Hey Dottie-ARE YOU KIDDING? I love your posts and tunes.You have been instrumental in my getting through this next page turn in my book.Anytime buddy,ANYTIME!
Bubba..........

I like that guy Kenny.An excellent example of not giving up any carrying on.He's got such a natural groove when he sings.
Thanks for keeping us all together on this forum.You are the hardest working Guru in cyberspace.

Jai guru deva.......om
Victory to God divine-----------peace and love dear friend.
Bubba..........

Dottie--------Willy sends a big ol slobbery thanx------Bubba

Awww! That was such a nice kiss, Willy. Muah! Did you save me any ice cream from your party?



Oooooo, all my favorite flavors! Thank You, Willy!!!

Big Hugs and Lotsa Love to Bubba, Your Lovely Wife and Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

And that's my name, too. "Howdy!" Everybody calls me Howdy cuz I'm always waving at everyone I see and calling out "Howdy there! How ya doing?"

I'm a friend of Willy's and he sent me over here to have these nice people sing The Blessing Song to you cuz Willy Blesses You and He Knows You Bless him, too!!!

Thank you Dottie AND Willy!!!!----------Bubba

I choose that God is good.Thus the survival instinct.Myth or fact why not choose a happy ending.Or is it a beginning? Havng said all that........I still cry.

We cry cause we still feel the pain of separation and it is a real pain that hurts a lot. We cry cause that is natural now.

Through experience of myself and others..I do believe there is truly a loving power out there.
Thus, if that love exists...that's where these best friends belong.....we call it the Rainbow Bridge.
If they belong there...so do we...because the bond that was formed out of such a strong and deep and true love just cannot be broken. Maybe it will be easier to "see" them when we are in the same form.

I don't understand why such loving sweethearts are taken and many suffer with disease when it is their time....it is hard to understand a loving power allows pain and suffering for these special ones that come with the gift of unconditional love and yet many are not taken peacefully. They should never suffer.

I can understand why they may have to go as I realize that I would never have known the ones who came afterward..if my first ones did not leave. I believe people talk about a door closing can lead to another door opening...

I am glad I was able to take care of and receive that unconditional love many times in my lifetime. If given a choice I would keep the first one forever...that's probably why there is no choice in that. It then becomes our choice to open our hearts and home to another who has no home, who has love to give, who needs and wants to be needed. I make that choice time and again and know that that one will never starve, will never be hurt, will have love and a home until their time comes. Each separation will be painful but I will remember the happy, healthy times and those special moments that each unique one leaves in our memories.

You talk about crying.....we never stop crying. We may stop doing it every day but it will come unbidden when we least expect it and overwhelm us..and that is okay. We lost a love like no other and we are entitled to cry...there is no time limit on grief. But we welcome the peace and healing as time goes by..knowing we will never forget and in that knowing...it is okay to cry.
We all cry with each other for we all have the same pain and that is simply a part of us forever just as our special ones are a part of us forever.

Peace and healing...and it is ALWAYS okay to cry for a missed love. It just is.

Hi LoveThem--------Very well said.I like the "seeing" them when we are in the same form portion--VERY well said--You made MANY good points----I would say we are on the same 'page'.--------Thanx a bunch....really...........
Bubba................

You're welcome, Bubba. Anytime you feeling like talking...we are here listening.

I smile to see that Dottie is making you laugh. We each try to help in our own way.
It is good that each way is unique and different...for we never know what helps each other.

And, that is what we all agree is important...to help each other...to see to it that each other knows they are not alone...there there is understanding and sharing of pain as well as good memories.

Whatever makes us feel better is the right thing for us to do. We each have our own way of looking at things but yet again, in so many parts..our ways are very much alike. Sometimes it is the differences that truly delight and help us when we least expect it.

That's what this is all about....sharing and caring. We seem to arrive here because we lost a very special one...makes one wonder sometime who is guiding who where.

When someone says something said helped them in any way....that helps both parties. We come here in pain and find warmth and understanding......Oh, yeah...our special ones are still taking care of us.

Peace and healing. When I really want to smile I go to New Beginnings and read those posts and the pictures there..never fail to make me smile. Sometimes we want to sign off with a smile..we can get that here too.

Bubba, I love your story about the shooting star. My husband and I are also without human children and we mourne deeply when one of our fur kids passes on. Thanks for sharing your story. I have an interesting story regarding 'signs'---it's under the post heading 'more on strange occurances'. True story. warms my heart to this day.

Warmly,
Mikki

Hi LoveThem----------You guys are the best--------kind of a club for eccentrics.I say this with the greatest respect as I no longer talk this topic with anyone outside of here as it seems to fall on deaf ears.When I talk to Willy I now say something like"well it's just me and you now Bubba,and I'm one day closer to seeing you baby boy,one day closer"--------thanks to all on this forum.Y'all saved my mental arse---------Bubba

Hi, Bubba! Love Them is so very, very wonderful in that way! God bless her and you and Willy!!!

Willy has another message for you, Bubba. Go ahead and tell Bubba, Willy. We know you aren't shy.

Dearest Daddy Bubba, "I Hear your Voice on the Wind! And I Hear you call out my name! I am the Voice of the past that will Always Be! I am the Voice of your hunger and pain. Answer my call, and I'll set you Free! I am the Voice of the Future! I Will Remain!"

Mikki-----Hello there-------How can it not be your baby Jet-boy(I hope I got his name right)---I think if people didn't have huge faith in things,ALL THINGS,nothing would ever be accomplished.We would all sit around on the dirt of the earth and stare and die .From the time we drag our selves out of bed in the morning till we are back there at night faith in .............whatever...........gets us through.Without faith;no buildings,cars,mortgages paid,jobs of ANY kind,cures,music composed,degrees earned,spaceships,crossing a crosswalk,airplane pilots,babysitters watching human kids,no clean food to eat,no mail delivery,no trash pick up.This could go on ad infinitum.Worst of all.............................
DRUM ROLL BBBddddddddddddddd PSHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

NO GOD AND NEVER SEEING OUR BABIES................I see no reason to go on with out this faith thing as this life 'GAME' would be a trick by an EVIL GENIUS and breathing would become a moot point.
Thanks for lisennin,I'll leave the "light" on for ya---------peace------------Bubba

Dottie-------What would I do withoutcha kid?-hope yer doin ok!!!!!!!!!!!---BUB-------------

Thanks, Bubba my Pal! I can't complain cuz it don't do no good anyhows ya know. I came back to tell you a true story because of what you said to Mikki and you are so right! I didn't write this and the author is not known but it's a great story so grab a cold soda and some popcorn. Here it is . . .





An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides, they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice grassy, woody areas, just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing' so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there. "Welcome to Heaven" he said. The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him. The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you."

"What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now."

"Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but the dog can't go there either. If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road."

So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole. Another old man was inside. "S'cuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired, mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?"

"Of course, there's some cold water under that tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable"

"You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road said dogs weren't allowed anywhere."

"Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?"

"No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven, he said the dog couldn't come in.
We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final."

The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven."

"You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?"

"That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, HE created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?" - The End

Wasn't that Wonderful?! And! It is true, too!!!

Dearest Bubba, God (or insert the deity of your choice), Albert Einstein, Albert Schweitzer, Helen Keller, Mark Twain, and the rest of them want you to Hold the Paws of an Angel, too!!! Lotsa Angel's Paws!!! Lookie!!!



Can you guess who else is holding the Paws of that Angel at The Rainbow Bridge? You Guessed!!!

Big Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Lovely Wife and fur kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. You do know what breed of dog that Helen Keller had as her fur child? Can you guess? Okay, I'm going by memory only so I'll google it and see if I can get a photo of her holding her fur kid. I know which ones I've seen. I hope to find one certain one. Here I go and More Hugs!!!

And here's the answer to my PS. to you, Bubba ...



Ta Da! Your Pal Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Hey Dottie-------Appears to be a Bullie to me!!!!!!!!---They even 'feel' a certain way-----thanx.........

Speaking of the Devil--------A guy dies and is transported to a waiting room where there is this dude sittin behind a desk.He proceeds to ask the new arrival if he wants to go to heaven or hell.The guy is sort of freaked out at this point and looks perplexed.The guy behind the desk says "before you make your decision let me show you some DVDs of both places.Well the Heaven DVD portrays an idyllic beautiful place with beautiful colors and smooth jazz and herbal tea and lots of light and peace.The new arrival is impressed and thinks he will choose heaven.Well, the guy behind the desk says "Before you make your final decision let me show you the 'other' place".The guy agrees.The DVD of Hell starts to roll and the first thing he hears is a hard swingin be-bop band playing an up tempo cooker.As he looks around and there is a buffet table of all the mind altering substances he could ever imagine in infinite supply.Next to that was a room full of thousands of women ready to cater to his every carnal whim.Beyond that there was a cafeteria of every food imaginable located next to the open bar.Well the new arrival is overwhelmed at the sight and decides to choose Hell.The guy behind the desk says "Are you sure?" "Oh yes,yes take me there NOW " he replies.The next thing the guy knows he is in a gurgling sea of HOT disgusting elephant dung up to his nostrils and the guy behind the desk peeks around the corner and says NICE DEMO EH? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVIL SUCKS---------BUBBA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Yep, that a Bullie with Helen Keller and her bestest buddy, Bubba!!!

Oh My Gosh!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, Evil Sucks!!! LOL!!!!! Goodun! Thanks, Bubba!!!

Big Hugs to You, Your Lovely Wife and Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. I thought the end of the joke was going to be that their 5 minute break time was over. LOL!!!

Hey Dottie---Yuck Yuck Yuck---------Needed to laugh.Just found out Willy's ashes are ready for pick up.So when I write again he'll be on the mantle with his other 2 bullie pals, Gimme and Twinky.Our 16 month baby girl bullie, Lily, is in 'season' and we think our breeder might think it is time for her to become a mommy.All this emotion in the past 2 weeks--------OY!!!!!!!! I think I need to double up on my blood pressure meds.

It will be good to have Willy home.........crying fest forthcoming-------talk to ya later pal'
Bubba..............

Hey Bubba, this sure is a tough time for you. Sad and happy and happy and sad and lots of other emotions. Wow! So much going on!
I fully expect a crying fest and ... Please know I'm thinking about you, Willy, his 2 bullie pals Gimme and Twinky. What a time for Lily, too. Yes, lots and lots of emotion evoking stuff happening for you, Dear One.

Ya know it's okay to cry ... Just as loud and long as you want ... I wish I could reach out and give you and your wonderful wife big hugs right now! Please take care of yourself, Bubba. We love you and care so much!!!

Tons of Healing Hugs and Winging Many Loving Angels Your Way!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Thanks Dottie-------I'd really be lost without you and all the other folks here on the site---------
gratitude like you can't believe---------Bubba...............

I'm glad Willie is coming home too. Something that is sad and comforting at the same time.
Maybe also a small sense of closure although there is truly never a closure to such a loss.

Crying is good...it says a lot in its own way.

Hi Love Them---------Thank you so much for your thoughts-----Hope you are doin ok-------Bubba

Hi Bubba,

Did you pick up Willy's ashes yesterday? I have my three babies ashes on the nightstand next to me. I find that somewhat comforting. Sounds like you have a wonderful place set up to put Willy when he gets home.

HUGS
Ren, Zorro and Nemo's Mom

Hi Nemo's Mommy--------Yes I did.He's up on the mantle with Gimme(91/2 years) and Twinky(only 6 years) with pictures plastered everywhere!-----Lily our 16 month old bullie might become a mommy soon.It is up to our great friend who is a breeder.She is like all of us when it comes to the love and understanding of animals.As an example when a bullie is adopted she requires a phone #,current address and an inspection of the childs living conditions and has to live within a reasonable driving distance should something happen to the baby or the parents decide they don't want her or him after all.A bullie needs a special vet and will cost thousands of dollars for medical issues during their lifetime.These precious angels are pricey AND WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!!!!
God Bless ALL of our babies---------Bubba...............

That's wonderful! Sounds like Willy is all set up "good"! And a couple friends with him, too. Yes, pictures are so good, so good to look at and remember them.

That's really cool that Lily might be a mommy soon. That is something exciting! And the stuff about the breeder, that's awesome. I think it is so important to have people like that nowadays. It's so important for the pet, too!

Bullies do sound like they are worth every penny.

Keep us updated on Lily!

Hope Willy is playing and chasing a rainbow at the Rainbow Bridge today!

Hi Nemo's Mommy---------ALL our babies are probably chasing each other!!!!!!!!! and lovin it!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait till all of us can see it for ourselves.More on Lily if any news breaks.........CNN will have to wait--------You guys FIRST!!!!!!!!
BUBBA.................

Hi Bubba,

Though I know I have come late in reading about Willy's passing, I would like to extend my condolences for your loss. It is wonderful though to see you extend yourself in providing comfort to others. Giving and receiving go hand in hand in working through the painful process in finding a way to mend a broken heart. It must bring you some comfort to know Twinky and Gimme soar right along with Willy in the Heavens above. Bodies may perish but loving souls never die and will stay with us throughout our time on earth. One day all of you wil be reunited where there can be no more separation. The next world will be one to behold for eternity.

I read Lily may become a Mommy soon. That will make you a Grandpaw. That's just wonderful news and I will check again soon for any updates.

Much love with hugs from my heart to yours,
Beth

Beautifully said......I've been crying again.....I actually went 2 days without shedding a tear and then late last night it hit me.....and then again tonight. These sweet, sweet lovely creatures pass on and it leaves such an enormous hole, such an open aching and longing. It's just a wretched, miserable space to be in---so I just pick up one of the dogs or Otis (the last remaining cat!) and squeeze them and nuzzle them.....don't know what else to do with it. I WANT MY ELLIOTT BACK.....

That thing about giving and receiving must be that unboken circle that is talked about in the Eastern writings.A wheel of perpetual connection of some sort.Sort of like not misplacing a beat in music.The fancy term at music college all those years ago was called 'forward motion' A continum perhaps.Street definition? 'Keep on truckin' We try to eradicate suffering but suffering dosen't end till we do.We surrender to our work(suffering) BUT relinquish "ATTACHMENT" (CLINGING)to the outcome(THE OUTCOME TAKES CARE OF ITSELF) We have to do the"FOOTWORK' ---------Everyday duties which generally SUCK and I sometimes find myself going through the"MOTIONS' without a tangible end in sight other than without this"INNER'work I would checkout and most likely have regrets for ETERNITY---------I'm ranting---------Hope this helps and makes sense to at least one person---I see by the clock on the wall it's time to go back to the Home as my weekend furlough is about to expire(just kidding)-------Talk to you guys soon if I may-----PEACEand LOVE-----------BUB..............

Oh Wow, Bubba. You must be psychic! You said it so beautifully in words and ... Wow! God Bless You, Dude!!!

Big Hugs and Lotsa Love and Peace to You, Your Dear Wife, Fur Kid Willy and all the Rest!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Hi Bubba! I came by to say hello to you, your wonderful wife, fur kid Willy and all the rest of the gang at your home. *Waving* Checking up on you to see how you're doing today. How's that blood pressure, dude? How are you doing? Spill it so I don't have to post a corny song here like the "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song from Ren and Stempy. Yep, and ya know I'll do it, too. *Smiling at you!* So how ya doing? I mean really ... How ya doing, Bubba?

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife, Fur Kid Willy and All the Rest!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Hey Dottie---------Fairly calm day today--------B.P. looks good-------Slowly phasing to acceptance of Willy not in the physical anymore----Seeing him more clearly when I close my eyes-------Just had a funny thought while writing this----I am envisioning Alex perched atop Willy's massive shoulder blades and the two of 'em runnin around them thar green hills at the BRIDGE.I just wonder..............
Bubba.............WE WILL C 'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Bubba! So glad to hear your BP is doing well and you're seeing Willy in such a fine light!!! Errr, did you only just say that about seeing Alex and Willy together? Please be honest cuz ... I did see that!!!!!!! Just the way you described. I kid you not and Wow! Ain't that something? Woooiiieeee!!!

*Waving Hello to Willy and Alex!* Whoa, Willy. Ya dang near bopped Alex right off of ya. Good thing he can fly. Then again, you can fly too, Willy!

Tons of Hugs to Bubba, Your Dear Wife, Willy with Alex and all the Rest at Your Home!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. Bubba, I really did see that in my mind's eye just like you said. Honest! So odd that you said that! Woo Hoo!!!

I wonder if we saw that at the same time.It's just after re-reading some your poetry to Alex I'm starting to feel like I know him.And because we chat a bunch,maybe they are aware of that and found each other and have become chums.I sort of see Alex screaming "YEE HAW" and riding Willy like a cowboy on a horse and Willy totally diggin it as his goal in life was to be pals with everybody(except the poor mailman when Willy jumped through the screen porch door and chased the guy halfway down the block!) There must be something to this-----Sorry I was late tonite-------I sub-in on drums at a show in town called 'Menopause the Musical'.(or as I call it:Men-Who-Pause....It's an old guy thing)Luckily not too often because then it would resemble work and I am LAZY.Can't wait to see those 2 guys someday.I think they are just fine,patiently waiting.
Bubba...............

A drummer! BARRRRRRRUMP BUMP!!! Kewl Beanz, Bubba! Ummm, 'Menopause the Musical'? Wait! Can't type. Laughing too hard. I love it! Men Who Pause. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!!!!! Sorry. I'm sure it's ... Ummm ... Hahahahaha!!! I'm so sorry! I just can't get over the name. LOL! It's very wonderful, I am most certain.

Hey, I think you're right about Willy and Alex for the reasons you gave. I mean, we are all connected both here and in the next plane of existence. Yep! That must be it cuz that's just what I saw, too!!! Yippieee Ki Yah Ho! Ki Yay!!!!!

Tons of Hugs!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Hey there--------I think the kids are glad we are laffin.I think you and I will be in touch for a long time--------I think it's about 3:30 a.m. east coast where you are and 12:30 a.m. my time.I'm tuckerd out.I'll holler at ya tomorrow(today?) after I get back from teaching.May we have vivid clear dreams about the kids...........Peace my friend...........BUBBA..................

Amen to that, Bubba. It is 3:31 AM here now. Nitey Nite and Sweet Dreams!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

A little twisted humor for those of us who are bummed out or worse today.

'The Sesame Street School Bus'
One fine morning the Sesame Street School Bus was making its' rounds to pick up the kids.At the first stop, two VERY large girls BOTH named Pat got on the bus.On the second stop,a child named Ross who required extra care as he was a little slow climbed aboard.On the third and final stop along comes Lester Keyes.Lester Keyes had a peculiar habit of removing his shoes and sox and would play with his toes.So what do you have when you put all that together ? (to the tune of the old 1970's McDonald's T.V. ad)

Two obese Pattys,Special Ross,Lester Keyes picking bunions on a sesame street bus!

Thanks, Bubba! I needed that! Yep, I remember: "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." LOL!!! Goodun and I ain't never heard that one before. Hahaha!!!!!

Hope you're doing okay? How ya doin' Bubba?

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxx

Hey Dottie-------All systems are go here.Had a good cry today.Good in the sense that it is sort of a rinse.Acceptance becoming more realistic.And visions of Willy(mentally, not really as apparitions) becoming more focused and more often.Must be one of the phases.Hope yer doin ok.How's that lightbulb program coming? Have you "seen the light?'
OK ..........that was REALLY a lame one .Guess they can't all be gems.
Your Buddy Bubba......................
P.S. I hope I get some of those visions with Willy AND Alex.Guess we/they have time to work on that..........

Oh, Bubba! That's very good news! Well, I'm still in the dark ... In more ways than one. BAAARRRRRRRRRump Bump!!!!! Can't complain cuz it don't do no go anyway. Heh. But! "I get by with a little help from my Friends!"

Take care and please keep in touch, Bubba. Hey, "You light up my life" and ... Nawww, way too corny.

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife and Fur Kid Willy!!!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

PS. You really do light up my life, Bubba. Thanks and More Hugs!!!

Im sure we will be in touch for a long time Dottie-------sure hope U get all your legal stuff lined up to have justice served( I'll keep it clean so I don't get the boot) and finally get those dirtbags who messed with Alex.At times I find it VERY difficult to be adult-like and civil to some so-called human beings.
Bubba................

Bubba

Just read your McDonald's story. Thank you for making me laugh today.

Laughter and smiles help heal the soul. And it is something we don't get tired of doing.

Hi Love Them--------Yea,laughter is sort of a pressure release/escape mechanism at least for a minute.This whole grief /yearning/want it like is WAS bag seems oppressive and unending at times.Kind of a weariness really.Letting go SUCKS!!!!!!!!!-----and now a positive word from our sponser.........TAKE IT GOD!!!!!!!!!!----Badap! ba da da da da boo bop bee da...............
Bubba......................

Hi Bubba, Just a note to say I hope you "let go" of your grief soon. It does wear us down. Willy will always remain in your heart, something to never let go of.. You haven't let go of your sense of humor, God bless you for that.. Hugs.. Ann

Hey there Ann-------Crying and laughing are so similar--I think humor is one notch away from insanity----That's why old guys don't care if they are flatulent in public----who cares?---------Just ask my lovely-and stuck-with me- till I croak-devoted wife.I'm whacked and she is a saint!!!!!!!!
Bubba.............