tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post1341238540467020375..comments2024-01-11T04:50:32.002-06:00Comments on A Tonk's Tail... err, Tale...: Ryker's Last DayA Tonlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-40976829237148785422010-11-19T08:36:06.934-06:002010-11-19T08:36:06.934-06:00We are so sorry for your loss. This is our first v...We are so sorry for your loss. This is our first visit to your blog (we found it through Pumpkinpuddy's blog). Ryker sounds like he was a very special boy.<br /><br />Purrs,<br />Clarissa & Co (and their meowmie)Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157980858656771978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-56547350180010554292010-11-16T19:34:36.970-06:002010-11-16T19:34:36.970-06:00We're so sorry for your loss. It was so nice t...We're so sorry for your loss. It was so nice to hear of Ryker's wonderful last days... thanks for sharing your story. The Mourner's Kaddish made me weepy too when I saw it in DanaPixie's tweet. We do hope you are comforted by knowing you made his life purrrrfect.<br />Your pal,<br />Cosmo HavaneseTo Dog With Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05635054826316219124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-69163138469754749632010-11-16T14:27:46.947-06:002010-11-16T14:27:46.947-06:00HB, thank you so much for posting that beautiful p...HB, thank you so much for posting that beautiful poem - brought tears - it expresses so well how we're feeling right now.<br /><br />And PaintDog, thank you, too. Such great sorrows, indeed! What an insightful sentiment.<br /><br />JinJin and Pixel - thank you so much! We need a refuah schleimah for our souls - beautiful.<br /><br />Jessie - thanks so much - always thought it interesting that this pasuk referenced Hashem as Hamakom - the Place. But that's what we need right now - a place of healing.<br /><br />Everyone, honestly...your words are a balm greater than you know. Thank you seems inadequte.A Tonlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-10101365366556869842010-11-16T09:35:20.852-06:002010-11-16T09:35:20.852-06:00Thank you for sharing Ryker's lovely last few ...Thank you for sharing Ryker's lovely last few days with us. It's nice to know he had so many joys in his life.Sebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536529245002449301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-65181474509304013172010-11-16T08:37:52.537-06:002010-11-16T08:37:52.537-06:00Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch sha'ar aveilei ...Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch sha'ar aveilei Zion v'Yerushalayimjessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926006583149149528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-52469649762143282102010-11-16T03:48:57.453-06:002010-11-16T03:48:57.453-06:00I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryker was dearly l...I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryker was dearly loved and he knew it - take some comfort in that. They always leave a hole in your heart when they go, but it does get smaller with time. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.<br /><br />I hope this quote by Rumi helps. It's one of my favorites.<br /><br />My heart is so small<br />it’s almost invisible.<br />How can You place<br />such big sorrows in it?<br /><br />“Look,” He answered,<br />“your eyes are even smaller,<br />yet they behold the world.”AnnRanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954484559724376850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-82537052792501897612010-11-16T00:15:56.822-06:002010-11-16T00:15:56.822-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Ryker&...Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Ryker's friends. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Although I am blessed with 5 furbabies that share our home, I know the pain of losing a beloved cat.May Ryker run free and painless OTRB with my Ty and BlackBaby.trancer1092https://www.blogger.com/profile/08722284515475183241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-12216602245051599722010-11-15T22:47:58.228-06:002010-11-15T22:47:58.228-06:00My heart is with you. We will all miss Ryker. Mir...My heart is with you. We will all miss Ryker. Miracles come in small packages and I'm sure his spot on your bed and in your hearts will always be warm.<br /><br />Fluffs,<br />NiqqiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-81832611447556896792010-11-15T17:19:09.694-06:002010-11-15T17:19:09.694-06:00You are stronger than you know, thank you for post...You are stronger than you know, thank you for posting this. Seeing Ryker and Allie in timeline always made me laugh and smile with their antics, their videos and his tough guy exterior. You are all blessed to have each other and love each other. Many hugs to you and your fambly you gave Ryker and amazing life. My thoughts are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-4895418088371232972010-11-15T17:09:43.273-06:002010-11-15T17:09:43.273-06:00Thank you for sharing this lovely story. I'm s...Thank you for sharing this lovely story. I'm so glad he didn't suffer long, and that he had so many beautiful moments in his last few days with you. My heart goes out to you. I know these days of grief are hard.Diane Farr https://www.blogger.com/profile/17180717456731028085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-58638192597933342072010-11-15T17:05:18.623-06:002010-11-15T17:05:18.623-06:00Human2 haz beary leaky eyes. U had, have, will alw...Human2 haz beary leaky eyes. U had, have, will always have, I special furry friend in dat Ryker.Boris Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588209144272012310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-42799113425981994812010-11-15T16:44:25.740-06:002010-11-15T16:44:25.740-06:00I agree with Mario - you are strong beyond belief....I agree with Mario - you are strong beyond belief. I know this grief too well, and I'm so sorry for your pain. He was just a beautiful little beast and I enjoyed his sass about Allie, and his beautiful face in my Twitter timeline.<br /><br />Take care - big hugs to you.Lydia Fiedlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913680862479518524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-59376366920601637772010-11-15T16:44:13.428-06:002010-11-15T16:44:13.428-06:00Our hearts are breaking right along with yours. Yo...Our hearts are breaking right along with yours. You and Ryker have given us so many sweet and funny memories. Thank you so much for sharing your last day. Your sweet boy was truly loved.<br />We send you Mi Shebayrach Avoteinu to help heal your heart.Pixel, Otis and #AngelJinny https://www.blogger.com/profile/06995783043038898789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-21996758762592627382010-11-15T14:46:40.004-06:002010-11-15T14:46:40.004-06:00Thank you for sharing your beloved Ryker Tyker and...Thank you for sharing your beloved Ryker Tyker and his little fur-sister Allie with all of us. I've never laughed at postings as I did at seeing Ryker's antics and his videos were priceless. I can only say that anytime I saw his little face on the timeline, it made me smile. I'm so sorry for your huge loss. Your family gave Ryker an amazing life and that is a powerful and amazing thing. So many hugs to you guys.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212015088851770412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-83673425545916162172010-11-15T14:34:36.633-06:002010-11-15T14:34:36.633-06:00Bless you for having the strength to write this bl...Bless you for having the strength to write this blog. I find it both heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time. You were truly blessed with a beautiful kitty (inside and outside) and Ryker was truly blessed to love you and have you take care of him.Mariodacathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600880780597061337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-81431605018214574012010-11-15T14:19:25.836-06:002010-11-15T14:19:25.836-06:00I found this lovely poem:
Like The Waves From The...I found this lovely poem:<br /><br />Like The Waves From The Shore <br />by Marge Tindal <br /><br />I must now ebb <br />The time has come<br />to sail my oceans<br /><br />Rolling away from you<br />like the waves from the shore<br />rippling out to the vastness of the sea<br />that beckons my ship of folly<br /><br />I'll not ask you<br />to stand the night vigil<br />on the shoreline<br />of memory<br /><br />You are here<br />on the beaches of my memory<br />even though I drift the tides<br /><br />If you should look<br />into a starlit night<br />and see a reflection of me<br />know only that<br />I will one day<br />come crashing again<br />to the shore<br />swept homeward<br />by the pull<br />of the tide<br />and<br />youHoneybellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204744711486291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-2372981658782640552010-11-15T14:14:38.889-06:002010-11-15T14:14:38.889-06:00So very sorry for your loss.So very sorry for your loss.Michelle Maskalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402413191667312163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-19925357390474484322010-11-15T14:12:38.832-06:002010-11-15T14:12:38.832-06:00I iz so sorry for your loss an I will miss Ryker. ...I iz so sorry for your loss an I will miss Ryker. *softpaw* may he run happy an painfree furever over teh rainbow bridgePandafurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680884198545002656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-26509837110174985612010-11-15T13:58:13.041-06:002010-11-15T13:58:13.041-06:00Thank you for sharing this,I know it was hard but....Thank you for sharing this,I know it was hard but..thank you. I lost a cat to IBD, but never lost one this way, he had a good day and loved you so much.Hold onto that-purrs from BuckyBuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237755633098999591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-13690296292315381732010-11-15T13:54:49.681-06:002010-11-15T13:54:49.681-06:00Yit'gadal v'yit'kadash sh'mei raba...Yit'gadal v'yit'kadash sh'mei raba ....<br />May His great name be exalted in the world He created...<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your lovely Ryker baby with us all. We are all much better kittehs for knowing him and am honored to have him as my dear friend. I shall leave Temptations at the RB's edge. I love them also; hence the bag may be open but will give Ryker most of them. :)<br /><br />He was a very lucky cat to have you as his humans. When I look out at the east sky at night, I will look towards the beautiful shining star and will wave to your Ryker. He lives in your heart and all of our hearts forever.Honeybellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204744711486291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-58836118336937511762010-11-15T13:43:24.111-06:002010-11-15T13:43:24.111-06:00I am so sorry you lost your kitty.
PussDaddyI am so sorry you lost your kitty.<br /><br />PussDaddyPussDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980599321761107659noreply@blogger.com