Farewell my Dear Little One
ISeeSpots Dandy
There are no ancients before me,
No followers behind:
Only the vastness of heaven and earth
On this mountain terrace
Though heaven may know the ultimate
Joy or Sorrow is our own will.
Deng Ming Dao
Today I will be sad........for my sorrow is great. My oldest and dearest rabbit passed over the bridge today. I knew that the time was nearing, as I could sense the changes that were happening with her. I hated to leave her this weekend, as I feared that she would be gone before I came home. Thankfully she waited for me to come back.
Dandy was my dearest girl. A gentle, gentle soul, who would sit quietly and patiently as I groomed her or when the children and grandchildren pet her. Always a perfect lady and a wonderful mother, my dear tailess bunny.
While I will be sad for today.....tomorrow, I will remember all that she has given to me. Most of the rabbits in my rabbitry go back to this Grand Dame and I will have joy again thru those that will remind me of her gentle ways.
Sleep well my little one
I want to take a moment to thank everyone that emailed me this week. My weekend was as difficult as I had anticipated and to lose this dear bunny on top of it was a bitter pill to swallow. The support of friends in the fiber world is so uplifting........thank you!
Kim,
I am sorry to hear about your bunny.
"A special life leaves us special memories, and memories can live forever." Unknown
Posted by: Marie | Monday, May 30, 2005 at 08:26 AM
I am sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Kathleen | Friday, May 27, 2005 at 05:33 PM
Oh Kim. I'm sorry. She sure was loved though, and must have felt that while she was here.
Helen
Posted by: Helen | Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 06:57 AM
losing a pet is heartbreak ... I am so sorry.
Posted by: Becca | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 11:03 PM
It is always so sad to have one of our critters go. I know how you feel, I lost my sweet April (my oldest Romney ewe) this year. But they do leave with us something to treasure don't they. I rejoice in your Dandy's life with you, and feel deeply for your loss.
Posted by: Cindy James | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 08:34 PM
The smallest of creatures really DO touch our lives in ways people cannot. I'm so glad that you were home for the end. She was a lucky little sweetie to have you to love her though. Not all little creatures are so well loved!
Posted by: the country girl | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 02:37 PM
Oh I'm so sorry for your loss, nothing can replace her but I hope the new little bunnies in your life bring you some joy at least.
Posted by: Rebekah | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 02:24 PM
Kim, I am so sorry. I know how hard it is. She was a beautiful girl. ((((((hugs)))))))
Patti
Posted by: patti | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 02:16 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
*Hugs*
Posted by: Midnightbunny | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 12:44 PM
I am so sorry about your beloved bunny. She was lovely. Peace.
Posted by: Julia | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 11:59 AM
I am so sorry.
words can't express.
I do know how badly you feel
vi
Posted by: vi | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 10:33 AM
I will add to the chorus of condolences. I'm so sorry to hear about your dear girl. I hope your weekend was less painful than you anticipated.
Posted by: Lizzy B | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 10:09 AM
Can only add my condolences as well. These ISeeSpots girls and boys are grand; just love the gentle natures and great moms. You'll miss her but she had a great life with you!
Behind in my blog reading; sorry for your difficult time. Hope everything is working out OK.
Posted by: Leslie | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 07:46 AM
I lost my little girl Butterscotch this weekend as well, but she was a baby bunny, just 6 months. Young or old, it is very hard to lose a dear pet. I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: Robin | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 03:21 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Annie | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 12:19 PM
I'm so sorry about your Dandy.
Posted by: Rose | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 12:14 PM
I'm sorry for your loss, (hugs)
Posted by: Robin | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 11:38 AM
You will have memories of her everyday. How wonderful she left behind such an enduring legacy.
Posted by: Margene | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:59 AM
My condolences on the passing of Dandy. What a beautiful tribute to her.
Posted by: Risa | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:30 AM
Sorry, Kim, to hear about this. Loevly quote. {{hugs}}
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:07 AM
Dandy is not lost, for she will live forever in you heart. I wish you peace.
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 09:47 AM
I am so, so sorry! I know how dear she was to you - and what a gorgeous girl to boot. I'm glad you still have some of her lineage to carry on her tradition tho. I'm also glad she was able to wait until you got back. Sounds like a bear of a weekend.
Posted by: Anne | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 09:03 AM
Sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet little bunny.What a beautiful tribute to her.
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 08:57 AM
Oh Kim! I am so very sorry! It is so difficult to lose a pet, but you have a very positive outlook on what she has provided you and your family with, and the legacy that she has left with her offspring. I feel your sorrow. A big cyberhug coming your way! PS My daughter wants to know what kind of bunnies the babies are? She said they look like Jersey Woolies...?
Posted by: Christine | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 08:43 AM
I have descendents of your dear bunny, as well. I know how you feel, I wish you peace.
Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 08:04 AM
I am SO sorry to hear of the passing of your Great One. Old friends are hard to lose. I share your grief.
Posted by: claudia k | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 07:48 AM
Kim, what a beautiful tribute to your sweet Dandy. I'm sorry you lost her, but it's wonderful that she will live on with you through all her offspring.
Posted by: Liz | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 07:27 AM
Hugs, Kim!!! A tough weekend and then the loss of a longtime treasure of a furkid - I'm so sorry!
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 07:03 AM
I'm sorry to hear of Dandys passing...that was a beautiful poem
Posted by: Ingrid | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 07:00 AM
My heart is with you - my family has just lost our beloved black labrador. Hopefully, all of our pets are enjoying lots of treats, lots of love, and big, open, sunny fields... wherever they are now!
Posted by: Meg | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 06:19 AM
Kim, I'm so sorry to read about Dandy. Actually, your tribute was so beautiful I'm over here in tears.
She left a wonderful legacy, and wonderful memories, in which, she will always live on.
Posted by: La | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 02:17 AM
I'm so sorry you lost your dear bunny.
Posted by: Jessica | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 01:38 AM
Oh Kim, I'm so sorry about Dandy and your weekend and everything.
I'm praying for you to have strength and peace during this difficult time.
Posted by: Marguerite | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11:38 PM
I lost an animal that meant the world to me last year, and offer my condolences. She was a truely beautiful rabbit!
Posted by: Kristen | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11:34 PM
Its so different when the pet is a longtime friend. Even when its expected, there's no way to really say goodbye until they're gone.
Posted by: Cassie | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11:17 PM
Such a tiny bunny under all of that down!
It's always a sad time when one loses a pet. I'm sorry.
Posted by: June | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 10:18 PM
I'm so sorry to hear you've lost Dandy :(
Posted by: Donna | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 09:58 PM
I am so very sorry.How appropriate to quote Deng Ming Dao.
Posted by: Cindy D | Monday, May 23, 2005 at 09:23 PM