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Dec. 31, 2007 @ 2:28pm
It is with great sadness that I tell the list that Darlene had to put her girl Gypsy down today. She has crossed over the bridge where all the other collies are there to greet her. Try to get some rest Darlene,
for Gypsy will forever be in your heart.
Jan 1, 2008 @ 9:49 am
About three years ago, I finally made
contact with a breeder who would sell me a dog based on temperament only. She shared her stories with me and told me about her exisiting dogs. she told me all about Gypsy and Dino and how they were born...
Once Darlene bred Freedom to Kalan, we waited for her puppies to be born. All the while, we discussed dogs and behavior, and Darlene spoke of her heart dog Gypsy. Darlene's love for Gypsy is very special, and to make the decision she did was very difficult. My heart goes out to my friend and her dog. Although Gypsy is pain free and I know she is with her brother Dino, frolicking around, she will love Darlene forever and will wait for her to join her one day. However, our blessing is to know that time passes quickly for those who are gone, and we are left behind to choose how we will live our life. Darlene will always miss Gypsy, however, being the lady she is will, in time, remember her and honor her with happiness and time will be easier. God bless them both.
Jan. 4, 2008 @ 12:19pm
I still do not know how to comfort Darlene, except to say we love you and are thinking about you and wish you peace and the healing hope of time. It takes great love to make "the decision" and not unecessarily prolong a loved life for the personal human need, of "one more day".
Dec. 31/2007 @ 4:03 pm
Darlene no words can possibly comfort you at this moment, but
in time you will remember your heart dog, Gypsy with nothing but a smile when you speak of all the joy and love she gave you all these years....
She is in your heart and always shall be, and will live on in your memories forever--and in ours as well...
Love and tears, sharing in your deep sorrow..
Bennet
GypsyRose..a word for mom
As the spirit of GypsyRose, arose, to heaven up above
Her loving momma Darlene's, heart fell with a thud.
But once above Gypsy tried to bark, for all the world to hear:
"I did not die, please do not weep, to you I'm always near.
It's just my body, my physical shell that left your arms today,
I'm here in heaven, healthy, whole, and wishing you'd come play.
But truly mom, please do not weep, our souls live on and on
and just cuz you can't touch me, doesn't mean that I am gone.
I circle you, I bark, I sing, I step upon your feet.
I whisper to Ilmari, Freedom and Dream.."Hey give me some of your treat".
I lay beside you on the couch, I listen to you sob.
I don't know why you are so sad, cuz I am here with God!
I am able now to read your words, it was God's welcome gift to me.
I marvel at the feelings you write down for all to see.
I see and feel and hear I do, I am humbled by your love.
Somehow I will make you see that I'm okay from up above.
I'm not sure how I will do it yet, maybe my bark will come from Dream.
Or perhaps you will find my golden fur, under the couch when next you clean.
When sadness waves wash over you, I hope they're not for me
For I will be running all around you barking.."MOM, it's ME, it's ME!!"
Nothing can take away spirit- and my heart is yours you see.
So I will always, ALWAYS be with you, no matter where you might be.
Keep writing, oh I love the words, so kind, so soft, so tender
and when we meet o`re the Rainbow Bridge, we'll read them all together.
I'm here with Dino and your dad, their calling me to come play
please know we love you, miss you too, but we'll meet again one day.
Your loving GypsyRose.
Dec. 31. 2007 @ 3:51pm
Darlene, my sweet, genlte, cyber friend. I wish you solace, I send you hugs and a shoulder to lean upon and cry on. You have been there for so many things for me in such a brief time. I wish for you comfort that you will not feel just yet but in time. I am sorry for the distance. My heart is there for you.
Jan. 1, 2008 @ 11:55 am
Oh Darlene!! I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I join everyone else in sending condolences. However, when I think that Gypsy is now with her brother Dino and that they are both now romping in the green fields on the other side, I have to smile through the tears....
I know that we on the list will miss her terribly, but none so much as you will....
Gypsy was a TRUE Collie in more then one sense of the word...
Dec. 31, 2007 @ 3:25pm
Oh Darlene, I'm so sorry. Please try to take solace in the fact that you were the best mom your girl could have had and that she lived a life full of love and friends and treats. And when her time came, you did the right thing, which I would think anyone would want for themselves. She'll be forever in your heart, young and strong again.
Jan 12, 2008 @ 11:25pm
Darlene I am sorry to hear of your dear Gypsy's passing. She was a great girl and an ambassador to her breed. I know she will be missed by all who loved her, but she is in a happy place where she is young again.
Jan 3,2008 @ 9:18am
I am so, so sorry to hear about Gypsy. I know she held a special place in your heart. I lost my Patches in October, hearing this, this morning, brought back the tears. I am sure that Gypsy and Dino and Patches are all chasing bunnies together and sleeping in a great collie ball of fur. Big hugs from Frankie and I way down here in Texas.
Jan 3, 2008 @ 9:44am
"Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so may years of our own lives" John Galsworthy
So sorry Darlene, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan 2, 2008 @ 8:26pm
On Dec. 31, 2007 GypsyRose was released to go on her final journey. Darlene is having a very difficult time right now but wanted list members to know why she is presently not active with us. Darlene our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your GypsyRose. Godspeed Gypsy and take care of a very special heart that needs to heal with you locked in a very special corner of it.
( A private message from Vicky) Through the years you have written so much about GypsyRose. You made her come to life for others. You enhanced her personality with beautiful photos reflecting such. You have made her known in corners of the earth that you would not have imagined when she walked into your life. Not only has she found a forever place in your heart, but she has found it in others. That's a very special gift you have given her Darlene, that makes you special. Be extra good to yourself, and hug your three. They know. They understand. And they will help you in their own loving and caring ways.
De. 31, 2007 @ 3:15pm
Dearest Darlene I am so very, very sorry to hear of the loss of your heart girl GypsyRose. Please accept my deepest condolences. I left you a telephone voice message a little while ago, but feeling your deep loss I am afraid I blubbered my words between my tears for you and your loss, that only you can really understand. I know you made the only choice you could for what was best for your dear girl. I send you the most sincere and heart felt hug across the miles. May God hold yu close right now and give you comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
My heart aches for Darlene over the loss of her beloved GypsyRose....All my love to Darlene, we are very sadly, kindred spirits in our grief right now.
Jan 4, 2008 @ 2:10pm
AWWW Darlene I am so sorry, and share your sorrow with you. I did meet Gypsy and fell in love with her. Dog's speed girl. (((Darlene))) Hang in there girl, I know how badly it hurts.
Jan 2, 2008 @ 7:35pm
(excerpt) Gypsy's soul was so evidently beautiful; thats the wonderful thing about a collie and its eyes. They truly are the soul and the spirit. I sincerely hope she will come back to you in dreams, in thoughts, and in the ephemeral sensory feel of her presence. She's one of your guardian angles now. I think she always was, just from what I know of what you shared of your history with dogs. Our collies are our guides through this life and our guardians in all others. My heart and tears are with you.
Jan 2, 2008 @ 8:57pm
I am so sorry for you loss, I know how you loved that grand lady of yours.
