tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post3559411910400228633..comments2023-09-26T15:14:18.404+02:00Comments on LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: LIFE MUST MOVE ONMaxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-21734790015515474182010-05-26T11:09:21.110+02:002010-05-26T11:09:21.110+02:00“A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks ...“A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks besides you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields and winter’s drawing near.His head is within our hand in his old way.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-35511742147007911292010-05-26T07:37:21.367+02:002010-05-26T07:37:21.367+02:00After the death of a loved one, life goes on, but ...After the death of a loved one, life goes on, but we are never the same=we get "through" it, but we never get "over" it...It becomes part of us, part of our story...There is a line from the movie Shadowlands that has always stayed with me: "The pain now is part of the joy then"; it is so hard to accept when pain becomes part of our story, but, of course, you are doing it with grace Caryl=the same way Max lived and died...Sending love and hugs, wishing you comfort my friend.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682861905817173908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-84325027277744737172010-05-26T06:12:53.344+02:002010-05-26T06:12:53.344+02:00That threesome must be some solace but I know that...That threesome must be some solace but I know that you'll need time to get used to Max's physical absence.<br /><br />I had a wonderful vision today of my four dogs who are waiting on the Rainbow Bridge greeting Max with playbows. Then, they all frolicked in a crystal clear lake. I have visions like that, especially when I notice something beautiful. I hope that our beloved friends are all waiting for us and we'll all be reunited someday.<br /><br />I like your saying - "Living life to the Max"!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-83502025870458559742010-05-26T03:59:16.277+02:002010-05-26T03:59:16.277+02:00Thank you for opening the door and allowing us to ...Thank you for opening the door and allowing us to sit with you each day as the story unfolded. As painful as it is, we are all here for you. We have become a family.<br />We all hurt sometimes for different reasons. Some people cannnot share their pain. But we are touched- because it showed you trusted us. You trusted us to love and feel with you. You allowed us to cry with you. Now we will walk by you and each other- as we all mend.<br />Tammy and Tommy and Toffee are smart. I believe they understand.<br />I believe they feel sorrow too.<br />They need you. <br />Their baths today, I am sure gave them something to divert their attention. And then there they are sitting in the sun- allowing the rays to touch them,<br />Thank you for showing your True Colors and for being real.<br />Together we can help heal each other.<br />Love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-17069925806373910422010-05-26T03:31:59.295+02:002010-05-26T03:31:59.295+02:00We are honored to be able to visit your blog in it...We are honored to be able to visit your blog in its new form....<br /><br />Max is the catylyst of our meeting! Thank you for sharing your feelings and giving us updates on the other members of the pack. It's so hard to tell what goes through their minds with a loss like this...<br /><br />We grieve for you and dear Max and shall continue to do so for a long while.<br /><br />Max was a rare old soul....<br /><br />Kisses,<br /><br />Scruffy, Lacie, Stanny and MumsieScruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651650855898039411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-17963723860225283642010-05-26T03:25:40.118+02:002010-05-26T03:25:40.118+02:00Woof! Woof! We just LOVE LOVE the photo and name o...Woof! Woof! We just LOVE LOVE the photo and name of your new blog ... just perfectly right. Very touching post. Thanks for sharing. Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-53079248757480455022010-05-26T02:13:08.550+02:002010-05-26T02:13:08.550+02:00I think Max's legacy will turn out to be riche...I think Max's legacy will turn out to be richer than you realize now. Finding your new voice with the blog will take time, but I think you will do beautifully. You're such a talented writer anyway that it can only get better.<br /><br />Life does move on, but do it at your own pace. I didn't always move straight forward after Treat passed away, some days I moved forward, some days I looked back to the past and some days I just sat and cried. We'll all be here for you on your new journey!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-8984765641339234002010-05-26T00:42:21.999+02:002010-05-26T00:42:21.999+02:00Sending hugs.
I think a new blog is a wonderful id...Sending hugs.<br />I think a new blog is a wonderful idea and leaving Max's blog is fine tribute.<br />I hope you soon find smiles in your memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-50710635135772899812010-05-26T00:29:32.569+02:002010-05-26T00:29:32.569+02:00Tammy, you go girl. Own it, chew it, love it. We L...Tammy, you go girl. Own it, chew it, love it. We Love the new blog name and the picture. Well done.KT and Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456498552956580863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-58908159237883014052010-05-26T00:24:03.335+02:002010-05-26T00:24:03.335+02:00We will be with you on every step of your journey,...We will be with you on every step of your journey, stay strong.<br /><br />love<br />FionaClivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977646141133705414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-53669998166670693362010-05-25T23:34:02.670+02:002010-05-25T23:34:02.670+02:00We will stay with you for sure.. I am so glad Tamm...We will stay with you for sure.. I am so glad Tammy seems to be coping and yes it will take time for you.. You have the might of he paws behind you and we are all with you and here to listen whenever you need to talk. Just yell.. Hugs GJ and Carol xx Angel Ginger Jasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332639287513279097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-75022798193577992692010-05-25T23:30:59.663+02:002010-05-25T23:30:59.663+02:00WE are so glad you are going to keep blogging on a...WE are so glad you are going to keep blogging on a new blog. We know what it is like to have a huge hole in your life. It is very hard. But hopefully having this new blog will give you an outlet for new ideas. I think you are very brave to get on with life but what else can you do. <br />We are sending lots of purrs and woofs and some heehaws and a baa. Many hugs too. Just remember all the wonderful things about Max.<br />Take care and we certainly will be following this new blog.Marghttp://www.margsanimals.com/blogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-75796917256019897362010-05-25T23:03:17.473+02:002010-05-25T23:03:17.473+02:00We're thinking of you all during this transiti...We're thinking of you all during this transition... Max will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing him with us and for continuing to keep us involved with you pack...<br /><br />Wags,<br />ZonaZonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162422612333974091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-32238842700877165512010-05-25T23:01:05.482+02:002010-05-25T23:01:05.482+02:00I thought about you and your family a lot yesterda...I thought about you and your family a lot yesterday and especially Tammy, wondering how she was handling everything. <br /><br />Love the new blog name and header.<br /><br />I've enjoyed linking to new blogs today and reading all the wonderful tributes to Max. He's touched so many people all across the world and he's going to be missed.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-16269907522274879732010-05-25T22:51:26.575+02:002010-05-25T22:51:26.575+02:00Thinking of you at this hard time, I went though t...Thinking of you at this hard time, I went though the same thing with my Heart dog, just after Christmas. I was not prepared for the physical hurt in my heart and body, and still the oddest thing will trigger it.<br /><br />You have done a touching tribute, and I am sure Max is there with you in spirit.<br /><br />Jan and GoregeGeorge The Ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153242284238986801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-33224218436291996702010-05-25T22:51:06.337+02:002010-05-25T22:51:06.337+02:00It sounds like you are keeping busy and that will ...It sounds like you are keeping busy and that will help. We are very glad you have more woofies to help you heal. <br /><br />We love the header picture!Angel Junior, Orion and Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002421810123174314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-56785836702998991442010-05-25T22:38:26.722+02:002010-05-25T22:38:26.722+02:00You've renamed this blog with a great name and...You've renamed this blog with a great name and a wonderful photo. Max looked like he was enjoying some intersting and wise thoughts, and I look forward to continuing to follow this blog of yours.<br /><br />Thanks for your update on Tammy, Toffee and Tommy. I had been wondering about Tommy (as he disappeared from the sidebar of Max's blog) and also how Tammy was doing without her boyfriend - but mostly I have been thinking about you and the boss. <br /><br />Riley and I are sending you hugs, while knowing this transition time will have so many mixed moments of smiles and tears for you both as you remember Max and how he shared his life with you. Little things will be hard as they will bring back memories - but each tear is part of the love you have for Max. Each tear needs to be shed as you remember and grieve - for if we didn't care we would feel nothing, and if we supress our feelings they will still be there, but one thing I do know is that over time the balance between smiles (at memories and old photos) and tears (of grief) changes and although we wish our little friends could still be with us (because they always cross the rainbow bridge too soon) we cross our own bridge and get to a point where our memories and thoughts make us smile (without being also sad) and we truly know how lucky we have been for the limited time that we had together and that our little friend has etched a place forever in our heart. So Caryl and "the Boss" take all the time you need, both together and alone as you adjust to Max not being physically by your sides. It is a very personal journey (that no one can take for you) but while you are on that journey please know that there are so many people around the world who care for you and your family and will miss Max too. <br /><br />Love<br />FranThe Life of Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042517508689233894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-47564922052895970582010-05-25T21:57:07.678+02:002010-05-25T21:57:07.678+02:00Dearest Caryl
Know that you are held uppermost in...Dearest Caryl<br /><br />Know that you are held uppermost in the thoughts of all of us out here and our prayers will help ease your loss. I hear what you say about small habitual things you did without giving it a thought and having to adjust to the emptiness left with Max's passing over but you will soon discover new and different little things start up with the rest of the pack as everyone adjusts and comes to terms with this 'new' life. You are such a great pack leader and I think you will soon discover Tammy-Girl (and the rest of the gang) giving you a helping paw in this transition period.<br /><br />And never forget, God never gives us more than we can manage - even if, at the time we think we cannot.<br /><br />Be strong, MaxMom; we are here for you!Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01766868173851252772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-29047336712444486842010-05-25T21:46:22.113+02:002010-05-25T21:46:22.113+02:00whilst they leave a gap imagine how much would hav...whilst they leave a gap imagine how much would have been missed if that gap hadnt been there in the first place... loves and licksdoyle and molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681009303766163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-54544482527914231182010-05-25T21:26:40.553+02:002010-05-25T21:26:40.553+02:00Today and for a while, all those little things wil...Today and for a while, all those little things will bring on the tears, but with time, they will make you smile - ask our Mom, she knows:)<br /><br />Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-5998339848322126082010-05-25T20:55:44.550+02:002010-05-25T20:55:44.550+02:00We had long thought of Tammy's reaction to it ...We had long thought of Tammy's reaction to it all as the end got closer -<br /><br />I still hold their sense of smell clues them in sooner than we pick up -<br /><br />Thanks for the 'pack' update!NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-4054298366592240882010-05-25T20:32:32.211+02:002010-05-25T20:32:32.211+02:00Very sweet post. Mom is reflecting back on Golden ...Very sweet post. Mom is reflecting back on Golden Honey...and finding that quite place here at home to put a little Honey memorial...photos, her favorite toy..few other things. Good memories.<br /><br />Hugs from us.Sierra Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965318740757714747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-39446363595494166582010-05-25T20:28:25.854+02:002010-05-25T20:28:25.854+02:00Dear Caryl,
Again, I am so sorry for your loss of...Dear Caryl,<br /><br />Again, I am so sorry for your loss of Max. I am trying very hard not to cry.<br />Life does go on but it won't be the same. <br />I do hope that the rest of the gang will adjust to this change. <br /><br />YDYD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976378557392639152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-26005942083803805272010-05-25T20:16:36.578+02:002010-05-25T20:16:36.578+02:00Dear Caryl, I second what Angus said. You must be...Dear Caryl, I second what Angus said. You must be made of sterner stuff. I had told Angus and will tell you. EVERY dog I have ever lost, I have seen from the corner of my eye for some time. Shamus included. I do not know if it is my mind playing tricks on me or.....<br />Getting over Tess, my heart dog(and I have been lucky enough to have 3 during my lifetime . Shows how old I am and have been lucky enough to have dogs in my life, ALL my life.) took a very long time. Everyone, including my family(Daddy was already gone. He would have understood) began telling me she was DOG for gosh sake. NO. A heartdog is like a soulmate sent to get one through extremely difficult times and teach special lessons, I think. A heart dog seems to just have a knowing of you, hard to explain really, and this does not mean I do not love ,have loved and missed,mourned each and every dog I have ever had.<br />All dogs teach lessons, and maybe you are one who understands what I mean by heartdog. It is hard to explain.<br />Hope the Boss is doing well. Looks like Tammy knew Max was ready too and is doing her best to carry on his spot. Dogs intuit so much.<br />I have one favorto ask of you dear friend. Let yourself grieve. Cry, carry on(I like to do this by myself...and have been known to pick up a branch and hit a tree very hard while screaming why...that scared my Berner to death when Daddy got killed..so try to be alone)<br />I do not know why, but that is the kind of grief work that works for me. Being stoic is not what it is cracked up to be.<br />Holding you in my heart, and thinking of you, your heart dog, my heart dog too....<br />God Bless Y'all<br />Much love to you<br />Jamie and the Texas Sundogs<br />ps I so regret we were on a blogging hiatus during Max's trip round the world. We would have LOVED to have him....Sunny,Scooter, (sometimes Jamie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00127089846444897317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-4830028888068197142010-05-25T20:15:20.182+02:002010-05-25T20:15:20.182+02:00Dear Maxdog Mom,
We are with you through these ha...Dear Maxdog Mom,<br /><br />We are with you through these hard times and we assure you that Max continues to watch over you, his pack and your loved ones. He now knows every thought and feeling that you will go through everyday.<br /><br />Take all the time you need to adjust for we are here beside you --- to continue to support you in every little way we can possibly can. <br /><br />You and Max have taught us how to embrace life and be thankful for each precious moment we have with our dear ones. <br /><br />We admire your strength and your spirit, though in times that you may need anything, we are here for you.<br /><br /><br />-Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & the PiappiesPiappies Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913096993511114336noreply@blogger.com