tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post3304237638031089519..comments2023-11-17T03:52:12.782-05:00Comments on murmurs: RufusSarah Hinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-90983134144401027482010-07-01T18:59:34.060-04:002010-07-01T18:59:34.060-04:00Oh, gosh. I was unprepared for this. My friend S...Oh, gosh. I was unprepared for this. My friend SLC Slavedriver just lost her dog, too. We have two adolescents now, a catahoula-lab mix boy, and a rat terrier girl. The catahoula is for the kids, but the rat terrier is for my mother. I didn't want a small dog, either, but, really, she's pretty cool. And she got rid of the moles in the back yard. Best of all, she hated my BIL on sight! Brilliant, intuitive dog. We waited three years after the death of our beloved Stormy, before we got these puppies. You'll do what is best for your loved ones.Lynhttp://byflashlight.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-60115283060526376582010-06-29T21:01:48.912-04:002010-06-29T21:01:48.912-04:00Jennifer, thank you again!! I only hope you'r...Jennifer, thank you again!! I only hope you're not too terribly disappointed by the book (I know, I know--I shouldn't talk like that; but I just can't help myself). <br /><br />And may your MIL's visit go easy on you this time around. A girl can hope, can't she? :)<br /><br /><br />Sheri, you're such a tender-hearted person. Thank you for these very warm words. It did come as a shock, but I'm finally feeling reconciled to the loss. <br /><br />That said, every time I come home, I still look for his wagging tail. I guess pain is always the price of loving too much. Enjoy every day with your four-legged children. You well know how precious they are. :) <br /><br /><br />Mark, first off--it's great to see you again. I've still been reading your writing, but have missed the interaction at your place. I hope you're well. <br /><br />I think you're right. I think a dog will show up one day, too. And we'll be ready. <br /><br />Thank you, my friend.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-15940166743626600012010-06-29T07:05:19.178-04:002010-06-29T07:05:19.178-04:00The right dog will show up at the right time...it ...The right dog will show up at the right time...it is the way it works . Rufus is telling all the dogs he thinks would fill his spot correctly where to find your house.<br /><br />I know it works this way because that is how our last three dogs have come to us. On their own, in need of a family and ready to stay awhile. <br /><br />Sleep well Rufus, you did your job and can rest easy now.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-20055601212875317932010-06-28T12:32:22.510-04:002010-06-28T12:32:22.510-04:00Oh Sarah, I thought I'd check in because it...Oh Sarah, I thought I'd check in because it's been so long and then I read your sad, sad news. I am so sorry. I have two human children and three, furry, four-legged children. They are as much a part of my family as us two-leggeds. I cannot imagine the day when they must go but I know that day will come sooner then I will be ready. I am so sorry about Rufus. Hugs from the blog-o-sphereSheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-77316520832531159482010-06-27T08:10:56.353-04:002010-06-27T08:10:56.353-04:00Yay! It's really coming--I was afraid it was ...Yay! It's really coming--I was afraid it was a mistake. :)<br /><br />Thanks for your words of suppport--but just think, with this early release you will have given me something to look forward to while she's here--and a good reason to go to my room to "fold laundry." ;)<br /><br />I can't wait to read it!<br /><br />Glad to hear you are feeling better. Anxious to hear if you end up with a small dog... :)<br /><br />Take good care.jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559917865938143791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-41960814792670621472010-06-26T23:31:08.213-04:002010-06-26T23:31:08.213-04:00Rick, thank you. We're doing a little better n...Rick, thank you. We're doing a little better now. But I appreciate that. <br /><br /><br />Cat, I like how you said that--not to replace, but replenish. <br /><br />You know, one week later, and I'm already tempted to get another dog soon. I miss the companionship and all that doggie goodness. But Paul is inclined to wait, and we do have a California wedding to attend in a couple of months. So I think we're going to hold out for at least that long. And then, Miss Caroline may get her way (although she wants a small dog, and I say no-way-no-how ;)). <br /><br /><br />Jennifer, it IS early. And you want to know the funny part? <i>I</i> haven't even seen the book yet! You (and Cat) may have it in your hands before I do. So, um, take a picture of it for me, okay? :)<br /><br />There was a snafu with the distributor, and the Amazon pre-orders are (evidently) being sent out early. I ordered a copy on Thursday, and still haven't received a shipping notice. Life's funny, huh? <br /><br />Anyway, I'm happy that you're excited!! :) You'll excuse me if I'm feeling vaguely nauseated instead, though. ;) I kept forgetting all along that people were going to be reading it...<br /><br />And thank you for those beautiful thoughts about Rufus. We are starting to heal, and I'm grateful. <br /><br />And hey--I'm enormously happy for you that you've finished your novel's first draft!! You must be so excited. That's huge! Let me know how your revisions go. And you know where to find me if you ever want a beta-reader. :)<br /><br />(So sorry about your MIL. I remember how much her visit stressed you last year. So...I'm squeezing you back. Big hugs, and stay strong.)Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-69660282981823336562010-06-26T15:32:40.904-04:002010-06-26T15:32:40.904-04:00Sarah, I popped over for something so happy, happy...Sarah, I popped over for something so happy, happy, happy and then saw this post. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I know that exact feeling of still checking, still thinking you're going to be on his schedule. And for a time, maybe a significant amount of time, you still will be--until you're not. Which won't mean you've forgotten any of it, any of him, but that you're starting to heal. <br /><br />Enormous hugs your way.<br /><br />And the happy news? I just this <i>very</i> moment got an email update from Amazon saying that my order had shipped. Hmmm, I thought, I do order from Amazon a lot, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I had ordered recently. You know where this is going...It's Plum Blossoms in Paris. !!!!!!!!!!! Now, admittedly, I have been a bit distracted lately with the novel draft (finished) and the impending mother-in-law visit (arriving today, in about 90 minutes) BUT isn't this early??? Is it out earlier than expected? Or am I just so far out of the loop it's scary??? <br /><br />Either way, you have no idea how excited I am! :)jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559917865938143791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-72715576482603227412010-06-26T10:14:06.853-04:002010-06-26T10:14:06.853-04:00The sweetest of tributes from the sweetest of dogg...The sweetest of tributes from the sweetest of doggely mommies. I'm with Caroline here. When my cat Baby died, my kids forced me to take them to the shelter the very next day, and that's when we found Oly, who is a supreme treasure of a cat and walked right into that gaping hole that Baby left. Not to replace, but to replenish. Dog is good, Dog is great. :-)catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-84688558413913288972010-06-25T23:47:10.762-04:002010-06-25T23:47:10.762-04:00I'm so sorry for you and your family.I'm so sorry for you and your family.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546882686381428986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-80031763562003117002010-06-23T23:07:48.374-04:002010-06-23T23:07:48.374-04:00That it will.
I was pulling out the Keats for o...That it will. <br /><br />I was pulling out the Keats for our daughter this afternoon, as she picked some flowers for his grave. <i>A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.</i> Hard to keep in mind, but worth the effort. <br /><br />Thank you.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-14713163508943993002010-06-23T15:19:00.861-04:002010-06-23T15:19:00.861-04:00it is a dog's dog name. but sounds like his wa...it is a dog's dog name. but sounds like his was far from a dog's life.<br /><br />very sorry to hear he's gone, but glad to know of him. i imagine the echo of that heartbeat will always be there.joaquin carvelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193680725157157864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-41334367587787982882010-06-21T20:06:37.909-04:002010-06-21T20:06:37.909-04:00Thank you, everyone. Normally, I try to respond t...Thank you, everyone. Normally, I try to respond to comments individually, but I feel utterly drained today. <br /><br />All of your sweet words and kind thoughts have helped, though. I am very grateful to have the friends I do. Thanks and love to all of you.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-38725842605367452832010-06-21T12:36:11.435-04:002010-06-21T12:36:11.435-04:00My dad never did get another dog, nor let us get o...My dad never did get another dog, nor let us get one after he had lost his as a kid. He could never get over him. I used to hate that as a kid, but I understand it now. <br /><br />So sorry to hear about Rufus.Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-3890082458958472862010-06-21T08:31:08.127-04:002010-06-21T08:31:08.127-04:00This post is just so sweet, and sad, and touching....This post is just so sweet, and sad, and touching. My heart is with you.Richard Levangiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596356126446766607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-73236412137409484302010-06-21T07:49:14.480-04:002010-06-21T07:49:14.480-04:00It is, as others have said, a beautiful tribute. ...It is, as others have said, a beautiful tribute. One fitting a beautiful dog.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-40934339522166200202010-06-21T06:36:10.059-04:002010-06-21T06:36:10.059-04:00Oh goodness dear, I am so sorry to hear this. You ...Oh goodness dear, I am so sorry to hear this. You have paid him the best tribute: "A dog is the heartbeat of a house."<br /><br />I am sure he will continue to dwell within your lives and memories.<br /><br />Joy and passion,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-12943704142727514402010-06-21T01:02:12.558-04:002010-06-21T01:02:12.558-04:00Sarah -- So sorry that you have lost your Rufus --...Sarah -- So sorry that you have lost your Rufus -- he was a sweet fellow.Grimmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602934889376992817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-66322083373841374932010-06-21T00:24:49.201-04:002010-06-21T00:24:49.201-04:00:-( Such a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry to...:-( Such a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry to hear about Rufus.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-72860348057274478782010-06-20T21:37:15.329-04:002010-06-20T21:37:15.329-04:00Oh, dear Sarah, how very sad I am for you and your...Oh, dear Sarah, how very sad I am for you and your family. I am always amazed that an animal -- a different species on this earth -- can have such love and trust for us. It humbles me to think that we are given such a gift. Having lived my married life much, much longer than yours, I can tell you that even though you don't want another now, you will have another just-as-much-loved animal. But you'll never have another Rufus. He'll be part of your family's heart and memories.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-68450056928898536042010-06-20T20:32:29.809-04:002010-06-20T20:32:29.809-04:00Oh, my dear. Thank goodness for the heart's i...Oh, my dear. Thank goodness for the heart's infinite capacity to lose pieces of itself without shriveling and stopping altogether: the great mystery that is love.<br /><br />Holding you close in my own heart for as long as you need ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com