Golden Dreams

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Closure

I've sat on these two pictures for a couple of days pondering what I could write. It's been one week four days and four hours since we sent Fenway to The Bridge, but I am not keeping track. It seems so long ago. Obviously, we have tons of pictures in our house of him and pictures of us with him. We can't take a step without thinking of him. I took Scott's truck today and the bench seat was in the folded position covered...I mean covered with Fenway's fur. Something tells me, as anal as he is about that truck, he won't vacuum it. There are pictures all over my desk and wall in my classroom. And of course he is in our heart.

I won't be posting here anymore, but I will be keeping the blog online. I will move it to a new folder called, "Fenway" and create a new site for our new furry friends. If all goes well, our new rescue is to arrive on Sunday - pending travel complications. He has a name given to him by the rescue organization, but we have opted to slowly change it to a name that begins with F in honor of Fenway. His name will be Ferris. Then in two or so weeks, the second rescue will arrive. Yes, we are bringing two new faces into our home. We will be keeping his name, Cameron. At first we figured it was a good Boston sports name for Cam Neely the former Boston Bruin, but at midnight Tuesday I woke from a dead sleep. Ferris Bueller's best friend in Ferris Bueller's Day Off is Cameron. It was meant to be.

We've had a pretty rough month with the loss of both Fenway and Spencer to cancer. Two years ago in February I lost my first cat, Sebastian unexpectedly as well. I am hoping for new beginnings and I hope that those of you that have been so supportive during our strife will stick around for the stories we will have with our new brood.

Nothing can replace our sweet baby, but hopefully his spirit will linger in theirs.

Thank you to Sebastian (Sabbatini), Fenway (Shwazzydog) and Spencer (Spencer-beanie). You guys taught me well and I will always love you for it.

link | posted by Golden Dreams at 3:34 PM

9 Comments:

PATTY IN PENNSYLVANIA had this to say:: How am I going to explain to my Boss that I shorted my computer from the tears that dripped down into the keys as I read Fenway's Blog????; 8:40 AM
Millan had this to say:: Hello! I'm so sorry! This is my first visit here at this blog and I couldn't leave whitout saying a few words! Well, GOOD LUCK with the new familymembers that is arriving :)

I've got 3 dogs my self and I can't imagine how it will be the day they are gone.

Best Regards

Camilla, Sweden

www.twodogs.se; 1:59 PM
OldOldLady Of The Hills had this to say:: So very sweet, Bari..I dearly appreciate your words of thanks to your three wonderful pals who have passed on...I feel the same way about those dear dears of mine who are all over The Bridge, too...They taught me so very much and I know from everything I've read about Fenway and your dear Spencer, too...they will never leave your heart, ever ever, and why should they? You know I wish you all the very best with your 'new' darling Ferris and the coming soon Cameron. Hard times but there is new hope in that darling darling youngin'!
Bless You All.; 3:29 PM
Terri had this to say:: Thank you for visiting my blog and directing me here to Fenway.
My sincere condolences to you and your husband. Losing a beloved pet is a terrible thing to endure. We lost our Angus, a 13 1/2 year old Scottish Fold cat, last Nov. He's buried here in our yard and will always be in our hearts.
What a gorgeous dog Fenway was. My daugher lost her 13 yr. old Golden, Hank, a few years ago and they now have Jack, another Golden. They're lovely animals. All the best to you.; 5:11 PM
jane had this to say:: It was so hard for me to click on the link to see Fenway's pictures. This may sound so weird, but I love Fenway. I've got a lump in my throat as I'm typing this.
Bless you for giving him the life he deserved. And many, many blessings to Fenway for giving you so much in your life.; 5:41 PM
HanktheDog had this to say:: I lost my cats Howler and Bicko over the last 2 summers and my labrador thoughts go out to you.
Thanks for opening your home and hearts to some new family members. It makes all of us canines feel safer and loved.
HanktheDog; 10:40 PM
VA friend ;) had this to say:: A lot of love in that heart of yours, Bari. It is a beautiful tribute to the furrier members of our families that touch our hearts so deeply. God Bless you.; 11:32 PM
Emily had this to say:: Thanks for your kind wishes for my pup, Koa - and for visiting my blog. So sorry to hear about Fenway - and your other losses - what a beautiful dog! And this tribute to him is very special.

My English Mastiff, Bailey, died 6 weeks ago from aspiration pneumonia - a total shock, especially since he was supposed to stick around and help us with Koa! But, sure enough, a few weeks ago word of a 7 month old rescue mastiff with elbow displasia came our way. So we've got him - Charlie - and he's giving Koa a run for his money. Koa loves the company, and he did such a great job raising Bailey - I know we did the right thing. Charlie goes in for surgery on his elbow this Wednesday...

Take care.; 2:53 PM
Just Mel had this to say:: I am so very sorry for your loss. I have several dogs myself & lost my old man Austin to hermangio in April. Even as I ype this I am crying thinking about the spring day we said goodbye. Cherish your memories & may you have the best of luck with your 2 new arrivals.; 11:50 PM