Comments on red or gray: his nest

Oh, elk, this brought tears to my eyes. Sweet Sam....

2012-02-09T21:35:17.831-06:00

Oh, elk, this brought tears to my eyes. Sweet Sam.

what a dear soul, both of you!

2012-02-08T19:23:00.522-06:00

what a dear soul, both of you!

Oh my...sweet Elk...words have escaped me through ...

2012-02-05T00:12:54.958-06:00

Oh my...sweet Elk...words have escaped me through my tears...hugs to you!

Oh my, an aging dog touches me. Remind me of my ow...

2012-01-31T08:09:46.932-06:00

Oh my, an aging dog touches me. Remind me of my own best friend of 15 years. People who have never had a dog cannot grasp the connection being made. My dog was my angel. I know how weird and immature this sounds. A patch of lonely years between her and me.

oh, sweet Sam - he looks so peaceful sleeping ther...

2012-01-30T15:25:35.355-06:00

oh, sweet Sam - he looks so peaceful sleeping there, soaking in the light. and the warmth of you by his side

Oh, the season's of life. may be treasure the...

2012-01-30T08:29:51.611-06:00

Oh, the season's of life. may be treasure the moments. a hug to you and Sam. There is nothing like the bond between a pet and his or her tribe of people.

Sam is a beautiful dog. So sweet that he has such ...

2012-01-29T13:23:29.541-06:00

Sam is a beautiful dog. So sweet that he has such a loving, caring mom and so many comforts.

this is amazingly heartfelt by all who have read i...

2012-01-29T12:20:44.151-06:00

this is amazingly heartfelt by all who have read it....

sophie just turned 15 and i often wonder now....how much longer.

being here in the warmth has made her feel terribly lively and that's a good thing. i think snow and cold only brings arthritis :(
xo

I'm so touched and tearfilled <3

2012-01-29T11:42:03.773-06:00

I'm so touched and tearfilled <3

And so - I'm crying. It's so sad..so hard ...

2012-01-29T10:48:43.343-06:00

And so - I'm crying. It's so sad..so hard when the dogs we love get old.

i sat here and cried. at the beauty in the last d...

2012-01-29T09:06:46.823-06:00

i sat here and cried. at the beauty in the last days, at the hardness of it, at your words - i can see the two of you in the afternoon light, sam nestling close to the earth. a nest.
bless you both.

xoxo my sweet friend.

nuzzle your sweet Sam slowly. I'm so glad for ...

2012-01-28T22:19:19.517-06:00

nuzzle your sweet Sam
slowly.
I'm so glad for the comfort
of the nest
he finds
with you:)
oh (sniff) friend.
beautiful in every way,
this,
and I thank you.
-Jennifer

Elk! have i inadvertently found you? i believe we...

2012-01-28T21:37:35.109-06:00

Elk!

have i inadvertently found you? i believe we met at Craig's and i saw you on Emily's imperfect prose link-up this week, so popped over! we are neighbors there this week! im the one entitled "Gazelle Sprinting @sixinthesticks", when in fact, the correct post title is "Us Just Dust". feel free to visit.

the prose and photography here are just astounding.

blessings and love,

Nacole

i was thinking along similar lines yesterday... an...

2012-01-28T08:35:50.891-06:00

i was thinking along similar lines yesterday... and as the owner of an elderly dog myself, i recognize your sam's attitude of graceful, grateful, repose.

give him a pat for me.

2012-01-28T04:01:49.434-06:00

give him a pat for me.

Such a sweet picture of Ben...a golden in his gold...

2012-01-27T22:42:35.369-06:00

Such a sweet picture of Ben...a golden in his golden years. It is so difficult watching a pet age...our dog is 16 years old now and starting to show it and I just lost a beloved elder cat. Love your words...this is like a poem:)

"that simple beauty is found in a spent shell...

2012-01-27T22:00:51.784-06:00

"that simple beauty is found in a spent shell." such a profound statement friend. a very touching post... love you.

...and there is such deep understanding in your dr...

2012-01-27T07:49:10.454-06:00

...and there is such deep understanding in your dreamy, tender images and words of grace, Elk. I am happy to join you & Sam in the nest for a moment. :o) Happy weekend ((HUGS))

You are building soft memories to look back on.

2012-01-27T04:22:09.306-06:00

You are building soft memories to look back on.

Brings back memories. So many of us have had compa...

2012-01-26T20:59:24.068-06:00

Brings back memories. So many of us have had companions in this stage of life. My heart is breaking.

so much love and tenderness and wisdom here. send...

2012-01-26T18:35:05.711-06:00

so much love and tenderness and wisdom here.

sending love to you and sam as i wipe away a tear.

You always manage to give meaning to every moment....

2012-01-26T17:26:25.465-06:00

You always manage to give meaning to every moment...a wonderful habit!!

tears ... and love

2012-01-26T13:00:24.454-06:00

tears ... and love

so much understanding here - you are a dear heart

2012-01-26T11:45:53.840-06:00

so much understanding here - you are a dear heart

oh my, this just brought tears to my eyes. xoxo

2012-01-26T09:07:21.921-06:00

oh my, this just brought tears to my eyes.

xoxo