Creek Running North

Godspeed.  Good wishes to Zeke, a good dog, and to you all.

Dear Chris,
With much love, I cried each time I checked in to hear an update on Zeke.  I cried with happiness with each post that let me know he was still with you, and I cried as much with the knowledge that the end of his many, many love-filled years was coming into focus.  Now I cry for you and Becky.  While I want to be one of those scores of great folks who say “My condolences” or “Thinking of you,” I somehow feel compelled to add something else.

First, I realized that all of my comments to date have said “and Becky” as though she was a polite afterthought.  I have been where you are, and I have been where Becky is.  From what you have shared, it sounds as though Becky has been a rock through these times, bolstering support for you as you did the same for Zeke.  My own experiences tell me that she has watched vigilantly as she lost not only Zeke, but also a part of you - her own partner.  Your own grief and pain is obvious through your writing, and yet I know there is a beautiful soul who has been standing by you through this and hurting, not just for Zeke, but for you as well.  Please give her a hug for me and let her know that us in the blogosphere, though distant, do so appreciate her love and support of both Zeke AND you.

Also, I want to echo what others have said here and there:  with time, the good memories will rise to the top and the harder ones will slowly sink and fade.  There is no forgetting, but everything comes in balance.  I’m glad you were able to have so many wonderful memories of Zeke, and he of you.

Peace and Love,
-A-

He looks so happy.

Thank you for sharing him with us.

Goodbye Zeke… you will be missed.

Chris and Becky - long time lurker who is so sad for you both today. You had a wonderful companion, friend, family member share your life with you and he obviously loved you as much as he was loved by you. How lucky you all were to find each other!

Zeke lives on not only in your hearts and minds, but with the rest of us who have been privileged to peek in on your times together via your writings. Thank you for sharing him with us.

My thoughts are with you, Becky and Zeke today.

Thanks for sharing Zeke with us. I’m not terribly good at expressing condolences and such, so I’ve made a contribution to my local (Dayton, Ohio) Humane Society in his memory.

Chris, I’m so sorry.  I know it was time, but it’s still hard.  Zeke sounded like a great dog.

You are all in my thoughts today.

Chris, my deepest condolences.

Best wishes to you and your family.

From Carl Dog’s (1/2 Newfoundland & 1/2 Australian Shepherd; turns 17 Valentines Day 2007) human to Zeke Dog’s humans:

Your grief will subside and be replaced with stories that make you laugh out loud and your heart sing.  When you’re ready, read MARLEY & ME by John Grogan.

Bye, sweet Zekey!

These posts have been so beautiful.  I just don’t know what else to say. 

Peace to you and Becky,

Laura

Wow, Amanda, your comment in #103 was beautifully written.  I hope it’s OK if I “me too” what you said.

Here via Robin Andrea and Roger.  Peace to you.

I’m so sorry, Chris.  I hope you’ll take some comfort in knowing you gave Zeke a good life and the kind of love that all creatures deserve.
. . . jim strain in san diego.

I’m so sorry, Chris.  You were a wonderful friend to Zeke, I’ve no doubt, and he, you.

rest in peace, good soul.

So sorry. Your updates on Zeke have been very touching.

Chris,

I’m just a lowly lurker who checks your blog from time to time usually for news about Zeke.  I’m so sorry to hear he’s passed away.  My deepest sympathy to you and Becky.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Chris,

I write once again as your family crosses my mind.  I wonder whether you have read all the comments here.  I would understand if you felt it wasn’t yet time, or if it was in fact not bearable at this point.  All the same, I hope that each and every one of these thoughts that are sent your way are enveloping you with the spirit, the good vibes, and the love with which they were written.

What wouldn’t I give to be as lucky as Zeke to have been adopted into such a loving home?  And I would perhaps give even more to be blessed by the love of Zeke in my life. 

All my love to Becky and to you, from 2,700 miles away.  I hope you two are hanging on tightly to each other with one hand as the other grasps those roller coaster bars.

Love and Peace,
-A-

Oh Chris....I just saw this a moment ago.

I have a much loved dog who’s in serious decline right now, so I have some sense of what this must feel like.

My thoughts are with you!