Touching words to describe how much of a family member our pets become. Thinking of you and your family. Appreciate you writing about it. I am sure I am one of many who understands what a loss like this is like.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading all your Friday Forwards and there have been some very powerful moments that you have written about and I can tell this one really hits the top. Anyone that has lost their pet knows they are family (and sometimes the best family). Your comments about their loyalty and unconditional love is so true. Their loss leaves a big hole but we signed up for the tradeoff. They give you their lifetime of unconditional love and affection knowing that one day they will pass and it will be one of the hardest days in your life. May Ollie's memories stay with you forever.
I always use your "Friday Forwards" in my Friday "Food for Thought" messages to my staff. Today's is such a good life lesson... to love unconditionally like Ollie. Thank you for sharing during this most difficult time for you and your family.
Such a beautiful tribute. I enjoy all your Friday Forwards Robert, but this one brough tears to my eyes. I can totally relate - we had 10 years each with two pets. They truly do become part of the family.
I feel this so deeply. My experience - as time passes, the pain lessens and you get to look on the memories with more joy and less sorrow. We said goodbye to Pongo 5 years ago, and I still see him tied up outside my kids' daycare, waiting and licking every kid that passed. But now it makes me smile instead of tear up, like it did for months. Ollie was lucky to be so very truly loved.
I'm so sorry. I've had dogs as companions since I was an infant, and it never gets easier to say goodbye when their time comes. Their lives are far too short. I hope the happy memories and love you shared with Ollie ease the pain of losing him.
Thank you so much for sharing not only these life lessons, but beautiful moments from Ollie. Thank you for honoring us by sharing this personal part of your life. Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time
Your Friday Forwards are always meaningful and impactful, but not like this one. I have six furry children who bring me indescribable joy and give unconditional love. I feel your pain. I’m sorry for your loss and pray for God’s peace upon you and your family
Dear Robert, your post made me cry and reflect on how precious our pets are to us. I send much love to your family and I'm so sorry for your loss. I appreciate the lessons you've drawn from the loss and from Ollie's life too.
Thank you for your transparency. anyone who has lost a dog feels your pain.
Your words reminded me about a lesser-known song by the philosopher Jimmy Buffet (RIP):
She never tells me that she's sick of this house
She never says, "Why don't you get off that couch?"
She don't cost me nothing when she wants to go out
I want you to love me like my dog
She never says I need a new attitude
Her and your sister ain't always in a feud
When I leave the seat up, she don't think that it's rude
I want you to love me like my dog does, baby
When I come home, want you to just go crazy
She never looks at me like she might hate me
I want you to love me like my dog
She never acts like she don't care for my friends
She never asks me, "Where the hell have you been?"
She don't play dead any time I walk in
I want you to love me like my dog does, honey
She never says, "I wish you made more money"
She always thinks that pull my finger's funny
I want you to love me like my dog
She don't get mad at me and throw a major fit
'Cause I said her sister was a bitch
I want you to love me like my dog does, baby
When I come home, want you to just go crazy
She never looks at me like she might hate me
I want you to love me like my dog
Why won't you love me like my dog does, baby
Touching words to describe how much of a family member our pets become. Thinking of you and your family. Appreciate you writing about it. I am sure I am one of many who understands what a loss like this is like.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading all your Friday Forwards and there have been some very powerful moments that you have written about and I can tell this one really hits the top. Anyone that has lost their pet knows they are family (and sometimes the best family). Your comments about their loyalty and unconditional love is so true. Their loss leaves a big hole but we signed up for the tradeoff. They give you their lifetime of unconditional love and affection knowing that one day they will pass and it will be one of the hardest days in your life. May Ollie's memories stay with you forever.
I always use your "Friday Forwards" in my Friday "Food for Thought" messages to my staff. Today's is such a good life lesson... to love unconditionally like Ollie. Thank you for sharing during this most difficult time for you and your family.
“And God said, ‘I will send them without wings so no one suspects they are angels.’”
The Pain of Love.
Bob
Such a beautiful tribute. I enjoy all your Friday Forwards Robert, but this one brough tears to my eyes. I can totally relate - we had 10 years each with two pets. They truly do become part of the family.
I feel this so deeply. My experience - as time passes, the pain lessens and you get to look on the memories with more joy and less sorrow. We said goodbye to Pongo 5 years ago, and I still see him tied up outside my kids' daycare, waiting and licking every kid that passed. But now it makes me smile instead of tear up, like it did for months. Ollie was lucky to be so very truly loved.
I can see that starting to happen a little more each day, thank you.
Everyone needs an "Ollie" in their lives to remind them of all the attributes of "Your Ollie".
I'm so sorry. I've had dogs as companions since I was an infant, and it never gets easier to say goodbye when their time comes. Their lives are far too short. I hope the happy memories and love you shared with Ollie ease the pain of losing him.
RIP sweet Ollie.
It sounds like Ollie was a Very Good Boy and lived a prose-worthy life. Treat yourself gently and enjoy the happy memories.
Thank you so much for sharing not only these life lessons, but beautiful moments from Ollie. Thank you for honoring us by sharing this personal part of your life. Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time
Your Friday Forwards are always meaningful and impactful, but not like this one. I have six furry children who bring me indescribable joy and give unconditional love. I feel your pain. I’m sorry for your loss and pray for God’s peace upon you and your family
Dear Robert, your post made me cry and reflect on how precious our pets are to us. I send much love to your family and I'm so sorry for your loss. I appreciate the lessons you've drawn from the loss and from Ollie's life too.
So sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is just as hard as losing a human.
Let Ollie's memories live on.