Thank you each and every one for your kind comments, words, and caring thoughts regarding Pheebs' passing. Your comforting words truly come from the heart. It has been a few difficult days, both mentally and physically, and especially physically. More about that in another post. When we had Max and Checkers put to sleep 14 years go, I poured all my grief into my blog for days, and I am determined not to do that this time. I feel it's unfair to readers. Coincidentally, it was the exact same day, April 28th, all those years ago, that we had to have Max put to sleep. I hope to be back in the swing of things in the coming days. Not to worry, I will come out of this stronger than ever.
LOOKING OUT OVER LAKE HURON FROM BAYFIELD'S PIONEER PARK THIS MORNING
BAYFIELD'S BEACH EARLIER TODAY
Thinking of you Al and it will get better trust me.Sharon O.
ReplyDeleteApril 28th will forever be a poignant date, among others. We're all thinking of you and do wish you to take however long as you wish to come to grips with all of the losses, which won't be so fresh very soon. When we love strongly, we hurt painfully, and that's completely understandable.
ReplyDeleteBarb M.
Use this blog to help u grieve. Do whatever is best for YOU. if it helps, we can and do empathize
ReplyDeleteWrite here, or don't write here. Whatever you need/want to do in hard times...will be OK with your readers, I'm pretty sure....
ReplyDeleteAl, many of us have lost a pet even though they aren't pets but family members and understand your grief for we have gone through it as well. God bless U & take care of yourself, take your time.🐥
ReplyDeleteYou're understandably BLUE from what you've gone through and your photos tonight attest to it... all in blues. Take your time with the blog. We'll be here.
ReplyDeleteAs you may remember - my favorite photo you have ever taken - is of the little red-haired girl in the blue striped dress running with Pheebs in Pioneer Park. A storm was coming & they were running along the wooden fence line with the blue water & storm clouds in the distance. Pheebs was out ahead of her & they were both in full stride. I loved that photo so much that I somehow managed to save & print it at the library many years ago. (the only photo ever printed from your blog). Anyway, I found that photo a couple weeks ago in a box of old papers. It is full-size (9x11) framed, & now hangs in my bedroom. I look at that photo Every day & so thankful to have it. I imagine Pheebs running in Heaven with Kelly, Max, Checkers, & little Cora. May your heart feel the healing prayers I send your way. Love Always.
ReplyDeleteThat was just beautiful, Cactus Flower.
DeleteAl, your Art Gallery was wonderful. Thank you!
More prayers, love and hugs your way.
Getting caught up after a few days and am sad to hear of Pheebs' passing. Managing the sympathies and sorrow of others is comforting but I know it can also be exhausting. So read or write or nothing until you have your breath back. She was such a blessing in your lives.
ReplyDeleteThis is your blog and your accounting Al. Feel free to express your grief and your Phoebe memories for as long as you want and we will all grieve right along with you. This is never easy. We still miss our Kelly every single day after almost three years of losing her. xox
ReplyDeleteI have been amazed at your continued blogging after Kelly's passing. I dropped out for an entire year after I lost David. And now Pheebs. Take your time. Take care of yourself. SO happy Lorraine is there to be a comfort to you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you these days. We've had four dogs, and they really do come to be family members.
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