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Farewell Lucky Boy


 
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Farewell Lucky Boy
Farewell Lucky Boy. Not to be forgotten

Dedicated to Laura Swan and her husband Dale for the loss of Lucky Boy their Tuxedo Cat.

Lucky Boy lived to be the grand of of 18 years of age. Your are now at rest dear one.

~Pat and Graham Robards

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NICE TRIBUTE Its extra hard on some folks loosing a pet especially after so many years.

Happy Shooting
Jack


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May 04, 2011

 
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  A wonderful dedication during this time for them....


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May 04, 2011

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  It hurts my heart when I hear about the loss of a beloved pet. You never get over it.


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May 04, 2011

 

Graham Robards
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May 04, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  precious


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May 04, 2011

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou so much for leaving your condolences Jack Jeff Carolyn for our dear Dale and Laura.

It just hurts so much and yes Carolyn, you never get over it. When we hear about a loss of a pet it brings back so many memories of our own who have passed on.

Sincerely

~Pat


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May 04, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Beautiful capture, treatment and tribute to Lucky Boy!


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May 04, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm
(One can list their beloved pet here as one at the Rainbow Bridge!)

HUGS HUGS HUGS...


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May 04, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  I so know your loss, Dale and Laura. Many hugs to you at the loss of your beloved Lucky from my heart!


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May 04, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I am weeping again. This is so hard.

Thank you for this beautiful dedication Sister Pat.

Please tell me the pain will go away soon. This is horrible.

Thank you everyone for all you said. It means so much to me to know that you care. This year has been one thing after the next. I fly out to California Friday night because my Dad had renal failure...

I hope I can stay strong when I am there. I'll be gone 12 days.

The Rainbow Bridge Poem is beautiful Mumj.

Thank you everyone for your loving care.

Love, Laura Em


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May 04, 2011

 
- Dr Silly

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  Laura, I am sadden for your lose. Pat as all way you know the right photo and song to post. :O(


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May 04, 2011

 

Chris Ebben
  Now I'm weeping too. I wish I could say something that would make you feel better but I just can't think of anything. Just remember all those great photo opportunities & camping holidays you all had together & keep smiling=^..^=


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May 04, 2011

 

Karen Kessler
  Beautiful photo tribute, Pat. I know your pain is still fresh from your beloved Teena & this was so sweet of you to post for Laura & Dale!

Laura, we are all saddened by your loss of your precious Lucky Boy. We know he had a wonderful life with you & Dale & returned the love you gave him!


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May 04, 2011

 

Graham Robards
  Dear little Sister,

The pain becomes less painful but it never really goes away I find.. It has taken me nearly two years after Teena died, 21 months to be exact
still raw as Karen says. Animal owners are akin to each others souls. ~Pat


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May 05, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  After reading what Pat just wrote, I also agree. But in our pain, it changes to a love that grows and grows, and become sort of comforting. And since our beloved pets are still in our hearts and minds, they remain with us as wonderful memories with hugs of remembrance! hugs 8o)


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May 05, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Sobbing again. We woke up today dry eyed...and I thought we were a little better. But NO. Just one mention of his food bowl sitting there and we lost it again. There have been many tears here again today. This is so terible and we loved him so VERY much. I miss him with all my core. So does Dale. The sun isn't shining in our house right now...
Not on any level...but we have each other and we have the same memories of little Lucky. We can recall something together and laugh. This we have already done. Then we cry again after we laugh.

It hurts so much. I will always miss him. Always. Just sobbing here...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE EVERYONE.

You are so VERY dear to me.

I love you, my Betterphoto family. Each of you!

-Laura


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May 05, 2011

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful card for Laura and Dale at this sad time Pat! A pet is always a member of the family, and when one passes away it is sadly missed!


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May 05, 2011

 

Avril Young
  this is just so beautiful Pat...I am just so sad to hear of Laura's loss...I know just how you feel...
this really is terrific Pat, such love music as well, makes me want to cry..hope you are keeping well..

stunning photo!! the lighting is awesome..


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May 06, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Beautiful work Pat and Graham!!! I love this shot!
So sad to hear about Lucky Boy~
A wonderful card/dedication!!
Smiling Chris


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May 06, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you all so very much! I am getting ready to head for the airport in a few hours. I am needed in California.

Please, if you think of it can yu say a little prayer for me and Dale and my Daddy and family right now?

Thank you everyone. I love you and we have never even met. BP made this possible. What a miracle for us all to have each other.

Love, Laura


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May 06, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  This is so sweet of you, Pat...and what an adorable, heartwarming image. I'm so very sorry, Laura.


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May 19, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you Patti! xoxo

I was down to see my family in California for 15 days and I came home and saw that Dale had picked up Lucky's ashes at the VET. They were on the mantel. He was unable to read the card or open the little square white cardboard box the entire time I was away.

I opened the card and cremation certificate the next day after getting home. I also pulled the little black satin pouch out of the box. Lucky's remains. I have always had this container in the house that looks like an URN. Well, wouldnt you know, they fit perfectly in there. Like it was meant to be. So now his ashes are in there and on the center of the mantel.

Lucky was my little baby since I was about 33 years old. I am 50 now...so this has been a terrible blow for me. There is something so precious about little animals who love us without conditions. Well Lucky had a few ... LOL ... but they were always met and we were so close. I called him "My Baby Duck" because he loved to follow me all around. We needed each other.

Now I feel lost and now his life is over.

I know your story, too, Patti and Pat and Mumj and Chris and many of you. We have all "lost" and it hurts so much.

It's okay to cry and it's good to cry. I am right now and the best part is that I know I am not crying alone.

You guys have been there for me and I want you to know that I am there for you, too. Just a key board away. (Or a call away).

Hugs and love and thank you all again. This thread and this music has be sobbing. I actually made it a few days without crying...but here I am again.

I love you all very much.

-Laura


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June 01, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  A Place of Honor
A Place of Honor

Lucky's Remains

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June 01, 2011

 
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