Beloved Duke is at RB...

**dukedogsmom** · 12-07-2006, 11:24 AM

I leave the house a lot these days. I'm out now. It's just too empty without you. I went to the SPCA yesterday and visited with some of the dogs. That made my heart lighter for a while. But now, all it feels is your absence. I wish I could make peace about you being gone. I feel as if my tears will never stop. I miss you, sweet doggie.

**beeniesmom** · 12-07-2006, 11:43 AM

so sorry
tears :''''(

**caseysmom** · 12-07-2006, 01:31 PM

**Logan** · 12-07-2006, 05:23 PM

This has been a horrible time for you, Val. Duke's urn is just gorgeous.

I haven't been brave enough to bring out the beautiful wooden boxes that my Zipper, Murphy and Mimi are secured in. They are sitting safely in a closet, right now, all together. But we don't have their beautiful faces to look at, either.

Today was one year since our Murphy left us. I'm having a little problem with that memory, but I know that sweet girl is where she needed to be. I haven't even mentioned it to Scott (he is away). Wonder if he realizes the significance of today?

Logan

**kallisto4529** · 12-08-2006, 02:46 AM

Val, I just saw the post with Duke's Urn, it is simply just beautiful, what a wonderful way to have him with you always.

**cloverfdx** · 12-08-2006, 10:19 AM

Val {{Hugs}}.. Dukes urn is beautiful. I often think of how you and your sweet boy.

**My Peanuts** · 12-08-2006, 12:50 PM

OMG!

I haven't been on PT much and I completely missed this. I'm so sorry Val. I'm sitting here at work in tears. I really don't know what to say. I will miss Duke very much even though I never physically met him.

RIP Duke

**dukedogsmom** · 12-18-2006, 08:03 AM

My sweet dog. I'm missing you so much today. I have your dog bed in front of the window where you loved to lie for hours. I keep hoping to see you there. Sometimes I forget and look for you when I get home in the morning

Then I remember. Every tear that falls is a reminder of you and how special you still are to me. As Christmas grows closer, I'm dreading it. I'm very thankful for Dasher. His goofiness makes me smile. I thank you for sending him to me. But, he's yet another reminder that you're no longer here and that kills me.

**dukedogsmom** · 12-25-2006, 08:59 AM

My dearest Duke,
It's Christmas morning and I'm missing you so much. I don't feel whole without you. Words can't describe how I feel. I hope you and all our RB special ones have a beautiful tree. Your present is part of my heart, which you took when you left me. One day, you can open it and we will be reunited. Until then, I can only hope to dream of you. I miss you so much, sweet doggie. *tears*

ETA: Just got done making my coffee. I keep it in the freezer because I don't make it a lot at home. I scooped it out and in the scoop was one of your hairs. I didn't want to turn it lose. I'm so glad I got a sign from you. I still hope to see you one day.

**dukedogsmom** · 12-31-2006, 07:23 AM

My sweet dog,
The year is almost gone. While others are celebrating a new year, I'll still be saying goodbye to you, I wish when the year left, so would the pain of missing you. You're always on my mind and in my heart. I miss you