Comments on: Laughter Through Tears

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:53:30 +0000

This was an abosolutely touching and sweet tribute to Bob that has me on the verge of tears as I am also laughing…

By the way…my heart is currently 34 lbs and still growing

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:34:24 +0000

What a beautiful tribute you’ve written I’m sure the love and care you gave to Bob in his last days, and throughout his life, meant more to him than anything else could. Keep the happy memories with you always!

By: Sophy Churches

Sophy Churches — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:22:38 +0000

Dear Pat, it is just a year since you have been so helpful in consoling me with the death of Bojtar and here we are, the same happened in your family. I am so sorry for the loss of Bob, he was Bojtar’s “teacher” too, just flopping around Newark Street, trying to keep Bojtar on his side of the street. We had tears and laughter when Bojtar died and that is the right attitude. It is a shame when we have to part from our little furry friends, even if they are 90, or 120 lbs. of weight. Take care and keep on the good work in the doggy-world.

By: Holly & Buzzy

Holly & Buzzy — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:21:50 +0000

So sorry to hear about Bob. I know how important he must’ve been to you.
Read Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Power of the Dog”. It will break your heart into a zillion pieces, but at least you’ll know that you’re not alone. The loss of a family member is no respecter of the number of legs the family member had.

By: The Franks

The Franks — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:21:21 +0000

We are so very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your story.

Stephanie, Mark, Gretchen, Capri, and Muffin

By: Sandy Quick

Sandy Quick — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:52 +0000

Pat, I just picked up this email. I am so sorry about Bob Barker. I have not had to go through losing a pet for many years but I do remember how it feels. I could bring Bailey Barker (Bob’s cuz) over if that would cheer you up or you need some extra barking . I am glad you have two other critters to comfort you. Your tribute to him was beautiful.

Sandy

By: Kristi Harbage

Kristi Harbage — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:39:05 +0000

Pat, I am so sorry to hear that Bob has gone before you, he is in heaven, over the rainbow bridge. We never forget, it just gets a bit easier as the years move on.

Kristi and Kramer

By: Ruth Possehl

Ruth Possehl — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:21:38 +0000

Pat, thank you for writing such a lovely tribute to Bob who I now feel I’ve had the opportunity to “meet” through your funny and heartfelt story about the ending stage of his life. What a way to memorialize him! I’m hoping that writing about him. . . and time. . .and knowing just how wonderfully caring you were to him– will help ease your sorrow.

Ruth

By: Barbara Winter

Barbara Winter — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:59:44 +0000

Pat, this is just lovely. I know how hard it is to put strong feelings into words, but you did it beautifully and I’m feeling sad that I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Bob. Bet I’d have loved him, too.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:42:10 +0000

It doesn’t hurt forever. It just seems that way. Here is my favorite quote:
“We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan.”

– Irving Townsend.
donna