tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post6381209913648906889..comments2024-01-24T01:28:07.616-08:00Comments on what was the middle thing?: lombyrobert.ditterichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-54300049444258984612012-04-30T20:23:17.791-07:002012-04-30T20:23:17.791-07:00Dad, once again you have expressed yourself so elo...Dad, once again you have expressed yourself so eloquently and I relate to everything you have said about this beautiful horse.<br /><br />He was indeed a curious fellow and I am sure he listened to you explaining things to him, he trusted you and the bond you shared with him was obvious.<br /><br />Losing time with Lomby was a rare treat and such a joy and I will always be grateful for that and also for the hours the three of us hung out together. It was wonderful to share that experience with you dad and I feel closer to you as a result.<br /><br />I need to say that I don't feel you failed him in any respect, quite the opposite, because of you and mum he was exceptionally cared for and I feel you did all you could and more for him.<br /><br />I didn't know Lomby for long but I loved him and I feel all the more blessed because of him.goodvibeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629336950875078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-83901955883871586332012-04-30T03:12:26.392-07:002012-04-30T03:12:26.392-07:00Thanks for your thoughts Steve and for contributin...Thanks for your thoughts Steve and for contributing to my little unburdening!<br />I saw Lomby into the ground today- it took an excavator (to make a hole big enough for four people..) .but he has been been buried nicely.<br />He was a noble and intelligent creature. I was lucky !robert.ditterichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-19460229932473752282012-04-29T11:41:41.639-07:002012-04-29T11:41:41.639-07:00Rob I am sorry to hear about Lomby
We lost our cat...Rob I am sorry to hear about Lomby<br />We lost our cats Tipsy and Tumble after 20 years together last year; they were our friends and family; and we were privileged to have them share our lives and home <br />We (us and our children) were there at the end for both of them and that helped enormously. They'd led lazy, contented lives knowing that they were loved and pampered; they shredded curtains, carpets and our vegetable beds; they sneaked under duvets and disturbed our sleep; they monopolised the sofa<br />and I never did work out why we spent loads on vet bills food and toys....but it was worth every penny!<br />take care<br /><br />Steve <br />arwens meanderingsstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-77943135961933911762012-04-28T21:52:09.419-07:002012-04-28T21:52:09.419-07:00Very kind of you to respond MH, I really enjoy kno...Very kind of you to respond MH, I really enjoy knowing that Doryman and I are on the same wavelength so often, but it is an added pleasure to hear from a new unseen reader. I hear absolutely what you say about Skippy. Your drawing attention to shared contentment is so pertinent, and maybe I should have used that word with or instead of 'happiness'- there is a subtle difference that is worth pondering. I thought I would harden in my responses to death and loss as I matured, but I'm just getting softer.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Robrobert.ditterichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-18516993318608649722012-04-28T19:19:57.868-07:002012-04-28T19:19:57.868-07:00Robert,
You've written a very moving remembran...Robert,<br />You've written a very moving remembrance of a fellow traveler. In some respects, it reminds me of the departure of our dog Skippy after 17 years. Although she and I never actually spoke the same language, she, like your Lomby, often drew my attention away from trivial cares and let me focus on the day we were living together. Whenever she faced into the breeze to note every aroma wafting her way, I did the same and was as content as she. I hope your memories of Lomby bring as many smiles to your face as those of Skippy bring to mine. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Michael H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-32729422376041201772012-04-28T16:45:41.660-07:002012-04-28T16:45:41.660-07:00Thanks Michael. Actually, I feel bereft.Thanks Michael. Actually, I feel bereft.robert.ditterichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989884861193656940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174089749871447668.post-76829027751009938752012-04-28T07:35:49.288-07:002012-04-28T07:35:49.288-07:00Good bye to a good friend.Good bye to a good friend.dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.com