tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post445861780389912983..comments2023-07-11T10:57:07.157-04:00Comments on The Chubby Vegan: Rest in Peace Nana BearThe Chubby Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06179258071750439194noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-7034854166309718262012-01-09T20:22:58.155-05:002012-01-09T20:22:58.155-05:00I know this post is old but I've stumbled upon...I know this post is old but I've stumbled upon your blog searching for pizza dough recipe and this struck my heart. I lost my dog a couple years ago, I have his paw print tattooed on my arm. The print was given to me by the vet accompanied by this poem which I still, to this day, cannot help to cry to read.<br /><br />So this is where we part, My Friend,<br />and you'll run on, around the bend,<br />gone from sight, but not from mind,<br />new pleasures there you'll surely find.<br /><br />I will go on, I'll find the strength,<br />life measures quality, not its length.<br />One long embrace before you leave,<br />share one last look, before I grieve.<br /><br />There are others, that much is true,<br />but they be they, and they aren't you.<br />And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,<br />will remember well all you've taught.<br /><br />Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,<br />the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.<br />And as you journey to your final rest,<br />take with you this...I loved you best. <br /><br />Hope you're doing well.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />JustineJustine Arrechehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206542462794042262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-29083595573237582832011-09-28T22:02:27.160-04:002011-09-28T22:02:27.160-04:00Oh dear. I just saw this. Much love & comfort ...Oh dear. I just saw this. Much love & comfort as you grieve.adriennefriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428950380528447685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-51967271062870857082011-08-25T08:51:21.582-04:002011-08-25T08:51:21.582-04:00I started crying while reading this...so touching....I started crying while reading this...so touching. It sounds like Nana had a wonderful home with a very loving family for her golden years. This post is a wonderful tribute to her; I'm sure she will live on in your hearts forever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-72043449363409314062011-08-23T11:33:33.559-04:002011-08-23T11:33:33.559-04:00John,
I'm so very sorry for your loss! I'...John,<br /><br />I'm so very sorry for your loss! I'm crying at my desk right now reading this post! Nana was a beautiful creature that will remain forever loved by you and your husband. I wish we lived closer, I'd come and give you a big hug! May Nana rest in peace!Mamma Biscuithttp://www.mammabiscuit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-66118244791550117792011-08-19T17:07:57.806-04:002011-08-19T17:07:57.806-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been in a...I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been in a similar situation, I lost my first and only dog last year. It's so heartbreaking to see such close beings growing old and having to deal with pain and disease. They give us so much, it's impossible to forget their love. Nana seemed like such a sweet dog. She was definitely lucky to be welcomed into your home.Veggie Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174640510616828406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-70014649478560974132011-08-19T09:28:09.241-04:002011-08-19T09:28:09.241-04:00Indeed, losing your pets is no different from losi...Indeed, losing your pets is no different from losing a loved one. I totally understand the pain and sorrow that you are going through now, as I had lost a dear dog a few years ago. <br /><br />And yes, I remembered how it was like at the vet's on that last day, and couldn't bear to say goodbye...<br /><br />John, you and Husband are fortunate to have Nana, and I'm sure she had enjoyed every moment living with you guys and the other 3 dogs. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing Nana's story with us, we miss her much too!QinGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-48458166249237901282011-08-19T07:27:43.503-04:002011-08-19T07:27:43.503-04:00You've got me crying now...... Losing a pet is...You've got me crying now...... Losing a pet is one of the hardest things.... Unconditional love from the pet no matter what... While you're sad that she's gone, rejoice in the joy she brought to your life. Peace.Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-88530317503523350662011-08-19T05:57:21.162-04:002011-08-19T05:57:21.162-04:00I read this post and it brought tears to my eyes. ...I read this post and it brought tears to my eyes. We lost our wonderful Annie just over a year ago. She was part beagle, part cattle dog and so so sweet with a little devilish side when it came to our other dogs. She'd lay traps for them by lying near a doorway with a bone near her, pretending to be napping. When one of the other dogs would wander through the doorway she would bitch them out as if they were intentionally going after her bone. Their ears would go back and they'd look at her like "what the hell" I loved everything about her, still do... My heart goes out to you. It's such a tough thing to go through but the love never goes away, I love thinking of Annie.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254160461619541705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-85090416324726338202011-08-18T20:24:14.441-04:002011-08-18T20:24:14.441-04:00I am very sorry for the loss of your precious belo...I am very sorry for the loss of your precious beloved Nana.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640887063339305700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-67777397385841455752011-08-18T17:25:43.756-04:002011-08-18T17:25:43.756-04:00So Sorry John and Graham..Love you guys, thinking ...So Sorry John and Graham..Love you guys, thinking of you.Daranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-84918910406605429912011-08-18T17:16:26.032-04:002011-08-18T17:16:26.032-04:00I am so sorry for your loss but happy for you that...I am so sorry for your loss but happy for you that you had such a beautiful companion, who touched you so deeply, in Nana. It is so hard to lose a pet, particularly a dog as they love so unconditionally. I recently read a book called a Dog's Purpose (by W. Bruce Cameron). It is a beautiful book about finding purpose in life and told from a dog's point of view. You may find that book comforting at what is an impossibly difficult time.The Vegan Versionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104731032363373343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-5280301316327422142011-08-18T17:07:08.655-04:002011-08-18T17:07:08.655-04:00First, I must blow my nose :.(
I'm deeply sor...First, I must blow my nose :.(<br /><br />I'm deeply sorry for your loss, sweetie. Thank you for sharing her with us. I pray she's at peace & that you will all find peace in your hearts.<br /><br />Sending you lots of love & hugs! OXOWendyhttp://www.twitter.com/madonnamonsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-6964573089593459332011-08-18T15:56:03.748-04:002011-08-18T15:56:03.748-04:00Thank so much everyone for your love and kindness....Thank so much everyone for your love and kindness.<br /><br />Nana was such a special lady and I love her so much. I am just happy I got to share her story with all of you.The Chubby Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179258071750439194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-61860017979579496622011-08-18T14:59:19.667-04:002011-08-18T14:59:19.667-04:00I can't get through the last few paragraphs of...I can't get through the last few paragraphs of your story right now because the tears are starting to flow and I don't want to be bawling at my desk at work, but I want to share one of my favorite memories of Nana. It's just a little thing, but I remember how hilarious it was when I was at your house one evening and Graham told me to look at Nana and her "friend." Nana was standing in front of your sliding glass door, staring at her reflection and wagging her tail like crazy. I think Graham said she did that often. <br /><br />Time heals all wounds, and I hope the day will come when your tears will subside and you will only look back on your time with Nana with a feeling of joy. Until then, hang in there.Caityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026267090822859460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-38720443946286351842011-08-18T14:45:19.608-04:002011-08-18T14:45:19.608-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss! It's always so...I'm so sorry for your loss! It's always so hard to mourn them! You've lost a wonderful family member, thanks for sharing with us this love story, even though you've made me cry a lot!<br />I send you all my affection and compassion, hope it will help you, even a little <3<br /><br />AurélieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-64257903959518745282011-08-18T14:37:23.850-04:002011-08-18T14:37:23.850-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss.I'm so sorry for your loss.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282812350781796422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-2433069430514122122011-08-18T14:29:24.100-04:002011-08-18T14:29:24.100-04:00John, I was so moved by Nana's story, I almost...John, I was so moved by Nana's story, I almost couldn't finish reading it through the tears. I know exactly how you feel, having gone through the same thing with my beloved Winston only a year ago.There's a wonderful poem called Rainbow Bridge that helped me with his loss.ronsgirl728https://www.blogger.com/profile/08669681158508315627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-31803631946481541992011-08-18T14:17:42.709-04:002011-08-18T14:17:42.709-04:00You were both so blessed to have known each other!...You were both so blessed to have known each other!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542219039974483951.post-41635275072516709542011-08-18T13:57:23.359-04:002011-08-18T13:57:23.359-04:00What a touching story about how you came to be ble...What a touching story about how you came to be blessed with Nana's presence. I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I remember my last dog passing like it was yesterday.<br /><br />and what a fitting use of Wicked lyrics. It's clear she will be remembered fondly.Besshttp://idreamofgreenieblog.comnoreply@blogger.com