tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post3539553618623321611..comments2023-09-13T03:36:08.452-07:00Comments on The Brat Pack: Thank you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-14664248937599467822007-12-24T15:47:00.000-08:002007-12-24T15:47:00.000-08:00We are so late but we had to drop by with hugs and...We are so late but we had to drop by with hugs and prayers.we are so sorry for your loss<BR/>Frasier and mommyFrasierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855104479614125294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-6935182871328290712007-12-22T14:44:00.000-08:002007-12-22T14:44:00.000-08:00What a post to manage to write. We have hardly vi...What a post to manage to write. We have hardly visited our friends since we read about Thrawn and only started commenting again today. <BR/><BR/>Dogblogging is great but sometimes it is hard too. We struggle to write comments when we read about our poorly friends or those who go to the bridge.<BR/><BR/>Like Lady Kaos, we started reading your blog just before Dakota died, and didn't really know what to say at the time. We were so upset too about a dog we had only just "virtually" met. Now we've read about the Brat Pack for months and with Thrawn it is so much harder. Reading about our friends all the time, we actually feel that we do know them, and the regret and sadness is huge. We all go through the same grief with our own dogs, so I guess that's why we empathise so much. It never gets any easier.<BR/><BR/>Mistress was upset when she read the previous post because she thought she had sent our sympathies days ago but couldn't find them, so then she cried all over again, and today we have written a new comment. I don't know what she did wrong. Too many tears on the keyboard in my opinion - couldn't see what she was doing. Silly mistress.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about that and hope you don't think it showed any lack of respect. Hope Bear is well, 'cos we know that Thrawn looked after him. We'll try and read the rest of your blog now.<BR/><BR/>We're still so very sorry. Guess you know that though because you visited my blog. Just wanted you to know we thought we had left a comment earlier than today. <BR/><BR/>Pippa, Kate and Adrian.Katherine and Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563769395873958826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-40233300030453307442007-12-21T12:35:00.000-08:002007-12-21T12:35:00.000-08:00Thrawn has such a beautiful deep voice, like an Ir...Thrawn has such a beautiful deep voice, like an Irish tenor!<BR/><BR/>Great tribute. Can't wait to see the other 2 videos after they are fixed. My mom says she feels your pain, and sends you hugs. I send you Husky kisses. If you ever want to hear a Husky voice you can call me and I'll talk to you on the phone!<BR/><BR/>love,<BR/>IndyIndyPindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995642798737607038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-24761429750801730572007-12-19T12:43:00.000-08:002007-12-19T12:43:00.000-08:00Wow, thank you for telling your story, it brought ...Wow, thank you for telling your story, it brought tears to my eyes, it was exactly the same as my beloved Boo's passing. They do let us know and yet we still second guess ourselves. My heart goes out to you, <BR/><BR/>Murph's lady KathleenMurpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141911530899997750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-50771154935530570572007-12-19T12:35:00.000-08:002007-12-19T12:35:00.000-08:00Well, it has taken ME a few days to be able to rea...Well, it has taken ME a few days to be able to read this - <BR/><BR/>And as expected, the tears are here - or as Ryan Adams terms it, I'm a woman that rains -<BR/><BR/>What a wonderful tribute to a very special dog by a very special woman -<BR/><BR/>I've shared the 'Dogs Don't Have Souls' piece with someone in my office - she is close to needing to make THAT decision soon - and it will crush her as Thrawn's passing as affected you - I will share this with her as well - <BR/><BR/>As difficult a decision it is, we do owe it to them -<BR/><BR/>After all, it is our last expression of love for all they gave us over the years -<BR/><BR/>Your heart will never completely heal but it is stronger from your use of it for him and your others -<BR/><BR/>Warm wags and wuv from York PA,<BR/><BR/>Khyra and her hu-mom PhyllNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-16796279629050604492007-12-19T11:05:00.000-08:002007-12-19T11:05:00.000-08:00Hey Maryann, I think it goes without saying -...Hey Maryann,<BR/> I think it goes without saying -- It's hard to read posts like this without tears streaming down my face. I found myself remembering the moment my Nanook crossed over the bridge. As hard as it was it did bring a little peace to my heart to know she wasnt in pain or suffering anymore. I am sure much like you felt with your sweet boy. Time does heal all wounds but you will never forget him. Nor will any of us. You are a beautiful person who did everything and anything for your pack. <BR/><BR/>It has been over 10 years since my parents huskys have crossed the bridge. An I still find myself "stepping over them" when I spend nights there. Same thing with my Nanook right after she crossed I found myself going out back looking for her. I would wake up ready to do our normal routine and find myself in tears. <BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you and your pack Maryann. I may not have known you or Thrawn as well as some of the other DWB bloggers. But it still feels like I lost a loved one too. If there is anything at all Quincy, Tristin or myself can do please DON'T hesitate to ask us.<BR/><BR/>Always,<BR/> Dana, Quincy & TristinMud Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939748842649159482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-55635946789215833142007-12-19T06:01:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:01:00.000-08:00Just when I had dissolved in tears reading your ac...Just when I had dissolved in tears reading your account of Thrawn's last days, and your love for him, I came to your Dogs Left Alone video and found myself laughing in the midst of the tears. Jake and Just Harry came over to see what all the ruckus was -- and looked very puzzled.<BR/><BR/>I regret that we didn't get to know your pack better before Thrawn left us; but your tales have given me some idea of what a unique creature he was.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing in the midst of your grief!<BR/><BR/>Joan, Mom to the Barkalot Boyz -- Jake and Just Harry -- who for all their barking experience could never emulate those amazing sounds!!!Jake of Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460837412289201219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-62958900550098780512007-12-19T03:23:00.000-08:002007-12-19T03:23:00.000-08:00MaryAnn,I have just found out that Thraw has cross...MaryAnn,<BR/>I have just found out that Thraw has crossed the rainbow bridge and our heartfelt sympathies go to you & the whole pack. You are such an amazingly trong faimly/pack to have to deal with such sadenss in your lives so recently after Dakota passed.<BR/>Love to you & yours & Thraw will have taken your love with him.<BR/>love <BR/>BellaBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512087569313945585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-91329618087954826142007-12-18T20:03:00.000-08:002007-12-18T20:03:00.000-08:00Thank you for sharing your experience with us all....Thank you for sharing your experience with us all. It must have been so hard, but I'm relieved to see Thrawn went painlessly and with you at his side. I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to go any other way. Thrawn is still in our thoughts and prayers and will remain so in the coming days. <BR/><BR/>The video was great. It is wonderful that we have these memories we can look back at and smile. Thrawn certainly was a vocal guy. What a howl!<BR/><BR/>Your pal,<BR/>KirbyKirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562132392794646578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-71794554070353226852007-12-18T19:17:00.000-08:002007-12-18T19:17:00.000-08:00My daughter was admiring all our Christmas cards l...My daughter was admiring all our Christmas cards last night and I was showing her all of the friends we'd made through blogging, when I got to The Brat Pack's card, I just broke down crying again, for you, for your pups, and for a beautiful soul who's gone on without us. We had just gotten the card a couple of days before we read your post that he was gone, and it was almost as big a blow as if it were one of our own, but then in our little ciber-world he was one of our own. We lost Starr in March of last year, she was almost 17, and our Ice followed behind her within 3 weeks, he was almost 16 and seems to have had many of the same final symptoms that Thrawn had, but we knew his heart was broken & he just wanted to be with his Starr again. Both of them told us very clearly when it was time, and we're so thankful that we were able to spend our final minutes with them, and reassure them of how much they were loved. Please don't ever question or second guess yourself, you did the absolute kindest and most selfless act you can do for another living being, you gave him his dignity and peace knowing he was loved. Our hearts & prayers are with you and the pack daily, stay strong. You'll never stop missing him, but the pain will ease & be replaced with all the good memories you shared.<BR/>5 huge hugs from the River Hill Pack huskies & their momBamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17454361764227094041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-83692563713474700442007-12-18T16:37:00.000-08:002007-12-18T16:37:00.000-08:00I just love that video - everyone talking and sing...I just love that video - everyone talking and singing, what a great thing to have! And I absolutely love the picture of you two. <BR/><BR/>We are thinking of you, and sending you strength....I just can't imagine what you are feeling. But I am so glad that Thrawn had you....Johann The Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676712437788270947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-86390465926167974762007-12-18T16:15:00.000-08:002007-12-18T16:15:00.000-08:00That was so beautifully written. You've done ever...That was so beautifully written. You've done everything perfectly, even this post. God Bless you! All of your dogs are so lucky to have you.<BR/> ECHOThe Daily Echohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-77067539031631607622007-12-18T15:53:00.000-08:002007-12-18T15:53:00.000-08:00It took us a long time to make it through this pos...It took us a long time to make it through this post because our eyes kept filling up with tears. We are so glad that you have people (and doggies!) to help you through this rough time. Our hearts are still going out to you and the gang. Thanks for sharing that video, too!<BR/><BR/>Love and woo-wooofs, <BR/>Orion, Cassie, and the Human Mom.Lucky Dog Boardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438760014888047685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-70039209413871965552007-12-18T12:48:00.001-08:002007-12-18T12:48:00.001-08:00We are wooing sadly for Thrawn. We've visited him...We are wooing sadly for Thrawn. We've visited him here on your blog off & on, and he was such a stunning old gent. It's hard to let them go, even when you know it's the right thing & the right time. We just lost our Sherman this past July, so we know how sad you are all feeling. <BR/><BR/>Wooos,<BR/>Star & JackJack & Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08582007728801932674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-42899326391386640112007-12-18T04:01:00.000-08:002007-12-18T04:01:00.000-08:00Maryann, I'm so glad you have the rest of the gang...Maryann, I'm so glad you have the rest of the gang to comfort you through all of this. Thrawn was definitely a special guy. <BR/><BR/>xo <BR/>SBSophie Bradorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870449942497937428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-78043756800086891912007-12-17T20:02:00.000-08:002007-12-17T20:02:00.000-08:00I still have a hard time accepting that he is gone...I still have a hard time accepting that he is gone. But I know it's for the better at least we know he will no longer be suffering. Life is that unpredicable sometimes. We know you did your best Maryann, and that's what matters in the end. We feel you pain.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Luckie & Her Mom.Luckie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811409186621518273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-52360069236399634802007-12-17T19:34:00.000-08:002007-12-17T19:34:00.000-08:00Hi, MaryannThanks for sharing what happened with u...Hi, Maryann<BR/>Thanks for sharing what happened with us. Sure it was painful.<BR/>We all know how much you love Thrawn.<BR/>Dakota, Thrawn, the pack and you are in our prayers.<BR/>Have a good night<BR/>LorenzaLorenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869787251617068379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-46090252231155437912007-12-17T19:02:00.000-08:002007-12-17T19:02:00.000-08:00Thank you for posting that story. It must have be...Thank you for posting that story. It must have been had to type it. But it actually helped me to realize that I'm not the only one who worries about the dog when I'm not home, and that I'm not the only one second guessing my decisions for him. Izzie isn't a very social dog, either. When I find myself second-guessing myself, I remember that he didn't use to come to me for petting, and the fact that he now does tells me he trusts me. Therefore, I must be doing something right by him. And for Thrawn to lift his head to you in the midst of all his pain was for Thrawn to tell you that you did right by him. {{{}}} These are hugs from Izzie and me.Izziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308293461048159879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-9157766481667222382007-12-17T18:09:00.000-08:002007-12-17T18:09:00.000-08:00We will check back to see the video. We will alway...We will check back to see the video. We will always treasure the holiday pic we have a Thrawn on your Christmas card!<BR/><BR/>Sad wooos, Kelsey AnnKapp packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520481074359915373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-63098969517855797222007-12-17T17:35:00.000-08:002007-12-17T17:35:00.000-08:00woofies Mary Ann and the pack!! i read ur post yes...woofies Mary Ann and the pack!! i read ur post yesterday i think it was, and couldnt comment till now...That is the most unbareable pain is knowing when to let go..u keep thinking mayb if i did this or mayb if i did that, but only u know when its time to let them go..nothing anybody can say will mend that hole in ur heart right now, only time can ease it...they all take a little piece of it, with them when they go..and i have heard "its only a dog", but its more than that to us, its our furkids...as much a part of the family as anybody else...and it is such a hard decision...thankfully i have been spared that decision (just one time in my life i had to make it)... but i came very close a few times...i wish u peace in knowing u gave Thrawn a life he woulda never had, had it not been for u and ur love...<BR/><BR/>b safe,<BR/>;)lacyluluLacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660217893493612836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-15215163837040991162007-12-17T16:25:00.000-08:002007-12-17T16:25:00.000-08:00OK...I couldn't post this morning because when I s...OK...I couldn't post this morning because when I saw his picture it was a little too eerie for me. He and my Denali could have been brothers. I will give him extra hugs and kisses tonight in honor of handsome Thrawn. Your post was so very touching and open. I'm sure everyone who reads it wants to give you a hug....I know I do! My wish for you is that you find a way to let go of your questions. You LOVED him and he knew that!! <BR/>The strength it takes to let them go is hard to find but there because it is the last loving thing we can do and we somehow manage to find it. May comfort find its way to you and your family.<BR/>Hugs from Iowa:<BR/>Shelly with the Iowa Crew<BR/>Denali, Kiana, Echo, Kaynh and Summit the Super MalSummit the Super Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427558888890057389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-76360812235991071612007-12-17T16:03:00.000-08:002007-12-17T16:03:00.000-08:00That was a really beautiful post, fitting for such...That was a really beautiful post, fitting for such a wonderful dog. I know he will love playing my sissy Morgan (though don't try to steal her kong, man!) I am so glad he got to be with you, I'm sure that was a great comfort for him and I know he would want to make as painless as possible for you. True love is hard to find but it sure is fantastic when you do!<BR/><BR/>wally.wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812654736377554635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-39772293134823038412007-12-17T13:12:00.000-08:002007-12-17T13:12:00.000-08:00Hello hound dogs,My sympathies to your family at t...Hello hound dogs,<BR/>My sympathies to your family at this hard time. Just remember Thrawn will be at that Rainbow Bridge waiting for you. Bye for now,<BR/>Mack T. BeansMackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257922215732769184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-84300603872786203302007-12-17T12:31:00.000-08:002007-12-17T12:31:00.000-08:00Hi Maryann - I think I may need a new keyboard ......Hi Maryann - I think I may need a new keyboard ...there's been a tear jerking flood & now my fingers are making splashes as I type. Wow...I'm still sobbing actually...I can truly say that that could have been me writing that post in the weeks prior to Dublin's passing. The worries about medicine times, the worries about making it to the vet & not having him leave us in an ER situation...everything is so similar....I just want you to know that you & your family are in everyone's thoughts & prayers from here forward....its not fair or even realistic to think you'll lose two of your babies so close to each other...I will hug my Randi Sue & kiss her even more after reading this...they don't stay with us long enough & we must figure out the rest after they've gone...Our love to Thrawn & Dakota - I know they are causing trouble at the Bridge with Dublin...& extra special kisses & hugs to Tucker, Dot-Spot, Samantha & Bear...<BR/><BR/>Love & Licks,<BR/>Randi's momRandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301852918294938248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542283982574941529.post-25690509850120935862007-12-17T12:08:00.000-08:002007-12-17T12:08:00.000-08:00Damn you Maryann...my eye makeup looked particular...Damn you Maryann...my eye makeup looked particularily good today. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting us know what happened. I am so glad you were with him when he passed. That is one of my biggest fears...one of my pups will be alone & afraid when their time comes. As hard as it will be...<BR/><BR/>Hugs & sloppy kisses to you and the whole pack. You've been on our mind all weekend.<BR/><BR/>JenFerndogglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882791396622140358noreply@blogger.com