This is a special post for our friends who live very far away from us in New York. They have lost a precious member of their family, an adorable little dog named Butterfly, this weekend. She succumbed to many health issues and passed away in her mother’s arms.
If we lived close to them, we would be at their home tonight to mourn with them as they sit shiva – we would be bringing them a bite to eat and a treat for Butterfly’s sister Cricket who is the inspiration for The Cricket Pages, the blog that introduced us to their family.
Every weekend I looked forward to Rachel’s posts that always included Cricket and Butterfly’s antics – sometimes funny, sometimes more serious – but always entertaining.
I will miss Butterfly from now on. I hope she and The Red Man get to meet somewhere and swap stories.
May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem and may you have no more sorrow.
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9 responses to “and may you have no more sorrow”
Thanks for letting us know Sheila. Have followed their blog for years and missed this.
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Oh, that is so nice that you did this, Sheila. I feel for Rachel and for dear little Cricket, losing Butterfly without warning, really.
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Thanks, Luanne, I know you understand…really.
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Yes, I do!
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Miss Butterfly would be so lucky to find The Red Man. What a comforting thought that they would be sitting together, gossiping and sharing treats.
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What a heartfelt post. So sorry to hear of this loss.
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Thanks so much, Jenn. The blogging community is like an extended family when you’ve been with some people for 8 years. That’s a plus and unexpected benefit – I hope you find yours, too!
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When a fellow dog lover loses a dear companion, we all grieve. The memory of the loss of our own pets ripples just below consciousness. I’m sorry for Rachel’s loss, and should she read this, my heart would travel with Slow and Pretty to bring you comfort.
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Thank you, Ann…we do all grieve when those who love our creatures lose a member of their family. Tortuous.
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