Doesn't Feel Like Home
Our flight got in at 8 last night. We had a half hour to change planes in Cincinnati, to grab a shuttle from one concourse to the other, and during that half hour I got a phone call from the man who had just hit Lacey. She and John's dog Barley had gotten out and were trying to cross a 4-lane road. She didn't make it. Steve and Heidi decided to have her cremated; I wasn't up to making any kind of decisions there in the airport. I don't even remember getting on the plane. I cried the entire 7-hour flight home.
The apartment is so small and so quiet without her here.
10 JUN
2008
2008
17 Love Notes
I'm so sorry about Lacey.
I am so sorry, I feel so much guilt, I just keep thinking I killed Valette's baby. She was so good, She hadn't tried to run off the whole time you were gone. She loved camping with us even with all the extra kids and dogs. Barley is in a great depression he just lies around the house giving us those sad eyes. Again I am soo Sorry!
Awe Valette, I'm so sorry. What a lousy end to a vacation. {{{hugs}}}
I am so very sad for you.
I am so sorry to hear this. I'm crying because I know how horrible this is and what you must be feeling. Or at least I can imagine as I've had at least 1.5 yrs to mourn the death of Bobbie. So so so sorry for your loss.
It's not hard to think back a few years to waking up to my wolf mix taking her last breath of 14 years. I'm not still mourning the loss of our good family companion we had before children, but know that she held a special place in our lives.
My kids would have traded BOTH of our wieners for their Aunt's little buddy and it hit them pretty hard. Let us know if we can help with ANYTHING.
Did he really put scrapple in your eggs?
You don't know me but I've been a lurker on your blog for a long time. Found it through your photos.
I just saw your Tweet about being teary and then came here and found the news about Lacey. It's crazy, I know—-since I don't know you—-but it makes me so sad. I know how much a part of your life she was. My doggie friend Ruby, who saw me through a crummy marriage and awful divorce and beyond, died at 14 two years ago and I still can get weepy about it.
My heart goes out to you. I'm going to go give my border terrier, Beckett, a big hug.
Sincerely,
Sarah
I am likewise a "lurker" on your blog and have been enjoying your photos for quite awhile now. Lacey was obviously well loved, and I was very sad to see your news yesterday. I know there aren't any adequate words, but I hope that knowing even we "lurkers" are thinking warm and concerned thoughts for you helps a little.
My most sincere condolences.
I love you, Valette. I am so very sorry...
I just heard about your beloved Lacey, I am so very sorry for your loss, I know the grief that you, John, and Heidi must be feeling. Despite, how hard we try, it is very easy to become so very attached to our pets, they become our friends, our confidents, and best buddies. She was with us this past weekend at the campground and had a great time playing with the other dogs, she fit right in and enjoyed being in the country. My best to you.
be at peace knowing that Melissa and Kokomo are taking good care of her, lots of love from Homer
Valette, I'm soo sorry. I just heard today, I'm so upset for you - I wish she was here.
That's pretty much the crappiest end to a vacation ever. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet Lacey. Many condolences.
We are so sad to hear about Lacey. What else can I say? It brings back the memories of our loss of Bodie and that makes it hurt more. Hugs.
Another "lurker" here who has been fooling your site for sometime. As a photgraphy nut, I always enjoy seeing what you've done with your pictures. you're very creative. Although I don't know you, it's kind of like watching a reality show. When i saw your post about Lacey being killed, i was imediately saddened. Words don't help much, but my prayers are with you. Losing an animal is difficult but life does go on. god bless.
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