is wise. In my work with people with addictions, a common unifying element is the loss of a pet. It brings out a person's feelings when other things can't - and everyone understands, even those without pets. The expression of the loss is a starting point for re-entering the world of relationships. The vet's assistant has had many Labs and I could hear that Lab people are special. Thank you for sharing about Odie and believing that if we keep our skirts clean that we'll see them again. Of course, God's unconditional love for us and our salvation opens up a whole other topic, eh? EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-80329706307493080692011-09-16T13:53:39.600-06:002011-09-16T13:53:39.600-06:00Odie sounds like he was a great pal and loved the ...Odie sounds like he was a great pal and loved the good life. I've never had a dog but I've had a grand-dog - a German Shepherd. He belonged to my daughter. She was very strict with him. One day though, when visiting her, we came back from shopping and found Grizzly sprawled across the dining room table, asleep! The look on his face was priceless, not to mention ours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-20370286504498953822011-09-16T09:32:17.666-06:002011-09-16T09:32:17.666-06:00Oh my gosh - a dog who loves chocolate. That reall...Oh my gosh - a dog who loves chocolate. That really is heaven. Maybe, Odie will save a bunch for you, after a long and healthy life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-39795273280959636662011-09-15T16:00:06.521-06:002011-09-15T16:00:06.521-06:00First, never worry about grammar on this blog, Eli...First, never worry about grammar on this blog, Elise. It gets in the way of true feelings and I will never think or comment about that at all. <br /> I'd rather talk about precious pet ashes. My daughter a PURE and TRUE cat woman, and one of those wonderful vet techs who comforts those of us in loss, has now in her room 2 of her own kitties' ashes. Until she is settled more permanently, she does not want to bury them. My youngest son has Huckleberry's. Odie, we had buried on our land. Sam and Steph both find great comfort keeping the ashes near them. A picture, poem, or leash adorn the box. Pets are so much a part of our lives, they deserve that kind of reverence and remembrance. I hope you find a special place for your Tortie.SRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-57137404054631887552011-09-15T15:36:21.531-06:002011-09-15T15:36:21.531-06:00Oh Mrs. English Teacher, I just realized that my p...Oh Mrs. English Teacher, I just realized that my post was full of misspellings and broken sentences, etc. I guess it was an emotional post. After I wrote it, I went out and stopped at the veterinarian’s office to pick up cat food. One of the technicians came out and had our girl’s ashes. I’m not quite sure what to do with them but it seemed awful to leave her there with no plan last week. I was so appreciative to be with her when she went to sleep. If it hadn’t been for the assistants, I would have been lost. They are like angels and seem to cherish everyone’s animals. Even at the emergency clinic a few days before, folks were beyond kind. Odie must have had quite a presence. Wouldn’t we all like to be as free and fun as Odie? I like the thought of him chasing rabbits. Our Callie Cat ran like a rabbit – never like a cat. Maybe Odie is looking after a menagerie. As pets pass on, I’ve done a lot of reading about the afterlife of animals. Frankly, all the great religions believe that animals certainly have a place in our future. But, we knew that, right? Take care. EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-66761128180789676432011-09-15T12:12:55.113-06:002011-09-15T12:12:55.113-06:00Elise,
Our connection is so delightfully surprisi...Elise,<br /> Our connection is so delightfully surprising to us both now. I so enjoy your input and look forward to hearing what you have to say. The uncanny thing about this post was that it was a last minute replacement for the one I intended to post. Divine intervention? Whatever the case, I love how it works. I'll be thinking about you as you work through this recent loss.<br />SuzanneSRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-12457519782253845622011-09-15T08:32:22.385-06:002011-09-15T08:32:22.385-06:00Suzanne, How do you know? This week I had to put m...Suzanne, How do you know? This week I had to put my Tortoise Shell cat to sleep. She was my true companion, unlike our contintious but sweet Orange Tabby. I didn't have pets I bonded with until I was in my 40's. I found cats very soothing and spiritual. You talk about Odie - your very own - and Chris's. Our dear, little cat was for all to see the friend of our son, who has an inoperable brain tumor. Like you, silently she was mine, too. She never claimed my company until our son was asleep. Like Odie, over the years I knew every type of move, knewt every patch of her coat and remember how she liked to petted and combed. Torties are notoriously sensitive to too much petting. I'll miss her sleeping by me and spooner her. Shouldn't admit cats sleep on the bed! I will miss the shoulder shaking crying and trying to hide it from our other cat. I once heard that Labs are so friendly and playful - that if the house were broken into, they wouldn't be upset - that they would show the prowler to the refrigerator and offer a snack! A wonderful story is Rainbow Bridge - on line, but you probably already know about it. Your pieces are uncanny. Thank you for this blog. EliseMrs. Flyfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899594947694153397noreply@blogger.com