Very mixed emotions

[era veteran]

Saturday, Halloween, my beautiful shepherd died, I hit 20 years sober at almost the exact hour. The weird part as digging his grave, finished about midnight under halogen lights, one of my neighbors called the cops about suspicious activity. I asked policeman if he wanted to see the body, he apologized and drove around the block to neighbors house. An up & down day, but one we'll remember. Goodbye buddy.

[Skittles]

1. so sorry era v

:cry:

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.

--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson


Be proud of that 20 year accomplishment and keep holding on

[era veteran]

8. Thank-you beautiful poem

Twenty years, sometimes is only a blink. Again thank-you for taking time and responding.

[ZombieHorde]

2. That is one of the best 5 sentence stories I have ever read. No joke. nt

[era veteran]

9. That was the best compliment I have ever gotten in my life.

Probably too much youthful reading of Don Ernesto and a stint as an operation Sgt/ S-3 in the Army, cutting to the end of the chase . Mr. Hemmingway did lead me to believe, in my salad days, that to be a real man and etc. the drinking and hard living was part of being a real man. Now, while still respecting his work, I understand why this intellect saw fit to put a shotgun in his mouth. He must have realized it himself. Not to tangent too far off. THANK-YOU Richard Peace

[Callalily]

3. So sorry to hear about

your shepherd. But be comforted that the two of you had many, many years together.

And congrats on your personal achievement.

[era veteran]

10. I thank -you for caring

Thats why I come to DU. To hear from good real people.

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

4. You have my condolences

Losing a beloved pet hurts. Please take care of yourself and congratulations on your 20 years of sobriety. An up and down day indeed. :hug:

[era veteran]

12. Indeed

Thanks, I think your name is top ten.

[graywarrior]

5. At least you can feel your emotions over your loss

Congratulations on 20 years. That is amazing, one day at a time. But I feel so sad for your loss. What was his name?

[era veteran]

13. If I had not quit drinking I would of been dead before the intertubes

He was a son's, woops I can't take care of this dog I bought, when I moved out dog.I am disclaiming naming; H.R. Puffinstuff. Regardless the dog was something I needed for my soul. I would have probably named him Malcolm X John Lennon. Thank-you for caring Richard Peace

[XemaSab]

6. Aww

I'm sorry to hear that. :(

(But congratulations on staying sober!)

[era veteran]

14. Many thanks

Peace, Richard

[NJmaverick]

7. sorry

:hug:

[era veteran]

15. Thanks

The Giants should never let Jerad Lorenzen go. It will be better next time out. Peace, Richard

[enigmatic]

11. I'm sorry

:hug:

[era veteran]

17. many thanks

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear era veteran...

My condolences on the loss of your beautiful buddy...

It's tough to lose such a close member of your family...

And to have that happen on your 20th anniversary of sobriety...that's too much.

Take care of yourself...


:hug:

[era veteran]

19. Thank- you

The anniversary felt like an omen, on face, what better night to knock off a bottle of brandy and cry? Lost dog, midnight, cold KY rain, even good cop. This darn maturity thing is harder than misspent youth, Another mule will be kicking in that door.Peace, Richard

[bluesbassman]

18. It's amazing how much of a bond we develop with our animal friends.

To be there through your journey must have surely amplified that bond. Glad he was there for you.

Congratulations on the twenty year milestone. A truly great accomplishment. I wish many more anniversary days to come for you. :pals:

[era veteran]

20. Thanks

Not only a dog but a familiar. The many more will be gravy.