Daily prompt: Your personal sculptor is carving a person, thing or event from the last year of your life. What’s the statue of and what makes it so significant?
♥♦♥
This year there are two things which my sculptor could sculpt, if he could sculpt emotions, both of these events would fall under the heading “I lost my best friend.” I choose to talk about only one of these.
In March my little dog Paris died of cancer. I blogged about her then too. She was operated on a few months earlier and the tumours were removed, but the cancer came back again.
I was out and I was getting frantic calls from home telling me that my little dog was crying and wailing and no one could come near her. On my way back I got a call from my mom who said “She’s waiting for you, it’s you she’s crying for.” I told my mom I was on my way. When I got there my little dog stopped crying, I sat on the floor next to her little bed and held her gently…she died in that hour.
Still now, I can’t explain the absolute loss I felt and still feel and still I cry…
Oh dear, what a sad situation. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You were there for her though which means a lot.
Thank you Phil …
*hugs*
You are most welcome.
My best liitle friend in the world “Jack”, my 21 year old cat is still here with us. I know it can’t go on forever much as I want that.
Enjoy everyday you have with Jack.
I’m so sorry for you. It’s beautiful to read how much you cared about each other.
Thank you Dennis. I often look over to where she used to lie and somehow, for a split second I expect to see her there. I do miss her.
*hugs*
The sad loss of a dear friend – never an easy thing.
Paris would make a good sculpture.
There is only one thing i would like to have immortalised in stone – my son’s graduation. The rest is hopefully written on sand, to be erased as soon as possible!
Your son’s graduation is wonderful ghiatjie.
*hugs*
It’s always sad to loose someone you love. *hugs*
Losing a pet can be heartbreaking.
*hugs*
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Rahul
Thank you.
*hugs*
You’re most welcome!
Rahul
I am so sorry for your loss sweetness. I lost my Bruno a little over 3 years ago to lymphoma. Fortunately we found Rosie thanks to a wonderful friend of mine who knew my pain and knew she was in pain because someone had taken her to the pound. We rescued her as much as she rescued us. I think if my personal sculptor were sculpting a statue that represented the last year of my life it would be a cleft symbol and it would be carved all over with hearts and symbols of joy, but at the same time it would be painted in gradations of black at the bottom to a light cream color at the top. At the beginning of the year last year I was in a very dark place and through the last year my music and my marriage have helped to bring me out of that darkness.
I am so glad you came out of that darkness Jaz…
*hugs*
Me too my friend, it is not a pretty place…
I sometimes feel there is no greater loss than the loss of a pet.
It can shatter a heart.
*hugs*
Sorry about your loss.
Thank you.
*hugs*
I understand your feelings so well my friend,
almost two years ago I lost my beautiful friend
a cat that meant the world to me… She was
almost fifteen years old and also passed away
due to cancer. She was and always will be
my sweetest friend… I too held my cat until her
time came, one of the most upsetting times of
my life so I do understand this post and your
heartbreaking feelings towards your Paris.
Be well and always try
to feel the light my friend
I am visiting you
today from Garry’s
Space…
Androgoth
Thank you for your understanding and for sharing.
*hugs*
You are welcome my friend.
Have a nice rest of Thursday
Androgoth
Thank you so much. I can’t link back to your blog though?
I just sent you an invite
Androgoth
Thanks
It is a friendly Space and I hope
that you will find something to your
liking my new friend
Androgoth
Will pop over
Okay, have fun and
watch out for the Werewolf lol
Androgoth
He gave me a bit of a fright
Yes he often scares but then
he is rather friendly once you
get to know him lol
Thank you for following my Space
Androgoth
My most painful post to write was http://thebottomofabottle.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/wylie-me/, losing my best friend accelerated my downfall, now I see clearly I regret who I was and how I treated him, but realised how much he meant to me.
I feel your pain in the loss, I know I’m still feeling mine.
Sending you a big hug.
Wayne
I read your post and I so understand your feelings of loss.
*sending a warm hug*
That must have been so sad. Paris would definitely be something to sculpt into stone.
*hugs*
She would be TA.
*hugs*
I’m sorry about your loss. I also felt the same way when the first dog i ever warmed up to, died.
Our pets are an extension of our family and when we lose them we hurt the same as if they were one of our own. Sorry for your loss.
That is so true Sarah, thank you.
*hugs*
I hope 2013 will be a much better year for you, Hopestar. Hugs to you.
I think it will, thank you ad.
*hugs*
I understand too well how you feel, just went through the same thing with my beloved George, who underwent surgery in Sept for cancer, now every little cough etc my heart does a leap and I think the worst…..losing a beloved pet is so hard…..hugs…
It is hard. Hope all goes well with your George.
*hugs*
Although it was a difficult loss, it must have been touching to know that she was waiting for you. Death is inevitable, but it was nice how Paris was able to choose the conditions of her passing–in your loving arms. {{{Hugs}}}
Thank you kozo, it was touching that she waited for me like that.
*hugs*
It hurts when there is death close to one’s heart. Yes, how can you sculpt that emotion, pretty hard, eh. Sending you warm thoughts.
Thank you seeker.
*hugs to you*
I feel for you, I lost 3 of my furbabies last year when the food that we were feeding them caused liver and kidney problems. They were all gone within a few weeks of each other.To loose a pet is one of the most devastating heartbreaks a human can go through, if only they had a longer life span, that they could share with you. This is a beautiful story, and thank you for sharing it with us.
It is heartbreaking, I’m sorry about your pets too, Carolyn.
*hugs*
Losing an animal is one of the worst things in life I reckon
Big hugs to you
There is no pain like it. It is an excruciating loss. I am still wailing inside for the last golden friend I held to the end – a golden retriever named Peaches. You were there and you were all that mattered. How fortunate we are to have had such an irreplaceable bond.
Thanks you so much doran…I am so sorry about your Peaches.
*hugs*
Sorry for your loss, Hope, I know it is a devastating thing to lose a beloved pet. They give us so much and want so little in return. {hugs}
Thank you Cin…that is true.
*hugs*
Oh that is so sad Hope.
I will have her in my heart forever, granny.
*hugs*
Oh.. that’s so sad. It’s always heart-breaking to lose a loved one and to sculpt those emotions would definitely be a task! Sending some smiles your way..
Thank you for those smiles Muzer.
*hugs*
I am so sorry, Hope. I do believe we will see our pets again one day. Mine have always been my children and I’m sure yours have too. Bless you. ♥
Thank you adee.
*hugs*
I know the feeling many times over. I still get misty-eyed when I think about my first dog, who died over 25 years ago. My comfort is that I know that he is tucked safely in my heart.
It is comforting to know they will always have a place in our hearts Lorna.
*hugs*
I too am so very sorry for you Hugs. To lose a treasured pet is to lose a very dear friend.
The Power of the Dog
by
Rudyard Kipling
There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie–
Perfect passsion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart to a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find–it’s your own affair–
But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone–wherever it goes–for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.
We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we’ve kept ‘em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-term loan is as bad as a long–
So why in–Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
Thank you so much for posting this poem here, Harold.
*hugs*
Lost pets can be one of the hardest events it was for our family, it came during our daughters college finals. May your heart heal <3
Thank you so much Carol.
*hugs*
This is so sad, Hope, and I’m so sorry for your lost, I had to shed a tear by reading of you and your little dog. She was beautiful
Thank you angel.
*hugs*
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful events I had the privilege to read about.
Thank you for sharing some of this with the world. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your kind comment Lila.
*hugs*
It’s nothing sweetie *hugs*
Such a sweet dog – she will be immortalized in your heart. We feel your pain. Each of our dogs all hold a special place in our hearts, but Smokey was my cancer buddy, he was with me comforting me during my treatments and in the end he was the one who died from it. My heart still aches for him, as a matter of fact I am crying now. May God bring you comfort. Patty
Aw, I’m sorry…
*sending a warm hug*
thank you – hugs are always good – even the long distance ones!
I am so sorry for your sorrow, it is so hard and the eyes say it all don’t they. the card on my site right now has a photo of my dogs eyes the day I had to let her go, I will never forget them either. hugs to you.
Thanks for the understanding, art.
*hugs*
I have lost 6 dogs over the course of my lifetime and it never gets easier…..my sense of loss for each one is still a raw wound and for some it has been years. And yet I always get another one (I rescue) and feel so blessed that they chose/choose to spend their short time on earth with me…she is forever with you my friend and I encourage you to read the poem The Rainbow Bridge.
Lisa
I will do that, thank you Lisa.
*hugs*
This is so sad .. when reading your post it’s like I can feel some of your pain about the loss. Difficult to find words for that .. She’s had a wonderful life with you and you’ve been there for her ..she’ll always be in your heart. Best wishes to you..
Oh dear, what a sad situation. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You were there for her though which means a lot.
Thank you Phil …
*hugs*
You are most welcome.
My best liitle friend in the world “Jack”, my 21 year old cat is still here with us. I know it can’t go on forever much as I want that.
Enjoy everyday you have with Jack.
I’m so sorry for you. It’s beautiful to read how much you cared about each other.
Thank you Dennis. I often look over to where she used to lie and somehow, for a split second I expect to see her there. I do miss her.
*hugs*
The sad loss of a dear friend – never an easy thing.
Paris would make a good sculpture.
There is only one thing i would like to have immortalised in stone – my son’s graduation. The rest is hopefully written on sand, to be erased as soon as possible!
Your son’s graduation is wonderful ghiatjie.
*hugs*
It’s always sad to loose someone you love. *hugs*
Losing a pet can be heartbreaking.
*hugs*
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Rahul
Thank you.
*hugs*
You’re most welcome!
Rahul
I am so sorry for your loss sweetness. I lost my Bruno a little over 3 years ago to lymphoma. Fortunately we found Rosie thanks to a wonderful friend of mine who knew my pain and knew she was in pain because someone had taken her to the pound. We rescued her as much as she rescued us. I think if my personal sculptor were sculpting a statue that represented the last year of my life it would be a cleft symbol and it would be carved all over with hearts and symbols of joy, but at the same time it would be painted in gradations of black at the bottom to a light cream color at the top. At the beginning of the year last year I was in a very dark place and through the last year my music and my marriage have helped to bring me out of that darkness.
I am so glad you came out of that darkness Jaz…
*hugs*
Me too my friend, it is not a pretty place…
I sometimes feel there is no greater loss than the loss of a pet.
It can shatter a heart.
*hugs*
Sorry about your loss.
Thank you.
*hugs*
I understand your feelings so well my friend,
almost two years ago I lost my beautiful friend
a cat that meant the world to me… She was
almost fifteen years old and also passed away
due to cancer. She was and always will be
my sweetest friend… I too held my cat until her
time came, one of the most upsetting times of
my life so I do understand this post and your
heartbreaking feelings towards your Paris.
Be well and always try
to feel the light my friend
I am visiting you
today from Garry’s
Space…
Androgoth
Thank you for your understanding and for sharing.
*hugs*
You are welcome my friend.
Have a nice rest of Thursday
Androgoth
Thank you so much. I can’t link back to your blog though?
I just sent you an invite
Androgoth
Thanks
It is a friendly Space and I hope
that you will find something to your
liking my new friend
Androgoth
Will pop over
Okay, have fun and
lol
watch out for the Werewolf
Androgoth
He gave me a bit of a fright
Yes he often scares but then
lol
he is rather friendly once you
get to know him
Thank you for following my Space
Androgoth
My most painful post to write was http://thebottomofabottle.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/wylie-me/, losing my best friend accelerated my downfall, now I see clearly I regret who I was and how I treated him, but realised how much he meant to me.
I feel your pain in the loss, I know I’m still feeling mine.
Sending you a big hug.
Wayne
I read your post and I so understand your feelings of loss.
*sending a warm hug*
That must have been so sad. Paris would definitely be something to sculpt into stone.
*hugs*
She would be TA.
*hugs*
I’m sorry about your loss. I also felt the same way when the first dog i ever warmed up to, died.
So sorry to hear that,
*hugs*
Thanks
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Our pets are an extension of our family and when we lose them we hurt the same as if they were one of our own. Sorry for your loss.
That is so true Sarah, thank you.
*hugs*
I hope 2013 will be a much better year for you, Hopestar.
Hugs to you.
I think it will, thank you ad.
*hugs*
I understand too well how you feel, just went through the same thing with my beloved George, who underwent surgery in Sept for cancer, now every little cough etc my heart does a leap and I think the worst…..losing a beloved pet is so hard…..hugs…
It is hard. Hope all goes well with your George.
*hugs*
Although it was a difficult loss, it must have been touching to know that she was waiting for you. Death is inevitable, but it was nice how Paris was able to choose the conditions of her passing–in your loving arms. {{{Hugs}}}
Thank you kozo, it was touching that she waited for me like that.
*hugs*
It hurts when there is death close to one’s heart. Yes, how can you sculpt that emotion, pretty hard, eh. Sending you warm thoughts.
Thank you seeker.
*hugs to you*
I feel for you, I lost 3 of my furbabies last year when the food that we were feeding them caused liver and kidney problems. They were all gone within a few weeks of each other.To loose a pet is one of the most devastating heartbreaks a human can go through, if only they had a longer life span, that they could share with you. This is a beautiful story, and thank you for sharing it with us.
It is heartbreaking, I’m sorry about your pets too, Carolyn.
*hugs*
Losing an animal is one of the worst things in life I reckon
Big hugs to you
Gary x
It is, thank you Gary
*hugs*
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There is no pain like it. It is an excruciating loss. I am still wailing inside for the last golden friend I held to the end – a golden retriever named Peaches. You were there and you were all that mattered. How fortunate we are to have had such an irreplaceable bond.
Thanks you so much doran…I am so sorry about your Peaches.
*hugs*
Sorry for your loss, Hope, I know it is a devastating thing to lose a beloved pet. They give us so much and want so little in return. {hugs}
Thank you Cin…that is true.
*hugs*
Oh that is so sad Hope.
I will have her in my heart forever, granny.
*hugs*
Oh.. that’s so sad. It’s always heart-breaking to lose a loved one and to sculpt those emotions would definitely be a task! Sending some smiles your way..
Thank you for those smiles Muzer.
*hugs*
I am so sorry, Hope. I do believe we will see our pets again one day. Mine have always been my children and I’m sure yours have too. Bless you. ♥
Thank you adee.
*hugs*
I know the feeling many times over. I still get misty-eyed when I think about my first dog, who died over 25 years ago. My comfort is that I know that he is tucked safely in my heart.
It is comforting to know they will always have a place in our hearts Lorna.
*hugs*
I too am so very sorry for you Hugs. To lose a treasured pet is to lose a very dear friend.
The Power of the Dog
by
Rudyard Kipling
There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie–
Perfect passsion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart to a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find–it’s your own affair–
But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone–wherever it goes–for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.
We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we’ve kept ‘em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-term loan is as bad as a long–
So why in–Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
Thank you so much for posting this poem here, Harold.
*hugs*
Lost pets can be one of the hardest events it was for our family, it came during our daughters college finals. May your heart heal <3
Thank you so much Carol.
*hugs*
This is so sad, Hope, and I’m so sorry for your lost, I had to shed a tear by reading of you and your little dog. She was beautiful
Thank you angel.
*hugs*
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful events I had the privilege to read about.
Thank you for sharing some of this with the world. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your kind comment Lila.
*hugs*
It’s nothing sweetie *hugs*
Such a sweet dog – she will be immortalized in your heart. We feel your pain. Each of our dogs all hold a special place in our hearts, but Smokey was my cancer buddy, he was with me comforting me during my treatments and in the end he was the one who died from it. My heart still aches for him, as a matter of fact I am crying now. May God bring you comfort. Patty
Aw, I’m sorry…
*sending a warm hug*
thank you – hugs are always good – even the long distance ones!
I am so sorry for your sorrow, it is so hard and the eyes say it all don’t they. the card on my site right now has a photo of my dogs eyes the day I had to let her go, I will never forget them either. hugs to you.
Thanks for the understanding, art.
*hugs*
I have lost 6 dogs over the course of my lifetime and it never gets easier…..my sense of loss for each one is still a raw wound and for some it has been years. And yet I always get another one (I rescue) and feel so blessed that they chose/choose to spend their short time on earth with me…she is forever with you my friend and I encourage you to read the poem The Rainbow Bridge.
Lisa
I will do that, thank you Lisa.
*hugs*
This is so sad .. when reading your post it’s like I can feel some of your pain about the loss. Difficult to find words for that .. She’s had a wonderful life with you and you’ve been there for her ..she’ll always be in your heart. Best wishes to you..
Thank you Ocean…she is in my heart.
*hugs*