tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6537248512381555742..comments2024-03-12T20:14:12.308-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SNOWBALL DIED TODAYRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33755417287124337332013-12-28T05:39:02.881-06:002013-12-28T05:39:02.881-06:00Please accept my deepest condolences, Roland. That...Please accept my deepest condolences, Roland. That is just so incredibly sad on Christmas Eve. Hugs to you. And I know Gypsy was waiting for him.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47793210094070004552013-12-27T19:32:13.411-06:002013-12-27T19:32:13.411-06:00my heart is broken. the only thing holding it toge...my heart is broken. the only thing holding it together is the comfort and companionship you gave him. i am more sorry than i can say.....The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11273828540781043902013-12-27T18:15:47.399-06:002013-12-27T18:15:47.399-06:00Oh Roland, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I...Oh Roland, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I somehow thought a miracle would happen and that Snowball would live another 8 lives.<br /><br />They take a little of our hearts with us when they die. But like you say, they shall be waiting for us beyond the Rainbow Bridge.<br /><br />In my thoughts. Big ((hug)) xx Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-32004625333785941182013-12-27T17:51:12.323-06:002013-12-27T17:51:12.323-06:00Sounds like the perfect cat! So sorry for your los...Sounds like the perfect cat! So sorry for your loss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654169814923107968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70638890395108275322013-12-27T15:21:53.220-06:002013-12-27T15:21:53.220-06:00I am SO sorry for your loss.I am SO sorry for your loss.Rhonda Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509193591749273354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-3329626035745609092013-12-27T14:19:52.109-06:002013-12-27T14:19:52.109-06:00I'm so sorry to read this, Roland. It brought ...I'm so sorry to read this, Roland. It brought tears to my eyes just to read. I know how hard it is to have to make this decision and say goodbye to a beloved pet. I'm so sorry for your loss and sending hugs your way. I hope in time you find comfort in the fact that Snowball had a great life with you and in the end you did what was best for him and made sure he would not have any more suffering. Take care!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9334118968934237922013-12-27T12:56:06.246-06:002013-12-27T12:56:06.246-06:00Laura:
Thank you so much.
Olivia:
Needed the hug....Laura:<br />Thank you so much.<br /><br />Olivia:<br />Needed the hug. Thanks.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60125987738826575182013-12-27T12:35:54.177-06:002013-12-27T12:35:54.177-06:00Roland, I'm so sorry. Sending love and hugs yo...Roland, I'm so sorry. Sending love and hugs your way.<br /><br />~ OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-86512373777417987572013-12-27T12:14:28.082-06:002013-12-27T12:14:28.082-06:00I'm so sorry. LxxxI'm so sorry. LxxxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19032685028304670712013-12-27T11:28:48.835-06:002013-12-27T11:28:48.835-06:00Hilary:
Your loving words mean more right now than...Hilary:<br />Your loving words mean more right now than my words can say. Thank you, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-7560966472542906532013-12-27T11:25:06.215-06:002013-12-27T11:25:06.215-06:00Dear Roland .. that is so so sad - I would be cryi...Dear Roland .. that is so so sad - I would be crying too .. and my eyes are filled with tears now for you both.<br /><br />Snowball will be happier and that is the best thing for her ...for you - I just feel for you .. devastating times.<br /><br />Animals mean so so much and are always in our hearts .. with blessings and a peaceful rest of the year and then an easier year ahead knowing you've done as much as you could for Snowball ..<br /><br />With thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87219446050760654112013-12-27T10:58:02.038-06:002013-12-27T10:58:02.038-06:00VR:
Steinbeck is one of my favorite writers (not h...VR:<br />Steinbeck is one of my favorite writers (not his fiction but his non-fiction).<br /><br />Thanks for caring enough to hurt with me.<br /><br />Terry:<br />Thank you for your compassionate words. They help.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5906639672563000512013-12-27T10:50:36.235-06:002013-12-27T10:50:36.235-06:00It is never easy to lose a loved pet, a loyal comp...It is never easy to lose a loved pet, a loyal companion. Hang in there and hold the memories close.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14831746142969054842013-12-27T09:51:45.483-06:002013-12-27T09:51:45.483-06:00There are no words adequate at a time like this. M...There are no words adequate at a time like this. My heart goes out to you, Roland. Loss is life's most difficult road. As Steinbeck wrote, <i>"It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone."</i> <br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-73059508857601787932013-12-27T09:27:25.965-06:002013-12-27T09:27:25.965-06:00Jeremy:
You're right: unconditional love is ha...Jeremy:<br />You're right: unconditional love is hard to come by these days. Losing it hurts.<br /><br />Suzanne:<br />Thanks for the cyber-hugs. Losing Snowball just re-awakens the hurt of losing Gypsy.<br /><br />Siv:<br />Your card truly helped last night. I like to think you are right and Snowball and Gypsy are off playing and sharing gossip about me.<br /><br />Milo:<br />Others are going through so much worse at this time of year I know. Thanks for the compassionate words. It helps.<br /><br />Elise:<br />Very wise and kind words. Thanks. Losing Snowball just re-awakens the grief from losing Gypsy. So sorry that you lost Oscar. I know to speak of it hurts you -- thanks for caring.<br /><br />Lorelei:<br />I really hate to hear you had to put down your dog. I had to do that with so many of mine. It gouges a deep wound in your heart. Thank you for caring.<br /><br />Heather:<br />Your caring about my grief helps. Thank you.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-13983501878576502562013-12-27T09:12:44.411-06:002013-12-27T09:12:44.411-06:00I'm so so sorry. It's never easy but know ...I'm so so sorry. It's never easy but know that you're such a good parent.<br />Thinking of you.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22471730306965099052013-12-27T08:10:42.348-06:002013-12-27T08:10:42.348-06:00Very sorry to hear of your loss, Roland. My husban...Very sorry to hear of your loss, Roland. My husband and I had to put down our dog, and it is a hard thing to do. You will have happy memories of a companion, and you were his life. He is in capable hands, as well you know.<br />Time will heal your wounded heart.<br />Many Blessings!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68025464869934478292013-12-27T07:08:14.096-06:002013-12-27T07:08:14.096-06:00I am so sorry to read this. Brings memories of my ...I am so sorry to read this. Brings memories of my cat Oscar who passed away over a year ago, I had to put him down too and it was awful. Sending you lots of love right now and remember you gave Snowball a life filled with love, no one can ask more. Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64409348691287411482013-12-27T07:03:36.910-06:002013-12-27T07:03:36.910-06:00Nothing fills the hole left by a departed friend. ...Nothing fills the hole left by a departed friend. Praying for you during this difficult time, Roland. May you remember only the good times with Snowball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-15770830775937117422013-12-27T06:05:55.755-06:002013-12-27T06:05:55.755-06:00So sorry for your loss Roland, and during the holi...So sorry for your loss Roland, and during the holidays this must be extra hard for you. I am sure Gypsy welcomed Snowball on the other side of that bridge and both will be happy in each other's company. It is a good thing that Snowball did not have to suffer, you did the right thing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4607282687001668222013-12-27T05:51:59.762-06:002013-12-27T05:51:59.762-06:00So sorry, Roland I understand the pain losing a lo...So sorry, Roland I understand the pain losing a loved furry companion can bring. Snowball looked like a beautiful cat, Cyber hugs to you.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63266919568950357482013-12-27T04:23:53.183-06:002013-12-27T04:23:53.183-06:00sending out any thoughts or words that might levit...sending out any thoughts or words that might levitate the pain... for now i have only i am so sad and sorry... hopes of the memories that make this difficult time better. our pets get us as only someone they love, non-judging... we are simply a good friend... all the best to you.Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-23804809327767651932013-12-26T18:52:07.762-06:002013-12-26T18:52:07.762-06:00Chrys:
I pray that Rosie surprises you by flourish...Chrys:<br />I pray that Rosie surprises you by flourishing this year. Thanks for the note of compassion.<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I only had Snowball for 3 months, but the little loving fellow had wormed his way into my heart. Sigh.<br /><br />Jennifer:<br />My prayers are with you and your little cat. May the dread day be far, far away!<br /><br />R Mac:<br />Thanks. <br /><br />J. E.:<br />He was always happy to see me. He was loving and intelligent and a purr factory when I was around. Thanks for understanding.<br /><br />Alex:<br />Yes, I like to think of Gypsy and Snowball together playing.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11820584449431350252013-12-26T18:14:54.439-06:002013-12-26T18:14:54.439-06:00I'm really sorry, Roland. Our furry friends ju...I'm really sorry, Roland. Our furry friends just don't live long enough. It's a hard decision to make. Hopefully he found Gypsy waiting for him.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62476520408206739442013-12-26T17:39:36.002-06:002013-12-26T17:39:36.002-06:00That's so sad. I'm so sorry. Just because ...That's so sad. I'm so sorry. Just because he has four legs doesn't make it any easier to lose a friend.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.com