Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Reflection




 We as humans have the unique capacity to adore, cherish and love...

Though most of those affections are given to our people companions, it is our beloved pets we indulge in a different devotion...

Be it a dog who shadows our daily routine or a cat that finds a comforting lap at the end of a weary day... they are as much a part of our lives as others.

This post is in memory of my yellow lab Duchess who completed her journey here six years ago this week and to all the other pets... be they cat or dog, horse or frog that we have shared and continue to enjoy in our lives ...

Posted by Susan McShannon-Monteith at 6:44 AM

18 comments:

  1. Beehive NeedleworksMay 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Dear Susan...Thank you ever so kindly for sharing cherished memories of your dear Duchess. A wet nose, soft purrrrr, or a warm cuddle from a beloved pet shall always remain safely tucked within the heart....no matter the distance between then and now. May the joy that you shared with Duchess give you comfort now and forever.
    With gentle hugs,
    Judy x

    ReplyDelete
  2. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesMay 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Oh Susan your Grand Duchess reminds me so much of our beloved Labradors Luiu, Annie and Baron which we have had over the years...Our beloved pets really do hug at our heartstrings...

    I hope all is well with you and that you are starting to enjoy warmer weather...Hugs, Dzintra xo

    ReplyDelete
  3. JuneMay 23, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    What would we do without our sweet pets. I don't think life would be near so rich without the fur! Your Duchess was a beauty Susan. She is never far away.
    It was so wonderful to hear from you today my friend : )
    sending hugs...

    ReplyDelete
  4. JoMay 24, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    A Duchess indeed, she's a beauty, Susan. This post is a wonderful tribute to her. We had a black lab named Sasha when I was a child, they're such wonderful dogs. I've always found the Rainbow Bridge poem comforting after losing a pet.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Reading Tea LeavesMay 24, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Oh Susan what a wonderful tribute to Duchess. She truly is a sleeping beauty. I feel tearful at this post because as you know we lost our dear Jess late last year in tragic circumstances and I still miss her very much. It hurts when they go but where would we be without them.

    Jeanne
    xox

    ReplyDelete
  6. CatherineMay 25, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Our furry four legged friends fill that special place in our heart that no one or nothing else can fill. They stay in there forever! Lovely post Susan!
    Hugs,
    xo Catherine

    ReplyDelete
  7. TheresaMay 25, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    All true Susan, thank for the lovely reflection. In some ways we do get to hold on to the best part of them forever.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Half-heard in the StillnessMay 29, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Oh Susan such a loving photograph of your lovely Duchess! How they share a huge part of our hearts and lives and how much they are missed when they leave before us. She truly looks like a sleeping beauty!

    Hugs to you Susan,
    Jane xOx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Nella MillerMay 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Dear Susan, this touches my heart. What a sweet thing to do for a beloved pet, she looked like a dear thing! You know, I still cannot move Tukks little house out of my garden after all these years....N.xo

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Such a sweet and loving post. Sending hugs your way...
    ~ Zuzu

    ReplyDelete
  11. smilla4blogsMay 31, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Dear Susan, Such a tender remembrance. Your darling Duchess and adorable Madelaine could be twins to my yellow lab, Smilla and shih tzu, Shiner. I had them both at the same time and lost them within two years. They add a special grace to our lives, give us structure, comfort and pure unadulterated love. Heaven, for me, would be a sunny meadow where all the dogs I've ever loved come bounding toward me. Maybe you will see Duchess again this way, someday...

    ReplyDelete
  12. snoopydogknitsJune 3, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Hello Susan,
    What a truly beautiful post. Our furry friends deserve as much love, adoration and affection as we can offer. They are just the most loving and trusting companions possible. Love to you! Rosx

    ReplyDelete
  13. PondsideJune 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I could never be without a four-legged friend. After our Rosie died I was sure that there would never again be such a buddy for me....and along came wee Rory. All of our dog friends are buried on the property here - a Dogwood for D'Arcy, a climbing rose for Rosie.....

    ReplyDelete
  14. millefeuillesJune 12, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Dear Susan,

    I'm sorry this for this belated thought but I simply wanted to write how much I understand your emotions. Dear Duchess.

    Stephanie

    ReplyDelete
  15. EviJune 13, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    you are so right. They never leave our soul and thoughts.
    How wonderful that we can cherish and love them forever.

    ReplyDelete
  16. O meu pensamento viajaJune 14, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Lovely post!
    Maybe you want us to follow each other?
    Xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  17. le bianche margheriteJune 15, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Sono commossa...
    quanto ci mancano i nostri amici fedeli.
    Ti abbraccio forte
    donata

    ReplyDelete
  18. pembrokeshire lassJune 16, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I too lost a dear friend and she is ever in my thoughts.....my little poodle...Suzi!
    Loved your photos and those on your other blogs. I have become your latest follower. Joan

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)