My Dalmatian, Quin, went to sleep and didn't wake up. As much as it hurt me, I am glad that his passing was so easy and peaceful. I will miss him. It was a rough day and I had no focus, so I decided to deal with a pile of "to look at later" things. When I get special things in the mail, I like to open them when I have the time to savor the treasures...in the pile was a mailer with a return addy that didn't register. When I opened it, there was an amazing black and white dot bead from a talented artist, Janie Stvan and here is the story behind the bead....
My studio assistant, Rhayne and I had gathered beads to donate for the "Beads of Courage"
challenge that was being hosted on one of the glass forums back in November. For our participation, we were entered into a drawing and we lucky enough to be drawn for this beautiful black and white dotted bead. I will miss Quin, but finding this bead on the day of his passing was fate...this bead will be around to remind me of a very special friend.
Deronda what a touching post. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Quinn, but it does almost seem like a sign that you found this bead on the same day. Safe journey Quinn, you are in good company.
ReplyDeleteDeronda, so sorry to hear about Quinn. His journey over the rainbow bridge will be a peaceful one.
ReplyDeleteDeronda - I'm so sorry to hear about Quin. Doggie heaven is full of wonderful pets like him.
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Vicki
sorry for your loss. I think that's the way I would want to go...
ReplyDeleteAwww, I'm so sorry to hear that about Quin, but I'm glad to hear that he passed away while asleep. If you have to go, that's the best way to go. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMiriam
I'm sorry to hear about Quinn but am glad everything happened so peacefully.
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else, my sentiments are the same...I am so sorry...I think it's a blessing that he went in his sleep...boo hoo tho...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Quin's passing, it is so difficult to lose such a treasured family member.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDelete*HUGS*
ReplyDeleteDeronda, I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad his passing was peaceful. Finding that bead was indeed fate...
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Duni
So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved companion. However, receiving the bead, is a wonderful momento of him and his life. Perhaps you can make something special for yourself with this lovely bead and keep his memories close.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Thank you all. I miss him, but I am very glad that he went that way, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. If Quin went peacefully in his sleep, that was easiest for both of you. I've been there - and after the initial hysteria wore off I was able to realize that how my Dakota went (in his sleep) was really best for both of us. I've had to suffer through losing a dog to canine lupus and never would want anyone to go through that horrible journey! I hope you make something for yourself from the black and white bead to remind you of your Quin. Warm puppy hugs. Brenda
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you loss, but what a nice peaceful way to go. How special to have that bead to remind you of him.
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ReplyDeleteKimberly
That bead is gorgeous! Sorry you lost such a valuable member of the family. It's amazing how some things work out.
ReplyDeleteawwww Deronda.....
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I know how bad you must be feeling and missing Quinn. But it sounds like his passing was very peaceful and you can be thankful for that. Take care
ReplyDeleteChris
Deronda, what a sad, yet sweet, story. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! Glad your dog went peacefully.
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