My struggle...and a Toby Keith video
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My struggle...and a Toby Keith video
Submitted by DSimas on April 21, 2010 - 12:35amI just sent this to a friend yesterday:
"I am beside myself right now. I got up at 2am for his feeding and the bed was so empty. And again at 6am. Getting dressed and nobody to throw my PJ's at and watch him happily roll in them. And Betty begged for her morning chew, but Raven's bone is just there, sitting on the shelf. He would always hop to the cabinets and stare at it and then at mejust yesterday And I had meat thawing for his meals today, with nobody to give it to. And when I went out to feed Billy, the dogs would both crowd to the door to go outside to eat their messy hardboiled egg treats, but Betty was alone. I could still see the shells on the ground from yesterday's egg that he ate. Even sitting at the computer, he's not at my feet as my foot warmer, I would reach down and just stroke his face with my fingertips as I would wait for my slow computer sometimes. Just an empty floor."
The night before last, I ran across this video and was planning on posting it to the tripawds forum. It's about a man with osteosarcoma, an amputee, and seems that lung mets took him suddenly months later. Toby Keith wrote this song for him. I thought it was beautiful and wanted to share with all of you, at the time, Raven was softly snoozing at my feet in what I didn't realize was the last night of his life on earth. Now, I'm finally getting to sharing this video and it has a whole new meaning to me.
Toby Keith More CMT Music More CMT Music Videos
If it doesn't play, go here:
http://www.cmt.com/videos/toby-keith/450453/cryin-for-me-waymans-song.jhtml
Thank you to everyone for all the thoughts and prayers and comforting words. I have so much to say, but can't bring myself to just now. More later.
Dawn
"Little Miss Betty Cuteface"
Toofie on the left, eyeball on the right. ![[linked image]](http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/DSimas_2008/IMG00608.jpg)
Raven (prior to tripawd surgery) and Betty ![[linked image]](http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/DSimas_2008/IMG00998.jpg)
I lit a candle for sweet Raven
Dawn Raven was so lucky to have all your love and care. I know what you are going through it just takes time.
My thoughs and prayers are with you.
Hang in there Dawn, hang in there. n/m
Brian, Oscar, and Sugar.
Dawn, he touched so many lives.
At breakfast today (The Nugget in Sparks)there was a picture on the wall of many different doors. one had a yellow lab laying on the sidewalk in front of it and one with a rotti in front of a yellow wooden double door. i thought to myself, Raven is at heavens door right now. He just stepped out to take a look around. thank you for sharing him with all of us, and the emptiness will fill again with love. it takes time. may the blessings be. tamsen
Hugs Dawn
I hope in time the memories of your precious boy will bring a smile.
Hugs to you and Betty
sandy
{{Dawn}}
gosh it hurts SO BAD! It does leave a void in your life. I so wish there were magic words to take away the pain and emptiness, I'm sorry you are hurting so.
Cathy
when she first came home
I'm just so happy you have Betty
I am sure she is a great comfort to you right now. There is nothing like bully antics to get you thinking about the sunnier and funnier side of life (I promise you, it is still there, just hiding right now).
Hugs from me and "the other winky"
thinking of you
Dawn, my heart is breaking for you. Snuggle up with that cute Betty and let yourself grieve. You have such a huge heart and Raven was so lucky to have you for a Mommy.
sending more hugs to you, Dawn.......
and what a blessing to have such wonderful memories of Raven.
You and Betty are still in my prayers
And we are all here when you are ready to talk.
![[linked image]](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4281833008_b88b4cd0a2_m.jpg)
Cheryl & Atlas
very emotional time for you Dawn and everyone else..
Raven was such a special dog that won the hearts of many people..
I wish I knew the words to make you feel a bit better. I know the heartache of loosing a treasured pet and it is hard. tons of emotions to work though and such too.
all I can do is offer you a cyber HUG
thinking of you Dawn
Hugs to you Dawn
Time does help ease the pain. It never completely goes away but you will learn to deal with it. I know you are hurting now but eventually you will be able to remember Raven and smile.
