Memory Thread for Phred.

**cyber-sibes** · 12-24-2010, 08:44 PM

Staci, that is so beautiful. LES again. Those are amazing thoughts, and truly give my heart a feeling of peace. God bless all our loved ones spending Christmas with Jesus Christ.

**shais_mom** · 12-29-2010, 10:30 PM

You had a wonderful service today. You would be over the moon proud of your friends....

And in keeping with the smiles - MonicaHonda suggested I post this pic

**zippy-kat** · 12-29-2010, 11:21 PM

Staci and I just got off the phone after quite a lengthy (and laughter/tear filled) chat. She thought of a story she wanted to share but suggested I do it instead...

Three years ago, I purchased my first horse. After 20+ years of wanting one and riding others, I FINALLY had my very own. (And there are several "coincidences" that lead me to believe God had a hand -or hoof- in this; that's a story for another time.) Before the "welcome" was posted on PT, I "leaked" the story to a few close friends. And I'm not sure who was more excited, them or me!

At any rate, it turned out that my horse was actually born in Millersburg, Ohio. For some reason, Phred and I were discussing this and the transfer certificate (to register me as the new owner). The next thing I know, I get an email with the subject line: "We're BACK from the (name) Ranch!" LOL To follow was a play-by-play of the day complete with pictures and contact information (in case I had questions for the breeder).

I think the funniest remark in that email (which I still have

), was commentary on the numerous(!!) children at the neighboring ranch: "DAD must like to stay warm in winter."

I also have to laugh because one of the videos (in the other thread) mentioned John being a stickler for details.... in the above mentioned email, he made sure to note that the ranch porch light used a low energy bulb. LOL

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 12-30-2010, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by shais_mom

You had a wonderful service today. You would be over the moon proud of your friends....

And in keeping with the smiles - MonicaHonda suggested I post this pic

That's a wonderful pic of Phred. Um, did you notice what some of the dogs were doing?

**shais_mom** · 12-30-2010, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces

That's a wonderful pic of Phred. Um, did you notice what some of the dogs were doing?

yes we commented on that right away back in 2003 or 2004 when it was happening. That's how it came to light. Monica asked if anyone had any pics of that. and I found that one and she said Why isn't this in Phred's thread!~

**RICHARD** · 12-30-2010, 12:44 PM

One memory of Phred and what he did for the BBQ in Ca made me remember this moment...

I guess I am a real fool....

Last year Gini and I were cleaning up the last of the BBQ stuff.

There is a church near by and the hourly bells began to ring...I laughed and looked at Gini and said....It feels like school and now that the bell has rung, it (the BBQ) must be over....

Today as I was placing the chairs and tables into the back of my truck I told Gini that the bells would signal the end of this year's BBQ.

Gini went inside to do something and as I stood there the church bells began to ring......At that moment a huge Monarch butterfly
flew into the yard and made two huge circles of the area where all of us were sitting.....I stood there and listened to the chiming stop.....the butterfly finished the second lap of the yard and just as it flew out of my sight, the howl of a fire truck, in the distance, picked up the salute to the 3rd Annual CA BBQ.....

Serendipity?
Chance?
Coincidence?

I don't know!

It was a funny and touching moment.

Somehow, I knew Phred had something to do with that siren going off at that moment.......

I am sitting here reliving that moment and it's very comforting to be able to smile and relive it.

Phred's not gone.

He alive and well in our hearts and his posts bring him back to us, time and time again.

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I was a little stunned at how much his illness had changed him. He looked very tired in one picture and it was sad to see him that way.

By the same token?

The photo of Phred in his uni was a great picture. You could see the pride flowing out of him.

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I know he's having a great time now. He's at peace and running the Arrival Gate at the Bridge.

I wonder if he runs the scanner and handles the pat downs too?

**shais_mom** · 12-30-2010, 01:20 PM

Oh! Richard! Serious LES here!
The bell rang 8 times at the end of the service yesterday.

**anna_66** · 12-31-2010, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

I was a little stunned at how much his illness had changed him. He looked very tired in one picture and it was sad to see him that way.

By the same token?

The photo of Phred in his uni was a great picture. You could see the pride flowing out of him.

It was hard seeing him like that at the park. During the last one I don't think he was even able to make it down from the pavillion. It was just too rough on him

Looking at his fireman picture made me