Jun 11 2009
A Faithful Friend
Sherman
It’s a sad morning in the Stainton household. Our very dear and faithful friend passed away in the night. We’ll miss his constant presence, his warm brown eyes, his gentleness. Sherman was born on our farm Christmas Day 1997 as one of thirteen puppies. He was the one we chose to keep and named him Sherman after the tank…he was a very sturdy build. He loved “patrolling” the borders of our property and playing with the kids. He never cared how rough they were but when tired of the rough-housing would just stand up, shake them off and lumber off. I knew that Sherman was getting older and have been keeping a special eye on him. He rarely left the porch except when he needed to. He seemed content to lie in the sun. It was a bit of a surprise to go out this morning and not find him there. We found him behind the house as if he were sleeping.
Sherman was a very special dog and will be missed.
I don’t have a card for you this morning and will be back with the WT challenge next week. If you check out the SCS forums, Cindy Coutts has kindly stepped in to host for me today.
Take care,
Julia
Julia, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Sherman. Our pets are like our children and only pet lovers can really understand that statement. As with all loss, time heals the wound, so hang in there.
Blessings, Joyce B.
a very tough time on your heart……..they are so missed and loved.
Each one is special.
Kathy L……………
Julia, I’m so sorry to hear about Sherman. Your pet may have left too soon but his footprints will alway be in your heart.
Oh I’m so sorry, I just lost one a few weeks ago and it’s so hard!!! our hugs to all of you.
So sorry for your loss. My pup just died in March and they looked a little similar! (http://blog.iheartpapers.com/2009/03/sad-day.html)
My heart is with you and your family. There are no words to say really…
I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets are a beloved part of any family. Hugs to your family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was beautiful. It is never an easy thing to lose your pet. Thinking of you and your family…
Aww, I’m so sorry for your loss. What a cute dog he was! HUGS!
So Sorry to hear of the loss of your dog. I, too, know how difficult it is and how much we miss them. He was a very great looking fella. Thinking of you and yours.
So sorry for your loss. Hopefully the fun memories you all have of him will help the healing.
So sorry to hear about Sherman. You have a beautiful picture in your post to remember him by.
Dear Julia, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. Beautiful dog that Sherman!
Oh Julia, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of Sherman. Special hugs to you and your family today.
Oh my… My heart goes out to you!!!!!!!
We have a dog the exact same age….
He was one of the ‘first’ to kiss our first born child….
Big hugs to your entire family….
Julia,
I love the photo of Sherman. Such a beautiful dog. I know that this time is difficult. I hope your memories of times together over all the years will be a special comfort for you and your family.
Take Care.
Julia,
My heart goes out to you. What a noble looking dog Sherman was. May God comfort you and your family.
Julia and family,
Darn it all! what is it about dogs that they can sneak into our hearts and leave such voids when they leave? Is it because they love us unconditionally? Is it because they don’t care what we look like first thing in the morning? Hang in there. As a fellow dog owner, I sympathize.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll be thinking of you and your family as you adjust to this change. My sympathies go out to you.
Oh I am so sorry to read about your loss. As a silver lining it sounds as if he didn’t suffer and that has to be a blessing.
so sorry for your loss… our pets become so much like our family as the years pass…
Julia,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved family pet.
Peace,
Trish
Julia,
I’m sorry to read about your family’s loss of your beloved Sherman. Our pets definitely belong in a special place in our hearts. Please know my thoughts are with you and especially your children during this difficult time.
(((Julia)))
Trudi
I’m really sorry about your loss of Sherman. Hang in there — I have found the missing of my departed pets gets worse long before it gets better. I’m glad you have a family around you to share happy memories of Sherman! Your photo of him is fantastic.
Julia, what a sad time for you and your family. Be at peace knowing Sherman knew he was loved.
Julia,
SOOO so sorry to hear about your pet loss! We lost our Gracie in October of last year, and I still miss her so very much — even though we have two new doggies in our household. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts for these coming days. Be assured that others are sending our comforting thoughts to you!
I’m so sorry about your loss of Sherman. He sounds like he was an amazingly loving companion.
Julia - so sorry to hear of the loss of Sherman. He’s a lovely looking boy - such soft and gentle eyes! Sending you and your family (((((HUGS)))))
Anne
Having recently lost a dog that was with me for 16+ years, I can relate to the loss felt when such a beloved pet is no longer physically with us. One thing that comforts me is to think how good a life my dog had and from what you wrote of Sherman it sounds like he was a very happy and loved dog. May the joyous memory of Sherman remain to remind you of all the gifts he brought to your life and your family’s lives and in that way he is never really gone.
All the best,
Shay.
Oh Julia, I’m so sorry for Sherman’s loss. Hugs for you and your entire family.
My heart breaks for you Julia. What a beautiful friend to have lost. I’m so happy you have the fond memories and photos to treasure, so you can always keep him with you. Sending you thoughts of comfort.
So sorry for your loss! It’s always so difficult to lose an animal who is such a big part of your family.
Julia, I am so sorry to hear about Sherman. The loss of a beloved pet is just as bad as loosing human family. I know how you feel so my heart goes out to you and your family.
~Lacey
It’s clear that the great loss you feel, is related to the great gift that he was! May you lovingly mourn the loss, and know that others are there too in this familiar song.
Sincerely,
Sonja
Oh Julia, Sherman was certainly a handsome one! So sorry for your loss. We would not know what we would do if we lost our Snoopy who is 8 yrs old. They bring our families such joy!
So sorry to hear about your Sherman….I know how attached you can get to a pet and just missing the sheer familiarity of him being around every day….hugs to you my friend and to your whole family….
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved friend, Sherman. He was a beautiful looking dog and must have been well loved. It’s been a sad day today reading about Sherman and then Anna (Sweet Miss Daisy) lost her chicken, Lefty. - I know all pets will be missed but live on in our hearts and memories. May your family be comforted by those memories.
Julia,
What a handsome fellow, and one who I imagine will be sorely missed for a long time to come. I can’t imagine the heart break you all are experiencing right now. My Stella is my baby, and I can’t imagine my days with out her. Hugs and wishes to all of you. If you are familiar with the Rainbow Bridge poem, I find it a nice thought to think of where Sherman is right now…
Squishy hugs to you and your family,
Diane
Oh Julia - I’m so sorry to read this. He’s beautiful and lived a long and wonderful life with your family. I know he will be dearly missed. Hugs my friend!
Sherman had the most trusting eyes and noble looking head, he must have been a very loving and gentle family pet. Just remember how he was loved by all of you. Peace was earned. Hugs, Stella
Julia, Hugs & Prayers for you and yours. I know how hard it is to say good bye to a wonderful pet when they cross over. Take care and take some time to remember the wonderful times with Sherman.
Dee
My heartfelt condolences. For those of us who have and love our pets, they are a part of the family, and losing one is like losing a family member. You are blessed to have had Sherman for such a long time.
Judith
Sorry to hear about Sherman. He’s beautiful.
My heart aches for you — I’ve lost many pets in my 61 years and each loss left a whole in my heart and life. I’m so sorry for you and your family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dog. He looks like he was a sweet animal and I’m sure will be sorely missed.
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Sherman. We just had to put our beloved fur-baby down a few weeks ago, and it’s still hard to deal with. I hope that your special memories of such a faithful friend will help ease your pain.
How sad for you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you.
What a beautiful picture of him.
Oh Julia,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. I wish there was something magical I could say to take the pain away. I hope you are able to find comfort in the warm memories you shared.
Sincerest Condolences,
Fellow Dog lover,
Meredith
Oh - losing a pet is so, so hard. They become such a part of the family. Especially dogs - they are happy when you are happy and sad when you are sad.
Thinking of you.
Luv Sandie
I am so sorry you and your family have lost this dear doggie friend. My heart goes out to you.
Stephanie
I’m so sorry for your loss. He looks so beautiful in that photo.
So sorry Julia! Sounds like he just went off and went to sleep.
Julia,
I am so sorry for your loss of Sherman. He has the most gentle eyes I think I have ever seen. It’s so hard to lose a pet, because they are a family member. Hopefully, Sherman did not suffer and is now resting on that big porch in doggie heaven. Time will help and the pain will slowly fade and you will be able to remember the happy memories of the time Sherman was with your family.
I’m so sorry about Sherman and the loss you feel. He looks like he was very sweet and I know he will be very much missed..
So sorry for your loss!!! My old Aussie has been having trouble this spring - steroids seem to keep him comffy for now…and my old cat is having a hard time with arthritis too - she’s 18 (she even predates the DH by about 4 months…) - I will be very sad to loss both of these guys - very hard to see them on days they are hurting too…..
Oh Julia, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family!
I’m so terribly sorry Julia. I dread that day. They just aren’t with us long enough.
Oh Julia - my heart goes out to you and your family. Murphy is our special furry child and he is starting to show his age and slow down a bit. He will be 11 in October. Murphy was bottle fed from day 1 as his mother had the huge litter in a ditch after someone had hit her with a car. He has his share of problems - lupus, severe allergies, etc. besides being 130 pounds and tall for a lab, but has been doing well. I just hope he goes in his sleep - I have never had to make THE DECISION. Maggie was 17 a bull dog mix when she died in her sleep and then 6 months later George a English Springer/Lab mix died of liver cancer at age 11. We don’t have children and that makes it even harder. I hope we have so many special friends to help us through the time as you do. Please share a happy memory of Sherman for us. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Chris R. from Iowa
I started crying as I read this. As not only a animal lover, but a dog lover…I totally know how you feel especially since we’ve lost a couple ourselves. Know that my thoughts are definitely with you!!
Oh he looked like a sweetie, so sorry to hear of your loss…
{{{{{{{J and family}}}}}}}
I read this the day you posted it and cried knowing how hard it is to lose your dog and knowing that our 14 year old golden retriever was very close to the end. She died last Wednesday leaving a big hole in our home but many memories of a wonderful, sweet, loving companion. Dogs are such a wonderful part of our lives.