tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post7479000955892206152..comments2023-11-15T05:49:28.650-07:00Comments on One Collie...Two Actually :): My Storyonecolliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786202513090606338noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-48977209621519444802010-07-19T19:34:52.919-06:002010-07-19T19:34:52.919-06:00A very touching tribute to your Dad. I am glad fo...A very touching tribute to your Dad. I am glad for you that you made it home to be able to say your goodbyes and that your Dad was surrounded with family and love during his final days.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458202443267057755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-24416473511609360562010-07-19T09:58:04.942-06:002010-07-19T09:58:04.942-06:00Jo what a lovely tribute to your Dad, I am glad yo...Jo what a lovely tribute to your Dad, I am glad you were able to make it home to say your goodbyes. <br /><br />JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-52858161554745832272010-07-19T09:23:34.925-06:002010-07-19T09:23:34.925-06:00Sorry for you loss. Im glad your family was able t...Sorry for you loss. Im glad your family was able to be together. DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378710392378543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-6420714786095284462010-07-19T09:09:48.995-06:002010-07-19T09:09:48.995-06:00Jo what a great post about your Dad, thank you for...Jo what a great post about your Dad, thank you for sharing your story with everyone during this hard time. You have an amazing loving family.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016760952371821331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-50257958974679541312010-07-18T21:56:13.834-06:002010-07-18T21:56:13.834-06:00With the loss of my mother so recent, I could rela...With the loss of my mother so recent, I could relate to so much of your story. The biggest exception is that I sat alone with my mom day after day until that last day when Dave came back from Olds. You are indeed blessed to have a family that could be together and give each other strength and love through this. I cherished my friendships though and felt the love of friends through that sad time. We all feel your loss and sadness and Donna put it so well when she said that we are forming a circle around you. Thinking of you and caring about you always.Dianne SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898741341490904783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-47400596776557094972010-07-18T20:41:14.476-06:002010-07-18T20:41:14.476-06:00When I read your story, I thought of my mom too. A...When I read your story, I thought of my mom too. And my Grandma a few years later. You wrote it so well, and touched on all of the things that mean so much, I think it is why we all relate. Sitting with your parent like that, and being there when someone dies, is a very meaningful thing, and it is good to let their spirit go in peace. Love makes it easier to sit there and it sounds like the room was filled with love. I remember not wanting to let go of my mom's hand. I also was very grateful to the hospice staff. We are all relating and forming a circle around you Jolene. That's what we do and it is also part of losing someone, to be comforted by your community - and we are your 'online' community. Lots of love and thanks for taking us with you on this journey.Donna Brinkworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260537674412883754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-56412452610460900032010-07-18T19:46:06.776-06:002010-07-18T19:46:06.776-06:00Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like ...Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful father. My heart goes out to you. Zacky sends his kisses and wiggles.WigglyZackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09967784432872898450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-6631385765907872732010-07-18T18:16:49.182-06:002010-07-18T18:16:49.182-06:00Sounds like these last few days have been very emo...Sounds like these last few days have been very emotional for you in both good and bad ways as you were able to reconnect with family but at the same time deal with the loss of your father. Your blog post is so touching. I think in the future you'll read it and be thankful that you took the time to write it. Hugs.Visichyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567909223024646887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-9967248193555232652010-07-18T16:46:02.185-06:002010-07-18T16:46:02.185-06:00Sorry to read about your sad event. What you s...Sorry to read about your sad event. What you said about cherishing parents was very true. I miss mine so much. My thoughts are with all of you.Sharriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631430089056544389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-45724639295707464122010-07-18T15:08:40.377-06:002010-07-18T15:08:40.377-06:00oh Jo,
you were so strong for your dad. what a gr...oh Jo,<br /><br />you were so strong for your dad. what a great person you are.manymuddypawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354727142892111081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308432820597369862.post-50145541869336468402010-07-18T13:34:32.700-06:002010-07-18T13:34:32.700-06:00You have been on my mind so much this last week an...You have been on my mind so much this last week and a half. Your story sound a familiar to when I lost my mom and I so wish I could give you a hug. It is so wonderful to hear that Debra was able to get there that last day. Dianne and I were sure he was waiting to have everyone around him. Those things that make the passing a little easier, if there is such a thing. Remember, your dad is closer to you now than he's ever been. You and your family are in my heart.Squishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01609283994605336235noreply@blogger.com