A Year On, Still Blogging

It’s a year since we lost Alfie and the beginnings of this blog began to form in my mind as a way to distract me from the grief. If I’m honest I didn’t think I would still be blogging a year on but it has helped me so much, given me something to think about, kept my hands busy and the brain cells ticking.

In the early days, I spoke about Alfie regularly so his story is available to read and to keep his memory alive. The poem that really started it all., and was written when I was at my most devastated is still commented on and has helped other people who have lost their beloved pets.

Alfie’s constant companion Holly is doing so well. She has cataracts and not many teeth left but apart from that she really is bright, alert and energetic. She wakes me every morning, so excited to start another day, and she beats Darcy to the treat tin every time. I always think of her as the angel on my shoulder because she likes to sit on the back of the sofa just behind me.

I never thought Holly would adapt so well to Alfie not being here. Maybe she knew he was ill before we did?

Darcy the rescue dachshund has certainly not taken Alfie’s place in her heart but the two have developed a very healthy respect for each other and I think they enjoy each others company, even though they don’t sleep or play together.

As for me, life is never easy, but my dogs make me smile and that’s enough. My blogging and book reviewing keep me from going insane and I still have my family around me (even if they are all falling apart).

Thank you for reading my rambling and to the ones who have followed me since the beginning thanks for being there I really do appreciate it.

Alfie’s poem talks about how he took all the foster dogs under his wing when they came to stay. He really helped the rescue dogs fit in and made them all feel welcome. He was always with me in the early hours when I couldn’t sleep and he really loved sitting with me in the summer house.

Goodbye for now

My gentle friend

Your work here is done

So to heaven, we send

The kindest soul

The warmest heart

The sweetest boy to ever depart

You spread your kindness

to dogs in need

Regardless of background

colour or breed

You made them welcome

and offered your home

With you, by their side, they were never alone

You shared your loved ones

your toys, your bed

‘Such a softy’ was often said

And when they left

for pastures new

You picked me up

and helped me through

Your little soul mate

looks so sad

She’ ll always miss, the love you had

Your partner in crime

looks at the door

the one where you met him

with an open paw

That tiny puppy

you taught to play

She’d nibble your ears, then run away

The one who was sick

hurt and betrayed

You taught him to trust you

and great friends were made

Then there’s the pal

who visits each year

On hot Summer days and with Christmas cheer

With a wag of your tail

and your welcoming face

The fun you’d have!

The birds you’d chase!

When the days were dark

with sadness and pain

You gave me a reason to get up again

And now, too soon

its come to an end

And your work is needed

in heaven my friend.

They needed an angel to stand at the gate

to welcome the others

who’d wait and wait

for their family to join them

so alone and so sad

But you’ll comfort their sorrow

and soothe pain that they had

Now the house is so quiet

the cushions are neat

There’s no sneezy kisses

or pattering of feet

The summer-house

won’t be the same

without my boy. hiding again

And the cold lonely nights

when I cannot sleep

We drank warm milk

and to bed, we’d creep

So for now, we bid you goodbye

My angel in heaven

a new star in the sky.

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Hemingway and Steinbeck says:

April 5, 2018 at 12:04 am

It’s never easy to lose a fur person. They have those special places in our hearts and nothing else can fill those spots. You’ll discover that the blogging community is a great support. When I suddenly lost my beloved Shakespeare, they were there to support me. Keep blogging and reaching out. We’re all here to learn from each other, rejoice in the good times, weep during the sad times, and lift our fur people up in admiration.
Pam (Mom to Hemingway and Steinbeck)

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1. waggytalesdogblog says:
  
  April 5, 2018 at 12:12 am
  
  Thank you for your kind words Pam and love to Hemingway and Steinbeck, such gorgeous cats I adore their names.
  
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A Year On, Still Blogging