Saturday, August 9, 2008

A brief note

I am so lucky to have all of you for my friends. Today I am feeling better health wise, thank you so much. But we lost Aerial, my little blogging buddy at 2:30 pm and so I won't be back in till Monday. I have to get myself together over this one. Nineteen years with a beloved animal is like an eternity to them, I'm sure. Thank you all so much for the kind questions and concerns, you mean so much to me that I am not sure how I'd get along without you now. Hold us in your hearts, till Monday then
Sandi

41 comments:

Jeni said...

Aw, Sandi -I am so sorry for your loss and yes, I do understand how you feel as we lost our beloved "Gracie Baby" back in April. We'd had her for 16 1/2 years of pure joy.

Lee said...

Oh no! Sandi, I'm so sorry your beloved companion is gone. It always hurts when we lose those family members. I'm sure there's a place saved for her in heaven. You're in my prayers, asking for peace and comfort.

Love,
Lee

merry weather said...

Hi Sandi - I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your little buddy, and for that to come at a time when you were ill and feverish must have made it even worse. Very sad. My thoughts are with you -
Hugs Merryx

Donna said...

Bless your hearts.....I'm SO Sorry....Our Corky is 17 and not doing well. I HATE This!!.....They're Such Angels...((((((HUG))))))

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss Sandi. I know how very sad losing a sweet fur family member can be. My thoughts are with you.

Pat

www.retiredandcrazy.com said...

Bless you and Mac Sandi, my thoughts are with you this weekend.

Carol said...

So sorry to hear your beloved has passed Sandi...a very big hug is winging its way to you. You have been in the wars lately.
I will be thinking of you.
Take care,
Much love,
Carol xx

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your beloved Aerial. It's a very, very hard time to go through, I know only too well. My most recent losses have been dogs, and The Pirate is thirteen in just a few days - the equivalent to a ninety year old man, for a greyhound.

No doubt I'll go through it again, since we tend to take on the seniors, and no doubt you will too. Many hugs to you. I will be thinking of you.

Vee said...
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Vee said...

Sandi, I am so sorry to read about your illness and the loss of your Aerial.

Please take good care and you'll be in my prayers until I know that you are vertical again.

(I had the very same reaction to the pitbull puppy story. Ackkkk!)

Mary said...

Sandi
so sorry to hear about Aerial. I hope you all feel better soon You are in my thoughts as we deal with police and insurance and car window companies today!! No one hurt just had to have a big change of plans Love from us all in Liverpool. Mary

Jeanne said...

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. I've been very lax in visiting and find you've been going through hell over here. So sorry on your losing Ariel and how bad you've been feeling. {{HUGS}}

Akelamalu said...

Oh Sandi I feel for you m'dear. I remember the feeling so well from when we had to have our beloved dog, Guinness, put to sleep. We'd had him since he was 6 weeks old and at 17 he was in poor health. Take your time honey. xx

smilnsigh said...

My heart goes out to you...

Gentle hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
'Smilnsigh' blog

i beati said...

I lost mine this year too and oddly looks like her- I cannot even say her name- When we are ill it seems to hit us sometimes so hard .I think so that we can get back up and treasure life even moreso than before if that's possible. do you follow my train of thought here?? sk When I was so sick in bed with cancer, my dog died. I don't think I could have faced it if I weren't so sick and fighting for my own life,,sk

Lib said...

Oh,Sandi,I am so sorry to hear of ya'll's great loss.
My thoughts and love is with you!
Blessins',Lib

i beati said...

by the way though i am hopelessly sad for you , 19 years is a beautiful longevity for your furry companion.Think of the millions who don't get nearly that ??But it is a big chumk of your life I realize and feel such empathy for you and yours sandy

Sally said...

So, so sorry, Sandi.

Please take care.

NeereAnDear said...

Only a pet lover would understand and I know exactly how you feel... I lost my best friend PEPPER ...my American Bulldog when she was less than 6 years old in 2006...to cancer..... too young... it broke my heart ...

Ariel was with you for a long time and lived a full and quite happy life... take comfort in that

HUGS

JO

Susie Q said...

Oh Sandi...I am so, so sorry. I wish there was something i could do, or say, to help.
I was going to say that I hated for you to be so worrie about your sweet baby, especially when you felt so ill...then I saw today's post.
My heart breaks with yours...for you.
I DO believe there is a spot in Heaven for our fur babies. Oh ho precious it was to have her for such a long time...hild those sweet memories close and know you are in many prayers and hearts right now.

Bless you dear friend. I send many warm, gentle hugs to you.

Love,
Sue

Jeff B said...

Having had to say goodbye to more than one family member (not just a pet ya know)I san empathise with you. So sorry to hear about your buddy passing.

On a brighter note, I am glad to hear you are feeling better.

((hugs))

Jules~ said...

Awe Honey, I am so sorry. I can relate and I am praying for you.

CatHerder said...

omg im soooo sorry. I understand your loss 100%. I lost Casey, our 20 year old, Angel, our 22 year old, and Sushi our Lilac Point Siamese to heart disease (10) all within 4 months of each other this year...it was devastating....im so sorry for your loss.

Aunt Julie said...

I'm soooooo sorry for your loss! You're in our thoughts as you grieve for Aerial.

Minnesotablue said...

Losing a beloved pet is so painful. Thinking of you with kindness

Anonymous said...

Oh dear Sandi, I go away for a few days and all hell breaks loose. I am so sorry you have been feeling bad and I shed a tear (tears) when I read about Aerial. My heart is with you today. xo Lynn

Christine Boles said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.~ You take all the time you need to get back with us, ok?

Justabeachkat said...

Oh sweet friend I wish I was there to give you lots of hugs and to offer you my shoulder. Only pet lovers can truly understand how devastating this is. Our fur babies are genuinely part of our family and our hearts. My heart breaks for you and with you and Mac.

Sending you love and lots of hugs!
Kat

San said...

You are being held in my heart, Sandi.

Aerial's mysterious beauty reflected that of her beloved mistress. May she be imparting her radiance wherever she is now!

Anonymous said...

Girl I have been gone so long..im so sorry you have been sick. Now this with your sweet baby. i will lift you in my prayers. I know God is the only one to feel that void.
Hugs,brenda

Kari (GrannySkywalker) said...

I'm so sorry about Aerial. I feel terrible for you. Let me know if you need anything.

Love you both,
Sissy

Unknown said...

Hi Sandi,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. I know how much this hurts. I hope you are feeling better and I'll keep you in my prayers. Take care.

Diva's Thoughts said...

Oh Sandi! I am so very sorry. I really am.

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

I am so sorry for your losing your little buddy. I konw this hurts so much. I will pray that you feel better soon.....Hugs....Mary

Everything Stops for Tea said...

Hi Sandi,

I've just returned from a little blogging break and seen your sad news. I'm so sorry for your loss. Ariel sounded like a brilliant cat.

Sarah x

windycorner said...

Oh Sandi, I'm so sorry to hear about Ariel. See you Monday.
hugs,
Holley

Trubes said...

Oh Sandi I am so sorry about your loss. My little blog buddy is Chloe, a dearly loved puss.
Hope you will feel better soon.
My sincere condolences.

Di.xx

Pam said...

Aw Sandi!!! *hugs*

Jules said...

(((Hugs))) Sandi.

lots of hugs.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry Aunt Sandie.

Unknown said...

Oh Sandi Im soo soo sorry for your loss.. she was older then my oldest kid! I hope your pain eases with time, our furry friends are pretty special...
Wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog to check on Autumn Faith...
Im posting an update now.
Love and hugs