I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.
Oh, gee, my eyes are leaking again. I remember when I had to scrub away the greasy spots from where Dallas dragged up along the wall and hung out on the A/C registers. You feel like you’re erasing them. But not to worry — they’ll always be around in spirit. Sometimes I wonder if Monkey isn’t sensing Dallas’s presence, too (I mean, he was here for 13 years!) Hang in there and know we miss the Princess too!
In 2004 when both my parents died unexpectedly I felt sort of guilty sharing my intense grief with everyone else. But people asked how they could help, and listening to me talk about my folks and how they died, and the good times, and just in general made it so much better for me, though I often felt like it was unfair to burden them. It wasn’t their burden. But talking about it helped me, and they wanted so much to help me. I think in the end it was what was right for me and I’m so grateful so many people were willing to listen and cry with me. I have an army backing me up. You do too. Sending you hugs.
I remember the first time I vacuumed after she left. The roll of sheltie fur under the sofa made me cry. The next time I vacuumed the lack of a roll of sheltie fur under the sofa made me cry.
Yep, five years ago, I moved out of the house/yard that my girl Alex and I shared for 18 years. I still have the last stuffed toy that she tore to shreds! as she always loved to do with those dastardly things.
Katie’s eye contact, her beauty, her love of you … never-ending.
It will be hard to move from here whenever we do….so many memories from (so far) two dogs that lived with us here almost 30 years. Memories of Katie almost overshadow my memories of Bonnie. We didn’t have digital cameras during Bonnie’s reign so I have fewer pictures of her. She was a good dog. We’ve been blessed with three good shelties in our lives.
She’s a beaut. I saw your post yesterday on the way to school and looked over at my own windows and saw nose smudges. Thinking of you, sending you peace and love.
It’s like every time I found another bit of fluff behind another piece of furniture. Loathe to sweep it away but knowing it’s not what remains that keeps them in our hearts. Hugs to you.
Sure is hard. I don’t remember being like this when the previous sheltie died. We had her for almost 15 years…but I didn’t have to make the decision so I guess I felt like she left us when she was ready. And we got Katie 6 weeks later. Katie’s personality pretty much overshadowed all previous sheltie experiences. 🙂
Aw, each dog touches our life in a unique way. I think you’re likely right, when the dog makes the decision on their own it seems to be a bit easier. Plus for Katie (like it was for me and Copper) they needed us for extra special TLC as they aged. I also think that during the pandemic the dogs made their presence even more important – they were there when we worried and comforted us. Katie was very special indeed – she’ll always be special to you and your heart will ache at times and skip beats of joy at times remembering how much you shared together. Hugs to you!
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September 28, 2022 at 8:07 am
hugs to you… she is always there….
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September 30, 2022 at 9:14 am
Always.
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September 28, 2022 at 8:34 am
Smudges may be gone, but love remains.
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September 30, 2022 at 9:14 am
Forever.
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September 28, 2022 at 8:46 am
Yes, she will always be with you.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:32 am
Never far from my side.
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September 28, 2022 at 8:58 am
I feel this so much
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October 2, 2022 at 7:32 am
It’s hard, isn’t it.
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September 28, 2022 at 10:55 am
Katie is always by your side. 💕🐾
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October 2, 2022 at 7:32 am
Yes she is. Her personality was too big to contain.
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September 28, 2022 at 11:15 am
❤️
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October 2, 2022 at 7:32 am
thank you
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September 28, 2022 at 12:16 pm
Sending warm hugs your way. The love will always remain even when the smudges are long gone.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:33 am
I considered keeping the smudges longer, but that day it just seemed right to let them go.
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October 2, 2022 at 9:13 pm
I totally understand. So hard to do.
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September 28, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Oh, Dawn…😥 That Katie-girl smile and those little feet…❤
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September 28, 2022 at 1:24 pm
I know…
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September 28, 2022 at 3:30 pm
Oh, gee, my eyes are leaking again. I remember when I had to scrub away the greasy spots from where Dallas dragged up along the wall and hung out on the A/C registers. You feel like you’re erasing them. But not to worry — they’ll always be around in spirit. Sometimes I wonder if Monkey isn’t sensing Dallas’s presence, too (I mean, he was here for 13 years!) Hang in there and know we miss the Princess too!
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October 2, 2022 at 7:33 am
I’m glad there’s more than just me to remember her. I’ll remember Dallas forever too.
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September 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm
A lot of us understand. Not that that helps you miss her any less.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:34 am
It does kind of help. Like if I share the grief there’s less weight on me. Plus, all those other people to keep her memory alive. It’s all good.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:47 am
Well, actually, yes. And I should know, because I’ve done and keep doing the same thing. Hugs!
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October 2, 2022 at 8:26 am
In 2004 when both my parents died unexpectedly I felt sort of guilty sharing my intense grief with everyone else. But people asked how they could help, and listening to me talk about my folks and how they died, and the good times, and just in general made it so much better for me, though I often felt like it was unfair to burden them. It wasn’t their burden. But talking about it helped me, and they wanted so much to help me. I think in the end it was what was right for me and I’m so grateful so many people were willing to listen and cry with me. I have an army backing me up. You do too. Sending you hugs.
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September 28, 2022 at 8:21 pm
I know I didn’t vacuum for a time after giving Khyra her angel wings and silver harness –
BUT you are so spot on – she’ll always be there with you –
ALWAYS and FORVER – to quote some song lyrics
H&K&W,
Willow & Phyll
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October 2, 2022 at 7:35 am
I remember the first time I vacuumed after she left. The roll of sheltie fur under the sofa made me cry. The next time I vacuumed the lack of a roll of sheltie fur under the sofa made me cry.
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September 28, 2022 at 9:51 pm
I kept the last stick Cole brought to me on his last day. It broke when it rolled off my desk last month. I will glue it back together.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:35 am
Awwww….a treasure for sure.
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September 28, 2022 at 11:45 pm
Yep, five years ago, I moved out of the house/yard that my girl Alex and I shared for 18 years. I still have the last stuffed toy that she tore to shreds! as she always loved to do with those dastardly things.
Katie’s eye contact, her beauty, her love of you … never-ending.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:37 am
It will be hard to move from here whenever we do….so many memories from (so far) two dogs that lived with us here almost 30 years. Memories of Katie almost overshadow my memories of Bonnie. We didn’t have digital cameras during Bonnie’s reign so I have fewer pictures of her. She was a good dog. We’ve been blessed with three good shelties in our lives.
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September 29, 2022 at 6:33 am
She’s a beaut. I saw your post yesterday on the way to school and looked over at my own windows and saw nose smudges. Thinking of you, sending you peace and love.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:37 am
Awww. Thank you.
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September 29, 2022 at 10:18 am
Aww, I know your pain, Dawn. Sooner than later, I will be doing these things when my little Aero crosses the bridge. Hugs!
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October 2, 2022 at 7:37 am
I’m so sorry…
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September 30, 2022 at 4:52 pm
Hugs. I’ve been thinking of Katie as we prepare for Walktober. I think she’s right there with you, too. ♥♥♥
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October 2, 2022 at 7:38 am
It will be very hard to go on a Walktober without my girl writing about her own.
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October 1, 2022 at 2:16 pm
It’s like every time I found another bit of fluff behind another piece of furniture. Loathe to sweep it away but knowing it’s not what remains that keeps them in our hearts. Hugs to you.
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October 2, 2022 at 7:38 am
I’m sure there’s sheltie fur somewhere in this house! I miss her so much.
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October 2, 2022 at 9:37 am
I’m sure there is. And I don’t doubt you do.
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October 2, 2022 at 1:29 pm
Oh my, that must’ve been tough.
I never “fixed” the scrape marks Misty made on our TV stand…..it’s hard to let go.
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October 2, 2022 at 4:12 pm
Misty was so beautiful. I think about her once in awhile and it’s been a long time she’s been over the rainbow bridge. I still remember Misty Mondays.
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October 3, 2022 at 6:14 am
Aw…I did the same thing. I just couldn’t do it for the longest time. I know how you’re feeling. 🤗🤗🤗
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October 3, 2022 at 9:52 am
Sure is hard. I don’t remember being like this when the previous sheltie died. We had her for almost 15 years…but I didn’t have to make the decision so I guess I felt like she left us when she was ready. And we got Katie 6 weeks later. Katie’s personality pretty much overshadowed all previous sheltie experiences. 🙂
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October 4, 2022 at 5:55 am
Aw, each dog touches our life in a unique way. I think you’re likely right, when the dog makes the decision on their own it seems to be a bit easier. Plus for Katie (like it was for me and Copper) they needed us for extra special TLC as they aged. I also think that during the pandemic the dogs made their presence even more important – they were there when we worried and comforted us. Katie was very special indeed – she’ll always be special to you and your heart will ache at times and skip beats of joy at times remembering how much you shared together. Hugs to you!
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