10-20-2015, 05:43 PM
Dear OldTimer, I am so so very very sorry to hear about Spud. I remember when he came to you. Wasn't it your daughter who brought you two together? RootsWoman sent me a Facebook message to let me know of this happening, & I wanted to come onto the board to talk with you. When we lost Corky 6 years ago (&, believe me, I STILL have your heartfelt message that you wrote on this board, along with others' compassionate replies), you consoled me with your beautiful words. OT, I am POSITIVE that the Rainbow Bridge exists, and "lives on" exactly as it is described & as it should. In fact, when I depart this Earth, I ONLY want to retire to the Rainbow Bridge; with Corky, Howlin' Wolf, & now Spud. By the time you & I bite the dust, there will be others there. Not just canine, but also human, who feel the exact same way we do. In the meantime......I truly believe that Spud will be there & will be whole again. He feels no pain, he knows much in the way of joy & companionship; he only waits for YOU. Believing & knowing this was the ONLY thing that got me through the pain of losing Corky. OT, I still have your e-mail addy, and will e-mail you tonight. In the meantime, take out all of your pictures & memories of dear Spud, get a glass of wine (or whatever you prefer), and have yourself A GOOD CRY. Many blessings to you, OldTimer!