Prayers On The Wind

A while ago we received a package from a very dear friend.
A friend who we have never actually met in person. A friend who like so many of our other friends, understands what our family has been going through. Jean is the author of the blog, "My Life With The Critters".

You can see the beautiful gift she sent us on this website.
Pet Prayer Flags - Prayers On The Wind

The video at the bottom of this post is in Tribute to our Beloved Duchess Sammy.
You will forever be in our hearts

I have been told the music does not play here so please visit this link to listen to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1vZBz6n3J8&feature=youtu.be
The string of flags come with a tag that explains what they are. It reads:

The loss of a pet, a longtime friend and companion, leaves us lost and deep in sorrow as we try to understand and accept their passing.

Tibetians believe that prayers are carried on the wind and become a permanent part of the universe as the flags fade from exposure to the elements.
Just as life moves on and is replaced by new life, our own healing begins, our hearts mend and we find room to love another pet.

It took us a very long time to hang them outside. There was a part of our hearts that felt like hanging them would mean we are ready to move on and stop grieving for our sister Duchess Sammy. That is so, NOT the case! We will forever grieve her loss.
But, now we want to begin to move forward and remember all the happiness she brought into our lives. We still cry when we think about her. I am crying now. I started writing this blog a few hours ago but have to stop periodically to regain my composure. I go out and look at the flags and think of her being healthy and free and with good buddies to romp and run with her tongue lolling out. Then I can come back in and smile as I write.

Thank you Aunty Jean for helping us to begin the healing process. Bless you and all your furry companions.
We will be Okay, ...soon.

The poem on the middle flag reads:
"You have gone ahead, And nothing is the same, Leaving paw prints on my heart, That will always remain"



Until We Meet Over Rainbow Bridge . . .

Our Pack Is Grieving

If only my mom and dad were dogs too. I wish I could help them through their pain. I am so lucky I am able to cope and carry on with only a minimal amount of grief.

On Monday January 7 2013 our beloved sister Duchess Sammy left this world to cross over Rainbow Bridge. Mom and dad had given her all the special care and comfort she needed. That afternoon she couldn't take any more and was asking to be allowed to leave. You can read more of that days events by going to Duchess Sammy's blog here - My Life As Duchess Sammy

Molly and I know Duchess is gone now, and that's okay. We know Mom and Dad adopted her in from a situation that was less than desireable, to say the least. They gave her an additional 2 years of the best life ever!
I have heard some people call our den here, A 5 Star Canine Retirement SPA. I'm not exactly sure what that is but it's always said with the conversation surrounding how cushy and happy our den is.

'Somehow I don't think that makes mom and dad feel any better at the moment but I know they are very strong peoples. They support each other as well as us and I know they'll be "okay" in a few days.
Two years ago today is the day, when Duchess first came to live with us. I know my mom secretly hoped Duchess would have been able to make it to this day as a sort of a "full circle" kind of thing... but I have to say, I have a strong feeling there were some forces at play in Duchess heading off to Rainbow Bridge that were stronger than my mom can imagine.

You see, the day Duchess was asking to be let go, the weather was clear and the roads leading to the hours drive to the hospital were dry and safe. Today, on the other hand, we are in a full blown winter snow storm! The roads are trecherous and driving conditions are not safe.

I think our beloved Duchess chose the JUST RIGHT day to ask to run free.

Now she can enjoy a romp in the freshly fallen snow safely and full of renewed strength and health at Rainbow Bridge while mommy and daddy are home safe. What a smart girl my big sister is.

I love you Duchess Sammy. One day we'll run free together again. just not right now. Mommy, daddy and Princess MollyDawg still need me here.
I hope you're making lots of friends and maybe meeting some old ones.
Tail wags and ear licks, till we meet again.
Love your Little brother and sister, King & P.MollyDawg