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Sweet, sweet old Mr. Bear was called home yesterday, and I was there, surrounding him with hugs and tears. He left a hole in my heart so large that I cannot find the words to share.
Moose and I will miss you so very, very much, you silly, willy, nilly, old Bear.
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Oh..I just came to your blog and this made me tear up (((Hugs))) What a cute face...
Posted by: Sue | July 17, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Oh, I am so sorry!! I almost never comment on blogs, but I love your (and you!), and I so much understand about losing doggy friends. Lots of vitual hugs.
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Pavan | July 17, 2009 at 03:48 AM
Two years after losing my buddy, I still feel that huge hole in my heart. The tears still flow, just not everyday as before.
May your dear Mr. Bear be greeted by my Ozzie and be at peace till you meet him again to scratch behind his ears.
Posted by: Keri | July 17, 2009 at 03:54 AM
Ohhh! I'm crying for you and sending hugs. I know how hard it is losing such an important memeber of the family and my heart goes out to you.
Posted by: Bonnie | July 17, 2009 at 03:57 AM
Oh Tracey, my heart and prayers are there for you. We lost our Jack Russell Deacon on July 15th 2008 to a brain tumor. (he was only 6 1/2) It is always a horrible loss and leaves a huge hole in our lives.
Your Dear Mr. Bear was given so much love and cherished his short time on Earth. You could not have been a better friend. I am sure he misses you too. I hope you find comfort in that.
Debra
Posted by: Wagonwife Designs | July 17, 2009 at 04:01 AM
oh....I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: angela | July 17, 2009 at 04:01 AM
Oh gosh, I am SO sorry.
Posted by: Andrea | July 17, 2009 at 04:05 AM
Tracey,
I have become a faithful reader of your blog and have enjoyed the pics of your beautiful furry friends I am so very sorry about Mr. Bear. That boy has the prettiest, gentle face!
I lost my Piggy (my pug) last year and I was devastated so I know how you feel. Please accept my condolences for Mr. Bear and know that he will wait for you up there. Give Moose a big hug for me, maybe an extra treat this morning too.
So very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Lisa | July 17, 2009 at 04:13 AM
Its amazing how family pets touch our hearts and lives. The impact that they have on us is tremendous...I still miss my childhood kitty and its been seven years! The hole never goes away but it does lessen with time. So so sorry for your loss, and I love your blog!
Posted by: Chandra | July 17, 2009 at 04:15 AM
Dear Tracey -
I'm so sorry Mr. Bear had to go and I'm feeling sad for your loss. I know how important our faithful pet friends are and I understand about the huge hole in your heart. My prayers are with you.
Hugs,
~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | July 17, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Oh-I'm so sorry!
Posted by: holly | July 17, 2009 at 04:20 AM
So sorry...
Posted by: Susan | July 17, 2009 at 04:20 AM
Oh, Tracey....I know how you feel...you've lost a dear and precious member of your family, who loved you unconditionally. Here's a big hug for you...and one for Moose, too.
Posted by: Kris | July 17, 2009 at 04:25 AM
So sorry Tracy. Animals surely do leave their pawprints on our hearts - he looked like a sweetheart - praying for you!
Posted by: Christen Hopkins | July 17, 2009 at 04:34 AM
I am so sorry Tracey for the loss of your sweet buddy.
Posted by: Karen W | July 17, 2009 at 04:45 AM
so very sorry...
Posted by: sam | July 17, 2009 at 04:45 AM
I'm so sorry Tracey! Our pets are more than just animals to us, I know how much you loved him. Here is a ((((Hug))).
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | July 17, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Oh Tracey.... It is so hard ... I am so very sorry...
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | July 17, 2009 at 04:55 AM
I'm so sorry.....I've always enjoyed your posts about the dogs....it just hurts so bad....
My thoughts are with you.
Robin
Posted by: Robin | July 17, 2009 at 04:57 AM
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry.
Posted by: jennifer | July 17, 2009 at 05:14 AM
Unless you've lived with and loved and then lost a dog, you can't really appreciate how hard it is. I remember how shocked I was at the deep grief I felt when we said goodbye to our beloved Boo.
I know you'll be looking for him and listening for him for weeks and months to come and that things will never quite be the same without him. But time does heal and maybe one day down the road a new pup will help you and Moose to adjust to life without him.
Posted by: JoanK | July 17, 2009 at 05:16 AM
My heart goes out to you. My "oldest child" Is a Golden Retreiver. His name is Bubbie. My girls (human children) call him their brother. He is so much apart of our lives. My heart is aching for you and I hope you will find peace in the wonderful memories of your sweet Mr. Bear.
Posted by: Kelli | July 17, 2009 at 05:19 AM
Oh Tracey, I'm so so sorry to hear about Bear. I loved watching your video where he makes an appearence and seeing him on your blog. My heart aches for you and I hope you find comfort in your sweet memories of him.
The Jolly Dog House
Posted by: kate | July 17, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Oh, I am so sorry. Hugs to you.
Posted by: Carrie | July 17, 2009 at 05:32 AM
no words can ease the pain. I think you have to just give in to it, grieve. all of us dog (animal) people know that feeling of loss. they are our family members. lots of hearts are aching for you right now.
Posted by: Becky H | July 17, 2009 at 05:33 AM
I am so sorry. We love our pets too and I just can't even imagine.
Posted by: Stacey | July 17, 2009 at 05:34 AM
So sorry.
Posted by: michelleb | July 17, 2009 at 05:38 AM
I am so sorry. I understand how pets can become members of your family and the loss is just as devastating.
Posted by: Dawn W. | July 17, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Hugs, big hugs. The hole is always there, but I know Mr. Bear will be your angel forever. Cherish the life he shared with you. Tears, hugs, and comforting wishes to you. Edie and Myrtle (15-yr old shepherd mix), Buddy (13-yr old basset mix), Nellie (10-yr old Pembroke Welsh Corgi), and Roxie (10-yr old boxer) and B.C. (THE cat)
Posted by: Edie Gottschall | July 17, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Prayers of comfort for you and hugs across the miles.
Posted by: Brooke | July 17, 2009 at 05:54 AM
So sorry to hear that...
Posted by: Michelle | July 17, 2009 at 06:01 AM
I will miss lovely, sweet, gentle bear, so enjoyed my time with him.......I love you dear friend...
The Other Tracey
Posted by: Tracey | July 17, 2009 at 06:05 AM
What a beautiful dog. So sorry for your loss. Our pets grace us for to short a period, but what a blessing that they share so much while there here.
Posted by: paddywack designs | July 17, 2009 at 06:09 AM
I lost my sweet Maggie in April. She was 15 years old. I got to see her the night she was born and was with her when she died. My heart still hurts. I will be thinking about you and your sweet, sweet dog.
Posted by: Cindy | July 17, 2009 at 06:13 AM
Oh, Tracey - this is so sad. I am so sorry and will be keeping you in my thoughts.:(
Posted by: Twice Remembered | July 17, 2009 at 06:17 AM
So sorry for you losing Bear. Dogs are a wonderful gift to us. Tracey, thank you for all of your great blogs, I enjoy them very much. Sandi
Posted by: The Green Pea | July 17, 2009 at 06:17 AM
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your loyal companion. 'We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment.' - George Eliot
Posted by: Loralyn | July 17, 2009 at 06:20 AM
We lost our pal "Jack" just before moving into our new house where he would have loved watching nature and frolicking in the tall grass. Our hears are broken still, 2 years later and we think about him every day. Pets engrave themselves on our hearts! I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Dotti | July 17, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Tracey, I'm so very sorry. I recently lost a pet, and the hole is a little smaller now, but still there. I wish you and Moose comfort. Hugs, Jill
Posted by: Jill | July 17, 2009 at 06:29 AM
May His peace abide in your heart during this time of sorrow. Pets are packages of unconditional love and that is something we all need. Mr. Bear will be watching over you I bet in the meantime know that you are loved by those whose lives you brighten each day.
Victoria
Posted by: MacGregor's Designs | July 17, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Oh, Tracey, I'm so sorry. Your Bear looks like our Bentley, who left us last November. Maybe the two of them will meet up and have wonderful times together.
Hugs.
Posted by: Karin | July 17, 2009 at 06:32 AM
xo
Posted by: pam | July 17, 2009 at 06:37 AM
You have my greatest sympathy and compassion. People who aren't pet people cannot understand the huge loss of such unconditional love and companionship that our pets give us. One month ago I lost Samantha. She was a beautiful black cocker spaniel and my friend and companion of 14 years. Through moves, divorce, and empty nest she was my constant and unchanging friend and I miss her still so, so much.
Posted by: Kristi | July 17, 2009 at 06:39 AM
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mr. Bear. Surely he will waiting for you in Heaven.
Posted by: Karen | July 17, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Tracy - tears here also. I have so loved seeing the pictures of Mr.Bear and Moose. They ARE part of your family. My thoughts are with you and Moose (this may be very hard for him). I know you are hurting. (((Tracy)))
tina
Posted by: tina | July 17, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Tracey...I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bear, even in pictures, showed his amazing soul.....I can't imagine what a sweet and loyal companion and friend he has been. My heart hurts with yours and I am thinking of you (and Moose).
Posted by: Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | July 17, 2009 at 07:02 AM
I'm so sorry..he looked so sweet. Hugs~
Posted by: becky up the hill | July 17, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Oh...those pets and the things they bring to our lives! I so understand your hole...I have a few of them also! Prayers are with you!
Posted by: Traci | July 17, 2009 at 07:09 AM
OMG!!! I am SO SORRY to hear that!! :( It is so hard to lose a pet you have had for so long....hope you can find peace in this hard time. :)
Posted by: Julie Coppock | July 17, 2009 at 07:11 AM
Tracey: I am so, so sorry to hear this! Our animals are like our children, part of our family, the familiarity of coming home everyday and knowing they will be there, happy to see us, no matter what kind of mood we are in.
I have three cats, two of which are 13 years old. I know the day is coming....
I will hold you close in my heart and prayers...
Lou Cinda
Posted by: Lou Cinda Munroe | July 17, 2009 at 07:19 AM